The herald., 1897-04-28

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Sixth and Seventh battalions, United
States navy, the applause occasioned by
their excellent appearance.
The second division of the military
land division was headed by the Ma
tional guard of the state of New York.
AT 2:30 p. m. heavy clouds appeared
over the Palisades and the wind blew
great clouds of Aust 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 distin-
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 passed the reviewing stand.
Governor Hastings was at the head of
the Quaker troops with Commander
Thomas j. Stewart Governor Hastings
was not in uniform, but wore a frock
coat and high hat. The occupants of
the stand rose en- masse to greet the pop
ular governor.
New jerseys soldiers followed the
Pennsylvanians. They were headed by
Striker of the governors staff.
During the intermlssion between the
Penneylvanians and the Jerseymen, the
immense crowd in the municipal stand
opposite the reviewing party sang ma
tional hymns.
Following the Jerseyites came the
troops from Connecticut. Ahead of
them, in a carriage, rode Governor Lorin
A. Cooke.
Next came the Massachusetts, militia,
headed by Governor Roger Wolcott and
staff. Most notable of all was the An
cient and Honorable Artillery company
sof Boston, commanded by Col. Henry
Walker.
Maryland's famous regiment, the
Fifth. of Baltimore, came in the wake of
the Massachusetts forces Their band
played MY Maryland" and the crowd
cheered to the echo.
The militiamen from New Hampshire
wore continental uniform and marched
with precision to the accompaniment of
quick step by the band.
Following came the Virginia soldiers
Gen. Charles Anderson commanding.
Two companies of colored troops made
a good appearance in the Virginia lines.
The Grant party left the stand soon
after the Virginia soldiers passed. They
were driven away in four carriages.
Governor Lippett of Rhode Island fol-
lowed with his staff.
Governor Josiah Groat led the Ver-
mont soldiers
Governor Bushnell of Ohio and staff
were next in line, followed by the Ohio
militia.
The Ohio troops saluted the presi-
dent who smiled and lifted his hat.
Governor John r. Tanner of Illinois,
who, with his staff, all mounted on
black horses, alone represented Illinois,
was kept busy doffing 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 capital. There
was one company in green uniform, and
1t was very properly named the Emmett
guards. They came in for a lot of cheer
ing, and they deserved it because they
showed the president lots of tricks in
military manoeuvers as they stepped
past the reviewing stand
There was long break in the line af-
ter the Washington cadets, and during
the wait President Mckinley and the
other members of his party left the stand
to go on board the Dolphin from which
to review the naval parade.
The president was escorted to a car
riage waiting, which conveyed him to
Thirtieth street, from which point he
was conveyed to the flagship.
Mayor Strong and Vice-President He
bart stayed on the platform after the
president had departed.
The fourth division was made up Of
three brigades, composed of cadets from
various military schools in and around
New York. Then followed the veteran
grand division, under command of Gen
o. o. Howard and his staff, composed
entirely of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, in this order: New Jersey, Penn
sylvania. Rhode Island, Connecticut
New York, Independent veteran organ
izations from various states in the coun-
try.
AS each veteran passed the tomb, he
showed a touching tribute to the men,
ory of General Grant by removing his
hat and walking past it with barred head.
According to careful estimates made
some time after the parade had started
for review, there were between 5S, 900 and
United States regular and navy
forces numbered 1000; national guard
of New York, 13,00O and national guard
of other states, 1850. The G. A. r.
veterans in line computed 10000.
NAVAL MANEUvERS
The warships which lay at anchor in
the river in sight of the tomb claimed
the attention of the crowd before the
arrival of the dignitaries and the COM
mencement of the services of dedication.
The river was dotted with small boats,
which were tossed about on the rough
ened waters and looked from the bluff
like so many bobbing corks. All was life
and hustle aboard the men, n-of-war. The
merchant marine division was located
in the lower bay.
AT o'clock orders flashed from the
flagship for the fleet to dress for the
days parade A few moments later
rainbow of colors began going up from
the bow of the New York. Immediately
every vessel in the fleet followed suit.
The big ships of the fleet made a mag
nificent showing in their gala attire,
with rainbows of bunting from stem to
stern.
The naval grand division was under
the command of Rear Admiral Bunce,
u. S. N. The vessels were: u. S. S. New
York, flagship. Capt. Silas Casey; Mas
sachusetts, Capt. Frederick Rogers; In
diana. Capt. H. S. Taylor; Columbia,
Capt James N. Jones; Maine, Capt c.
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