The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-05
ON TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
The Procession Calls to Mind the One
of AZ Years Ago.

ON AZ he w IA T. NJ Oo6s
The Procession Calls to Mind the One
of AZ Years Ago.
WASHINGTON, March A. -Deafening cheers
and demonstrations of applause again
greeted the party as they descended the
Senate steps and continued until they were
seated in their carriages and took their
places n the procession, which Immediately
began to move. With wonderful patience
the exrectant spectators waited for
the procession, while the inaugu-
ration ceremonies were in progress The
rain had alb ted somewhat and taken the
form of fine driving mist. 1t trickled
from thousands Of umbrellas, and ran in riv
ulets down the backs Of those unfOrGunates
who did not possess these useful i'm
plements. Despite all the untoward
surroundings the crowd preserved
its good humor. Finally the head
of the great procession turned into Pennsyl-
vania avenue on its march to the white
house and interest ceased in all else Forty
eight years ago William Henry Harrison
on his white horse headed a procession of
1900 patriots on this same route. AT that
day Admiral Porter, then lieutenant, said
it was the finest pageant in the world.
$4,000 MEN IN LINE.
To-day probably $4,000 men were in line
to honor the grandson, many of them COM
ing from sections Of the country which in
1871 were trackless areas of unnhabited
territory. The clements warred up them
hut they held their own bravely. Looking.
eastward from the treasury, with TIE CAPT
toll forming hazy yet stately
background, the sight was inspiring.
The broad expanse of the avenue
glistened beneath the dull sky. Like giant
mushrooms the umbrellas of the multitude
covered the sidewalks. The or Dwd strained
against the confinng cable, but the wires
held firmly and the avenue was kept clear
for the troops Gen. Beaver rode IN sd
vance and his head was uncovered great
part of the time in acknowledgement of the
greeting of the great multitude. The long
line of troops and militia and civilians with
banners and guidOns flying in the northern
wind completely filled the vision.
LIKE THE BELLOWS OF THE SEAS.
In its marching step, varying with the
time of numerous bands of music, it seemed
to roll like the pillows of the seas and
always onward. Over all was heard
the continuous roar made up of tho
voices of the thousands and thousands of
spectators a. they cheered the presidential
party o. greeted some PARTICULARLY fine
looking body Of troops. When the head Of
the procession reached the treasury, a halt
was called, and the presidential party in It's
two carriages turned off and drove rspidly
to the White house through the treasury
grounds.
ON THE REVIEWING STAND.
When a hasty luncheon had been taken
the party, with the exception of ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland, + paired TO the reviewing
stand, and the President and Vice President
had their first view of the grand pageant
in which they Mad taken 50 conspicuous a
ri 'bA CT OF f,Y,, foI
with the exception of the seats reserved for
The Presidents marty. When the President
and Vice President took their places at the
front of the stand they we're at once recog-
nized by the crowd gathered beneath
them, and mighty shout rent the air.
ENTHUSIASM NOT DAMPENED.
The steady downpour of rain did not
seem TO have dampe ed the enthusiasm Of
the crowd, and the cheering lasted for sew
eral minutes. Both President Harrison and
Vice President Morton raised their hats in
response and bowed right and left TO the
crowd. They stood side by side and the re-
mainder of the party took seats behind
them. TIE stand was elaborately deco
rated with flags and bunting and presented
a beautiful picture, despite the rain.
PROMINENT SPECTATORS.
1t was thronged with ladies in gay cos
TUNES and army and naval officers in full
uniform. Gen. Schofield and his staff oc-
cuped seats to the right of the President,
and number of naval officers, including
Commodores Schley, Scardf Walker and
Wilson had seats on the left. Gen.
Sherman occupied conspicuous seat and
many diplomats and prominent officials
with their families were scattered in the
throng. Gen. Alger came on the stand
Just before the President and was received
with hearty cheers. Whitelaw Reid Joined
the President soon after he had taken his
place.
THE REVIEW.
The review began Immediately after the
Presidents arrival, and was indeed a
beautiful spectacle despite the adverse sur
roundings. The President recognized the
salute of each commanding officer by rails
ing his hat. and be also uncovered his head
as each flag was dipped in salute. He
spoke frequently to Vice President Morton
in commentator of the marching
of the different regiments. The alignment
of several companies was disturbed as they
passed the reviewing stand by a strong de-
sire on the part of certain members TO
get glimpse at the chief magistrate
CHEERS AND BEEF TEA
During a lull in the review an excited
colored individual on the sidewalk directly
below the reviewing party called for three
CuNoio lpA 4AoA ioOh anu luey
were given with a lusty vigor that
was really inspiring, and were
followed Immediately by three cheers
for Mrs. Harrison The Pre- ident acknowl-
edged the compliment with a bow. The
President withstood the fatigue of the oc-
casion with rare good order. He took
liberal draughts of beef tea at odd intervals,
and supply was constantly kept on hand
for him.