Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-05
THE PARADE.

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THE PARADE.
A Grand Success in spite of the
Wretched.W Weather.
WASHINGTON, March with wonder
full patience the expectant spectators
waited for the procession to-day while
the Inauguration ceremonies were in
progress. The rain had abated some
what, and taken the form OF fine driv-
ing mist. Despite all of the untoward
surroundings, the crowd preserved its
good humor.
Finally the head of the great process
sion turned into Pennsy lvania avenue on
its march to the White House, and inter-
est ceased in all else.
"TIPPECANoE's" INSTALLATION.
Forty-eight years ago VIM. Henry
Harrison, on his white horse, headed a
procession OF 1000 patriots on the same
route. At that day Admiral Porter
(then Lieutenant) said it was the finest
pageant in the world. To-day probably
40, 900 men were in line to honor the
grandson, many of them coming from
sections of the country which in 1841
were trackless areas of uninhabited
territory. The elements warred upon
them, but they held their own bravely.
Looking eastward from the Treasury,
with the Capitol forming hazy, yet
stately background, the sight was in
spring. The broad expanse of the ave-
nue. glistened beneath the dull sky.
ORDER OF MARCH.
General Beaver rode in advance, and
his head was uncovered in acknowledge
ment of the greeting of the great multi
tude. A long line Of troops aud militia
and civilians with banners and guidops
flying in the northern wind completely
filed the vision.
Over all was heard the continuous
roar made by the voices of the thousands
and thousands of spectators as they
cheered the Presidential party or greeted
particularly fine looking body of troops.
When the head of the procession
reached the Treasury, halt was called
and the Presidential party in its own
carriages turned off and drove apidly to-
the White House.
REVIEWING THE PROCESSION.
A hasty luncheon had been taken, the
party, with the exception of Mr.. Cleve-
land, repaired to the reviewing stand and
the President and Vice-President had
their first view of the grand pageant in
which they took so conspucious a part
When they took their places in front of
the stand they were at once recognized
by the crowd gathered beneath them, and
{. mighty shout rent the air. The stand
was elaborately decorated with flags and
bunting, and presented pretty picture
despite the rain. 1t was thronged Iwitn
ladies' in gay costumes, and army and
navy officers in full uniform. Many diplo-
IL -.kT.
families were scattered through the
after the Presidents arrival, and was
indeed beautiful spectacle.
MARCHING PAST.
Gen. Beaver, Chief Marshal, headed
the line with Gen. Hastings, as chief of
staff, followed by great number of aides.
AS they approached the stand, they
barred their heads, and gave the Presi-
dent the marching salute. The Presi-
dent and Mr.. Morton returned the COM
pliment by removing their hats. At the
same time the band played Hail to the
Chief" and the crowd cheered vocifer-
ously.. The first division presented
splendid appearance. 1t was composed
OF United States troops, marines, naval
apprentices, and the national guard of
the District of Columbia.
The national guard of Pennsylvania
composed the second division. 1t was
by Major General John F.
Hartranft. Their perfect alignment OF
columns as they passed
the Presidents stand and the
soldierly bearing of the General
called forth cheer after cheer of ad-
miration. The Third Division was COM
manded by General Foraker, of Ohio
and as he, accompanied by his staff, ap-
preached the stand he was cheered to
the echo. The only full regiment in the
Third Brigade was the famous Seventh
New York, which, as heretofore, was re-
ceived with tremendous applause. The
Fourth Division consisted of the G. A. r.
posts, and was commanded by General
William Warner. Most of the remainder
of the procession was composed of civil
political clubs, ETC., many
Of them handsomely uniformed.
The President recognized the salute of
each commanding officer by raising his
hat and he also uncovered his head as
each Iag was dipped in salute. He
spoke frequently to Mr.. Morton in com.
mendation of the marching of the differ
ent regiments.
Owing to the lateness of the hour at
this time, number of organizations
dropped out of the line and did not pass
the review stand, consequently the pro-
gramme OF the procession was somewhat
broken.
The fireworks exhibition has been
until the weather is more
THE COWBOY BRIGADE.
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