The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-01

bunting from bow 10 stern. The naval
grand division was under the command
s. N.
The marine division. which was sched-
WAS WAS divided into four divisions. each com.
manded by a commodore.
The moment the president boarded the
lighthouse boat Daisy the police boat Pa
troll, assisted by several launches from
the war ships. began 10 force the tugs and
steamers back, and a fairly clear space
starboard side OF the Dispatch, and the
presidential dag broke from the main
OF the Dolphin, the presidential salute OF
q guns was fired, and the fleet OF steam
ers blew whistles until the sound OF the
firing was scarcely audible
At $50 o'clock the Dolphin started down
the river. followed by the immense fleet
OF steamers, which had awaited the ar
rival OF the president. The New York
was the first vessel passed by the Dol
phin, and President Mckinley doffed his
SILK hat ana bowed as me hrs nrst gun OF
Next came the Indiana, and then the guns
OF the British cruiser Talbot welcomed
10 greet him, and the two Spanish ships.
the Maria Teresa and the Infanta Isabella,
the French corvette Fulton, the Italian
bus. Amphitrl,e ard Terror. Of the White
Squadron, saluted In quick succession as
the Dolphin steamed by.
The rails were manned by the gallant
tars Of the various ships, and French
bugle call from the Fulton was added 10
It's salute OF the chief executive Salutes
were Il. ed after the war ships had been
left behind by the revenue cutters Dex-
ter. " oodbury. Dallas. Hamilton and VIM
DOM and silence ensued when the light
house tenders, OF which there were II.
were reached. The Dolphin came TO anchor
opposite West Fifty-second street. having
been preceded down the river ~ the tor
pedo boat Porter. The president stepped
into the launch ard as she steamed away
from the Fifty-second street pler the
~ tnfu frttn "A lfff "a
and her sailors and marines mnnned the
rails
Reception TO the President.
An elaborate reception was held at the
President Mckinley. IL was a fitting cul-
mination OF the days events Preparations
for the event had been made I'm the most
lavish and extensive manner. and the eN-
terror and interior OF the great club house
presented a brilliant scene. The president
"A rived al nine O'Clock He was preceded
bers OF the cabinet. The president was
escorted by Gen. Porter and j Addison
crowd in front OF the clubhouse set up
a cheer. and the Mexican band, which was
drawn up on the opposite curb, played 'Hail
had been issued, and fully half that num-
Der were accepted, Judging from the large
assemblage. The invited guests included
the diplomatic corps Bishops Potter and
Newman. Archbishop Corrigan and a host
OF foreign and American dlgnitaries Many
officers OF the army anu navy we're also
In attendance. Supper FOR the president
and his party was served NJ late hour
In the alcove The other invited guests
partook OF an equally sumptuous supper
In the main dining-room.
Close of the Grcnt Day.
when night fell and the greatest OF
military, naval and civic parades ever seen
here was at an end, the city assumed
gala aspect The streets were full OF
bright uniforms OF all nations, while
sightseer from every part wan M from ON
on the day once In the history before has
such n ceremony been enacted over the
reintermcnt OF n great man, this only
other instance being when the body or
Napoleon was brought back TO Paris from
St Helena. The scenes Of the day re-
called those in Paris, when royalists ana
alike Joined IN one great tri-
umphal pageant. At midnight all was
quiet. The war ships lights were no longer
reflected by the placid Hudson, and the
gray tomb on the eminence above stood
out boldly against the black sky, at last
a hitting monument. erected by a grateful
nation 10 the soldier-president. who,
through victories and war brought peace,
and with peace brought honor