Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-19
dozen old veterans on the stand and each got

dozen old veterans on the stand and each got
Q handshake.
This incident identified the Vice President
to the crowd and they gave him warm cheer
ct greeting He might have had an i'm
Prompta understanding reception Of inter-
pulse was getting hold on the people it was in.
terrupted by the arrival of Gen. Schodeld
and his staff. few minutes later Senator
Manderson arrived, and he was followed by
Gen. Palmer and staff and Col Hustled of the
grounds committee and DIR. A. Baldwin Of the
corted by the Albany battalion, who formed a
line across the avenue, facing the Vice Presi-
dents stand, during the review
SENATORS Mandcrson, Proctor and Palmer
represented the Senate military committee. and
the sergeant-at-arms and secretary Of the Sen
ATE were present IN their official capacity.
THE COLUMN PASSES.
When the head Of the column reached the
stand it was loudly applauded by the crowd and
the Vice President took OF his hat to the
American flag. The United States cavalry rode
changed to columns Of fours, crossing the
avenue.
The Vice President stood during the review
with covered head, removing his hat only when
the American flag appeared in front Of the
stand Gen. Schofeld and Gen. Palmer stood
STOOD In semi-circ1e back OF them.
The United States troops and the District
Nanonni Guard were greeted with applause as
they passed, the naval battery were given a
special greeting, and when the Department OF
the Potomac passed there was . great burst Of
Enthusiasm.
The Mary Logan girl cadets we're loudly
cheered. Otherwise the troops passed the stand
without incident. About Ii: IS o'clock the end
OF the line passed the stand. The United States
cavalry rode up and formed line in front of the
stand and presented arms, while the Vice Presi-
was dent escorted to his carriage by the commit
tee. The troops then formed in columns of tours
and rode before the Vice President as an escort.
Gen. Schofeld and staff drove behind the Vice
Prehdent. The Albany battalion then formed
IN line as escort to Commander in thief Palmer
and in this form proceeded to the camp on Grand
Army Place, troops foaming in line along the
way.
Formally Dedicated.
High noon in Grand Army Place.
Above September sky flecked with fleece
and tho blue empyrean showing through in
riffs.
Below great seething throng of humanity
pushing. crowding, jostling, but all good
hundred. Here and there on the circular
lawn bright dashes Of color and the CLINT of
sunshine from ghttering bayonets indicating the
presence of troops.
Beneath the trees of the White Lot the rows
OF tents in white array with gay flags and bunt-
ing hanging listiess in the still MONDAY air.
There is rattle Of drums. bugies bray and a
rising cloud of dust shows the continuous ar
rival OF more troops and hot and tired Grand
Army veterans
In the grand stand in the center of the lot is
a distinguished audience awaiting the begin
nlng OF the ceremonies of the dedication of
Grand Army Place. Many women in CHEEKY
costumes brighten the assemblage under the
broad canvas.
THE VAST AUDIENCE.
Row after row of benches in the broiling sun
in front OF the grand stand are packed with
people anxious to see and hear all that their
tickets Of admission entitle them to.
On the outer edge of the circle the onlookers
are packed twenty deep. They don't mind the
heat or the dust in the least.
As the time ball drops on the State Depart
ment roof eigh. bells ring out on the Kearsarge
a salute. The audience counts them one after
another-seventeen guns, the Vice Presidents
salute.
A few minutes elapse and the clear note Of
a bugle sounds the assembly. Col. McElroy
calls the audience to order.
Chief Chaplain Pavne of the G.. A. R. invokeJ
prayer. The vast assemblage doffs its hat and
bows its head and the chaplain voice is heard
to the utmost edge Of the encircling crowd.
Then the Marine Band strikes up the Red
White and Blue, and entertalns he crowd. 1t
is soon over and District Commissioner Doug
lass il introduced,
He announces cordial welcome on the part
OF the municipality to the Grand Army. He
also nssents, with pride and pleasure. he says,
on behalf of the District to the change of
name Of the White Lot to "Grand Army
Place."
GEN. PALMER's ADDRESS.
Now comes Commander-in-C Chief Palmer OF
the G.. A. r. to the front A great burst of ap-
piause greets him. He stands at the edge Of
the platform aud makes his address,
Address of the Commander-in-Chie
Comrades: For the first time since the close
portunity of meeting your comrades in
arms in headquarters provided for
each OF the great army corps that
existed during the war. 1t would certainly be
invidious of me to single out attempt to
mention any particular corps for its gal
liant service. 1 know that human
nature on the average is about alike
and can appreciate how every soldier took
special delight in speaking with pride
Of the service rendered by the corps
in which he served, and no one will
object if when you get together today the
recollections Of past dangers tempt you to be
enthusiastic. l have often heard the boys say
my corps won the fight in some par-
ticular contest, but you must bear
in mind that q large number of the
"boys' who were on the other side will mingle
with you during your visit in Washington. and
it's very likely that they will have some recoi-
lection Of what occurred from 1861 to 1865.
Whatever differences Of opinion we may
hive as TO the gallantry Of the several
corps, there is one point upon which we all
agree, that whether it was the comrade who
wore the star or the eagle, whether it was
he who wore the insignia Of a non
commissioned officer or the common
soldier who carried his musket in the ranks,
each was loyal to the common cause for which
he served, and each tried to do his full
duty as he saw 1T. The same can
be said for each corps and its
gallant commander, each did its full share in
the contest, and each shared in the glorious
achievements Of the Union army The
thought that so many Of our
gallant leaders cannot be with us to-
day fills our hearts with many sad reflections.
They would respond as cheerfully ut the call
Of friendship as they did in 1851 to the
call Of duty. Tho vacant places they
have left in our ranks are more
suggestive than the presence of the living, and
IL they arc not with US todny it is because