New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
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AFTER THE BIG PAGEANT.
THE GREAT SUCCESS OF GRANT DAY.
EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE DEMoNsTRA.
rroN-PRAIsE FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT.

monies OF Tuesday was Ia evidence throughout
the city yesterday. As matter Of fact II was
seen late Tuesday right when many of the or
ganizatons that had come from a distance to
take part in the celebration left the city by
train or by boat. Most Of them however did
not start until yesterday morning and those
who slept bit late were awakened by the sound
OF martial music or the beat OF drums. as the
regiments marched through the streets on their
way to the ferries tho Grand Central Sta
ton The exodus continued all day. and the
railroad stations were as lively as they on
Monday. Still there were left in the city numer-
Gus contingcnts who from far away
that they did not wish to leave the city until
they had had a good look about. and uniforms
and gold lace did not entirely vanish from the
streets
Everywhere there was talk OF the demonstra-
ton Of Tuesday. and unanimous praise was
heard for all concerned therein excepting only
the Weather Bureau. 1t agreed that the
weather was just about the worst that ever at
tended great public celebration. There were
many red faces and bloodshot eyes and hoarse
voices that told OF the bitter sweep Of the north
west wind over the heights OF Riverside Park.
and II is safe TO say that the doctors OF many
States will see n considerable increase In their
incomes one result Of the inclement weather
or the careleSSne3S or the participants Win re-
gard to their own health.
There was another topic that was all prev
alert yesterday wherever groups met to talk
over the demonstration and that the ex-
ttaordinary breakdown Of the elevated railroad
service Hundreds reported being three hours
their way from the Battery to Harlem. while
two hours considered dizzy burst Of speed
for that distance. Nothing like the difficulty
experienced in getting up and down town on
Tuesday was ever known here before, and the
complaints were loud and long.
With most OF the Governors and the military
gone the decorations Of the city also disappeared.
and for the most part NewYork resumed It's
busness-like aspect again. The celebration
over; there remained the courtesies 70 be
tended. at the Waldorf TO the naval officers. and
the President still remained but Grant Day was
a thing Of the past.
A TALK WITH GENERAL DODGE.
General Grenvlle Dodge grand marshal Of
the parade, sat his horse for ten hours on
Tuesday. Notwithstanding the fact that he is
seventy-three years old He somewhat
fatigued yesterday, but for all that he was ct
his office
I'VE had more than 600o0 men In line" said
General Dodge yesterday "and in all that num-
ber there were only two gaps in the line OF march
that amounted 70 anything, and both Of these
were unavoidable. Several people told me they
thought I rather rash in announcing
the moment that the head of the column was
due at certain points. but / knew the pains
taken for organization By the members OF my
staff. and the result justified my confidence. The
crowd was O most good -natured one, in spite OF
the weather and the police deserve much credit
for the excellent part they played trust that
al! the visitors the ci'y will return home with
pleasant memories OF the day"
Genera. Wesley Merritt, commander or the
Department of the East expressed his views OF
the parade to a Tribune reporter through his
aide-de-camp. Lieutenant T. Bentley Mott. Gen.
erai Merritt said that he greatly pleased
at the success OF the parade and all the attend
ing ceremonies and that great credit was due
TO General Dodge and his corps Of aids for the
perfection Of the arrangements. Nothing was
omitted. he said. in making the parade one OF
the finest that had ever been seen this conti-
rent
Lieutenant Mot, had an unfortunate fall
from his horse at Madison-ave. and Thirty
seventh-st and was yesterday confined TO head
quarters at Governors Island with a bruised
and strained foot in plaster cast. His fall was
brought about by the slippery condition OF the
asphalt pavements. which, he said. made the
worst footing for horse he had ever seen
General Merritt will sail for Europe on May on
the French Line steamship La Touraine for q
two months pleasure trip. Lieutenant Mott VIII
accompany him. His absence from his post at
Governors Island will cause no change In the
command Of the Department Of the East
The visiting troops who are quartered at the
island have not left yet The infantry will begin
to go away this afternoon The cavalry VIII
remain for a muster tomorrow. and VIII PROB
ably leave there on SATURDAY
1rrr.r THE M>VOR TJIOI'GHT OF 1T
Mayor Strong said yesterday that. while mod
es,y forbade that he should praise the arrange.
ments for the Grant ceremonial with the prepa-
ration Of which he had been intimately
identified In all Its details he could not refrain
from expressing his pleasure at the complete
stccess Of the demonstration, IN spite OF the un-
favorable weather.
II was particularly pleased" he said. with
the work OF the police. which seems TO have
managed the great crowds collected here without
drawing a club The best answer to the repeated
statements that the police force or YORK
is demoralized is the splendid way in which they
behaved and the wonderful order they main
tanned During the day and evening. at the
Union Club reception and on the stand. hum
dreds OF men. including Governors and Senators
Of other States. came 10 me to say that they
never had seen such splenddly organized body
OF police as New-York has.
Il have received number OF letters compile
menting my suggestion that the vessels should
toll their bells hereafter as they pass the tomb.
either going up or down the Hudson. / would
like TO have the Legislature act on the matter.
vet II may not be necessary. The proprietors OK
the steamboat lines and the captains may from
what hear adopt the plan without further ae-
ton.
There was no hitch in the proceedings. ana
they seemed to be satisfactory to all concerned
Sir Julian Pauncefote came TO me al the Ihion
League Club last night and said he wanted 70
EXPRESS the thanks of the Diplomatic Corps TOT
the wa, they had been treated. as we'll as tneir
admiration for the completeness with whch