New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04
ALONG THE LINE OF MARCH.
DECORATIONS AT HEADQUARTERS.
1 FINE VANTAGE GROUND FROM WHICH TIC
v1rw rur MARcuING CoLuMNI

The Republican National Headquarters In Fifth
ave- was handsomely decorated with flags and bunt-
Ing The National emblem was tastefuly draped
from each window, surrounding fine pictures OF Har-
fson and Morton. The big Republican banner
which has foated in front of the building since the
National Committee took session Of 1t could be
seen for many blocks down the street, and from the
instant that the men I'm line caught sight OF 1t, they
cheered until they had passed far beyond the Dulo-
ing This place seemed to be the centre OF interest
for those who watched the parade in Fifth-ave, for
thousands of people packed the stoops and street
near It, and Joined heartily in the cheering
The building itself was surrounded with ladies and
gentlemen The balcony In front was packed with
ladies' among whom were Mrs. Garrison, Mrs.
swords Mrs Dudley, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs William
IT. Barker Mrs. Benjamin Worrell. Mrs. MacAulcy'
Mrs. Milken, of Iowa; Miss Morris, and Mrs. Al
bert Small Most enthusiastic were the wives OF
the committeeman and of the attaches of the COM
mttee They were armed with buriensome silk
Hags and silk flag hsndkerchicfs. which they waved
continually
CHAIRMAN QUAY VIEWS THE PARADE.
Chairman Quay, of the Republican Committee viewed
tie parade from the windows of his Office on the
second floor OF the Headquarters. With him were
Vicc- Chairman Clarkson, State Senator Hobart, OF
New-Jersey John Wanamaker, OF Philadelphia; CEN
eral Dudley, Samuel Fessenden of Connecticut, ma
Tor pennison, c. C. shayne, and other ellknown
men The other rooms OF the building were filed
with party leaders and ladies' They were all greatly
impressed from the beginning by the fine appearance
OF the various companies but the size of the immense
throng soon became equally impressive
1t even stirred the unconditional chairman ana be-
fore half the line had passed. he was an eager spectator
of the splendid demonstration. "It is unquesuon-
ably the finest parade l ever Witnessed said Mr.
Clarkon. Mr. Hobart Endorsed this statement ana be-
fore night the veteran cahpaigner from Connecticut
Mr. Fessenden, Obliged to confess that In all his
wide range OF experience he never saw anything inner
or moro imposing Mr.. Quay was taciturn as ever
but IL was easy from the quiet smile OF salts
faction on his that he felt that his abors had not
been In vain.
AsToNIsHED AT THE SIZE OF THE PARADE
Every one was astonshcd at the multitude. AS
one of the committee remarked, II surpasses the
widest expectations Of the most enthusiastic among u.s.
In this respect think the demonstration forerunner
Of our victory on Tuesday. Instead of being close
fight think will carry the country like cyclone
What else is the meaning Of this grand outpouring
this uprising of the people?"
1btyso vas a good deal vi e4sitemsn sau frpRtaaf
the National Headquarters. 1t was caused by lot
Of Democratic heeisrsge oyh0 Rersstedvdn. coming
offensive the Republicans. The Republicans were In
no mood to be trifed with. and after giving fair warn
ing, which unheeded, Colonel swords read the
riot act and pitched into the offenders lie was cor
daily assisted yothers and In less thine than IL taxes
TO tell II the cutters were filed with Democratic shout
believing for mercy Some Of them were handled
roughly that they were glad to get away as
quickly as possible.