The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29

f Mayor Strong. His reception was fiat
, tering in the extreme and he bowed re
peatedly. His usually grave face wal
, wreathed in smiles. Vice President Ho
bart joined the president and Gen. Por
ter and the mayor, and the open barouche
in which they were seated drew up il
the center of the plaza, where it tool
its place at the head of the line. Gen
: Butterfeld, in his uniform of retired gen.
eral of the army, rode at the right of
the barouche, which was preceded by a
picked force of mounted policemen. The
military escort included one sergeant and
ten men of troop A.
In the meantime the diplomats had de-
parted by the Twenty-fourth street en-
trance, leaving the way clear for the
Grant family, cabinet and others. The
Grants left the hotel by the Fifth street
entrance a few minutes ahead of the
presidents party. Although they occupied
eight carriages, the initial step in the
parade was made almost on schedule
time, and by $40 the procession was on
the move. The order of the procession
was:
F1rst-Squadron A.
SecOnd-President Mckinley, Vice
President Hobart, Mayor Strong and
Gen. Porter.
Third-NIrs. Julia Dent Grant, Col.
Fred Grant, Mrs. Fred D. Grant, Mrs.
Nellie Grant SartOris.
Fourth-Mrs. Jessie Grant, Miss Mel
lie Grant, Master Chapman Grant.
Fifth--Five carriages bearing the rest
of the Grant family.
Sixth-Ex-President Cleveland and
Richard Watson Glider.
Seventh-Maj. Gen. w. S. Rosecrans,
Maj. George. G. G. Augur, Maj. Gen.
II. G.. Wright and Maj. Gen. J. G.
Parke.
Cheers greeted the distinguished party
as it moved through the decorated
streets, the enthusiasm being so note
worthy that President McKinley's face
WAS joyous and his hat was in a state of
constant salute.
Mrs. Grant and her family to the third
generation were objects of especial at
tention, and the widow of the hero was
yisibly affected at the great popular
demonstration.
The visitors got a chance to see
million people. The unbroken wall of
humanity, six miles long, was an inspir-
ing sight
The Big Parade.
Promptly at 1910 the head of the pa
rade appeared in sight a few blocks be-
low the reviewing stand. and was halted
to allow the presidential party to finish
luncheon.
1t was 1 o'clock before it got into mo-
ton again, when the president, escorted
by Mayor Strong, went to the reviewing
stand, and the men-of-war began firing
the salute.
With Gen. Dodge and his brilliant
staff rode Chief Joseph, the Nez Perces
Indian, and Buffalo Bill.
The West Point cadets marched next
with their usual precision, and were
loudly applauded, as were the battalion
of the United States engineers.
Then came regular United States in
fantry and battalion of the United
States artillery.
These were succeeded by the first
squadron Sixth United States cavalry
and troop from the military academy.
The force of the United States navy
which followed under command of Capt.
James III. Sands presented fine appear
ance.
The First battalion of United States
marines, in command of Maj. G. f. Will
nans, anu the oecoHu DattdlloH Oh
United States seamen. commanded by
Capt. Wallace, shared with the Third,
Fifth and Sixth and Seventh battalions,
United States navy, the applause caused
by their excellent appearance.
The second division of the military land
division was headed by the National
Guard of the state of New York
At $50 heavy clouds appeared over
the city and unceasing 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 dstin-
guished gentlemen reviewing 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 began the ascent to the reviewing
stand.
New Jersey soldiers followed the Penn
sylvanians.
Following the Jerseyites were the
troops from Connecticut At the head of
them, in carriage. rode Governor Cook.
Next came the Massachusetts militia,
headed by Governor Wolcott and staff
Maryland's famous regiment, the Fifth
of Baltimore, came in the wake of Mas
sachusetts.
The militia from New Hampshire wore
continental uniforms and marched with
precision to the accompaniment of a
quick step by the band.
Following came the Virginia soldiery,
Gen. Charles j. Anderson commanding.
Governor Upper of Rhode Island fol-
lowed with his staff.
Governor Grout led the Vermont sol
diers, and Governor Bushnell of Ohio
and staff were next in line. The Ohio
troops saluted the president. who smiled
and lifted his hat.
Governor Tanner of Illinois, who. with
his staff all mounted on black horses,
represented Illinois, was kept busy doff-
ing his silk hat to the crowd.
The District of Columbia sent fine
looking lot of young men in zouave and
cadet uniforms to represent the military
prowess of the national capitol. There
was long break in the line after the
Washington cadets passed, and during
the wait President Mckinley and the
other members of his party left the stand
to go aboard the Dolphin, from which to
review the naval parade.