St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-05
VIEWING THE PARADE.
President Cleveland Remained on
the Stand Until Dark.

INC SLduu ~ Iltii OaEks
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The 15,OO0
more or less, that patiently waited the
approach of the presidential party to
the reviewing stand in the grounds of
the White house will probably never
forget the experience OF the day. Full
play was afforded the northwest wind
in the open space between the treasury
and the army and navy buildings, and
it tore around and about down the ave-
nue., whistling through the trees, picking
up the snow and carrying it into eye
and ears and nostrils, forming semi
circle of white flake, stripping the
bunting that decorates the stands from
its place, and causing the timbers to
creak until more than dozen occupants
were inclined to abandon their advan-
tageouS posts. Two of the big branches
of the stately elm that lowered with
dignity to the right of the space en-
closed for the presidential party broke
Off with snap. A hearty cheer greet
ed President Cleyeland'S appearance
OH the reviewing stand and the shouts
redoubled as he took his place in the
conspicuous projection OF the structure,
was soon followed by Mrs. Cleveland,
Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Lamont and the
other ladies VINO had been with the pres
idential party all day. They came at
moment wnen the crowd was Interested
in the passage of troops and their pres
ence was unpoticed.
AS the President Appeared
before the multitude, and while the
OH pt iy,gr in, il
an aide of the grand marshal stationed
opposite the reviewing stand galloped at
full speed down Pennsylvania avenue
and gave the signal for the march to be
resumed. The Dugles sounded forward
march to the officers and the line of
march was again taken up from the point
where the head of the column had
halted opposite the treasury depart
ment. The great crowds about the
White house were enthusiastic from the
beginning, and kept time with feet and
hands to the music of the bands in an
eudeavor TO keep warm and get rid OF
surplus hilaritY. AS Gen. Martin L.
McMahOu, the grand marshal Of the
parade, passed Mr.. Cleveland and sa-
iuted, he was greeted with cheer after
cheer, and the New York Business
Mems and StevensOn'S club, which had
formed the presidents escort to and
from tie capitol, came in for their share
of applause. Mr.. Cleveland followed
his own precedent in saIuting the ma
tional flag each time it had
passed him. lie also coca
sionally bowed to personal and
political friends in the parade.
He stood OH the stand in the face of the
howiing wind. Impassive and dignIfied,
not seeming to mind the cold and the
waves of drifting snow that were car
ried in his face. His OyercOat was but
toned tightly about his throat. During
the whole time the parade was passing
Mir. Cleveland stood in one position,
and carefully scanned the lines of
marching men. When darkness fell
upon the scene, President Cleveland
was almost the last to leave the stand.
He returned to the White house, and
sat down To family dinner. There
were present, the president and his
wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Perrine, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickinson, MIR. and Mrs. Lamont,
Miss Saunders, Mrs. Lamont's cousin
and guest; Private Secretary Turner,
and Misses Bessie and Julia Lamont.