The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04

we'll came out and took the second car
riagc.
Accompanied by am escort of police and
committeeman. and headed by the marine
band. the Admiral was driven 10 the
White House through cheering crowds
Tie entered the White House grounds by
tho west gate. and on reaching the porti-
co instantly alghtcd and was shown into
the East-Room, where he was met by the
President and members OF the Cabinet
Napiah Lemberton, Lieut., Brumby and
Lieut.. Caldwell also left their carriage
ana were warmly greeted by the mem
Ders OF the reception committee the com
missioners Of tho District and few
friends who had gathered there
Only few minutes before the Admiral
ro-appcared with the President. and they
took seats iu tho white House carriage.
The members OF the Cabinet occupied
the next three carriages, former Socreta-
ry Algcr sitting with Secretary Long,
and then followed the various officials
who had been assigned places near :he
central figure of the day
The carriages swept briskly down the
curved driveway into Pennsylvania Az
cnue there WIS a bsre Of hugle COM
mands. a crash of bands and the great
procession started ~ was "a magnificent
inspiration as the parade swung into
the f0ng stretch of the handsome thor
ouchfaro. Through the broad street,
cleared from curb to curb. with the ma
iestic Capitol towering no the further and
the s0mbre Treasury behind. the Tarch-
ing hosts moved between two solid walls
OF enthusiastic shouting. ges'iculating
humanity. banked solidly from the curbs
rising tier 10 tier. on every conceivable
structure TO the crowded roofs and win
dows. while above. below and an about
nuitercd hags. bunting and Dewey en-
blems and devices forming a background
OF brilliant color.
MILES ~ FULL FEATHER.
At the head Of the line rode Maior-Gen-
oral Nelson A. Miles Commanding-Gen-
eral Of the Army. in the full uniform of
his rank. with the yellow held-marshal's
sash from shoulder to hip. He Wa
asiride "a superb gray horse. richly ca
prisoncd. Back of him was rank after
rank of military aides. all officers Of high
rank Tho briiantly-coated Marine Band
added color and inspiring music TO the
gay scere. and following them came every
conceivable kind of soldier. sailor and
marine mounted and afoot, infantry ar
Ulery. cavalry. and marines In their short
blouses and helmets the jackies from the
Raleigh and other warships battery after
battery Of light artillery, the mammoth
oight-inch siege guns of the Seventh Ar
tillery. each drawn by eight horses.
Then the crimson trappings of the ar
uuery changed to the yellow Of the cav
airy, as line after line OF the yellow
plumed troopers rode by-and then
Dewey.
All that had gone before was but a
brilliant interlude 10 the coming Of the
man Of Manila. riding with the President
on his way 10 the Capitol to receive the
nations tribute. They were in the Presi-
dents private carriage seated on the rear
seat. the President on the right Mr.. Nc
Kinley raised his hat only occasionally,
leaving the Admiral TO acknowledge tho
piaudits of the multitude by lifting his
chapeau. What an ovation. From end
to end the avenue rang with deafening
cheers. and the banks Of humanity took
on life and motion as flags and handker-
chiefs waved wildly.
Next came the officers and men Of his
flagship. the Olympia, IN double ranks,
stretching across the avenue, and then
distinguished officers Of the army and
navy.
The members Of the Cabinet rode in
carriages. With them also I'm the several
carriages rode Captain Lamberton. Flag
Lieutenant Brumby and others of the
AdmiraIs staff. StiN another brilliant
division was formed by the Governors of
States. mounted and accompanied by their
stans At the head rode Governor Ed
ward c. Smith, of Vermont. the native
state of Admiral Dewey. with a numerous
staff, brilliantly uniformed.
Then came Governor Powers. of Maine
Governor Wolcott, Of Massachusetts,; Gov
ernor Atkinson, Of West Virginia: Gov
ernor Tyler, of Virginia; Governor Pin
gree. of Michigan. and Governor Lowndes
Of Maryland, each with his stan.
Brigadier-Gcneral Harris ana the troops
Of the District National Guard brought
the martial spectacle 10 "a close. Glitter
ing i'm the brilliant autumn sunshine
the parade filled the mile Of broad avenue
from the Treasury 10 the Capitol. with "a
swaying mass of color. Passing the Peace |
Monument. IL wound mp 10 the hill to
The east front of the Capitol.
AS EVER. EARLY.
Like everything connected with Dewey's |
record. he was early i'm arriving at The |
Capitol The dignifed committeeman, |
Who stood i'm waiting in the lower corri- |
ior, were taken by surprise by the ar |
rival of the party al least half an hour |
ahead Of time.
The committeeman preceded the President |
and Admiral Dewey. The waiting crowd |
uncovered. and the President and Admi- !
'al Dewey promptly did The same as they |
passed through the corridors. up the mar |
bic staircase and into the lobby OF the |
senate. Dewey was followed by his cap |
aims. and the full Cabinet acted as an !
.scOrt.
The President. with his Cabinet. wa |
hown in to the Presidents room, while
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