Our New President

Washington, Maren 5 - William McKinley, Jr., was inaugurated president of the United States at noon Thursday with imposing ceremonies. At ten minutes past 10 he left the Ebbitt House for the White House amid cheering by the crowd. Little time was lost at the White House. The troops, which forraed the escort of the president and presidentelect, got into position. All along the line of march to the Capítol the crowds cheered Mr. McKinley with great outbursts of applause He lifted his hat at intervals. It was 11:20 when the head of the parade approached the Peace monument on Pennsylvaria avenue below the steps to the west front of the Capítol. Th? parade was twenty-five minutes passing the monument, and the marmer in which the regulars executed the difflcult movements required to make the doublé turn about the corners was decidly brilliant. McKinley Takes the Oath. Senator Caffery, a Democrat, escorted President Cleveland and President-Elect McKinley walked after beside his secretary of state, who towered above him. Thus they entered the senate wing of the Capito!. President-Elect McKinley went at once to the vice president's room and President Cleveland and cabinet to the president's room. President Cleveland and Mr. McKinley met again after the president had finished signing the bilis which he approved and they were escorted to the senate where they witnessed the induction into office of Vice President Hobart. When this was concluded the start was made for the inaugural stand, where McKinley was to take the oath. The head of the procession appeared on the inaugural stand at 12:45. When Mr. Cleveland and Mr. McKinley appeared on the platform of the inaugural stand the throng broke forth into proIonged cheers. At 1:18 p. m. President McKinley took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Fuller, after which he delivered his inaugural address. Cheers and Cannon Roars. As he concluded the impressive words of his address the multitude again cheered and the cannon in the distance roared as the signal office on the roof of the Capítol flashed the signal over the city. As Mr. McKinley turned he smiled at his wife, while Captain Heistand rushed forward and threw his great coat about him. His wife lifted her handkerchief and beamed with joy as she caught his warm glance of love. Ex-Speaker of the House Grow of Pennsylvania was the flrst of those on the platform to congratúlate him. Others swarmed up to shake his hand, but as quickly as possible he and the remainder of the presidential party were hurried back to the Capítol. After they had quitted the scène the escorting legions marching in the procession svvept in columns across the platform. The thousands who thronged the terrace still held their positions until the parade had fairly moved. In his inauguration address President McKinley said it would take time to restore the country to a condition of prosperity enjoyed in former years, and congress will not be found lacking in Iegislative ability. Our money system should be put upon an enduring basis. The best way for the government to maintain its credit is to pay as it goes. The proposed international monetary conference is indorsed. Lynchings must cease. A dignifled foreign policy will be pursued, and the rights of American citizens everywhere will be insisted upon. Tariff revisión will also be looked into. HOI5AKT TAKES THE OATH. Scène Aitending the Ceremony in the United States Senate. The senate was crowded with spectators to witness the induction into office of Vice President Garrett A. Hobart. There was a stir of interest when officials announced the vice president-elect. Mr. Hobart entered from the right door, bowed slightly to the standing senators and officials, and stepped to the seat near the presiding officer's desk. AU this was but accessory to the main scène which had been so eagerly awalted. the arrival of President Cleveland and President-Elect McKinley. lt was just 12:20 when they entered the main doors facing the vice president and attention was riveted at once on these two central figures. As they moved down the middle aisle Mr. Cleveland was a trifle in advance, stepping haltingly and with a suggestion of recent rheumatic trouble. His face looked grave. Mr. McKinley followed closely, stepping easily down the aisle, his poise being easy and dignified. He bowed to the presiding officer, and with Mr. Cleveland was seated immediately in front of the presiding officer, facing the senate and the crowds. As the presidential party took their seats Vice President Stevenson rose and invited his successor to step forward and take the oath of office. Mr. Hobart advanced to the desk, raised his right hand and took the oath in accordance with the constitution. THE INAUGURAL PARADE. Illinois l'Iays au Important Part in the Imposing: Proccssion. The great spectacular feature of the day's ceremonies was, of course, the inaugurai parade, which started on its line of march immediately after President McKinley had concluded the reading of his inaugural address. It was under the management of General Horace Porter, as chief marshal, and tmbraced, besides the regular army, representativo bodies of state militia, head.?d by the various governors, and civic and political organizations. The day closed with the inaugural ball at the Pension building. In magnificence it far exceeded anything of the kind ever given in Washington before. Mrs, Henry Wartl lïeecher Dead, Stamford, Conn., March 9. - Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher died at 10:32 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. Beecher sustained a fall at the home of her sonin-law, in this city, Sunday, Dec. 27, and the aged woman was unable to rally from the shock of her injury. From the first the attending physiclans gave small hope for her recovery.