The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-01


up Broadway from Pine street on its tri-
umphal march, with Gen. Schofield COM
The parade was in three di-
visions, the first consstingof regular troops,
cadets and naval corps. The West Point
ers, 400 strong led the column, the second
division consisting OF the State militia, and
they marched in the order in which their
respective States were admitted TO the
Union, with the Governor OF each State at
the head OF its troops.
The crush in the streets OF the lower
part Of the city was 80 great as the vast
bodies Of military continued to arrive at
their appointed places that 1t was found
necessary TO make formal start somewhat
earlier than had been intended. This was
done In order that the line might be
out and got in marching order,
thus relieving at once the pressure on the
lower wards and placing the head OF the
column in such position that when the
President reached the reviewing stand he
need not be subjected TO delay. At pre-
cisely 1925 Gen. Schofeld gave the order,
and the greatest military parade OF mod
ern times started. From Pine street, the
point from which the start was made, up
Broadway as far rs the eye could reach
the sidewalks were literally blockaded
with people, while the windows, doorways
and roofs OF the buildings were simply "A
mass OF humanity. As the gorgeous pa-
geant began to move up broadway all the
patriotism in the mass which had been
pcnt up now for several hours, broke
forth. Cheers rent the air. handkerchieis
and banners held in the hands OF the pop
ulace began waving, aud New York and
its many thousand visitors were happy.
The scenes along the first part Of the line
OF march
ALMOST BEGoAR DESCRIPTION.
The crowd was, OF course, largely made
up OF an outside element quite foreign to
New York and the ways OF its metropolis
tan masses, hence there were many ludi-
crous incidents natural TO the occasion.
The crowd, however, under all its crush.
ing and suffering, was marvelously good
naturcd, its sense OF touch being appar-
entity suborlinatcd by, or more properly
drowned in It's excess Of patriotic feeling.
At II o'clock the monster parade had
reached tho turn at Wayeriy Pace. The
City Hall aud Waverly place stands were
packed almost 10 the degree OF sulIOcalion,
and numerous ticket holders werc unable
60 gain access 10 them or In many cases
even 10 cross the lines. The police regula.
tions weie exceedingly strict. and no one
was permitted 10 cross the lines unless for
good rcasAns. Once crossed, IL was another
five mnutss' hard struggle 10 make ones
way throud, the densoly packed throngs
on the opposite side Broadway as far as
the eve could see was blaze Of bunlng
and sea ui faces. House tops, windows,
ledges, telegraph poles AMI lamp posts,
private stands without number and every
possible vantage ground WED with the
sidewalk crowds in numbers. Tho frst
division OF regular troops, cadets. aud the
naval corps who headed the line evoked
applause u, various points along the line.
In fact, Il must be- said OF tho troops gem
orally that they presented q fine appear.
anco aud marched we'll. Tho Ohio regi.
ments, under Gen. Foraker, were entitled
10 special commentator In this regard.
That this was appreciated by New Workers
was evident from the salvos OF applause
that greeted them all along the line. At
Broome street q careless military officer
was thrown from his horse, but, beyond a
severe shaking up, he sustained no in
jurics The dense throng5 aud pressure.
OF course, caused numerous fainting fits
along the route Of the procession. but the
sufferers were quickly revived when car
ried TO a point where they could obtain
more air.
At 1905 o'clock the head OF the column
turned into the Waycrly Place arch, not
having as yet been called upon TO make
room ioi the carriages OF the presidential
party.
40 GREAr WAS TnE CRUSH
about the sub.treasury when the ccremO-
mics there were completed that u was with
considerable difficulty that the police
cleared tho way for the Presidents car
riagc 10 reach broadway. Just before 1880
O'Clock the President aud other honored
guests OF tho day were driven past the
City Hall stand Ia opcn carriages. The
knowledge that they had started from tho
sub.ireasury 10 take their places on the rc-
viewing stand at Madison Square had been
tclegraphcd along the line, aud the mill
tary bodies had been drawn up IN saluting
column on the east side Of Broadway.
ScrgL Reycllo aud his squadron OF
twenty mounted officers rode ahead Of the
Presidents carriage. The horses, Ia a
quick canicr, set tho pace maintained
throughout the entire route. President
Harrison. In the first carriage beside Vice
President Morton, kept his head uncovered
and nodded TO the right and left In &c
knowlcdgmont OF the Wild applause which
greeted him all along the line. IL was
such reception NJ never before went up
from a gathering on Broadway or any
other thoroughiare. Men shouted them
selves hoarsc and waved their hats, while
the ladies' on the street, In windows and
on stands aud vehicles Of all descriptions
waved Gags, ribbons, bunting and hand
kerchiels vigorously. The cabinet officers
aud other honorcd guests were greeted
with plaudits as they drove next In order,
but the ovation accorded ex-Prcsidcnt
Cleveland WIS NJ many points more hearty
than was received by the occupants Of the
first coach. Soon after the party drove
out Of sight, the procession again formed
In marching order aud moved along.
Washington Square was simply eeeth.
ing, husiling, busiling crowd Of humanity,
As the troops passed down Wayerly place
and up Fifth avenue, under the grand
arch, the scene from the grand stand waa
a magnificent one. The long line Of sol.
diers with their trappings and trimmings
gliticring In the sun looked like some vast
river Of humanity, slowly moving on,
turning aside for nothing. Az the troops
filed down and into Fifth avenue thoy
wore greeted with cheer after cheer.
On up the broad avenue passed the pa.
guant with martial music aud steady tread.
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