Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

covered the SIDEWALKS. Ihe crowds stralne
against the confning cable but the wire held
firmly and the avenue was kept clear for th e
troops.
LIKE A MIGHTY RIVER.
General Beaver rode in advance, and his
head was uncovered a great part of the time
in acknowledgment 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 COM
pletelv filled the vision. In its marching
step, varying with the time of the numer-
Gus bands of music, it seemed to roll like
the billows of the sea and always onward.
Over all was heard a continuous roar made
up OF the voices of thousands and thou
sands of spectators as they cheered the
Presidential party or greeted some par
ticulsrly fne-looking body of troops
When the head of the procession reached
the Treasury, halt was called, and the
Presidential party in its two carriages
turned off and drove rapidly to the White
House.
When hasty luncheon had been taken
the party, with the exception of Mr.. Cleve-
land, repaired TO the reviewing stand, and
the President and the Vice President had
their first view of the grand pageant in
which they had taken so conspicuous part.
ThE REVIEWING STAND.
The stand at this time was filled, with the
exception of the seats reserved for the PresI-
dents party. When the President and
Vice President took their places at the
front of the stand they were at once recog-
nized by the crowd gathered beneath them
and mighty shout rent the air The steady
d0wnpour of rain did not seem to have
dampened the enthusiasm of the crowd, and
the cheering lasted for several minutes.
Both Mr.. Harrison and Mr.. Morton raised
their hats in response and bowed right and
left to the crowd. They stood side by side
and the remainder OF the party took seats
behind them. The stand was elaborately
decorated with flags and bunting and pre-
sented q pretty picture despite the rain. It
was thronged with ladies in gay costumes
and army and naval officers in full uni
form.
General schofeld and his staff occu pied
seats to the right of the President and a
number of naval officers had seats on the
left. General Sherman occupied conspic-
nous seat and many diplomats and promi-
nent officials with their fami-
lilies were scattered in the throng.
General Alger came on the stand Just be-
fore the President and was received with
hearty cheers. Mr.. Whitelaw Reid Joined the
President soon after he had taken his place.
REVIEWING THE PARADE.
The review began Immediately after Pres
ident's arrival, and indeed was beautiful
spectacle despite the adverse surroundings.
General Beaver, Chief Marshal, headed the
line with General Hastings as Chief of
STAFF, followed by a great number Of aids
As they approached the stand they barred
their heads and gave the President march,
Sng salute. The President and Mr.. Morton
returned the compliment by removing their
hats. At the same time the band played
"Hail to the Chief and the crowd cheered
vociferously.
The First Division presented splendid
appearance. II was composed of United
States troops, marine, naval apprentices
and the National Guard of the District
The President recognized the salute Of each
commanding officer by raising his hat, and
he also uncovered his head as each flag was
dipped in salute. BE spoke frequently to