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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
8
A New York legislature bill seeks state authority to place all newspapers under censorship or supervision. The report also notes Weyler’s harsh Cuba policies, troop actions at the Wacompaghre reserve, Oregon military expenses, and various political shifts and obituaries, including figures from Oregon to New York.
Both chambers agree the postal appropriation bill differences are resolved. Senate amendments authorize use of unexpended last year funds for fast mail projects and add 182000 for railway clerks. They reject the salary ratings for postal inspectors and maintain a 150000 provision for pneumatic tube transportation while restoring a Detroit marine free delivery item.
A vast Washington pageant marks William McKinley’s oath as 25th president. Spectacular parade features 9 000 troops and 17 states, with civic groups, flags, and decorations. The inaugural ball at the pension building dazzles with flowers lights and music as dignitaries celebrate the new administration.
A bill amending shipping laws passed after adding a proviso that the prohibition on flogging in the merchant marine remains intact. A senator said the bill favors sailors but does not restore flogging, noting the provision was added to please certain wise men. Gordon of Georgia noted in the record the simplicity of Washington and Adams inaugurations.
The state department reports restored diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Great Britain. Juan Pietrie, Venezuelan minister to Germany, moves to Britain. This advances the arbitration settlement as the Venezuelan congress is expected to ratify the initiative.
The call states that Congress will meet in special session on March 15. The new president will address Congress to highlight government revenue status and urge swift passage of a general tariff revision.
Judge Turner, newly elected U S senator from Washington, pledges protectionist tariff policy, support for Americans abroad, and rapid annexation of the Hawaiian islands in his senate program.
Report from Washington says James P. Boyle private secretary to President McKinley will be appointed consul to Liverpool succeeding Ohio’s James C. Neal. The Liverpool post carries an annual value around thirty thousand dollars.
The President announced that the international monetary conference bill has become law after President Cleland signed it this afternoon.
The House approved the immigration bill despite President vetoes by a 198 to 87 margin. The action marks a strong congressional stance on border policy and national immigration reform.
Cleveland reports the president has signed legislation permitting bottling of spirits in bond, a move that distillers highly favor. The measure clarifies tax arrangements and could affect production workflows across the industry.
A four mile parade line drew a vast crowd as thousands poured into the city. Railroads delivered huge numbers by noon and grandstands filled early. Window prices shot up from 25 to 800 dollars for rooms, while Calvin Brice of Ohio paid 1000 dollars for an avenue room at Willard's with luncheon for a small party.
A stiff breeze lifts flags banners and bunting along Pennsylvania Avenue from the capitol to the treasury and beyond to Washington Heights. The unbroken parade of banners and flags fills the broad avenue with color as crowds gather to view the decorations.
The presidential family party arrived at the capitol at 11 40 and entered the east reserved gallery Mrs McKinley and her sister took front seats Mrs McKinley sr sat two seats from Mrs McKinley Jr Diplomatic corps entered at 11 45 followed by the supreme court chief justice and associates House members then filed in A stir rose when Vice President elect Hobart was announced and sat near the presiding officer's desk
At 12 20 PM President Cleveland and President elect McKinley entered the main doors and were seated in front of the presiding officer facing the senate and crowd. Members of the House filled the hall while Senators and Senators elect occupied the opposite side.
The presidential party took seats as Vice-President Stevenson invited his successor to step forward. Hobart advanced to the desk, raised his right hand, and took the oath of office. Stevenson then delivered his valedictory address thanking the members.
Thousands line the east wing as the retiring and incoming presidents appear on the platform. Cleveland greets the crowd for a fourth inaugural, while McKinley is met with deafening cheers and cries as he bows to the audience. Women faint and cries of pain ring out amid the throng of 40,000 observers.
McKinley took the oath as Chief Justice Fuller administered it and kissed a gilt-edged Bible presented by African Methodist bishops. The crowd roared while McKinley held a manuscript and began his inaugural address amid a brief delay for order.
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