New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-21
A GREAT CIVIC PARADE.
THE WORLDS FAIR DEDICATION
SEvENTY.FIvE THOUSAND MEN MARCH IN
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO.
A BRAVE ARRAY OF GOVERNORS SALUTE THE
vICE-PREsIDENr OF THE UNITED STATES
HALF MILLION VISITORS AMONG
THE sPECTAToRs-A MILITARY
BALL-SCENES AND INCIDENTS
OF THE SECOND DAY OF
CHICAGOS CELEBRATION.
Chicago, Oct. 2o.-Society set the glitterng seal
Of her approval upon the Worlds Fair last night.
II was the turn Of the people to-day to express
their appreciation, and they did it in a manner
that will become historical or ChicagO's popula-
tion one in twenty marched in the civic parade.
The other nineteen, reinforced by half-million
visitors, stood the sidewalks packed the streets,
pcrched on roofs and windowsls, and ammed
the various stands along the line of march to see
him do it. And they saw him, too 70, 900 of him.
The gigantic procession passed through the streets
without an instant's delay. always moving swiftly,
and il owned the streets from curb to curb,
despite the desperate crowd of spectators who
pushed and showed in the desire TO much
as possible OF the pride and pomp of Chicago
ful. Chicago has at different times handled many
throng of visitors, but this one was away
beyond anything she ever dealt with before. II is
estimated that at least l,?0O, 900 people viewed
the parade, and after it was over the majority
Of the downtown restaurants were compelled TO
close their doors until they could attend to those
who had already gained admittancc 1t was not
u steady flow; il . congestion that created
the temporary difficulty In the manner Of obtain
Ing eatables
In the main, however, Chicago was equal TO
the occasion. Her parade immense as il was,
never for instant got away, and In all that
drawnout marching horde every man went by
the rcvieving-stand. and he went at good
swift pace. Naturally, thcrc were accidents
faintng women, children trampled upon and here
and there man dropped from a roof but these
are the aftermath Of every gathering such as
WIS seen on Chicagos streets to-day. That tho
parade was handled in the almost perfect manner
in which II was, that il was permitted 10 finish
is march without Jet or hindrancc, was due TO
tho efficient work Of Chicago's police force 1t
managed the crowds with discreet made fow
arrests, and Of all the features Of great day for
this city their excellent work stands high on
the list
The parade was scheduled TO start from Michi.
gan-avc. and Van Buren-st. at 1O:45 o'clock
This would bring II past the reviewing stand at
the Federal Building thirty minutes later. but
despite the utmost efforts Of the Grand Marshal,
General Miles and his aids, II was exactly twenty
three minutes after II o'clock when Chief Of
Police McClaughrv M the head of the parade
brought his baton up to salute vce-Prcsideut
Morton, who received the parade on tastefully
decorated stand. where he war surrounded by the
members OF the different legations and throng Of
brilliantly-drcsscd women.
FILING PAST THE REVIEWING STAND.
AZ the different Governors Of the States passed
the reviewing stand, some on horseback and
others in carriages, each was greeted with a
succession Of cheers which kept him bowing for
many minutes Dc'awarr's contirgent was first
in the line Of state dignatnries, and her Gov
crnor received rou-inr rreeting. Governor Pat
tisor Of Pennsylvania, came In for warm greet
ing ard behind his carriagc his escort, more
numerous than that Of any other Governor in the
line A. Russell, Of Massachusetts, came slowly
N Adamset mounted n spirited gray charger,
the enthusiasm was more than doubled and the
Governors fiery horse reared. plunged and turred
in alright but his rider sat him well, and quickly
bringing him down ~ he passed before the Vice
President he snluted craNely and passed on.
The crowd was impartial in politics and yelled
Ms Justify for Flower. Of Ncw-Nork. whose iron
gray hair WAS barred to the brecze during the
greater portion of his ride, as il did for Mckinley,
Of Ohio McKinlcy's carriage was compelled TO
halt and n little gamin, clincinG TO lamp post,
shouted "Stand up there Mckinney, 50 we can
soc you." \ roar of laughter followed the snriil-
toned suggestion. ard a broad smile wcht over
the Governors countenanco as he gracefully TOOK
tho hint and rose 10 his feet 10 bow his acknowl-
.r,J o,,,,lnt of 10
Thcn they came more quickly Routt. of Colo
RADIO. short, stout and gray-haireo "',r' "
WASHINGTON. n handsome man, with light brown
s;do ,ybisl,er.. the black -browed Markham. of
california;: Fifcr, of Illinois, on horseback IA
Iordor soldicr,v figure. and whtchaired Bolce,
~ Iowa. Each and all of them received warm
and cordial greeting.
After the diguitares had gone. came the rank
and fila of the narade and IN n formation of ten
files wide in double rank, they rolled Ike h1ge
human wave mast tho reviewing stand for almost
exactly three hours As each successive pody
reached the east side OF the Federal Building II
vas prccted by 900 little girls arranged IN the
shane and drnpcd in the colors OF the American
fac Each little tot carried in her hand a ui-
minutive banner and as the sweet, childish No''h
arose 70 cheer the marching men th'se H'"c
oicccs Of bunting would fuiter wildly. 1t was
hcautful and inspiring sight, ana not once ol'
the little ones fail TO receive an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
If their kindly greetings.
CHEERS FOR THE INDIAN RoNH.
The Indian boys from the Industrial School AT
Carlisle. Penn, aroused enthusiastic cheers aS u'y
cane by. They carried long yellow pol'o' upon
The end of which were fastened models OF various
tools cmblematic of the different trades. Inc
coppercolorcd lads marched exceedingly weil' ana
thcir neat gray uniform showed them OH To hd-
vantage The German Turner'S, "A mass oi sihe"S'
stalwart, young fellows in gray coats trousers
and soft drab hats, were handsome po"y Vi
men. The bare-legged Scots, who swung ai"hs
behind a collection of scrceching bagplp's, were
all good men to see And then there came, aS
though there was end, thousands upon
thousands of Poles with their purple four