The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
ISLAND CITY ITEMS
A DIG crown WITNESSED THE
STREET PARADE.
rho Two wsrshtp. VIII satl From
the Port This Morninr--A suit
for Racing parscs.

Galveston. Texas February s2.A-lf there
was a cheer on Galveston island this morn
Ing IL is still here. It was certainly not used
up. exploded or expended during the parade
OF the blue Jackets and marines from tho
United States warships Texas aud Nashville,
This is odd. But 1t is fact. The thdus-
ands who lined the streets along the line OF
march were Just us proud OF the sea soldiers
and sailors OF Uncle sam MS people could
be. But 1t Just did not occur to any one to
give vent to their feelings in cheers. 1t was
not that there was not an abundance of both
patriotism aud pride, But the explanation
OF a lack OF cheers Is to be found In the fact
that 1t simply did not occur to any one that
cheers were either necessary or proper TO eS-
press the gratlfcation OF the populaee in hon
or OF the visitors.
Grand Marshal Hawiey was in his element
this morning. lie moved the parade prompt
~ and the arrangements were perfect.
At 1889 40 blue Jackets and marines were
landed at the foot of fremont street from
the Texas and fifty from tho Nashville. un-
der command OF the executives of the Two
ships. The line was formed resting In Ire
mont street, between Strand and A a platoon
OF police led the procession. followed by
Noight's band and the blue jackets and ma
rines The Hood hfe and drum corps fol-
lowed, heading the Washington Guards and
Sealy Rifles, In carriages following these
were Captain John w paiiiip, commanding
the Texas. and Mayor Fly; Captain washburn
Maynard. commanding United States cruiser
Nashville, City Auditor Thompson and the
city editor Of the Tribune, Lieutenant G, :.
Richie, United States engineer corps and MI,
George NJ. Courts, president OF the chamber
Of commerce.. Aldermen Van Sickle, Jones aud
Stewart, in q carriage; Chief of Fire Depart
meDt Wegner In hts buggy, and following
these came the fro department. their engines
and equipment polished and shining in the
sun.
The procession turned into strand, moving
east to Twenty first street, thence south TO
Market, thence west 10 Thirtieth, thence south
to il, thence east to fremont, thence north
to the bay, where the procession was dis
banded, the marines boarding 9 barge Tor
their ships and Captains Philip and Maynard
TO the city for luncheon.
The procession passed through perfect
line of people during the entire march
Thousands viewed the parade. but there was
not the slightest disorder the police arrange
ments being perfect and the crowds perfectly
orderly.
Both Captain Philip and Captain Maynard
have expressed themselves as delighted with
the hospitality they have Received here, and
will carry away many happy recolleciions OF
their visit TO the chief seaport Of Texas
Visitors were received this afternoon on both
vessels and tomorrow morning tho Nashville
win proceed to sea directly after breakfast.
She will be followed between and o'clock
by the Texas, The destination of bnth ves-
sells VIII he Key west Wherc tney VIII ~
join the flag OF Admiral Sioard. Beyond that
their commanders have received no orders.
Visitors will be received on the Texas to-
morrow up TO noon.
Captain Maynard was asked how he fancled
the idea OF being ordered to Havana to re-
place the Mime He did not reply directly to
the question answering Il by saying that
bis orders took him from Galveston to Key
west.
Captain Maynard Is q most conservative
commander and If It falls TO his lot to REP
resent the navy In Havana harhor he may
he depended upon to do his duty and eSer-
else the functions imposed upon him with the
greatest tact