The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02

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Naturally the greatest interest of the
| day centered about the movements OF
| President Mckinley and Governor Black.
| The president, although not retiring
until | o'clock this morning, was up
quite early and with Mrs. Mckinley and
| Gen. and Mrs. Alger watched with great
| interest the hustle and hustle in Camp
| Jewell the entrance to which Is Just
opposite the presidents window. Gen.
! Alger remarked that it was very remi-
| nisccnt of the days of the war, but the
| president replied smilingly that the big
IS cents meal restaurant just outside
the walls dispelled any such thoughts.
There was little delay around as the
morning progressed. A strike of the
walters in the hotel delayed breakfast,
although the presidential party manager
to get theirs.
The presidents decision TO ride in the
paradc with the veterans was received
with great satisfaction, but the compie-
ton of the details made brief delay IN
getting the parade started: The presi-
dent decided as a mark of courtesy 10
have Governor Black ride with him.
After breakfast the president, Gen.
Alcpr. Governor Black and his staff left
in carriages to take their places at the
head of the column. The crowd ABOUT
The hotel was so dense that the police
had TO force a way through for the
carriages. the people absolutely refusing
10 get from under the horses feet.
When the head of the column was
reached and the party awaited the oruer
70 move, n Gordon of mounted police had
TO work with energy to keep a space
cleared.
At the reviewing stand large gaily-
in In mil nt
the 1000 seats for spectators had been
set apart for the president, the governor.
secretary of war and other distinguished
guests.
Archbishop Ireland was the first conner
to receive recognition from the assem-
blagc. hearty cheer being accorded TO
him as he took his position on the stand:
Gen. Rugglcs, the adjutant general of
the army, and Gen. Sicklcs were recog-
nizcd. =,
Senator Hanna came to the stand
early but few people seemed to recog-
nizc him, and such greeting as he re-
ceived was from friends in the Mckinney
portion of the stand.
Mrs. Mckinley. Mrs. Algcr. Miss
Alger and Mr.. Fred Alger drove TO the
house of Goode Miller and saw the pa
radc from there.
1t was 1:22 a. m. when the head of
the column reached the reviewing
stand. When the mounted escort had
passed, the carriages containing the
president and Governor Black drove up
and attended by the committee and the
governors staff they dismOuntcd. the
vast crowd rising and cheering voclfrr-
Ollsly.
At II 80 the parade moved again aud
as the staff and aides passed and sl-
lutcd. the president and Governor Black
arose and DOTTED their hats and re-
manned standing until the aged veterans
composing the staff had all passed, Then
they seated themselves, President Me
Kiney in the center. Governor Black
on the right and Gen. Clarkson on the
left.
When the Illinois division passed the
veterans uncovered and waved hats and
hands and the president, again rising. re-
turned the salute by kissing his hands
to them.
The orders were very strict that in
passing the reviewing stand the men
should keep eyes to tn" front, but en-
thusiasm was greater than duty. Nearly
every post broke the rule. You're all
right" shouted one man who passed, and
another supplemented it with Were all
Mckinley men," the president smiling
his greeting. When the Pennsylvania
division passed with twenty-five tattered
flags of the regiments of the war Presi-
dent Mckinley motioned to the crowd
on the stands and with one accord they
arose and uncovered.
"Hurrah, uurrah, Wen Sing the Ju-
bilee,' started a voice in the crowd. and
high rose the cheers for Il few minutes.
lying away ms the band joined in the
harmony. The president paid Il pretty
tribute to some colored veterans as they
passed by. waving his hand to them.
The Pennsylvania division was a large
one and took some time in passing.
The battle flags carried by the post
from Erie, Pa. received Il special wei
come from the president. 1t was l
o'clock before Pennsylvania had gotten
by the reviewing stand. Ohio came next
md when her banner appeared there
was roar of applause and the president
smiled his acknowledgment of the trib-
lte. This was repeated with more en- |
Dhasis when the Canton post came along |
md the president, stepping to the front
Of the platform, clapped his hands Wig |
Jrously. while the members of the post |
waved their hats and shouted. Next
came the Washington, ID. C., division. |
and they were accorded special well |
.ome by the president. the colored vet |
Grams especially being recognized. The !
Michigan division earned great applause |
)n its appearance. Detroit post especial |
y. and the president said to Comman-
ler-in-Chief GARRISON. THAT is a fine |
display"
When the Fairbanks post of Detroit |
zane along, Secretary of War Alger was |
seen upon the right flank of the first |
company, marching in the post uniform. |
When the president saw him he point |
ed him out, and the occupants OF the |