The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-22

bers of the supreme court of the United
States rode next, but despite their high
position they were scarcely known to the
crowds, who were most alive 30 sic uniform
and trappings OF the military and high
diplomats. Mayor Washburne with ex-
President Hayes and Lyman I. Gage were
recognized and frequently applauded.
After these came carriages containing W.
I. Baker of Chicago. with members Of the
United States Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives. The federal army and navy were
represented by Gen. SchoGeld, Gen. John r.
Brooks, U. 8. A., Gen. Frank Wheaton, U.
s. A, Capt. A. G. G. Quay and Lieutenant
Commander G.. T. Hutchins, U. =. N.
Next was 3 line of carriages bright with
gold trappings. They were occupied by
governors and their stats OF the states and
territories of the United States In the order
Of the states entrance into the union. The
executives of Ohio, Massachusetts,, New
York and Iowa we're most oheered as they
passed along, each bowing his acknowledge
ment OF the greeting.
After these rode the orators and chaplalns
as follows: Bishop Charles H. Fowler of
California, Hon. Henry WattersOn OF Ken
lucky, Hon. Chauncey M. Depew of New
York, Cardinal Gibbons Of Baltimore, Rev.
II. G. McCook of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Sa-
rah q. Lemoyne Of Boston.
Fifteen carriages coDtainingTcommission
ers OF foreign governments at the worlds
Columbian exposition came next followed
closely By EVe carriages with oonsuls from
foreign powers.
Thirty carriages were required to carry
the Columbian commissioners at large and
those Of the states.
The board of lady managers, with Mrs
Palmer and Mrs. Trautmann Of New York at
the head, followed on, being recognized by
the raising of thousands Of hats along the
liRs.
Efforts had been made to have present
the woman representatives from each OF the
original thirteen states Of the federal union.
Eleven states were represented and their
representatives we're next in the procession
thus: Georgia, Miss Cornelia jackson OF
Atlanta; Delaware. Miss Mary Candy of
Wilmington; Pennsylvania, Mrs &. D.
Gillespie Of Philadelphia Rhode Island,
Mrs. e. B. Chase OF Providence; Maryland,
Mrs. John Gill Of Baltimore; North Caro-.
lima, Mrs. NJ. M. MoPheters Of Raleigh;
New Hampshire, Mrs. Stephen Decatur of
Portsmouth; Connecticut, Mrs. Eliza I.
Robinson of Hartford; New Jersey, Mrs.
Emily G. d. Stevens of Orange; Virginia,
Mrs. Lucy Preston of Beals; New York,
Miss Louise L. Schuyler OF New York city.
This representation was designated by q
banner and the sentiment and meaning of
the presence of these women was quickly
felt along the route and hearty cheering
greeted them.
Then followed carriages containing the
boards of directors, chiefs of the depart
msnts OF the exposition, etc. The line Of
carriages and mounted escort left Michigan
avenue at Thirty-nfth street, driving
through to Grand boulevard and thence to
Washington park.
THE TROOPS PRESENT ARMS.
Meanwhile the troops at Washington
| park. as the head of the procession ap-
| preached, were formed by brigades in lines
| of masses on the east side of the green
level. As the federal representative neared
1 the park the first Of twanty-one guns, the
| presidential salute, doomed forth and
| swoks the morning air. The troops Of the
| regular army and militia were drawn up
| at present arms as the salute was fred
The opening gun doomed just as the Vice
Presidents carriage reached the south open
| green. just sfter the salute was concluded
passed the battery hurried 10 the north inlet
of the exposition grounds, and when the
leng line of carriages rolled slowly over the
big visduct at Sixteenth street the national
salute was sounding over Lake Michigan.
| The show OF state and regular troops was
| imposing. From the entrance Of the park
to the midway plaisance and thence to the
| great fair grounds the way was banked
with the blue and brass of the military
pride of many states, while at intervals the
| solid ranks Of the regular troops lent
strength to the array of glistenring arms
| Two regiments from Ohio and one from
| Iowa we're stationed on the midway plais-
ance with the First, Second and Third
regiments of the Illinois National Guard
AS the Vice Presidents carriage passed be-
tween these columns there was O sharp
present arms and the procession moved to
the ''white city" beyond.
5000 TROOPS IN REVIEW
The remainder of the United States and
state troops we're formed on the east front
of the park, facing west, in three lines, as
follows, beginning on the right of each line:
The infantry was formed In line Of masses
each subdivision occupying a front Of
twenty files In double rank, or as nearly so
as the size Of the organization permitted.
In the first line were two battalions of
United States infantry and battalion of
marines, two regiments OF Ohio troops and
four regiments Of Indiana troops.
In the second line were three regiments
of Illinois troops, one regiment OF Missouri
troops and one regiment OF Michigan troops
Ia the third line were one regiment of
Iowa troops, two regiments of Wisconsin
troops and one regiment of Minnesota
troops.
The troops which passed in review num-
bered Is, 600 men. AS the troops and car
riages swung into line they proceeded
through MIDWAY plRZance 20 JACKSON PARK
and the worlds fair grounds
On reaching the grounds the distinguished
guests we're rsgaled with a hasty lunch
near by and then escorted to the stage of
the dedication building.
A MAGNIFICENT OVATION.
At las o'clock q great cheer went up
from the multitude as the vanguard of the
distinguished officials and guests Of the oc-
casion appeared on the platform. Heading
the column was Hon. Lambert Tree Of Chi
cago, ex-United States minister to Belgium,
who acted as escort to the diplomatic corps
At his right was Baron Fava, the distin-
guished diplomatic representative OF Italy,
the dean Of the diplomatic corps at Wash
ington, and followed by twos, attired in
gold and gilt, came the remainder of the
distinguished foreign representatives. At
this instant, at u signal from the leader Of
the chorus, 5000 handkerohiefs were un-
furled to the breezes at the extreme south
end Of the hall and waved In honor Of the
guests of the occasion. Instantly the vast
audience took up the cheering, and loo, 900
hands were extended to the skies and 100, 900
hand kerchiefs welcomed the digntaries of
the day. The scene was an inspiring one
The diplomatic CORDS marched to their seats
in the front and at the right hand of the
chairman.
The members of the cabinet, conducted
| by Vice President Morton, came next in
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