The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-04-28
4 MAGNIFICENT PARADE
Jolly Jack Tars of Ten Nations
Show How They Can Act on
Land,

The land parade today was, If any
thing, far more successful than the mag
nsf1cent naval parade and review that has
demanded the attention of patriotic
citizens the past few days. Every
one who had braved the ele-
ments yesterday was up and about
early this morning. not In the least dis
concerted by their wet weather expert
ence, nor the fog that during the early
morn hid the huge vessels of war from
the sight of those gathered on the
shore. But when about nine o'clock
the sun stole from behind the clouds, its
strong rays drying up the dampness and
likewise Frightening the minds and
telnpers of the sight-seers, there were
shouts of delight. and all felt that
Weather Prophet Dunn was after all not
such bad fellow.
It was expected that the sailors would
land at the West Forty-second street
gathered, but all the guests had received
such q hearty welcome the past few
days that they felt at home,
and landed at the piers that
lay nearest their vessels. The English
sailors landed at 1'hirty-ninth street.
They brought with them the mascot of
the Tartar, little black billy goat.
trimmed blanket. the German, Italian
and French sailors landed at several
piers and marched to the rendezvous at
Forty-second street. Uncle Sans jolly
tars were the admired of the admired,
and all along the line of march were
raptuously applauded and cheered.
The scene at Forty-second street was
an animated one. The streets crowded
with the sailors aud marines, and the
sidewalks lined with pretty women.
Young and old, with becoming spring
costumes, bright colors predominating,
was indeed inspiring.
The parade started at 10:40, the line of
route being from Forty-second street to
Fifth avenue, to Washington Square.
through to Waverly place, TO Broadway,
and thence to the Battery.
The order of march was as follows:-
Platoon OF Police, Governor Flower
and staff Troop A acting as an escort,
two companies OF the United States En-
oineers, followed by the commanding e
officers of the foreign and United States
fleets In carriages.
The first division consisted of the Naval
Brigade of the United States. sailors and
marines.
The second division was composed OF
the foreign marines and sailors.
The third division was made up of reg
iments of the National Guard and the
Naval Reserves of Massachusetts and
New York.
The renewing stand was at the City
Hall. Here as early as, nine
o'clock those having the privilege
began to arrive. Mayor Gilroy was
early on hand. Governor Russell and his
staff were the first notables 60 arrive.
Shortly after. President Cleveland, &C
conapanied by his. Cabinet officers,
Gresham, Carlisle, Morton and Smith,
arrived at the City Hall and
were ushered into the Mayors
private Office. President Cleveland said
be would review the procession it 1t ar
rived before quarter to twelve. but al
that hour the head of the process Ion was
not In sight, so he and his Cabinet officers
W ere forced to leave for Jersey City.
It WAS some ten minutes later when the
parade reacned the City Hall. The march
ing of the sailors and marines past the re-
viewing stand was q magnificent sfghi
Though chsered and applauded TO The
echo they never noticed it, but marched
steadily on with the most solemn counte-
nances imaginable. 1
The parade was dismissed at the Bat.
terry.