New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-01
DAY IN THE CITY
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES NOT SPOILED BY
EARLY MIST AND RAIN.

MAYOR STRONG REVIEWS TIE PARADE-rHE Ma
r1oNAL GUARD CoNspIcUoUsLY ABsENT-A
MESSAGE SENT TO GENERAL
PORTER IN PARIS.
While the observance of Memorial Day IN this
city was narred TO some extent by the rain ana
mist O: yesterday morning, yet to hundreds OF
thousands OF New Workers the day was one of
enjoyment and recreation before 1t closed the
change from damp. dull and threatening weather
in the forenoon to glorious sunshine and clear
air in the afternoon was in itself delightful
surprise to many and the sun broke through
the clouds in time to permit many sports OF the
day to be enjoyed 10 the fullest extent.
The procession yesterday was the shortest
New-York City has ever witnessed in honor or
Memorial Day since the great rite was estao-
lished by General John A. Logan. Commander
in-Chief Of the Grand Army of the Republic. IN
1865. twenty nine years ago. 1t was the custom
for a long time after the celebration was estap-
nshed for the National Guard TO take part IN
the tribute TO the dead heroes of the war After
the Nation. the State ard the city passed into
the keeping of the political party which has ut
tie or no sympathy with the results of the war
however the NatioDa Guard began to lose In
terest in Memorial Day. and since 1872 only
few regiments and companies-notably the oSth
and the 9th Regiments, and Troop A OF the
cavalry-have taken part in the parade. YES
terday the lowest ebb tide was reached not
single National Guard organization appearing
In the column.
Although both the line Of march and the col
umn were reduced from former years, the exhi-
bition of patriotism to commemorate the glories
and sacrifices and hardships of the war. 1t must
rlaJ
the establishment of Memorial Day. The weather
was as bad as ever descended upon an enthusi-
ast.c soldiery to prevent a cherished military
movement If thick mist and pouring rain and
overhanging and ominous clouds could make
such demonstration as that Of Memorial Day
a failure yesterdays tribute to the heroes OF
1876 was bound to end in the discontinue
Of the comrades of the Grand Army. But neither
rain nor chilling blasts nor a portentous atmos-
phere could intimdate the brave spirits when
for four long years faced danger and death on
the battlefield. The weather delayed the start
from Forty -frst-st somewhat. but otherwise II
deferred few-only the infirm and aged-from
taking part in the noble ceremony.
HOW THEY MARCHED.
The order Of parade was as follows:
REGULAR SOLDIERS.
Northumberland William Sinclair fifth Arer'' co"
Two oompane. o, ho Bataiioh of Engineer band
Two batteries the Fifth Artillery from Fort wads-
Two companies of the 18th Infantry with the Governors
Island gsnd fran jane. O Rsrns and s,a
A detachment OF sailors from the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Frs, Regiment r rad Esssss James
First New,Ycrk veteran cavalry Colonel will
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First y s as %h% AtP's HsaH s.
T Harrison; Hooker No l2s D. Crowley; K Ee
oh ba E"S cadeis escort to Farrssut No rs
s'0o Sar55 ? Egss;
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Veteran zouase AssoI ai noba rfa Brmehrsys sum
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Fourth Dyision-Marshal. Charles H Martin Ads1E
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4 40 D II knsai Henry Weeks Post No. i3s T ~ r.
judsP P! Ne so; Cornelius Se II Ten f Eyck
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co T. Mhr% cfana Msa' peter Cooper S
Sixth ,ssa BE sd ;oS SShR R Ms
Cameron a a Pos; Ne. John Aaighs Tenant . p
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1se George chappe ThaSdeus Stevens stevens f PNs, no
"a. s samuel A. saxton; Lloyd Aspinwal Poet No
Seventh Division Louis j. Damhran an. aids.
Joseph Guards snd Sons
OF Veteran Battalion c,uo, rhor.s r.rc,.
sh s, Fsnp Reess Sherman
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asa Ma2 John United sass regular
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corps. G. >. Heb6arS; Charles Sumner Pioneer Corps
n a, Manor cS Gssss'
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s9s Harry Essassef Chase ! Ws az
Min TE Ey Dc John VI FisoR Martin SH'
wicsx W Marshall John Beaver and r Roward
F. oueiie coior-bearer; George L. Kiimsr and John
G. Morrison.
The route followed Madison Square to Twenty
sixth-st. where 1t turned to Fifth-ave Near
the Worth Monument Mayor Strong. occupying
the reviewing stand, reviewed the parade. The
march was from this point down Fifth-ave to
Eighteenth-st. where the column was dis
banded.
THE STATUES DECORATED.
The statues in Union Square Of Washington.
Lafayette, Lincoln and other heroes the country
delights to honor had been appropriately deco
rated by the Grand Army posts whose names
they bear
In Madison Square the statues Of Roscoe
Conkling and Of Admiral Farragut had been
duly honored with flowers and wreaths by the
Roscoe Conkling Club Of the XXvIIth Assem-
bly, District and by Farragut Post No. 20.
G. A. r., respectively. The statue Of William
H. Seward, the statesman who held the i'm
portant Office of Secretary OF State in his coun-
try's most critical time, and who performed his
duty faithfully and WELL was the only one
NEGLECTED. Many citizens who noticed the