Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-11-11
APING IMPERIALISM.

Brigade OF 800 Men-A Great Excur-
sion and Parade of Office Holders and
Their Families and Friends at Govern
mental Expense, Briefly Described for
the Admiration of the People Who Pay
the Bills.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 10.-Ths day
opened auspicuously for the naval review.
The weather was clear and pleasant, with 8
fresh breeze from the southeast. At 9
o'clock the steamer Dispatch, with the Pres
ident's flag flying from the main, came into
the Roads, followed closely by the Tallapoosa,
carrying flag of Commodore Earl English,
chief of the bureau of equipment and re.
cruit1ng. The Dispatch had on board the
President and Mrs Hayes, Secretary Thomp-
son and family, Secretaries Sherman, E warts
and Schurz, and Postmaster General Key,
with members of their families and friends.
Upon the Presidents arrival the yards of
vessels of the feet were manned and sa lutte
of twenty one guns fired by the Tennessee
and Minnesota. A salute of twenty. one
guns was then fired from the water battery
of Fort Monroe. This was followed in quick
succession by salute of twenty-one torpe-
does, which were fired from a temporary
station near the shore-a novel experiment.
in the way of salutes. AS the firing ceased
the Marine band from Washington, station
ed on the balcony of the hotel, played "Hail
to the Chief,'' in which they were join ed by
the band of the flag ship Tennessee. At II
o'clock the President and party went on
board the Tennessee, where they
were received by Admiral Wyman
and staff. The crew were beat to quarters,
where they were exercised, after which
they repaired to the spar deck to witness some
broad sword exercises by some Of the experts
of the crew. At 12 O'Clock the President
and party left the ship and returned to the
Dispatch, the yards were again manned and
a salute of twenty one guns fred. At l
O'Clock the revenue cutter Ewing arrived
from Baltimore, having on board Jas. Gill
fillan, treasurer of the United States, Hon.
Jno. Thomas, collector of Baltimore. and q
number of friends. Other steamers brought
many distinguished visitors.
at O'Clock signal from the flag ship to
prepare for a landing was hoisted and the
crews at once went to work lowering away
their boats. The water was quite rough,
SO that it was found impossible, owing to
this fact and strong tide setting in, to
form line and advance simultaneously as
at first proposed. The crews were therefore
allowed to leave their vessels, get ashore as
best they could, little regards being paid to
order. The brigade was safely landed at
O'Clock and an order of formation
was inaugurated. The marine band and
pioneer corps headed the procession. The
entire number in the brigade was 1900
men. At $3.50 they took up the line of march
for the fort. In the meantime the five COM
panies of artillery stationed here, headed by
the band of the post, marched down to the
wharf to meet and sscort the President and
party into the fort, under command Of Gen.
George w. Getty, who was accompanied by
his staff.
The Presidential party were entertained at
Gen. Getty's quarters until it was announced
that the brigade had formed on the parade
ground and were ready for inspection.
About 4 O'Clock the President and party
came on the grounds accompanied by Ad-
miral Wymaa. The President and party
took their stations at the reviewing stand,
when the brigade marched by in column of
companies, saluting as they passed. This
practically ended the matter and the sailors
and marines returned to the boats and
pulled away for the ships. The troops of
the garrison then formed and escorted the
President to the wharf, where the party en-
barked and returned to the Dispatch.
At o'clock this evening heavy rain
storm set in, which prevented the expected
display of fireworks from the fleet. TIE
ball at the hotel was, however,, most bril-
lians affair, the President and Secretary
Thompson being present. The President
and party remain here tonight, but what
the programme for tomorrow will be no
one seems to know. Rumor has it that the
President and party will visit the training
ships and there will be a four milo hoat ro 40
in which all the vessels of the fleet will be
represented, after which the party will sail
for Washington. The entire feet is to get
under way and escort the President some
fifteen miles down the bay.