The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-10-22
ARRIVAL AZ THG BUILDING.

Magnificent scene when Guests and Audi
/ ence Arrived.
1t was l 80 O'Clock when the great vol
ume of sound from the band of music
foated through the building, signalling the
approach of federal and other officials con-
cerned in the parade which left the Audi
torium hotel some hours before. The cav
airy escorts at the head of the column rode
in full marching order directly through the
portals into one of the wings that tanked
the big structure. Horses and riders seen
toys with which children set battle fields
and fight battles.
A vast cheer went from up the multitude
ths van guard of distlnguis he'd officials
and guests OF the occasion appeared on the
platform. Heading the column was Hon.
Lambert Tree of Chicago, exhibited States
minister 10 Russia, who acted as escort TO
the diplomatic corps At his right and
leaning lightly upon his arm, Baron Fava,
the distinguished diplomat representative
of Italy and dean Of the diplomatic corps at
Washington, and following by two's, at
tired in gold and gilt, came the remainder
of distinguished representatives of the old
world aud lands beyond the sea.
Al this instant and at g signal from the
leader of the chorus 5000 handkerchiefs
were unfurled TO the breezes at the ex
IRENE south END of the hall and waved in
honor OF the guests OF the occasion. In
stantly the vast audience took up the
spirit OF the occasion and 100000 hands
were extended TO the skies and 100000
handkerchiefs of varied colors welcomed
the dignitaries OF the occasion.
The scene was impressive and as the en-
thusiasm deepened every heart was thrilled
by the inspiration of the hour
Majestically and with the stately tread
of military came detachment OF the
diplomatic corps who marched TO seats in
front and at the right band of the chair
man.
Members of the cabinet of President
Harrison conducted by Vice President
Morton came next in line and another
mighty cheer Went up as they were es-
corted TO the seats reserved for them.
Memb ers OF the Supreme Court OF the
United States attired in back broadcloth
came next and following the Judiciary We're
the representatives of the church of Rome
Cardinal Gibbons and Papsl Envoy
Monsieur Satolii. Military commanders
federal and state brought up the rear.
Another wave of enthusiasm swept over
| the multitude as Generals Schoheld and
Miles were recognized oy the front row.
Upon the stage of this vast building we're
now Represented larger number OF gem
| erals and officers of the United States army
thsn ever assem bied since that review at
Washington after the surrender and cessa-
tlon OF hostiities.
The Congress OF the United States, rep
resented by Senators and members of the
House OF Representatives followed next,
headed by Senator Cuiiom ana Congress-
nan Springer. of Illinois. A minute later
the governors OF the states, LED by the best
known of them all, William Mckinley, of
ONO, appeared in sight and the cheers
which followed were the climax of en-
thusiasm as each executive was recognized
| by his friends and admirers.
| The central position on the stage were
naturally occupied by those WHO sere to
take part in the ceremonies. These in
Guided Vice-Presidenl Morton, Director
General DAVIS. President Palmer OF the
Columbian commission, President Higgin-
botham of the. Exposition company, Hon.
Chauncey Depew, Chief Architect Burn
ham, Hon. Henry Watterson, Bisnop
Fowler and others. Hon. Wnitelaw Reid,
Repu bican vice presidential candidate, oc-
cupied modest seat at the extreme right,
but was far from forgotten in the Destowal
of applause.