The Portland daily press., 1899-09-04
President to be One of
the Guests.
North Atlantic Squadron Arrived
at Noon Yesterday.

battonhi euchi0pnent OF tnb 0rAuu army
Of the Republic will begin here tomor-
row. The vanguard Of the veterans has
already reached this city and found the
people with outstretohsa arms of wei :.
come.
Never again. perhaps. viii Philadelphia
be the scene Of national enoampmsnt.
OF the valiant men who defended the
cause Of the Union, there remains but a
remnant. and with the depletion of the
ranks, the welcome il the more heartfelt
and enthusiastic.
The city is crowded with strangers,
while the incoming trains from all direct
tions are bringing thousands upon thous-
ands to help swell the throng. In antioi-
patton OF the coming OF the host of visi-
tors, and In recognition of the patriotism
of the veterans who freely offered their
lives in defense OF the Union, Mayor Ash-
bridge issued proclamation In which he
recommended the veterans to the loyal
and patriotic interest of the people, urg-
Ing the decoration Of stores and dwellings
in every street in the city.
The city has borne it's share of the work
and the citizens of Philadelphia by CON-
tributions of cash and In welcoming BAN
ners, have shown their interest in the
reunion. A feature of the encampment
not to be overlooked is the gathering of
various organizations of patriotic women,
closely alliej to the G. A. X. The Ma
tional Association OF Army Nurses OF the
Civil War will meet and elect officers,
and the Ladies' OF the G.- A. r.. will take
similar action.
The naval veterans Will enjoy the dis.
tinction Of giving the first street parade
during the enoampment. Theirs will
take place tomorrow afternoon and will
be unique feature OF the demonstration
The old salts who fought under Farragut
will tramp shoulder to shoulder with ths
younger veterans of the Spanish Ameri-
can war. Next Friday. the naval parade
will take place, Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
viii be anchored In the Delaware river
opposite the city and long line of yes-
sells will pass around the fighting ships.
President Mckinley and cabinet officers
will review the wnrships from the rev.
enue cutter Gresham. Members of the
commission OF the Imperial Russian navy
stationed here experimenting the build
ing OF battleship and cruiser, will
participate in the naval pageant.
Elaborate preparations have been M ade
for the entertainment of President and
Mrs. Mckinley. The front rooms of an
entire floor have been set apart for their
accommodation at the Hotel Walton and
nothing has bean left undone that will
add to their comfort.
The President will take part in the big
reception at the Academy of Music on
Tuesday evening and after reviewing the
big parade will be entertained at lunch
In the City hall.
Although this was Sunday, almost the
entire day was given to sightseeing by
the citizens and visitors. There were
three great centres of interest to which
the people locked by the tens of thous-
ands. The greatest crowd was gathered
along the Delaware river front to watch
the arrival Of the warships.
The North Atlantic squadron. com posed
of the flagship New York. cruiser Brook.
lyn, battleships Indiana, Massachusetts 9
and Texas. under command of Rear Ad.
miral Sampson. arrived off the centre of
the city at l. 80 this afternoon. From
Chester to this city, distance of II
miles, the feet was rendered almost a
continuous ovation. The squadron pre-.
sented magnificent appearance as ii
steamed slowly up the river. Neither Ad.
miral Sampson nor any Of the OF her Off
GERS Of the fleet came ashore today. Next
in interest to the arrival of the fleet wal
the tented city in Fairmount park. There
ale over 1900 tents erected on the slope al
that park that will accommodate over 1O. .OO(
veterans. The camp is conducted strictly
according to military rules. reseille and
| taps being sounded for the veterans ius,
as they We're In the early COS. A ful
regiment of Sons of Veterans is constant.
ly ON duty. The camp is only partially
filled mp. but by tomorrow .night there
will be little IL any room left. With the
exception of the centennial in 1915 which
was held near the site of the camp, q
larger crowd neser visited that part Of
thc great pleasure ground From early
-..ag 10 late this evening crowds
Wendell their way to the big camp.
The "Avenue of Fame also had Its
quota Of the crowds. Being located In the
csnter OF the city il was dsnseiy crowded
| throughout the day.
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