Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 44, Petersburg, Pike County, 12 March 1897 — Page 6

IN IRE WHITE HOUSE. The Change in the Administration of Affairs. m. rmitfr inaugurated president. Fine Weather, Gorgeous Decorations and a Magnificent Pageant Made It a Brilliant Affair. Ttks Ceremonies Witnessed by Tmmflww Throngs of People Massed in Front of the National CapitoL Following the Administration of the Oath by Chief-Justice Fuller President McKinley Delivered His Inaugural Address. •amtt A. Hobart Daly Installed as TtoaPreatdant of the Catted States la the Seaate Chamber.

lunfantioo Day. Wamucqtos, March i—William McKinley. 0t Ohio, vm to-day installed as president of the United States for the term of four years continuing until the fourth of March. l»i. and GreTer Cleveland for the second time passed from the •mutae of the high office of president and reentered private life In Ms capacity as expresident he has but one living contemporary, (is Immediate predecessor. Benjamin Barrlaon. All the others who within the last 90 years, by •lection or succession, hare presided over the lestlnlre of the (teat American republic—Lincoln, Johnson. Grant. Bayes, Garfield and Arthur—have joined the silent majority. A Bright, Clear Day* The day broke bright, clear and crisp, A few clouds were In the sky. bat they were clouds of the sort that precurse nothing disagreeable. The wind was from the northwest, and everything Indicated a successful Inauguration from a weather standpoint. The newsboys were the first to swsken the town Into activity, and they

PRESIDENT WILLIAM M’KINLEY. ware soon augmented by the badge fakirs, selling gold bogs badges, and the gilt-caped men who sold official programme*. Incidental to the actual assuming of office by the president, and slightly preceding it in point of time. Garret A. Hobart, of New Jersey (a gentleman not heretofore prominent in national politics). took the oath of office as rice-president of the United States, and was installed aa ex-of-ficio presiding officer of the senate. The proceedings of the day were charactertoed tqr all the imposing spectacular effects and demonstrations of popular interest which hare become a growing feature of Inaugural ceremonies, ae the nation has advanced tn population and wealth. Between 40,000 and $0,000 in the procession, partly military, partly cItIo. escorted the retiring president and president-elect to and from the capHoL At least 20.000 people witnessed the administration of the oath office on the eastern portico of the capitol. ami listened, or attempted to listen, to the delivery or the new president's brief inaugural address; and at night a gorgeous state ball, at which the president and ▼ioe-preatdent were present, closed the proceedings. Grand Marshal Gen. Horae* Porter. The grand marshal intrusted with the direction of the day's pageant was Gen. Horace Porter. formerly of the staff of Gen. Grant His organizing skill had been tested in peace as well as to war—notably in the conduct of the great pound-money procession through the narrow and tortuous streets of New York city last October during the presidential campaign. With the broad and smooth asphalted streets of Washington. Geo. Porter had full opportunities to display his grains for controlling the movements eg large bodies of men. and he availed himself of them. From the nature of the day.’s prornedlngs there were practically two processions, though at the close they merged into one mssstve and Impressive body, part military, partly title, and each most effective. The esoort, largely military, but also consisting of governors of different states, and other distinguished geests of honor which accompanied the president -elect to the capitol, naturally formed in the Immediate vicinity «f the White House. the executive mansion. The civic organizations which followed the president and ex-president on their return Journey from the capitol to the White House, were formd^on streets adjacent to the capitol grounds. All was so arranged that each division fell into Uae at the appointed time without delay or confusion. 7 The Inaugural Parade. The military division, preceded by a platoon af mounted police, and followed by the Governor's Island (K. Y.) band, was bended, of aowee. by the grand marshal, his staffs and aides. 300 to number, selected from the states in the Union, nil well mounted, some wearing STtmsrm sashes and others white. The *ianil marshal 5 himself ware a sash filrmdliM the national ehtora By a happy thought invitations had been extended to •U the living sons of those who had served as the nation's chief executive, and Ulysses S. Grant (third). Webb C- Hayes. Harry A. Garfield. Chester A. Arthur, ami Russell Harrison, ierved as special a.d- thttoocasioii. The first division of tlft military parade, commanded by the gallant eavairy_ieader. Gen. Wesley Merritt, included a batiaUcah State* engineers, the Seventeenth United St infantry, four batteries of United States lery. a regiment of United States marines; T»X> sailors of the North Atlantic squadron, made up from the crews of the New York. Columbia and Indiana, now anchored at Hampton Hoads, and commanded by Capt. Sands of the Columbia (whose appearance, as is always the case when the blue jackets are ashore, was welcomed with hearty cheers), followed a battalion of light artillery and a regiment of United States cavalry- V President and President-Elect. »t-elect McKinley, who had left his y-dtted-np suite of rooms at the Ebbouse sufficiently early to pay his call oi p on the retiring president, was to the White House, escorted senate committee appointed for that where, la one of tqe handsome state . he was received and welcomed bj

deputed te escort him to the ohm the distinguished guests. The presidents personal escort was troop A. of Ctorekad, (X, » esTatrymen mounted on eoal-blaek ohuim, and sMl more Interesting a detachment of grttiM veterans from the Twenty-third Ohio rotuteen. Ma]. McKinley's old regiment Oosunsndcfl ot the Army mad Nary. Gen. Nelson Miles, commanding the United States army, and Rear-Admiral George Brown, ranking officer of the navy, in fall uniform, rode Immediately after the presidential party. The second brigade of the first division consisted of the superbly-drilled and handsomelyequipped national guard of the District of Columbia. A more brilliant and inspiring scene than this part of the pageant presented oonld hardly be pictured. The second division of the parade, which by a Change in the arrangements, did not tall into Has until the return from the eapitoi, was not seooodary to th# first la public interest, except that i* lacked a president-to-6e and a preeldent-thst-had-been. In lieu thereof it presented to the admiring plaudits of the crowd the governors of ten states, each escorted by a gorgeously-uniformed (Staff and detachments from the national guards of thefe states. At the head of the division, a fitting hones to Che state from which the president eras chosen, rode Got. Asa & Bushnell of Ohio, as marshal- Then followed Got. Lowndes of Maryland, Got. Black of Mew York. Got. Grout of Vermont, Got. Tanner of Illinois, Got. Drake of Iowa, and Got. Schofield of Wisconsin. Each of these dignitaries was accompanied by numerous aides, and moat of them by regiments or companies of their’ state national guard. In this latter manner the states of Oonnectiout. Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina. Rhode Island. Texas, and Minnesota, were also well represented.

At the heed of the third end last division of the military parade rede one-armed Gen. Q. 0 Howard, and after him marched the grizzled veterans of the O. A EL, many of whom had served under him at Gettysburg and Chattanooga. In the meantime the houses of congress were making preparations for their part in the ceremonies. The house of representatives, headed by Speaker Reed, proceeded in a body to the senate chamber, where seats had been assigned to them. V ice-President A dial EU, Stevenson presided over the joty assembly, but simply till the house should arrive, when he would step down to make way for his successor. The eight justices of the supreme court of the United States, robed in silk gowns, but wearing no wigs, occupied a front row of chairs to the right of the presiding officer. Behind them in their order of precedence entered the diplomatic corps, all of whom, except the representatives of the Swiss and South and Central American republics, were resplendent in official uniform and adorned with the Insignia of decorations conferred. Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador, took precedence; he was followed by the French and German ambassadors; the Mexican and Austrian ministers, and, vividly conspicuous in there quaint silken drOsseo, the members of the Chinese legation came oexL They were the only orientals who wore their national costumes. In the Senate Chamber. When, shortly before noon, ex-Presldent Cleveland and President-elect McKinley entered the chamber, the whole assemblage rose to receive them as they took their seats.of honor set apart for their reception. Vice-President Stevenson, to whom the senate accorded a unanimous vote of thanks for his courtesy and ability in the chair, returned his thanks in graceful terms. Extra Session of the Senate Begun. The extra session of the senate of the Fiftyfifth congress called by PresidenLCleveland to meet at noon, March 4. then commenced. The

VICE-PRESIDENT GARRET A. HOBART, late Tier-president made way for his successor, Mr. Hobart, to whom the oath was admlaisterered. after which the latter made a brief address. President McKinley Sworn In. This ceremony completed, both houses of conpress and many of the more-privileged spectators adjourned to the eastern portico. There in the presence of an immense throng Chief-Jus-tice Fuller administered to President McKinley the brief obligation prescribed to maintain the constitution and enforce the laws of the United States, and President McKinley delivered his Inaugural address. President McKinley's • Inaugural Address. FKLLOw-Crnz*s8; In obedience to the will of the people, and on their presence by the authority rested in me by this oath. I asstime the arduous and responsible duties of president of the United States, relying on the support of my countrymen and invoking the guidance of Almighty God. Our faith teaches that there is no safer reliance than upon the God of our father*, who has so singularly favored the American people in eve nr national trial, and who will not forsake us so long as we obey His command - merits and walk humbly in His footsteps. Ifrhe responsibility of the high trust to which Phare been called-always of grave importance —are augmented by the prerailing business conditions. entailing idleness upon willing labor and loss to useful enterprises. The country is suffering from industrial disturbances freon which speedy relief must be had. Our financial system needs some revision; our money 1$ all good now, but its value must not further be threatened. It should all be put on an enduring basis, not subject to easy attack, nor lta stahUltv open to doubt or dispute. Our currency should continue under the supervision of the government. The several forms of our paper money offer, in my judgment, a constant embarrassment to the government and a safe balance in the treasury. Therefore. I believe it necessary to devise a system which, without diminishing the circulating medium, or offering a premium for its contraction, will present a remedy for those arrangements which, temporary in their nature, might well In the veers of our prosperity have been displaced by wiser provisions. With adequate revenue secured. but not until then, we can enter upon such changes In our fiscal laws as will, while ensuring safety and volume to our money, no longer impose upon the government the necessity of m.'wetaimng so large a cold reserve, with its attendant and inert tabis temptations to speculation. Most of our financial laws are the outgrowth of experience and trial, and should not be amended without investigation and demonstrations of the wisdom of the proposed changes. We must be both "Sure we are right,” and "make haste slowly. "If, therefore, congress In Its wisdom shall deem It expedient to exeat a commission to take under early consideration the revision of our coinage, banking and currency laws, and give them that exhaustive, careful and dispassionate examination that their importance demands. I shall cordially concur in such action. If such power Is rested In the president, it is my purpose to appoint a eommlabton of prominent, well-informed citizens of different parties, who will command public confidence both on account of their ability and special fitness tor the work. Business experience and public training may thus be combined, and the patriotic seal of the friends of the country be so directed that snob a repeat will he made as to receive the support of all parties. * I to be the subject of- _ The experiment is, at all errata. worths trial, and in myopinioa Itcaabut prove It will

powert of the world. Until that eenditlen is rpJI rod—when the parity'between odr goMand •Uver money spring tram and is supported by the relative value <5 the two metale-thb nine of the surer already coined. s»4 of that which may hereafter be coined, must be kept oonstanttaiHF with void by every resource at our eompThe eradlt of the government, the In»nd the Inviolability of tegrity of its < its obligations commanding \ ssnffiti.v1' ta every branch of the _ i, hot especially tape* __ __ _ present of depression in business and distress among the people. The severest economy must be omaerrsa in all public expenditures and extravagance stopped Whenever it Is found, and prevented wherever, in the future, it may be developed. If the revenue* are to temain as now. the only relief that oaa come must be from decreased expenditure*. But the urea* ent must not become the permanent condition of the government. It has been our uniform practice to retire, not to Increase, our outstanding obligations, and this policy must again be resumed and vigorously enforced. Qur revenues should always be large enough to meet with ease and promptness net only *ur current needs and the principal and Interest of the public debt, but to make proper and liberal provlsioa far the most deserving body of public creditors, the soldiers end sailors, and the widows end orphans, who ere the pensioners of the United Stales. The government should not be permitted to run behind, or In crease its debt, in times like the present. Suitably to provide against this. Is the mandate of duty—the certain and easy remedy for most of our financial difficulties. A deficiency is inevitable so long as the expenditures of the government exceed its receipts. It can only he met by loans or an increase of revenue, while a large annual surplus may create a vast extravagance, inadequate revenue creates disaster and undermines public and private credit Neither shouldbr encouraged. Between more loans and more revenue, there ought to be but one opinion. We Should have more revenue, and that without delay, hindrance, or

pwipoBcmcab A auriuus tu un uwuij crested by loans. Is not a permanent or safe reliance It will suffice while it lasts, but It can not last lone while the outlays of the government are jpreater than Its receipts, as has been the case during the past two years. Nor must It he forgotten, however much such loans may temporarily relieve the situation, the government is still indebted for the amount of the surplus thus accrued, which it must ultimately par, which its ability to pay is not strengthened hut Weakened by a continued deficit. Loans are imperative in great emergencies to preserve the government or its credit, but a (allure to Supply needed revenue in time of peace for the maintenance of either has no justification. The best way for the government to maintain its credit is to pay as it goes—not by resorting to loans, but by keeping out of debt—through an adequate Income secured by a system of taxation, external or internal, or Doth. It is the settled policy of the government, pursued from the beginning and practiced by all parties and administrations, to raise the bulk of our revenue from taxes upon foreign productions entering the United States for sale and consumption. and avoiding, for the most part, every form of direct taxation, except tn time of war. The oountry Is clearly opposed to any needless addition to the subjects of internal taxation, and ia committed by Us latest popular utterance to the system of tariff taxation. There can be no misunderstanding. either, about the principle upon which this tariff shall tK» levied. Nothing has ever been taxation t __ made plainer at a general election than that the contyoUing principle in the raising of revenue from duties on imports, is a xealous care for American interests and American labor. The people have declared that such legislation should be had as will give ample protection and encouragement to the industries and the development of our country, it is therefore earnestly hoped and expected that congress will, at the earliest practical moment, enact revenue legislation that shall be fair, reasonable, conservative and just, and which, supplying sufficient revenue for public purposes, will still be signally beneficial and helpful to every section, and every enterprise of the people. To this policy, we are all, of whatever party, firmly bound by the voice of the people—a power vastly more, potential than the expression of any political' platform. The paramount duty of congress Is to at-op deficiencies by the restoration of that protective legislation which has always been thg firmest prop df the treasury. The passage of such a law or laws would strengthen the credit of the ’ government both at home and abroad, and go far towards stopping the drain ! upon the gold reserve held for toe redemption of our currency which has been heavy and wellnigh constant for several years. In the revision of the tariff, special attention should be given to the re-enactment and extension of the reciprocity principle of the law of 1800, under which so great a stimulus was given to our foreign trade in new and advantageous markets for our surplus agricultural and manufactured products. The brief trial given this legislation amply justifies a further experiment and additional discretionary power tn the making of commercial treaties, the end in view always to be the opening up of new markets for the products of our country, by granting concessions to the products of other lands that we need and can not produce ourselves, and which do hot involve any loss of labor to our people, but tend to increase their employment. The depression of the past four years has fallen with especial severity upon the great body of toilers of the country, and upon none more than the holders of small farms. Agriculture has languished and labor suffered. The revival of manufacturing will be a relief to both. No portion of our population is more devoted to the institutions or free government, nor .more loyal to their support, while none bears more cheerfully or fully its proper share in the maintenance or the government, or is better entitled to its wise and liberal care and protection. Legislation helpful to producers la beneficial to all. The depressed condition of Industry on the farm and in the mine and factory has lessened the ability of the people to meet the demands upon them." and they rightfully expect that not only a svstem of revenue shall be established that wiU secure the largest income with the least burden, but that every means will be taken to decrease, rather than Increase, our public expenditures. Business conditions are not the most promising. It will take time to restore the prosperity of former years. If we can not promptly attain it, we can resolutely turn our faces In that direction and aid Its return by friendly legislation. However troublesome the situation may appear, congress will not. I am sure, be found lacking in disposition or ability to relieve it, as far as legislation can do so- The restoration of confidence and the revival of business, which men ol ail parties so much desire, depend more largely upon the prompt, energetic and intelligent act of congress than upon any other single agency affecting the situation

It Is inspiring, *00, to remember tnst no great emergency In the one hundred and eight years of our eventful national life has ever arisen, that has not been met with wisdom and courage by the American people, with fidelity to their best interests and highest destiny and the honor of the American name. These year* of glorious historv have exalted mankind and advanced the cause of freedom throughout the world and Immeasurably strengthened the precious tree institutions which we enioy. The people lore and will sustain t hese institutions. The great essential to our happiness and prosperity is that we adhere to the principles on which the Svernment was established and insist upon eir faithful observance. Equality of right* must prevail and our laws be always and everywhere respected and obeyed, we may have failed in the discharge of our full duty aa citixens of the great republic.but it is oonsoling and encouraging to realize that free speech.a tree press.. free thought, free school*, tne free and unmolested right of religious liberty and worship. and free and fair elections are dearer and more universally enjoyed to-day than ever before These guarantees must be sacredly preserved and wisely strengthened- The constituted authorities must be cheerfully and vigori ously upheld. Lynching* must not oe tolerated I in a great and civilized country like the United -States; court*—not mobs—must execute the penI allies of the law. The preservation of public ! order, the right of discussion, thd integrity of courts, and the orderly administration of Justice must continue forever the rock of safety upon ; which our government securely rest*. One of the lessons taught by the late election, rhleh all can rejoice in. is that the citizens which all can rejoice in. Is that the citizens at j the United States are both law-respecting and j law-abiding people, not easily swerved from the I path of patriotism and honor. This is tfi en- ! tire accord with the genius of our Institutions. and bnt emphasize* the advantages of tneuloat- ! lng even a greater love for law and order in the ! future. Immunity should be granted to none who violate the lawn, whether individuals, corporations, or communities; and as the constitution Imposes upon ths president the duty of both iU own execution and of the statutes enacted fin pursuance of tin provisions. 1 shall endeavor carefully to carry them i nto effect. The declaration of the party now restored to power, has been in the past that of "opposition to all com bins tlods of capital organized in trusts or otherwise to control arbitrarily the condition of trade among our citizens," and It has supported "each legislation as will prevent the execution of all schemes to oppress ths peoundue charges on their supplies, or 1 nets to market." This | pursued, both by ths es now in existence and 1 support of such statute carry It into effect. Our naturalization

_ l of the i nmnng oar own citizens, but at — - spread at knowledge and tree . Illiteracy must be banished _._from the land, if we shall attain that high destiny as the foremost at the enlightened nations of the world, whieh, under Providence, we ought to Beforms In the civil eerrloe most go on. the ohanges should be real and genuine, not perfunctory, or prompted by zeal in behalf of any party, simply because it happens to be in power. As a member of congress I voted and spoke in taVor of the present law, and I shall attempt its i in the spirit in which it was eaThe purpose in view was to secure the most efficient service of the best men who would accept appointment under the government, retaining faithful and devoted pubfie servants in office, out shielding none, under the authority of any rule or custom, who , are Inefficient, Incompetent, or unworthy. The best interests ef the country demand this, and the people heartily approve the law wherever and whenever it has been thus administered. Congress Should give prompt attention te ths | restoration of our American merchant marine, oaoe the pride of the seas in all the great ocean ; highways of commerce. To my mind, few more | Important subjects so imperatively demand Its intelligent consideration. The United States has progressed with marvelous rapidity In every field of enterprise and endeavor until we have beeosne foremost In nearly all the great lines of inland trade, commerce and industry. Yet, while this is true, our American merchant marine has been steadily declining until It is now lewer, both in percentage ef tonnage and the number ef vesnels em- : ployed, than It was prior to the eivll war. Commendable progress has been made of late years in the upbuilding ef the Amerioan navy, but we must supplement these efforts by providing as a proper consort for it a merchant marine am; ' sufficient for our own carrying trade to countries. The question u one that both to our business necessities and the patriotic aspirations of a great people. It has bean the policy of the United States since the foundation of the government, to cultivate relations of peace and unity with all the nations of the world, and thlsaccords with my conception of our duty now. we ham cherished the policy ef non-interference with the affairs of foreign governments, wisely inaugurated by Washington, keeping ourselves freo from entanglement either as allies or foes, content to learn undisturbed with them the settlement of their own domestic concerns. It will be our aim to pursue a firm and dignified foreign policy, which shall he just, impartial.

and always Insisting upon the enenforcemept of the lawful rights of American citizens everywhere. We want no ware of conquest; we must avoid the temptation of territorial aggression- A war should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed; peace is preferable to war In almost every contingency. Arbitration is the true method of settlement of International, as well as loeal or individual differences. It was recognized as the best means of adjustment of differences between employers and employes by the Forty-ningth congress. In 18SA and its application was extended to our diplomatic relations by the concurrence of the senate and the house of the Fifty-first congress in 1S*X The latter resolution was accepted as the basis of negotiations with us by the British house of commons in W88, and upon our invitation a treaty of arbitration between the United States«and Great Britain was signed at Washington and transmitted to the senate for its ratification in January last. Since this treaty la clearly the result of our own initiative: since it has been recognized as the leading feature of our foreign policy throughout our entire national history—the adjustment of difficulties ^y judicial methods rather than by force of arms — aud since it presents to the world the glorious example of reason aud peace, not passion and war. controlling the relations between two of the greatest nations of the world, an example certain to be followed by others, I respectfully urge the early action of the senate thereon, not merely as a matter of policy, but a duty to mankind. The importance and moral influence of the ratification of such a treaty can hardly be overestimated in the cause of advancing civilization. It may well engage thought of the statesman and people of every country, and I can not but consider it fortunate that Is was reserved to the United States to have the leadership in so grand a work. It has been the uniform practice to avoid as far as possible the convening of congress In extraordinary session. It is an example which, under ordinary circumstances and In the absence of a public necessity, is to he commended. But a failure to eqnvene the representatives of the people In extra session, when it Involves neglect of a public duty, places the responsibility of such neglect upon the executive himself. The condition of the publlo treasury, aa has been Indicated, demands the immediate consideration of congress. It alone has the power to provide revenue for the nation. Not to convene ft under such circumstances I can view in no other sense than the negioot of a plain duty. I do not sympathize with the sentiment that congress in session is dangerous to our general business interests. Its members are the agents of the people, and their presence at the seat of government in the execution of the sovereign will should not operate as an injury, but a benefit. There could be no better time to put the government upon a sound financial and economic basis than now. The people have done, only recently voted that this should be and nothing is more binding upon the agents of their will than the obligation of immediate action. It has always seemed to me that the postponement of the meeting of congress until more than a year after it has been chosen, deprived congress too often of the inspiration of the popular will, and the country of the corresponding benefits. It Is evident, therefore, that to postpone action in the presence of so great a necessity would be unwise on the part of the executive because unjust to the interests of the people. Our action will now be freer from the partisan consideration than if the question of tariff revision was postponed until tner egular session of congress. We are nearly two years from a congressional election, and politics can not so greatly distract us as If such contest was immediately pending. We can approach the problem calmly and patriotically without fearing Its effect upon an early election. Our fellow-citizens who may disagree with us upon the character of this legislation prefer to have the question settled now even against their preconceived views— and. perhaps, settled so reasonably, as I trust and believe it will, as to insure great permanence—than to have further uncertainty menacing the vast and varied business interests of the United States. Again, whatever action congress may take will be given a fair opportunity for trial before the people are callm! to pass judgment upon It, and this I consider a great essential to the rightful and lasting settlement of the question. In view of these considerations I shall deem it my duty as president to convene congress in extraordinary session on Monday, the lfith day of March. ifwT. In conclusion. I congratulate the country upon the fraternal spirit of the people and the manifestations of good-will everywhere ao apparent. The recent election not only most fortunately demonstrated the obliteration of sectional or geographical lines, but to some extent also the prejudices which for years have distracted our councils and marred our true greatness as a nation. The triumph of the people, whose verdict is carried into effect to-aay, is not the triumph of one section. nor wholly of one party, but of all sections and au the peoples. The north and the south no longer divide on the old lines, but upon principles and policies; and in this fact surely every lever of the country can find cause for true felicitation. Let us rejoice In and cultivate thin spitlt; it is ennobling, and will be both a gain and blessing to our beloved country. It will be my constant aim to do nothing, and permit nothing to be done, that will arrest or disturb this growing sentiment of unity and co-opera-tion. this revival of esteem and affiliation which nbw animates so many thousands in both the old antagonistic sections, but I shall cheerfully do everything possible to promote and !a»

Let me again repeat the words of the oath *4* ministered or the chief Justice, which ft them respective spheres, so far as applicable, I wotu* hare all my countrymen observe: “I will faiths fully execute tbs office of president of the railed States, sad will to the best or my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States." This is the obligation I here reverently taken before the Lord Most High. To keep it will be my single purpose, my constant prayer-and I shall confidently rely upon the forbearance and assistance of all the people in the discharge at my solemn responsibilities. To tbs WUts Immediately after tbs dose of bis President McKialey and ex-President Cleveland. after partaking of luncheon In the capitol. re-entered their carriage and were driven to tbs White House amid tumultous cheers all along the Has. President McKinley this time occupying the seat of honor to the right Tbs procession, reinforced by the civic organizations which had —mai«m oa the capital Mil early this morning, re-formed nod marched down the avenue and past tbs White House, where they ware reviewed by the president and his friends from s special stand erected for that purpose In frost of tbs edifice. . of a settee at and Grover CftarvaXJL

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