New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04

eral Dodge and to represent the Admiral In all
the preliminaries.
Further than this it is expected that several
foreign warships will be present and join Adj
miral Bunce's squadron on the day or the
parade. While there may not be as many OF
these foreign vessels present as there were
at the Columbian celebration, the naval demon
stration will nevertheless be on large scale
and calculated to make lasting impression.
Rear-Admiral Osbon. who Will be In COM
mand OF the merchant marine in the water
parade, wishes to call the attention OF owners
of steam vessels to the fact that the desirable
places are being rapidly taken. and that appli-
cations for positions in the line should be made
as soon as possible. Admiral Osbon has ap-
pointed W. w. Beebe his fleet captain ana !. -.
Lewis flag lieutenant. He has also selected the
following to act as cC1nmodores of the various
divisions of the merchant marine division OF the
parade: Fred B. Dalzell first division: A; b.
Valentine, second division; NJ. Moran, third
division Charles II. Boyer fourth division.
Former Confederates continue to take great
| interest in the preparations for the dedication,
and their appearance IN line will doubtless be
one Of the most significant features or the day.
large number Of Confederate societies and
organizations have signifed their intention OF
sending delegations and many OF them have
applied for places in line, and their applications
are being considered along with the rest From
their number it Is likely that squadron or
cavalry will be formed, and the proposition 10
use this squadron an escort for General
Bradley Johnson or Colonel John S. Mosby Is
now receiving consideration. 1t may be remem-
bered that Colonel Mosby warm friend
of General Grant, and received from him an ap-
pontment as Of the Consuls In China Thus
his appearance, surrounded by an escort OF ex-
Confederates, would seem to be peculiarly ap-
proprate and striking. The Sons of Veterans
will also be largely represented in the parade,
posts from all over the country having already
applied for places In line
THE G. A. r. DELEGATION
Extraordinary efforts are making on the part
Of officers OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
to make their delegations as large as possible
it being remembered and called to mind that
this is probably the last great National func-
ton at which any large numbers Of the sur
vivors of the Civil War Will be able TO be pres
ent, and there is scarcely Northern state
which will not send big representation Of her
old soldier boys to do honor to the memory or
the man who led them to victory.
The musical part Of the programme at tho
tomb will not take more than twenty minutes
II will, however, be a large scale 1t Will
be under the supervision Of Frank Damrosch
a brother of Walter Damrosch. He will have
a chorus of at least 1000 voices, and they VIII
sing 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner America.
the Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah and
probably old Netherland hymn with words
written especially for the occasion The Marine
Band will probably come from washington 10
furnish the instrumental music at the tomb.
The official guests of the city will stay at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel President Mckinley having
altered his original plan of staying at the Wind
sor Hotel. There will be the President, the Vice
President, the Governors Of the various States
the Diplomatic Corps, and all those whom the
city officially enteratns.
GUESTS OF THE CITY
The following persons have accepted the invi-
tation to become the guests OF the city Of New
York: The President of the United States. the
Vice President the members Of the Cabinet. the
Diplomatic Corps Justice Rufus w. Peckham.
Major-General Nelson A. Miles and aid, Major
General Thomas H. Ruger Major General Wes-
ley Merritt and aid. General James Lonstreet.
General Simon b. Buckner, Major-General Oliver
o. Howard Major-General A. Med McCook.
Major General Daniel +. Sickles, Lieutenant
General John NJ Schofed. Rear-Admiral George
Brown and aid. Governor Black. Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff, James NJ f. OGrady,
Speaker of the Assembly; the following members
of the Grant family: Mrs. Julia d. Grant, Fred
erick ID. Grant. Mrs. Frederick d. Grant. Miss
Julia Grant Master Y. S. Grant, third; Ulysses
Grant Master Chaffee Grant Miss Julia Grant
Miss Fanny Grant Miss Vivian Sartoris. Miss
Rosemary Sartoris, Miss Virginia Grant Corbin.
NJ. J. Cramer, Mrs NJ. j. Cramer, Jesse Grant
Cramer. l.. S. Grant, and Mrs. u. s. Grant. and
Senators r. c. Platt and Murphy
Invitations also extended to ex-Pres-
dents Harrison and Cleveland, and TO former
Vice Presidents Morton and Stevenson. General
Harrison has already replied saying that i'm
portant engagements will prevent Ais attendance
at the ceremonies Among others who have
been invited the guests Of the city the
following survivors of General Grants class at
West Point: General w. +. Franklin of Hart
ton D. c.: General c. c. Anger. Of Washington
d. c.; Samuel c. French. OF Columbus, Ga, and
Father George Deshon. OF the Paulists' Fathers
Church. NewYork.
All the ex-Mayors Of the city will also be
guests of the municipality. Formal notices OF in
yitation viii BE- sent to Senators and Repre-
sentatives In Congress the coming week Ii IL
also proposed to invite all the United States
Army and Navy officers stationed In and around
New-York. and all the foreign consuls
There will probably be an endless number OF
minor receptions on the evening Of April % and
the ceremonies Will have numerous ramihca-
lions of all sorts and degrees, but these details
In common with many others. have not yet
been decided upon
The route of the procession Is not yet definitely /
decided There have been many objections to !
the Riverside route. the principal being that |
there arc houses only on side, but it's ad- /
yantages are great that they viii probably /
outweigh the objections.
1t is proposed that the schools shall celebrate +
the occasion I'm some fitting way thu day .
before the dedication ceremonies, and II is also !
proposed that April y shall be another Flag /
Day" but these things, too. are still lncpient.
The plans are far advanced that there Is
still plenty OF time for completing them in
every detail without any undue haste
Bishop Newman, who accompanied General
Grant In his tour around the world and was hts