Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 March 1889 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1889.

assemblage on the floor rose and remained standing nntii the court and its officers trere seated. At 11:45 exactly, the executive gallery " doors were opened to admit the party of the President-elect, but owing to the already crowded condition of the benches, some difliculty was occasioned in seating, them. The persons comprising tho presidential party were as follows: Mrs. Benjamin Harrison; her father. Her. Dr. J. V. Scott; her iter, Mrs. Lord; Iiuwseil B. Harrison and wife; Mr. and Hrs. J. R. McKee, or Indianapolis; Mrs. Alvin Hairofiers, of Nebraska; Mrs. li. P. McKee, of Indiana polls, and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison, of Kansas City; Mrs. Devon, of Iowa, and Mrs. Eaton, of Ohio, halfiterof the rreshleni; Mrs. Eettle Harrison, of Chicago, and mn. Will Harrison; Lieutenant and Mrs. John Farter; Judge John Bcott; Mrs. A. T. liritton and Mrs. George B. Williams, wives sf members of the executive inaugural committee; Frirate Secretary Halford, wife and danrhter. Mrs. Morton was accompanied bvJ. K- McCammon, of thia city, and the young ladies of hex family. At on minute to 12, Captain Bassott announced the President of the United States, and a preat hush fell. President Cleveland entered, arm-in-arm with Senator Cockrell, and preceded by Captain Bassett and followed by tho members of his Cabinet, he walked to the seat assigned him in front of the Clerk's desk. The eight heads of departmentsBayard, Endieott, Fairchild. Vhitney, Garland, Dickinson, Vilas and Colman seated themselves opposite the v Justices of the Supreme Court, the assemblage standing until all were seated. General Harrison, on the arm of Senator Hoar, appeared at the door and was intro- . duced by Captain Bassett as "the President-elect of the United States," and he walked with his companion to the seat proTided, at President Cleveland's right, the cudience again rising to their feet. The same ceremony was repeated with Vice-president-elect Morton, liefore taking his eeat he was sworn in by Mr. Ingalls, who walked arm-in-arm with Senator Cullom. At 11:59, President pro tern. Ingalls rose and closed the Fiftieth Congress. Immediately upon the relinquishment of tho chair by Senator Ingalls, Vice-president Morton ascended the forum and called the Senate of the Fifty-first Congress to order in special session. Alter the swearing in of the new members, the Vice-president announced, without further preliminaries, that tho Senate would proceed to the platform at the east front of the Capitol to witness and participate in the ceremonies of inaugurating the President-elect of the United States. The procession then moved in the following order: Marshal Wright, of the Supreme Court, and Marshal Wilson, of the District of Columbia; ex-Yice-president Hamlin; the Supreme Court; Serjeant-at-arms Canaday, of the Senate; Senators Hoar, Cullom and Cockrell, committee on arrangements; President Cleveland and Presidentelect Harrison; Vice-president Morton and Sec- : retary McCoolc; members of the diplomatic corps; heads of departments; General bnennan, General Schofleld, and staff. Admiral Porter, the House of Representatives and members-elect; Governors of States, and others admitted to the floor of the Senate. ON TILE EAST PORTICO.

General Harrison Takes the Oath of Office and Delivers His Address. Wasixixgtox, March 4. The ceremonies in tho Senate chamber concluded, came the most solemn and imposing event of the day, -when the Chief Magistrate of the United 1 Etates, chosen by his fellow-countrymen, was, in their presence, to take the oath of office and swear to defend the Constitution and laws of the land. The spectacle, though indubitably marred by the weather, was worthy of such an event. In a driving rain storm were countless thousands of citizens of tho Hepublic, hoarsely cheering and ahoutin g the name of the President. From ono end of the east front of the long and ' stately Capitol was to be seen a denso mass of umbrellas, while immediately about the inaugural platform great numbers of people were packed in an immovable mass exposed to the rain. The crowd in the streets kept -up a constant cheering, shouting the name of Harrison and "four, four, four years more. It was nearly 1 o'clock when the procession from the Senate appeared at the doors of the retunda. President Cleveland and President-elect Hanison, walking side by side, took their places in a small railed enclosure, erected in the center of tho front of the stand. Such ' members of the Senate, diplomatic corps and of the House of Representatives, and a number of other officers of the government as cared to brave the rigors of the elements, then came on in a body. "When the crowd saw the President there arose n uproar like the rushing waters of Niagara. Tho cheering was renewed again and again, and it was not until President Harrison had several times raised his hand for silence that order was restored. When the cheering tad partially subsided. Chief-justice Fuller arose, and, baring his abundant white locks to the rain, held a Bible in his right hand readr to administer the oath of ollice. General Harrison and Sergeant-at-arms Canaday also removed their hats. It was a most impressive scene. Standing with uncovered heads in the midst of a pelting rainstorm, the Chief-justice and the President-elect, surrounded by high officers of state, and in the presence of an immense multitude of citizens, faced each other with bowed heads while the former read the oath of office in a low tone of voice. The oath recited is in the following words: I do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, end will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend tho Constitution of the United States. At the conclusion of the reading of the oath tho President, with his right hand clasping the Bible, bowed his head in aslent. A silence almost painful had marked this rroceedinsr. and hen it was en d ed there was another tremendous burst of applause. The Bible on which the oath was m t a i vi i At :i i numinisiereu. was uiacucAiuiu, luuruccubound volume, about ten by eight inches in size. It is tho latest New York and Oxford edition, printed on thin paper with gold edges, and is designed for the uso of teachers, with supplementary notes and maps. In accordance with the custom. Mr. McKenney, Cierk of the Supreme Court, will present this book to Mrs. Harrison as a precious memento of the occasion. The cheering which followed this ceremony having at length subsided somewhat, in deference to President Harrison's request, he drew from his pocket a roll of manuscript, and, after adjusting his spectacles, began readins his inaugural address, which was as follows: INAUGURAL ADDRESS. Thero is no constitutional or legal requirement that the President shall take the oath of office in the presence of the people; Viut there is so manifest an appropriateness in the public induction to office ot the chief executive officer of the Nation that, from the beginning of the government, the people to whoso service the official oath consecrates the officer, have been called to witness the solemn ceremonies. The oath taken in the presence of the people becomes a mutual covenant the officer covenants to serve the whole body of the peoIile by a faithful execution of the aws, so that they may be the unfailing defense nad security of those who respect and observe them, and that neither wealth, station nor the power of combinations shall be able to evade their lust penalties or to wrest them from a beuifice nt public purpose to serve the ends of cruelty or selhshness. My rromiso is spoken; yours unspoken but not the less Teal and solemn. The people of every Stato have here their representatives. Surely, I do not misinterpret the spirit of the occasion when I assume that the whole body of the people covenant with me and with each other, to-day, to support and defend the Constitution and the union of tho Ktates, to yield willing obedience to all the laws, and each to cverv other citizen his equal civil and political rights. Entering thus solemnly into covenant with each other, we may reverently invoke and confidently expect the favor and help of Almighty God; that He will give to me wisdom, strength and fidelity, ana to our people a spirit ot fraternity and a love of righteousness and peace. This occasion derives peculiar interest from the fact that the presidential term which begins this day is the twenty-sixth under our Constitution. The first inauguration of President Washington took place in New York, where Congress was then sitting, on the SOth day of April. 17K, having teen deferred by reason of delays attending the organization of the Congress and the canvass of the electoral vot. Our people have already worthily observed the centennials of the Declaration of Independence, of tho battle of Yorktown, and of the adoption of the Constitution; and will shortly celebrate, in Xew York, the institution of the second

exeat department of onr constitutional

scheme of government. When the centennial of the institution of the judicial department, by the organization of the Supremo Court, shall have been suitably observed, as I trust it will be, our Nation will have fully entered its second century. "1 will not attempt to note the marvelous and, in great part, happy contrasts between our country as it steps over the threshold into its second century of organized existence under the Constitution, and that weak but wisely ordered young nation that looked undauntedly down the first century when all its years stretched out before it. Our people will not fail at this time to recall the incidents which accompanied the institution of government under the Constitution, or to find inspiration and guidance in the teachings and example of Washington and his great associates, and hope and courage in the contrast which thirty-eight populous and prosperous States oiler to the thirteen States, weak in everything except courage and tho love of liberty, that then fringed our Atlantic seaboard. The Territory of Dakota has now a population greater than any of tho original States (except Virginia), and greater than the aggregate of five of the smaller States in IVjo. The center of population, when our national capital was located, was east of Baltimore, and it was argued by many well-informed persons that it would move eastward, rather than westward. Yet, in IScX), it was found to be near Cincinnati, and the new census, about to ho taken, will show another stride to the westward. That which was the body has come to b only the rich fringe of the Nation's robe; but our growth has not been limited to territory, population and aggregate wealth, marvelous as it has been in each of these directions. The masses of our people are better fed, clothed and housed than their fathers were.- The facilities for popular education have been vastly enlarged and more generally diffused. The virtues of courage and patriotism have given recent proof of their continued presence and increasing power in the hearts and over the lives of our people. The influences of religion have been multiplied and strengthened. The sweet offices of charity have greatly increased. The virtue of temperance is held in higher estimation. We have not attained an ideal condition. Not all of our people are happy and prosperous; not all of them are virtuous and law-abiding. But, on the whole, the opportunities ollered the individual to secure the comforts of life nre better than are found elsewhere, and largely better than they were hero one hundred years aeo. The surrender of a large measure of sovereignty to the general government effected by the adoption of the Constitution was not accomplished until tho suggestions of reasons were strongly reinforced by the moro imperative voice of experience. The divergent interests of peace speedily demanded a more perfect union.' Tho merchant, the school-master, and the manufacturer discovered and disclosed to our statesmen and to tho people that commercial emancipation must be added to the political freedom which had been so bravely won. The commercial policy of the mother country had not relaxed any of its hard and oppressive features. To hold in check the development of our commercial marine, to prevent or retard the establishment and growth of manufactures in the States and so to securo tho American market for their factories and the carrying trade for their ships, was the policy of European statesmen, and was pursued with the most selfish ior. Petitions poured in upon Congress urging the imposition of discriminating duties that should encourage the production of needed things at home. The patriotism of the people, which nolcnger found a field of exercise iu war. was energetically directed to the duty oi equipping the young republic for the defense of its independence by making it? people self-dependent. Societies for the promotion of home manufactures, and for encouraging the use of domestics in the dresa of the people were organized in many of the States. The revival, at the end of the centtlry. of tho same patriotic interest in the preservation and development of domestic industries, and the deienso of our working people against injurious foreign competition, is an incident worthy of attention. It is not a departure, but a return that wo have witnessed. The protective policy had then its opponents. The argument was made, as now, that its benefits inured to particular classes or sections. If the question became in any sense, or at any time, sectional, it was only because slavery existed in some of the States. But for this, there was no reason why the cotton-producing States should not have led or walked abreast with the New England States in the production of cotton fabrics. There was this reason only why the States that divido with Pennsylvania the mineral treasures of the great southeastern and central mountain ranges should have been go tardy in bringing to the smelting furnace and to the mill the coal and iron from their opposing hillsides. Mill fires were lighted at the funeral pyre of slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was heard in tho depths of the earth as well as in the sky; men wero made free, and material things became, our better servants. The sectional element has happily been eliminated from the tariff discussion. We have no longer States that aro necessarily only planting States. None are excluded front achieving that diversification of pursuit among the people which brings wealth and contentment. The cotton plantation will not be less valuable when the product is spun in the country town by operatives whoso necessities call for diversified crops and create a home demand for garden and agricultural products. Every new mine, furnace and factory is an extension of tho productive capacity of the State, more real and valuable thau added territory. Shall the prejudices and paralysis of slavery continue to hang upon the skirts of progress! How long will those who rejoice that slavery no longer exists cherish and tolerato the incapacities it put upon their communities! I look hopefully to the continuance of our protective system and to tho consequent development of manufacturing and mininir en terprises iu tho States hitherto wholly giveu to agriculture, as a potent influence in tho perfect unification of our people. The men who have invested their capital in these enterprises, tho farmers who have felt the benefit of their neighborhood, and the men who work in shop or field, will not fail to find and to defend a community of interest. Is it not quite possible that the farmers and the promoters of the great mining and manufacturing enterprises which have recently been established in the South may yet find that the free ballot of the workinjrman. without distinction of race, is needed for their defense as well as for his own! I do not doubt that if thoso men in th South who now accept the tariff views of Clay and the constitutional expositions of W ebster, would courageously avow and defend their real convictions, they would not find it difficult, by frieudlv instruction and co-operation, to make tho black man their efficient and safe ally, not only in establishing correct principles in our national administration, but in preserving, lor their local communities, the benefits of social order and economical and honest government. At least until tho good offices of kindness and education have con fairly tried, the contrary conclusion cannot bo plausibly urged. i 'I have altogether rejected the sucrcestion of a special executive policy for any section of our country. It is the duty of the executive to administer and enforce m the methods and by the instrumentalities pointed out and provided by the Constitution, all the laws enacted by Congress. These laws are general, and theij administration should be uniform and equal. As a citizen may not elect what laws ho will obey, neither may the executive elect which he will enforce. The duty to obey and execute embraces the Constitution in itsentirctyandtho wholecodeof laws enacted under it. The evil example of permitting individuals, corporations or communities to nullify the laws because they cross some selfish or local interests or prejudices, is full of danger, not only to the Nation at large, but much more to those who use this pernicious expedient to escape their just obligations, or to obtain an unjust ad vantage over others. They will presently themselves be compelled to appeal to "the law for protection, and thoso who would use the law as a defense must not denv tho use of it to others. If our great corporations would more scrupulously observe their legal limitations and duties, they .-would have less cause to complain of the unlawful limitations of their rights or of violent interference with their operations. The community that by concert, open or secret, among its citizens, denies to a portion of its members their plain rights under the law, has bevered the only sale bond of social order and prosperity. The evil works from a bad center both ways. It demoralizes those who practico it, and destroys the faith of those who sutler by it in the efficiency of the law as a safe protector. The- man in whose breast that faith has been darkened is naturally the subject of dangerous and uncanny suggestions. Those who use un

lawful methods, if moved by no higher motive than the selfishness that prompted them, may well stop and inquire what is to be the end of this. An unlawful expedient cannot become a permanent condition of

government. If the educated and in fluential classes in a community either practice or connive at the systematic violation of laws that seem to them to cross their convenience, what can they expect when the lesson, that convenience or a supposed class interest is a sufficient cause for lawlessness, has been well learned by the ignorant classes? A community where law is the rule of conduct, and where courts, not mobs, execute its penalties, is the only attractive field for business investments ana honest labor. 'Our naturalization laws should be so amended as to make the inquiry into the character and good disposition of persons applying for citizenship more careiul and searching. Our existing laws have been, in their administration, unimpressive, and often unintelligible in form. We accept the man as a citizen without any knowledge of his fitness, and he assumes the duties of citizenship without any knowledge as to what they are. The privileges of American citizenship are bo great and its duties so grave that we may well insist upon a good knowledge of every person applying for citizenship, and a good knowledge by him of our institutions. We should not cease to be hospitable to immigration, but we should cease to be careless as to the character of it. There are men of all races, even the best, whose coming is necessarily a burden upon our public revenues or a threat to social order. These 6hould be identified and excluded. 'We have, happily, maintained a policy of avoiding all interference with European affairs, e have been c-ly interested spectators of their contentions in diplomacy and in war, ready to uso our friendly offices to promote peace, but never obtruding our advice and never attempting unfairly to coin the distresses of other powers into commercial advantage to ourselves. We have a just right to expect that our European policy will be the American policy of European courts. It is 6o manifestly incompatible with thoso precautions for our peace and safety which all the great powers habitually observe and enforce in matters affecting them, that a shorter water-way between our Eastern and Western seaboards 6hould be dominated by any European government, that we may confidently expect that such a purfose will not be entertained by any frieudv power. We shall, in the future, as in the past, use every endeavor to maintain and enlarge our friendly relations with all the great powers, but they will not expect us to look kindly upon any project that would leave us subject to tho dangers of a hostile observation or environment. Wo have not sought to dominate or to absorb any of our weaker neighbors, but, rather, to aid and encourage them to establish free and stable governments, resting upon the consent of their own people. We have a clear right to expect, therefore, that no European government will seek to establish colonial dependencies upon the territory of those independent American states; that, as a 6ense of justice restrains us from seekiug, they may be reasonably expected willingly to forego. It must not be assumed, however, that our interests are so exclusively American that our entire inattention to any events that may transpiro elsewhere can bo taken for granted. Our citizens, domiciled for the purpose of trade in all countries and in many of the islands of the sea, demand and will have our adequate care in their'personal and commercial rights. The necessities of our ravy require convenient coaling stations, and dock and harbor privileges. These, and other trading privileges we will feel free to obtain only by means that do not, in any degree partake of coercion, however feeble the 'government from which we ask such concessions. But, having fairly obtained them by methods and for purposes entirely consistent with the most friendly disposition toward all other powers, our consent will benccessary to any modification or impairment of the concession. We shall neither fail, to respect the flag of any friendly nation or the iust rights of its citizens, nor to exact the like treatment of our own. Calmness, justice and consideration should characterize our diplomacy. The offices of an intelligent diplomacy or of friendly arbitration in proper cases should be adequate to the peaceful adjustment of all international difficulties. Hy such methods we will mako our contribution to the world's peace, which no nation values more highly, and avoid the opprobrium which mus: fall upon the nation that ruthlessly breaks it. "The duty devolved by law upon the President to nominate, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint all public officers whose appointment is not otherwise provided for in the Constitution or by act of Congress, has become very burdensome, and its wise and efficient discharge full of difficulty. The civil list is so largo that a personal knowledge of any large number of the applicants is impossible. The President must rely upon the representations of others, and these are often made inconsiderately and without any just sense of responsibility. I have a right, I think, to insist that those who volunteer, or are invited to give advice as to appointments, shall exercise consideration and tidelity. A high sense of duty and ambition to improve the service should characterize all public officers. There are many ways in which the convenience and comfort of those who have business with ourpublio offices may be promoted by a thoughtful and obliging officer, and I shall expect those whom I may appoint to justify their selection by a conspicuous efficiencv in the discharge of their duties. Honorable party service will certainly not be esteemed by me a disqualification for publio office, but it will in no caso be allowed to serve as a shield of efficial negligence, incompetency, or delinquency. It is entirely creditable to seek public office by proper methods and with proper motives, and all applicants will bo treated with consideration. But I shall need, and the heads of departments will need, timo for inquiry and doliberation. Persistent importunity will not, therefore, bo the best support of an application for office. Heads of departments, bureaus, and all other public officers having any duty in connection therewith, will be expected to enforce thecivil-servico law fully and without evasion. Beyond this obvious duty, I hopo to do something more to advance the reform of the civil service. The ideal, or even' my own ideal, I shall probably not attain. Retrospect will be a safer basis of judgment than promises. We shall not, however, I am sure, be able to Eut our civil service upon a non-partisan asis until we have secured an incumbenev that fair-minded men of the opposition will approve for impartiality and integrity. As the number of such in the civil list is increased, removals from office will diminish. "While a treasury surplus is not the greatest evil it is a serious evil. Our revenuo should be ample to meet the ordinary annual demands upon our treasury, with a sufficient margin lor thoso extraordinary but scarcely less imperative demands which arise now and then. Expenditure should always be mado with economy, and only upon public necessity. astefulness. profligacy aufaToritism in public expendiIiires is ci liuin.'; out mero is noimng in the conditiem of our country or of our peophfT to suggest . that any thing presently necessary to the public prosperity, security or honor should be unduly pof poncd. It will be the duty of Coneress wisely to forecast and estimate these extraordinary demands, and, having added them to our ordinary expenditures. tosoadiust our revenue laws that no con siderable annual surplus will remain. Wo will, fortunately, be ablo to apply to tho redemption ox tho public debt any small or untorcMien excess or revenue, lias is better than to reduce our income below our necessary expenditures, with the resulting choice between anotner cnange or our revenue laws and an increase uf the publio debt. It is quite possible, I am sure, to cliect the necessary reunction in onr revenues without breaking down our proa. ; i-- if ' tecuve lanu or seriously injuring any ilmnestie industry. The construction of a sufficient number of modern war ships, and of their necessary armament, should progress as rapidly as is consistent witu care and penection in plans and workmanship. The spirit, cour age and skill of our naval officers and seamen have many times in our history given to weak ships and inefficient guns a rating preatly beyond that of the naval list. That they will again do so, upon occasion, 1 do not doubt, but they ought not. by premedi tation or neglect, be left to the risks and exigencies of an unequal combat. "We should encourage the establishment cj of commerce demand stated, reliable and rapid means of communication, and until these are provided, the development of our trade with the states lying south of ? . -M lUS is impossiuie. "Our pension laws should srive moro ade quate and discriminating relief to the Union soldiers and 6ailors, and to their widows and orphans, touch occasions as this

should remind us that we owe everything to their valor and sacrifice, .

"It is a subject of congratulation that there is a near rrospect of the admission into the Union of the Dakotas, and 3Iontana and Washington Territories, lhis act of justice has been unreasonably delayed in the case of some of them. The people who have settled these Territories are intelligent, enterprising and patriotic, and the accession of the new States will add strength to the Nation. "It is due to the settlers in the Terri tories who have availed themselves of the invitations of our land laws to make homes upon the public domain, that thei titles should be speedily adjusted and their honest entries confirmed by patent. "It is very gratifying to observe the gen eral interest now being manifested in the reform of our election laws. Thoso who have been for years calling attention to the pressine necessity of throwing about the ballot-box and about tho elector further safeguards in order that our elec tions might not only be free and pure. but iniszht clearly appear to bo so. will welcome the accession of any who did not to 6oon discover the need of reform. The national Congress has not as yet Itaken control of elections in that caso over which the Constitution cives it jurisdiction, but has accepted and adopted the election laws of the several Mates, provided penalties for their violation and a method of supervision. Only the ineffi ciency of the Mate laws, or an unfair or partisan administration of them, could suggest a departure from this policy. It was clearly, however, in the contemplation of the trainers of the Constitution that such an exigency might arise, and provision was wisely made for it. The freedom oi me oaiioc is a conuiimu ui our nuuuuui life, and no power vested in Congress or in the executive to secure or perpetuate it 6hould remain unused upon occasion. The Eeople of all the congressional districts ave an equal interest that tho election in each shall truly express the views and wishes of a majority of the qualified electors residing within it. The results of such elections are not local, and the insistence of electors residing in other districts thatthey shall be pure and free does not savor at all of impertinence, it, in any or xne States, the public security is thought to bo threatened by ignorance among tho elect ors, the obvious remedy is education. The ympathy and help of our people will not be withheld from any community strugSling with special embarrassments or ifficulties connected with the suffrage, if the remedies proposed proceed upon lawful lines and are pro moted by just and honorable methods. How shall those who practico election frauds recover that respect for the sanctity of tho ballot which is the first condition and nblitrntion ot crood citizenship? The man who has come to regard tno ballot-box as a juggler 8 hat has renounced his allegiance. Let us exalt patriotism and moderate our party contentions. Let thoso who would dio for the Hag on the field of battle civo a better proof of their patriotism and a higher glory to their country by promotine fraternity and justice. A Pf.rty success that is achieved by unfair methods, or by radices that partaKO or revolution, is mrtful and evanescent, even from a party 6taud-point. We should hold our difiering opinions in mutual respect, and, having submitted them to the arbitrament of the ballot, should accent au adverse judgment with the same respect that we would have demanded of our opponents if the- decision had been in our favor. "No other people have a government more worthy of their respect and Jove, or a land so magnificent in extent, to pleasant to look upon and so full of generous suggestions to enterprise and labor. God has placed upon our head a diadem and has laid at our feet power and wealth beyond definition or calculation; but we must not forget that we take these gifts upon the condition that justice and mercy shall hold the reins of power, and that the upward avenues of hopo shall be free to all the people. 1 do not mistrust the luture. jjangers nave oeen in frequent ambush along our path, but we have uncovered and vanquished them all. Passion has swept some of our communities, but only to give us a new demonstration that the great body of our people are stable, patriotic and law-abiding. No political party can long pursue advantage at the expense of public honor, or by rude and indecent methods, without protest and fatal disaffection in its own body. The only hopeful agencies of commerce are more fully revealing tho necessary unity of all our communities, and tho increasing intercourse of our people is promoting mutual respect. We shall find unalloyed pleasure in the revelation which our next census will make of the swift development of tho great resources of some of the States. Each State will bring its generous contribution to the great aggregate of the Nation's in crease. And when tne narvescs iroin mo fields, the cattle from the hills and the ores of tho earth shall have been weighed. counted and valued we will turn from them all to crown with the highest honor the State that has most promoted education, virtue, justice and patriotism among its people." Ho kept his Bilk hat on during the deliv ery of his inaugural, and was partly protected from the rain by Sergeant-at-arms Canaday, much after tho manner in which Oriental potentates are attended by their umbrella-bearers. Mr. Cleveland, now an ex-President, stood up during a part of the addres?, but. becoming tired toward the close, seated himself. The President spoke in a loud, clear tone, with a distinct enunciation, and emphasized with much earn estness portions of his speech. It was an instance of the President's power to rise above surroundings and become totally indifferent to them. His manner was as deliberate and forcible r.s if ho were in the Senate chamber, perfectly at ease. His gestures were emphatic and pertinent, and &11 tho graces of oratory of which he is master were brought into play effectively. He became heated after a short time and removed his overcoat. Observing at this time that Mr. Canaday ctill hadhis head exposed to the weather, ho requested him to don his hat, and for the remainder of the address tho Senate's Sergeant-at-arms wore his head-covering. Shortly after General Harrison had begun speaking his family, consisting of Mrs. Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Knssell B. Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. J. It. McKee, came forward and were shown to places within the presidential inclosure. Vice-president Morton and Mrs. Morton "rere also present during a part oi tno ceremony, but tno latter fainted in the throng and was removed to the Vice-president's room in tne Sennte, where 6he tras quickly revived and taken homo. The delivery of the address was frequently marked bv loud applause and shouts of approval. The reference to Dakota produced considerable cheeriDg, but when the President spoke of a free ballot the applause was mighty and tremendous. There were only mild demonstrations of approval when the President spoke of his policy in regard to the offices, and when he mentioned the- words "civil service" there was a silence broken by a prolonged "ah" from a solitary voice in the crowd. The references to tho rehabilitation of the navy and to tho establishment of steamship lines evoked cheers and cries of "good," but the most overwhelming shout of approval was reserved for the statement of tho President's pension policy. The crowd cheered again and again at this point, and waved their hats and canes wildly. At the close of the address there was another outburst of applause, during which the President turned round and kissed his wife and daughter. The crowd, which had, all tho time, 6urged back and forth like waves of the sea, gradually dissolved. A line was formed and the President retraced his steps to the Vice-president's room of the Senate, escorted by Senator Hoar. Senator Cockrell escorted tho retiring President to the President's room. Tho Senator kept his umbrella raised within the building, and it was not until ho had t wice or niore knocked Mr. Cleveland's hat off that ho realized that he was no lonper in a rain-storm, and lowered his umbrella. Ex-President Cleveland remained in tho President's room about five minutes with Major Pruden. one of his secretaries, and then joined President Harrison in the Vice-president's room. The entire party again formed in procession, and departed by the east doors of the Senate, throuch which they came. President Harrison, leaning on the arm of Senator Hoar, however, took the lead, instead of second place, which he occupied when they arrived at the Capitol. Next came ex-President Cleveland, at tended by Senator Cockrell. followed by Senator Cullom. Private Secretary Halford, attended by Gen. Geo. B. Williams, brought up the rear. While the procession was movingthrough me cornuors Senator h.dinunds met .Mr. Cleveland and greeted him with great cor will have a pleasant, and bappv, and prosperous future. You fiave my best wishes." Mr. Reed, of Main also exchanged pleasni oaiuiauons with tho retiring cmei-ex

ecutive. Deafening cheers and demonstrations of applauso again greeted the party

as tney descended xue oenaie svps, and Vl'UUJlUvU Ull 111 f f v, ta l u iUVll carriages and took their places in the prowltiitU immaiaf alt? liartn A THE GREAT PROCESSION. ,1 Parade of 40,000 3Ien Reviewed by the Newly-Inanjrurated President. WASniXGTOX, March 4. A great army surged round the Capitol this morning. It began coming in platoons and companies, and then in regiments. The rain by this time had ceased, and there was a prospect of a good day. Many of tho "early birds came provided with lunches and umbrellas. and took places on the porticoes and other eligible stands to witness the events of the day. The Capitol was the objective point of most of the strangers arriving, and they poured in a ceaseless stream up and down the approaches. About 8:S0 a fine, penetrating rain began to fall, but everyone was even-tempered, and strangers chaffed and guyed one another good naturedly. Viewed from Grecnough's statue of Washington, a hundred feet or moro away irom tne uapnoi, tne worK of the decorators presented a fine effect. The sixteen large Corinthian columns supporting the arched roof of the portico were drapped with large American banners. From the top of the six central columns two largo flags of the United States hung down in graceful folds and were gathered -over xne passage-way through which the President walked from the Senate chamber to deliver his address. Above this passage-way, in tho space made by the looping of the flags, was a large, blue silken banner, stretching from column to column, with the American coat-of-arms in the center, the eagle's wings plumed for flight and in his claws an olive branch and a bundle of silvery arrows. The edges of the peaked roof were concealed by 6mall banners intertwined. From the apex of the roof a huge American flag was run out, and from the three points numerous pennants of the nations of the world swung one above the other from ropes stretching far upwards to the first balcony of the domo of the the CapitoL The inaugural stand was also gay with a wealth of flowers, banners and shields. American flags hid entirely theoutside wood-work, and banners were caught up in graceful folds, and relieved at frequent intervals by the American coat-of-arms. liarlands oi evergreens, winding in serpentine curves around the stand, added to the effect of the picture. Several residences of public men in the neighborhood of the Capitol, were hand somely decorated, burgeon-general Ur.milton's residence was covered with flags m acefullv arranged; a huge nag hum; down from the bay-window of Senator Ingalls's house; within a stone's throw of the building, and across tho East Capitol Park, Senator Spooner's fine residence was almost eoniDletelv hidden bv flairs and streamer. The plaza in front ot tho CapitoL the adja cent sidewalks, tne porticoes, and every coign of vantage from which even a glimpse of the presidential party could be obtained, was black with people. The police were kept busy clearing the roadway along which the escorting procession was to move. The organizations to take part in the return parade marched with bands playing by side streets and avenues to the places adjoining the Capitol grounds where they were to assemble. On all sides there was commingling of marching music, and a perfect babel of musical chords and discords. The shrill pipe of tho flutes, the tan of the drums and the fanfare of trumpets filled the air. The noise of the bands was drowned at intervals by the hoarse roar of the crowd as it greeted with applause some favorite organization. With wonuenui patience the expectant spectators waited for the procession while the inauguration ceremonies were in prog ress, xne ram had a Dated somewhat. and taken tho form of a fine, drivinz mist. It trickled from thousands of umbrellas and ran in rivulets down the backs of those unfortunates who did nbt possess these use ful implements. Despite all of the untoward surroundings the crowd preserved its good humor, and passed the long interval in flinging jokes and jibes at self'important and isolated members of the parading organizations, who were hurrying along in undignified haste to join their comrades, f inally the head of the great procession turned into Pennsylvania avenue on its march to the White House, and interest ceased in all else. Forty-eight years ago William Henry Harrison, on nis wniie norse, neaaea a procession of 4.000 patriots on this same route. At that day Admiral Porterthen a lieuten ant said that it was the finest pageant in the world. To-day probably 40,000 men were in line to honor the grandson, many of them coming from sections of the country whieh. in 1941. were trackless areas of uninhabited territory. The elements warred upon them, but they held their own brave ly, looking eastward from the treasury, with tho Capitol forming a hazy yet statelv background, the sight was inspiring. Tho broad expanse of the avenue glistened beneath the dull sky. Like giant mushrooms the umbrellas of the multitude covered the sidewalks. The crowds strained against the confining cable, but the wires held firmly, ana tho avenue was kept clear for the troops. General lieaver rode in advance, and his head was uncovered a great part of the time in acknowledgement of the greeting of the great multitude. The long line of troops and militia and civilians with banners and guidons flying in the northern wind completely rilled the vision. In its marching step, varying with tho time of the numerous hands of music, it seemed to roll like the billows of the sea, and always onward, and over all was heard a continuous roar made up of the voices of thousands and thousands of spectators as they cheered the presidential party or greeted some particularly fine looking body of troops. When the head of the procession reached the Treasury, a halt was called, and the presidential party, in its two carriages, turned off and drove rapidly to the White House. When a hasty luncheon had been taken, the party, with the exception of Mr. Cleveland, repaired to the reviewing stand, and the President and Vice-president had their first view of the grand pageant in which they had taken so conspicuous h part. The stand at this time was filed, with the exception of the seats reserved for the President's party. When thd President and Vice-president took their places at tho front of the stand, they were at once recognized by the crowd gathered beneath them, and a mighty shout rent the air. The steady down-pour of rain did not seem to have dampened the enthusiasm of the crowd, and the cheering lasted for several minutes. Both Mr. Harrison and Mr. Morton raised their hats in response, and bowed right and left to the crowd. They stood side by side and the remainder of tbo party took seats behind them. The stand was elaborately decorated with flags and bunting, and presented a pretty picture, despite the rain. It was thronged with ladies in gay costumes, and army and naval officers in full uniform. General Schotield and his staff occupied seats to the right of the President, and a number of naval officers had seats on tho left. General Sherman occupied a conspicuous seat, and many diplomats and prominent officials with their 'families were scattered in the throng. General Alger came on the stand just before the President, and was received with hearty cheers. Mr. WhitelaV Keid joined the President soon after he had taken bis place. 'the review began immediately after ihe President's arrival, and was indeed a beautiful spectacle, despite the adverse surroundings. General Beaver, chief marshal, headed the line, with General Hastings as chief of staff, followed by a great number of aids. As they approached the stand they bared their heads and gave the President a marching salute. The President and Mr. Morton returned the compliment by removing their hats. At the same timo the bands played "Hail to the Chief," and the crowd cheered vociferously. The first division presented a splendid appearance. It was composed of United States troops, marines, naval apprentices and tho National Guard of the District. The President recognized the salute of each commanding officer by raising his hat, and he also uncovered his head ns each flag was dipped in salute. He spoke frequently to Mr. Morton in commendation of the marching of the different recipients, and inquired particularly as to tho identity of Col. Cecil Clayt commanding the Second district regiment, who

raised an empty sleeve in giving the usual salute. The alignment of several companies was disturbed as theypassed tho reviewing stand by a strong desire on the part of certain members to get a glimpse of the chief magistrate. The National Guard of Pennsylvania composed the second division. It was commanded by Major-general John F. Hartranft, and. rs usual when the Guard has appeared at the capital, it created a sensation. Tho perfect alignment of the marching columns as they passed tho President's stand, the soldierly bearing of the men, and their "ready-fcr-any-emergency" equipment, called forth from the great crowd cheer after cheer of admiration. The third division was commanded by Gov. J. B. Foraker, of Ohio, and as he, accompanied by his staff, approached tho President's stand, he was cheered to tho echo. When the Fifth Maryland Kegiment Band, of this division, Avas opposite tho 6tand, it played the "Star-spangled Banner," and the thousands of people occupying the President's stand and the one immediately opposite, rose to their feet and cheered again and again, and when tho band, after passing the President's stand, struck up "My Maryland," the same sceno of enthusiasm was repeated. Tho only full regiment in the third brigade was tho famous Seventh New York, which, as heretofore, was received with tremendous cheering. As company after company passed by, in perfect alignment, tho great crowd was almost beside itself with enthusiasm. The fourth brigade was composed of unattached companies of infantry, the National Kifles of Washington acting as escort to the brigade commander. The fourth division, consisting of G. A. K. posts, was commanded by Gen. William Warner. The light-brown overcoats of the Lincoln Club of Cincinnati had assumed a darker hue when that club passed the reviewing stand. But though their garments were injured by the pelting rain, their courage and patriotism were not atlected. and with uncovered heads they paid their respects to the new President. The Americus Club, of Pittsburg, was next in line, and presented a unique appearance. By this time, owing to tho lateness of the hour, a number of organizations had dropped out of the line and did not pass the reviewing stand, consequently the continuity of the programme was broken. The Union League Club of New Jersey, clad in light overcoats, presented a handsome appearance. One and all doffed their hats as they passed President Harrison. In black suits and silk hats, the two hundred representatives of the Lincoln Business Men's Club, of New York, mado an excellent showing, and cheer after cheer went up at the sight of their great mastiff, bearing the word "Protection" upon his covering. He figured in the last campaign. The Sheridan Shook Fifteenth Distrjct Republican Association carried a glorious banner bearing the names of Harrison and Morton, and stopped for a moment before tho stand to give three lusty cheers for the new executive. A delegation with their hats adorned with coon skins were most enthusiastic in their greetings to the President The John McKane Club, of Brooklyn, was headed by a gigantic individual who was attired in the typical costume of "Undo Jonathan," and gave rise to much merriment. The Alerer Republican CAnh. of "Detroit.

in light buff and blue uniforms, marched with a precision that gamed for them much applause. On hnnilrpfl mnn in lnrtr xrhitA rubber coats represented the Harrison and Morton Club of Norfolk, and the Republican Club of Portsmouth, Va. 1 he Uow-bov Club, of Denver. CoL. head ed by "Buffalo Bill" "Buck" Taylor and Major Burke, formed one of the most inter esting leatures or tho paraoe. They wero dress of the far West. They were accom panied by the band of tho Flambeau Club of ilodgo Uity, and bore two unique ban ners surmounted by enormous horns. A continuous round of cheers greeted them all along the line. "Buffalo Bill" (Colonel Uodyi had previously passed the reviewing stand as a member of General Beaver's staff. He then rode one of the Arabian stallions presented to General Graat by the Sultan of Turkey. Tho Minneapolis Flambeau Club, in blue overcoats, carried their peculiarly-shaped torches at their shoulders as they marched along. Last of all came a contingent of colored Harrison and Morton clubs from old Vir ginia, wmdinir up one of the erandest civio and military pageants ever seen in Wash ington, just as the twilight began to thicken into the darkness of night. During a lull in tho review an excited colored individual on the sidewalk directly below the reviewing party called for three cheers for Harrison and Morton. They were given with a hearty vigor that was really inspiring, and were followed im mediately by three cheers for Mrs. Harri son, which compliment the President acknowledged with a bow. When tho last of the participants had assed the stand. President Harrison, with is 6on Russell, grasping an umbrella, walked rapidly to the White House, followed by Vice-president Morton, and the party passed within the open portals out of which beamed a generous promise of warmth and light after the fatigues of the day. The fire-works exhibition has been post poned until the weather is more propitious. THE SOCIAL FEATURES. A Scene of Dazzling Beauty In the Great Ilall of the Pension Building. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WAsniXGTOX, March 4.The crowning event of to-day's ceremonies, the inaugural hall, is now in progress. Since the result of the November elections was first definitely settled, preparations have been in prog ress for this great feto, and nothing is lacking to make it a success. The ball is now at its height, and the scene in the great hall of the Pension Building, selected for tho occasion, is one brilliant heyond de scription. The grand court is thronged with elegantly-dressed people moving about to the sound of musio furnished by two bands; from the balconies flutter gay pennants, every color of the rainbow: above, from the great dome, shine forth the light of a. thousand incandescent lamps, arranged in circles, one tier above another. Electrio lights, in red, white and blue globes, are arranged among the elaborate draperies and profusion of greens, with which the supporting columns of the three galleries are wreathed. The gorgeous massing of color which meets the eye at ever turn is the result of unwearied labor on the part of an army of decorators, who for weeks past have had possession of the hall. Tha great area to be covered has afforded a fine scope for decorative skill, and the result to-night proves that this fact has been appreciated and made the most of by those into whose hands the stupendous task was intrusted. Some idea of the immense size of the hall may be gained by giving the dimensions, viz., S16 feet in length by 116 feet wide, an area of 137,000 square feet, thus the thousands moving about find ampleaccommodations on its acre of tile floor. It was the design of the architect to have tho hall present the appearance of even greater dimensions, and this effect has been obtained by iheercction of eight immense pillars, four on either side the middle of the hall, almost dividing it into three sections. These Corinthian columns rise to a height of seventy-five feet, where they are surmounted by graceful arches supporting a roof 149 feet above the pavement, and are eighteen feet in circumference at the base and five feet at tho ton. Above the four sides of the great marble court is an arcaded corridor twenty feet in height by twelve feet in width, formed by seventy-six marbleized-iron Corinthian columns supporting a balcony of the same dimensions. Above this is a second balcony, forty-three feet above the pavement, supported by seventy-six gilded columns. Large vaes of unglazed potteryt filled with tropical plants, crown tho parapet at intervals. Tho third balcony, of much smaller dimensions, rises above this, but it is closed to the public to-niirht for fear of accident. A broad flight of brick steps leads from tho main floor to the first balcony and parapet. The glitter of the countless suits of steel armor and the profusion cf greens, the supply of flags and bunting, which re weiniunly liniitlesa. produce an effect of artistic inaeni licence rarely ever surpassed. The entire fronts of tho balconies are covered with flags of all nations alternating with the American flag, ingeni

ously plaited from the middle of one !dei then caught npat either end with a rosette, forming oayadere stripes. Between thead flags on the first balcony are interposed suits of armor hung lrora the walls of shields covered with Plush inrich, dark colors as a suitable background. Above, and forming a gorgeous border, are tho coat-of-arms of the different States and Territories, with, the varions devices both of war and paco of all nations on the globe. Great golden eagles, with outspread wings, hover above) the throng gathered to-night to welcome President Harrison. At the west end of the hall an immensa portrait in oil of the new Prudent form the center piece, w hile facing this from the east end of the hall is a portrait of the Vicepresident. Among tho lings and bunting on the upper balcony aro squares of plush on which are painted various devices the star of empire, the crescent, the maltcse cross, the horse-shoe, the shamrock, and similar emblems. Tho dead white walls of tho yet unfrescoed interior, have been covered as far as practicable, but the fac that much of this space has remained untouched by tho decorator's art is rather a source of congratulation than otherwise, since instead of absorbing the lirht it serves as a reflector. Circlers are suspended from the roof of each of the three divisions of the ball-room, and from these radiate in all ' direction a gorgeous, intricate mass of red, white and blue streamers of bunting, which, with successive tiers of lights below, produce ma cuiricent spectacle. Over S.OOo yards of rope of laurel havo been utilized to bind the three hundred columns supporting the balconies together with the eight immense Corinthian columns rising from the main floor. The national emblem is bound to each column, with the coat-of-ana emblazoned thereon. The beautiful carvinff at the head of the central columns isnearly hidden beneath a profusion of ilk banners which stand boldly out. swaying continuously with the enrfent of air 'produced by the moving throng below. About these are twenty calcium lishts which add immeasurable to the brilliant effect. Great as is the crowd here assembled tonight, the capacity of the hall more than meets the demand, and uncomfortable crowding is conspicuously absent. It is estimated that nearly P.000 persons attended tho last inaugural ball, and fully that number aro present to-night. One of tho most striking featnres of tho decorations is an immense pagoda which has been erected in the center of the hall covering tho space occupied by the fountain, which, with the aid of an elaborate floral arrangement and tropical plants, has been transformed into a delightful grotto, a favorite retreat for both promcnadcrs and dancers. Above this grotto the first floor of the bunting-enveloped pagoda isused for the accommodation of tho band, consisting of one hundred performers, which furnishe the dance music. This band is composed of twenty-rive brass and reed instruments, twenty-two first violins, fourteen necoud violins, ten violas, six violoncellos, twelve contra bases, two harps, two flutes, two oboes, two bassoons, one saxaphone, two piccolos, five clarionets, four French horns, lour cornets, four trombones two brass tubas, one euphonium, two small drums, one bass drum and cymbals. The second floor is reserved for the Marine Baud who conduct the promenade concerts. Gas jets forming the word Constitution'' surmout the pagoda, and suspended from theceuterof the building beneath the circle from which radiate tho streamers of bunting in the national colors, and just above these gas jets is a great floral ship of state. Another striking ft?atnre of decoration which has attracted a great deal of attention and received much praise is a series of floral, panels, five feet by ten feet, each representing one of the departments of the government, appropriately designed Among others and perhaps the most ingenious is tho Postoflice Department, which is represented by a mail bag, beside which, duly postmarked and stamped, is a letter addressed to "Benjamin Harrison, Washington D. C.n Above each of the departments is a floral quill bearing tho name of the department symbolized. The President's room, that usually occupied by tho Commissioner of Pensions, which is located at tho northwest corneT of the bnildinsr, is exceedingly beautiful in decoration, plush being t he article chiefly used for this purpose. The walls have been covered with crimson plush, and mantels erected for the occasion are effectively draped with blue and olive plush hung on brass rods. Silk battle flags and banners borne by the troops during the late war arc suspended above, and from a framo to the doorways. A ehott flight of steps, covered with Persian rugs, leads from this room to a small balcony outside. Directly opposite this staii way, and on the west wall of the room, is a large portrait in oil of General Washington. Mrs. Harrison and the ladies of her family have a room reserved for them immediately north of this room. The room to the left of the President's, which is usually ocenpied by the first deputy commissioner, has been handsomely fitted up for the accommodation of Vice-president Morton. The second deputy commissioner's room, opening out from this, is the reception-room of the various committees. Gates have been erected on the west and north approaches to tho first balcony in order to protect the distinguished guests of the evening from the intrusion of the crowd. Appartments were also provided in the northwest end of the building for Governor Beaver and his staff. The elaborate prosrramme provided for to-night was arranged some weeks ago by the committee on arrangements. The Sromenade concert which preceded the anring opened with the "Presidential Polonaise,' composed for the occasion by M r. fcousa, leader of the Marine Band. The other numbers of the programme were: 2. Overature, -Testivar Leutcur Orchestra. 3. Grand fantasia, "Tannhansc, Wayner Hand. 4. Marche, "Aux Flnmieaux, Jlejebees Hand. 5. Overture, "Merry Wives of Windsor" MchcUl Dana. 6. Selection, "Lohciualn" Wapnr Orchestra. 7. Collection, "The Tearl Fishers' Bket Band. The programmo for dancing was: 1. Waltz, Tllitairc, W&ldteafel 2. Promenade, The Gypsies Seren ade" enl 3. ()uadrille,Fleurdo Lb" Ftrnua 4. Waltz, t!antiacro Corbln 5. lromenaIe. characteristic nances, "The Coquette" Sons d. Lancers, "Luck In Love" Welncarte.a 7. 1'olka. Journallff lla.ler 8. Promenade, grand ballet, "La Fillo de rtaeron" Pngrel O. Lanvn. "College Pump" Zimmerman 10. Waltz, "La Kelue lc la Met" tousa 11. Promenade mosaic, "The Yeoman of tbe Guard" Fnlliran 12. Polka, "Lily Ha5e 13. Promenade. Caprice, T!andaalaM Urica 14. Iincers. "Xadji" Chaargne 15. Waltz, "Rev u etc.- Hncalo.al 10. York, -'One UcnrtOne Mind" etraus 17. rromenade. "Vale la GlUina"....Ktic?Josl 19. Lancer, "rrminie" Jakoblfvjrkl 1(. Waltz. "Reim of Venice," Vaelker 20. Quadrille, Yaelartcn". fitrau&l 21. lYomemvle, descriptive piece, "A Trip nn the Limited" Don 22. Liucers, Amta" Hoffman 23. Galop, "On the fcands" luerne There were not a few people surprised and greatly shocked at what they term a breach of traditional etiquette, because thev expected to eo tho grand promennda led'by the President ami Mrs. Harrison with their party followed by ex-President and Mrs. Cleveland, and the first t-quare dance on the programme, they supposed, would be danced by the incoming arid outgoing Presidents w ith their wives and such immediate members of their families ai were necessary to make up the requisite number for a set. 'Ibis, however, is nonsense, as there is, in reality, no traditional etiquette in the matter, aud for the wife oj either to open the ball by waltzing would be something quite out of tho ordinary. Kefroshments wern provided for those; who wished to partake during the intervals of dancing or promenading, and many availed themselves of the opportunity to refremh themselves with ench thing1 as salads, ices, or any of tho many delicious condiments whiclTgo to make m an t-Uboratfj tmoner. Supper is er ed in thodice rooms on the north wido of the building, leadine olf from the main lloor, and rould he had upon the payment of $1. A temporary kitchen had been erected adjoining these room, and upon the outside of the building, though tb trreater portion of the dishes terved wer all prepami beforehand. Expecting ft larg-j crowd, it was arranged to have the supper served by competent waiters from a wide counter, whiVh extends from end to end of tho building on thr north side. The system adopted to control the approach and departure of carriages is as unique as it is efheient. Th jd&u. which reseiublcH thJt adopted on tbe occasion of the last iiuueural hall., is to havo every person, upon leaving u hired cab, carriage, hansom, or vehicle ot any description, trovided with a check, on which, in large lack letters, is printel their number. A , duplicate check i then given to tho driver