New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
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were at once escorted to the balcony which over
looked Ffth-ave.
This incident had peculiar effect on the
crowd that waiting to greet the sailors.
They wanted TO salute the President but the
sadness and significance of the circumstances
prevented them So in silence and with uncov-
cred heads they watched the passing detail
from the Hist Regiment who marched slowly
and with reversed arms. and listened TO the taps
OF the muff1ed drums and gazed upon the Chief
Executive Of the Nation, rcverently following
the bodies Of the two corporals they were
borne along TO the grave.
The President had a short wait before the
head OF the procession arrived. With him on
the hotel balcony were Vce-President Hobart.
the Presidents secretary. John Addison Porter:
Lieutenant-Commander Jacob w Miller Adju-
tant- General Tillinghast, Captain A. s. Crownin-
mel Hurry. of General Roes staff; Surgeon Gen
eral Tyron, Ensign c. II. Petit. OF the Brook
Ign Naval Reserves; Lieutenant Aaron Wander
bilt Mrs. S. Dana Green Mrs. Nicholas Fish,
the mother Of Hamilton Fish, jr.. and Captain
J. w. Wheeler and an escort OF six Reserves
from the Yankee
MET WITH ROAR OF APPLAUSE.
Although the crowd was silent when the
Presidents carriage passed In the funeral pro-
cession. it was enthusiastic enough when the
President returned to the hotel and when he
appeared upon the balcony. The cheering had
not ceased when the sailors. with Lieutenant w.
Butler Duncan. jr leading them appeared The
President at once arose. clapped his hands and
uncovered his head. The sailors presented
arms. while the crowd sent up shout that
column passed the President waved a handker-
chief. and once more clapped his hands. This
created another great demonstration from the
multitude below.
After the procession had passed the President
once more entered his carriage. AS 1t was
about to roll away soldier clad In the uniform
of the 22d Regiment. New-York Volunteers,
pressed forward to his side and said May I
shake hands with you Mr. PRESIDENT"
The President grasped the soldiers hand
warmly. Were you at the front. my boy?' he
said
mo. sir" said the soldier. MY regiment was
not ordered there but wanted to go. and I
am ready whenever am needed"
That's the right spirit. said the President.
with a smile. and his carriage rolled away.
The Presidential party at once returned to the
Hotel Manhattan.
The Naval Reserves turned into Twenty.sixth-
ST. from Fifth-ave and they got great recep-
ton when they reached Madison Square Garden
and the University Club. Every house in the
street as far as Fourth-ave. had nag hung
out 10 what little breeze there was. and there
were large congregations in the club windows
and the lofty veranda OF Madison Square Gar
den.
CoNvALEscENTs cHEERED AT BELLEVUE.
At Bellevue Hospital the line turned up First
ave Here the windows Of the hospital were
full Of convalescent soldiers. and the procession
moderated its pace TO an extremely slow walk.
The band played softly Home. Sweet Home"
A sudden silence followed. and from the pathetic
little groups Of haggard soldiers In the hospital
windows came feeble cheers for the returning
sailors 1t was strange contrast-in the win
dows frail forms and emaciated faces tina;
showed how much more dreadful were the fevers
Of Cuba than the bullets of the Spaniards-ir
the avenue three hundred hale and hearty sail
ors who had come from the wars with not
scratch or aiment
Down Twenty-eighth st the line marched 10
the New Hampshire. Here the police had their
troubles in keeping the crowd shore. All
who could convince them that they had rela.
tives among the soldiers were allowed to 60
aboard. and soon there was an oscuiaIory spec
tacle aboard the Hampshire. When the
men got time to eat between kisses they got
'handout" from the ships galley. They did
ample Justice to 1t. and one by one soon after.
ward left the ship for their homes. accompanied
In almost every case by Joyous friends and
relatives. .
The men Of the Yankee were not mustered
out There was some hitch In the plans for
this ceremony. and until the final arrangements
are completed the men will continue. nominal!y.
at least. In Uncle Sans service.