The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-04-28

by a staff of celebrated soldiers, LED
the column.
It would be impossible in any eoun-
try other than the United States to
duplicate a procession which would call
up so many memories of war and peace,
of days of gloom and days of sunshine
And all along the line-in regimental
colors, guidons and banners-gleamed
Old Glory, while from thousands of
threats of brass rang out the strains
of music, martial and reminiscent, in
spring and harmonious.
Promptly at 1:40 the head of the
parade appeared in sight, a few blocks
below the reviewing stand, and was
halted TO allow the Presidential party
to finish luncheon. 1t was , o'clock
when it got into motion again. when
the President escorted by Mayor
Strong, went to the reviewing stand,
and men-or-war began firing the sa-
lutte.
With General Dodge and his staff
rode Chief Joseph, the Nez Perces In
dian. and Buffalo Bill. The West Point
cadets marched next, with their usual
precision, and were loudly gapplauded,
as were the battalions of the United
United States Infantry, and a battalion
of United States artillery. These were
succeeded by the first squadron, Sixth
United States Cavalry, and troop
from the Military Academy. The forces
of the United States navy, which fol-
lowed, under command of Captain
James H. Sands, presented fine APP
pearance.
The first battalion of United States
marines, under Major Williams, and
the second battalion of UNITED States
seamen. commanded by Captain Wal
lace. shared with the third fifth, sixth,
seventh battalions United States navy,
the applause occasioned by their eX-
cellent appearance.
The second division Of the military
land division was headed by the Ma
tional Guard of the State of New
York.
At $50 p. m. heavy clouds appeared
over the Palisades, and the wind blew
great clouds of dust into the eyes and
nostrils of the National Guard and the
spectators on the stands on the left
of the roadway President Mckinley
and other distinguished gentlemen re-
viewing the parade had frequently to
turn their backs to the soldiers to AVOID
being blinded by the dust.
The Pennsylvania troops headed the
third division, and were greeted with
hearty applause as they rounded the
turn and passed the reviewing stand.
Governor Hastings was at the head
of the Quaker troops, with Commander
Thomas J. Stewart. Governor Hast
ings was not in uniform, but wore a
frock coat and high hat. The occu-
pants of the stand rose en- masse TO
greet the popular Governor.
New Jerseys soldiers followed the
Pennsylvanians. They were headed by
Governor Griggs and General William
II. Striker of the Governors staff. Dur
ing the intermisson between the Penn
syIvanians and the Jerseymen the i'm
mense crowd in the municipal stand
opposite the reviewing stand sang ma
tional hymns.
Following the Jerseyites came the
troops from Connecticut. Ahead Oh
them in a carriage, rode Governor
Lorin A. Cooke.
Next came the Massachusetts mill
tia, headed by Governor Roger VOL
colt and staff. Most notable of all was
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
! Company of Boston, commanded by
Colonel Henry Walker.
Maryland's famous regiment, the
/ Fifth of Baltimore, came in the wake
of the Massachusetts forces. Their
band played My Maryland" and the
crowd cheered to the echo.
| The militiamen from New Hampshire
wore continental uniforms, and
marched to the accompaniment of a
/ quick-step by the band.
Following came the Virginia soldiers.
| General Charles Anderson commanding.
! Two companies of colored troops made
good appearance in the Virginia lines.
| The Grant party left the station soon
after the Virginia soldiers passed. They
were driven away in front carriages.
| Governor Lippitt of Rhode Island fol-
| lowed with his staff.
| Governor Josiah Groat led the Yer
mont soldiers.
Governor Bushnell of Ohio and staff
We're next in line followed by the Ohio
militia The Ohio troops saluted the
! President. who smiled and lifted his
hat
Governor John r. Tanner of Illinois,
who, with his staff, all mounted on
black horses, alone represented Illinois,
was kept busy doffing his silk hat to
! the crowd.
! The District of Columbia sent a fine
| looking lot of young men in Zouave and
cadet uniforms to represent the mill
/ tary prowesS of the national capital.
/ There was one company in green uni
| form. and it was very properly named
the Emmett Guards. They came in for
a lot of cheering, and they deserved it,
because they showed the President lots
of tricks in military manuvering as
they stepped past the reviewing stand.
There was a long break in the line
after the Washington Cadets passed.
and during the wait President McKin-
! ley and the other members of his party
left the stand to go on board the Dol
phin, from which to review the naval
parade The President was escorted
to q carriage waiting, which conveyed
! him to Thirtieth street, from which
point he was conveyed to the flagship.
Mayor Strong and Vice President Ho-
/ bart staid on the platform after the
procession had departed.
The fourth division was made I'D of
three brigades, composed of cadets from
various military schools in and around
/ New York.
Then followed the veteran grand d.
| vision, under command of General O.
Q. Howard and his staff. composed en-
tirely of the Grand Army of the Re-
public in this order: New jersey.
! Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Connecti-
cut, New York, Independent veteran or
CARNATIONS from various States in the
country. As each veteran passed the
tomb. he showed a touching tribute to