The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-12
MARCH OF THE TROOPS.
GOV. NORTHEN REVIEWS SAVAN-
NAHS SOLDIERY.

the Fire Department-The Parade
and the Maneuvers in the Park-Th'
Artillery's Salute to the Governor
His Compliment to the Soldiers-Th'
impression Made by the Display.
The military and frsmen's parade and
review yesterday afternoon were q big sue
cess. A more perfect day could not have
been wished for. 1t was neither too hot moi
toe cold, and the soldiers moved with g
spirit and snap which showed that thsy
felt the importance Of making a good
impression. They succeeded in making
an impression. too, which. no doubt, will
show itself in the near future, as the agri-
cultural society has among Its members q
great number OF legislators.
The streets and Park extension were
crowded with people, and the beauty and
fashion Of Savannah were out in full force.
The south sidewalk Of Liberty street, from
Bull to Drayton, was almost impossible
until after the military moved off. The
piazza of the De Soto was packed. and
every window on Bull street contained sight
seers.
THE MILITARY IN MOTION.
The parade moved of q few minutes
after o'clock. Assistant Chief Of Police
Killourhy and a detail of mounted police
led the way. Col. Mercer commanded the
brigade, and Lieut. Col. Peter Reilly had
command Of the regiment The regiment
had out about 200 men, the Blues having
the largest number. 46 men. The Guards
battalion was out about so strong, and the
Chathams and Hussars had full ranks
The fire department, headed by Chief
Puder, followed closely behind the military
and made fine appearance. The appar-
atus was polished to the highest perfection,
and the horses seemed to enter into the
spirit of the occasion.
On reaching the PARK extension the mill
tary marched to the western side, where it
was brought to in ''place rest" and the fire.
men formed on the south side, jutt outside
the Forsyth park inclosure.
THE GOVERNORS SALUTE.
The arrival of Gov. Northen was greeted
with salute Of seventeen guns from the
Chatham Artillery. After the salute the
military was brought to attention and given
the order present arms Gov. Northen,
in a carriage, accompanied by Col. J. FL.
Estill and Mayor McDonough, under escort
of Lieuts. Owens and Karow of Col.
MERGERS staff, drove down the line, the
governor standing Darsheaded aud waving
his hat in salute to each command
as be passed. The governor was followed
in another carriage by four Of his staff, Col
j. o. Waddell, president Of the Agricult-
ursl Society, Col T. j. Lyons of Carriers
vile, Col. r. +. Park OF Macon, and Col
j. d. Boydof Griffin.
AS the governor drove down the line, the
crowd, which had up to that time beeaEkept
back to the main walk by the police, surged
forward and cheered him. The police tried
to force them back, but it was a vain effort
They were determined to get glimpse of
their chief executive, and they succeeded,
too.
THE REVIEW.
After reviewing the troops Gov. Northen
and his staff were driven to the eastern side
OF the parade ground, opposite Gwinnett
street, where halt was made to allow the
military and firemen to pass in review.
While the military was getting In readiness
the people crowded around the governors
carriage and he was compelled to hold an
informal reception, which was not on the
programme
As the troops passed be arose again and
uncovered his head. As each com
with his hat. the soldiers marched
at carry arms,n and never did they do
better marching. The bands played patri-
otto airs and the scene was inspiring, many
OF the spectators envying the soldier boys
TIE GOVERNOR PLEASED.
Gov. Northen was highly pleased He
said the display Of the military and fire de-
partment was magnificent, and well worthy
Of the city's reputation. mot only is the
military of Savannah something for the
state to be proud Of" be said, "but the
parade ground as well. 1t is grand place
for such displays"
Col Lyon of the governors staff was the
most enthusiastic man in the city yesterday
afternoon over the display. "Why,n said
he, lit is magnificent and almost beyond my
conception. am delighted beyond meas
ure. had no idea Savannah's military
reached such proportions, and lam proud Of
Savannah and her armed forces, and the state
OF Georgia, as well, has reason to be proud.
This city has always had a greet name for
military spirit, but | never knew how well
she deserved it until to-day. The fire de-
partment also impresses me most favor
ably"
Col Waddell said the parade was credit
to Savannah and well worthy of the repu-
tation always borne by the city. Coils
Park and Byrd also expressed similar senti-
ments.
HOW THE VISITORS LIKED 1T.
The delegates to a man were delighted
beyond measure, and last eveaing it was
the general theme of conversation among
them in the corridors of the De Soto. While
viewing the parade the visitors were pro-
fuse In their expressions of commentator,
and last night they found time to sandwich
~ COtWScu pOllbics una hkftCQltuTe n liberal
slice OF conversation concerning the mill
tary.
To many of them the psrade had evil
IDENTIFY been revelation. Some had been
In the city at other times, when the entire
force turned out, but they were few in
comparison to those who obtained for the
first time, an idea as to what this military
stronghold of Georgia can show.
A LEGISLATORS VIEWS.
1T was great surprise to me, and tc
many others as you will find in chatting
with them" said a prominent member of
the society and a legislator. 81 gave a
weak sort of support to Col. Reilly in hi,
effort to get state assistance for the com
panies, but it was more as matter OF
friendship than anything else / had, in
common with many others, the idea that
the military was a mighty poor affair
but the sight of such a superb organization
as that we saw to-day, maintained by one
city alone, has materially changed ms
views and those of many other men whS
formerly entertained the opinion thai
money spent on the military was money
wasted. The parade this afternoon, il
addition to being a brilliant spec
tacle and one of unusual
attractiveneSs TO us countrymen. served
another, and perhaps more desirable end
1t was an educator.
1T WAS AN "EYE-oPENER.n
'If anybody had told me that Savannah
could show such military strength would