The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-29


TO pass. The blue Jackets came hrst,
and line after line of them passed the re-
viewing stand The British Marines ieo
by Major Harrington, were loudly ap-
plauded
Following them came the Russians'
GLd the applause which gree "a them
vas fully as hearty as that which had
rteccded them. Argentines contingent
was not easily identified. as they carrfed
only a small nag with the name of their
ship. Ninth OF July. instead Of their ma
tloual banner The marching OF the
German blue jackets with their throwing
Of each foot forward and bringing II
down with force attracted much alien
ton. The trim, easy swing OF the
Frenchmcn. who came a few minutes
later was a decided contrast to that
uf the Germans The French we're ap-
parently all good looking men. and the
ladies in the windows of the City Hall
and on the balcony waved their hand
kerchiefs az them. The dark-skinned
troops Of Brazil caused some amusement
hv their manocuvreS in front " the city
Hall. The band halted In two sections
to play for the men 70 march by. and
then. when the sailors had passed, they
stopped playing abruptly and ran after
their fellow-countrymen Foreign bands
played the American national airs with
variations new to the ears Of tn review
ing party. but when they struck mp the
tunes of their own countries they were
right Al home.
The admirals and foreign officers on the
City Hall steps commented upon the ap-
pearance Of the blue jackets of each ma
tion as they passed. II was pretty
generally concluded that our blue jackets
made an appearance equal TO that OF
those Of any nation. and that the Bri-
tish marines made the finest show Of
any Of the marines. Governor Flower
stood near Mayor Gilroy during the
review. and on either side was long line
Of visiting admirais and officers from
foreign ships and our own navy The Mass
achus ctts naval reserves and our own
marine militia made a decided hit. The
precision Of their marching, their trim
uniforms and their attention TO business
drew the attention Of every one. The
British officers remarked on the ap-
pcardnce Of our national guard IS
the Second and Seventh regiments went
by with their straight lines and clock
like movements there were ordinations
of surprise one Of the officers said
that his party was much pleased ar the
show which our m IN made. At $50 the
last of the column passed. and the all
mirals and officers Of the visiting fleets
entered heir carridg * and were driven
10 the Waldorf. where they were the
guests Of the city at luncheon Cover
nor Flower and Mayor Glroy and "A
| delegation Of city officials and members
Of the entertainment committee wore
present Although the progra mme called
| for a reception at the Mayors office I'm
the City Hall, n was abandoned by gem
eral consent. probably on account Of the
lateness Of the hour when the parade
! had passed the point. The presidential
party reached the City Hall ,eviewing
1.Nf rr..sI
to leave the stand Just as the head Of
| the column was coming into sight, IN
order 10 catch the train al Jersey city
| for Chicago.
An exciting incident occurred a few
| minutes after the start opposite the reser-
voir at Fortieth street and Fifth avenue
| 4 lieutenant from one OF the United states
| men-of-war who had been detailed on
| special duty and had borrowed a police
| horse In order 10 ride up and down the
| line with messages lost control OF the
| horse. The animal dashed madly down
the avenue and the rider. expecting every
| moment 10 be thrown. shouted as ne
| passed the mounted signal corps, For
| Gods sake save me-"
Mnlege Davis. OF the first brigade signal
corps. at a word from his captain. went
| 10 the rescue. and there was a Wild race
for several blocks Davis overlook the
| v
bride. As he did so his own horse fell
and he was thrown 20 the pavement. The
lieutenant was unhorscd az the same time,
and Davis horse fell nearly upon the
two men. Both got up without broken
| bones but with uniforms badly damaged.
The horses We're captured by policemen
and led out Of the way.
Despite the fatiguing experience Of yes
terday President Cleveland arose early
| n hp III q
! to escort the President 20 the reviewing
stand arrived at his hotel. and fifteen
| minutes later the President was ready to
| DEPART When the President came out
| he was greeted with cheers He was the
first 10 enter the carriage.
After he took his seat he put his hand
10 the right of his forehead above the ear
and when he withdrew IL the hand was
| covered with blood.
Mr.. Cleveland in entering the carriage
| had removed his hat. but not bending low
enough had bumped his head against a
| corner OF the top Of the carriage, the
| back having been let down. The President
on seeing the blood Immediately left the
| carriage and returned 10 the hotel. In a
! short time DR. stephen Burt arrived
| examined the wound and pronounced II
not serjous. Plasters were applied and
| the President announced himself ready
to go in the carriage again. When the
| President again came out he was greeted
| with cheers. long continued He lifted
his hat 10 show that the wound he mad
| received was trifing.
| The President reached the city hall al
| If o'clock for the purpose of reviewing
the parade. which was expected to reach
that point shortly after II. The head of
| the procession had not reached there
| however. at 11:50 when the President
was compelled to leave TO catch his train
| He was driven 10 the COrtlandt-street
| ferry, thence 10 jersey Clty' Where ne
left on the Pennsylvania road for Chi
| caeo.
The chamber Of commerce banquet 10
night put an appropriate capsheaf on the
festivities incident 10 the naval review
Among the invited guests present were
the British. French. Russian. Brazilian
and Argentine admirals. the commanders
Of the German and Dutch vessels and
H. CAPTAINS and flag lieutenants Of all
vessels in the fleet. These We're essential
| " guests of honor. Other guests OF dis
tinction were the Secretary OF the Navy
Herbert Governors Of New York and
Illinois. mayor Of New York and mem
bers Of the foreign legations. The British
and French ambassadors and the Italian
minister sent regrets, as did also the Ear
| of Aberdeen who had been expected
10 he present. The banquet was held II
the main dining room Of the Hotel Wal
dorf. fronting on Fifth avenue. Covers
were laid for about four hundred. Wher
n is mentioned that the price set for tbs
| dinner was S25 a plate, II will readily b'
| understood that the dinner was worthy
Of the occasion. Nothing was ATTEMPTED
I'm the way Of decorations. but most ar