New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-20
be seen. The sip is gayly dressed In bunting
and small tricolored flags.
THE EXERCISES OF THE DAY.


and small tricolored flags.
THE EXERCISES OF THE DAY.
PARADE OF UNITED eTATEs TROOPS AND DEpI'
CATION OF GRAND ARMY PLACE.
Washington, Sept. 1o.-The dedication OF Grand
Army Place was preceded by parade The prihci'
pal part in II was taken by the regular soueis'
sailors and marines stationed In Washington ana the
District Of Columbia National Guard Ihe process III
consisted OF five brgades commanded py "ehelai
Eugene A. Carr. U. S. A.. as follows: Troop OF .ne
Regular Army Naval batteries and marines, District
National Guard, posts Of the Departments OF '"e
Potomac, c. A. r., and Sons Of Veterans.
The procession started at 10 o'clock from second
ST. west OF the Capitol, and marched up pennsylvania
ave- to stand In front Of the Treasury. where II was
reviewed by Vice. President Morton. The main body
OF the procession continued on It's way Dy oe'eh'
teenth-st. into Grand Army Place, .the caVaiS
contingent remaining behind TO form ap esoo'' A'
the Vice President.
tn prevent the encroacbments OF the great crowd,
the sidewalks on the line OF march we're strongly
enclosed by steel wire rope carried by heavy uuDer
supports The veterans OF the G.. A. Il. were con-
spicuous among the spectators. AT the corner Oh
Fifeenth-st and .Pcnnsylvania-ave. the PROCESSION
was Obliged to make turn TO the right. lhSteau VI
the old.fashioned wheel, the regular troops and the
veterans the first illustration Of the new tactics. inc
veterans smiled when they saw body of men come
spinning along bicycles with carbines stfapped
to their backs, but the smile Of amusement gave way
to look of surprise and interest they witnessed
the hardness and dcxterity Of the wheelmen.
company Of pretty girls, daughters OF veterans cial
In blue and white with jauny red caps and carrying
dminutive rifles elected much applause. They fol
lowed Commander Dinsmore and staff, OF the De
partncnt OF the Potomac, G. A. r.. and preceded
the body OF the command
OFFICIAL REVIEW OF THE PARADE.
Tho procession was officially reviewed from the
stand north of the War Department built for the
commander.in chief OF the G.. A. r. On the STAND
we're ice-President Morton; Senators Manderson'
ramer and Proctor, officially representing the senate
OF the United States; Senator Paddock General NC
Cook Secretary OF the Senate, and SergeantatArms
Valentine; General Palmer, commander-inchef OF the
G.. a. r., and staff; General Schofed and stan Al
mral Greer, Colonel G.. NJ Hustled and Dr. Erin
Gardner. The reviewing party descended the platform
after the last company had passed. and taking car
tages were escorted TO Grand Army Faace where the
dedication ceremonies were held.
The dedication was BY Vice President Morton, as the
representative OF President Harrison, who was de-
tnned ut Loon Lake. At 10 O'Clock an artillery sa'
lutte from the on the fac-simile OF the hearsaree'
In the rear OF the stand, sounded and few minutes
later Vice President Morton was ushered to bis place
on the stand where he greeted by secretaries
Noble Tracy and Foster Attorney General Miller Cen
eral Lucius Fairchd, Past Commander OF the o. A. H.
General Reynolds aud others Of distinction Com
rnanderlnC hief Palmer moment later shown
to his seat.
AT IL 10 o'clock bugler from the United states
Marine Band sounded the assembly, and Comrade Nc
Eroy called those present to order The Rev. D. Payne
OF Norda Chaplain in Chief Of the G.. A. r.. offered
prayer, beseechng the Almighty 20 bless the place.
lie made special plea for the restoration TO health
OF Mrs Harrison Tie Red, White and Blue' was
played by the band and then Commissioner John W
Douglass OF the District OF Columbia, was introduced
He said that this place In which they were assembled
had beca known MS the White Lot. The only one
Army Place" AS a municipal officer he was here to
WIN PRIDE and p ;s on bHa Wst. Gi Tie Let R s
Grand Army Place.
coMMANDER-rN. CHIEF PALMERs ADDRESS.
There was IA ripple Of applause when Commander
In Chief Palmer, OF the G. A. r., was introduced TO
the assemLlage TO deliver the Introductory address,
lie spoke fellows;
Comrades For the first time since the close 81 IN:
great civil conflict. you Will nave an opportunity oi
meeting your comrades in arms In headquarters pro
vded Tor each Of the great army corps tlat existed
me ~ single ont or attempt 10 mention particular
'orps for its gallant service know that human nature
every soldier took special delight in speaking WIN
pride OF the service rendered by tue corps III WHICH nc
q
gcthcr today the recolectons OF past dangers tempt
you to be enthusiastic .a,,.
fight in some particular contest but you must bear
in mind that lnrge number OF the boys VINO were
on the other side will mingle with you during your
visit in Washington. and 1t Is very likely mat they
will have some recollection Of what occurred rom
loCl to l,63 Whatever differences o OF opnom we
there is one point upon which we all agree ths',
II %s the @ n %h" ~S %oT" %orf the .G insignia Of
non -commis stoned officer or the common soldier VINO
red his masht IN the ranks. cc was ana oys zach 70 ted Sed
to do his full duty as he saw II. The same can De
did lis full share In the contest and each shared In the
glorious achievements OF the Union Army.
cannot be- With us today mis- our hearts with many
sad reflections. They would RESPOND as eneeriuny
at call of friendship as they dd In lsol 10 tne
call Of duty. The vacant places they have ieit IN u,
our ranks are suggestive than the presence ol
the living, and II they are not with uS TO-DAY; & S Is
because other g,ocs are reserved for them While we
are lett with ohels to enjoy the fruits OF their great
la6ors. To-day you viii meet and look INTO me me
faces OF comrades you have not seen for years lou
viii take each other by the hand. and recall the scenes
!nd Incidents through which y you have %n passed. anu
/ congratulate for you the committee who have had
this grand work IN charge know you VIII al az
30 generously given for your pleasure. fou VIII
once mole meet and touch elbow again Win tie
comrade who helped TO add to the fame OF your
knd now, comrndcs. know you all share my
feelings of profound regret over the circumstances
which have caused the absence OF one whom you would
have al been delighted TO see and hear. ana VINO
Iod ontcipatcd the pleasure OF joining you all IN
the festivities OF the week. comrade whose gallant
services TO the Nation I'm the hour OF peril have been
sunnoncntcd by his wise and patriotic management
81 Inc affairs OF this great republic In time of peace.
The reference in the speech Of General Palmer TO
I1c,id nj Iani caused the first Int rrupion 10 the
address. A veteran the ground outside the s'ahd
seized the opportunity to pop 'se In LOUD voice
three cheers fos Comradc HARRISON which suggestion
tAc crowd took up with three vigorous rounds of
applause.
THE PRESIDENT SENDS HIS REGRETS.
General Palmer, at the conclusion Of the address,
read the folloNng telegram from the President, Ie'
Arct. Ing III, Inability to he Present.:
Loon Lake, " y, september lS 1o02.
General John Palmer, CommandeT-lnthlci, 4. y. H.
/ had looked forward with much interest to the