The evening times., 1899-05-24
|CHINAMDN. IN THB
MILITARY PARADE
Celestial Naval Reserves from
the Quaker City.
Organized at the Time Of the Grant
Monument Celebration.
Cordially Received Yesterday by
President MckinIey-Their Adj
niration for the Capital City.

| One of the most pleasing features Of yes
terday's parade, judging from the continu-
Gus applause which marked their progress
all along the line, was the small corps of
men known as the Chinese Naval Reserves.
The banner carried by them and bearing
the inscription, I'VE helped Dewey" call
ed forth the plaudits OF every patriot, who
Is willing to cheer himself hoarse for the
hero of Manila Bay. The banner was,
however, in a way, misleading. and many
] persons naturally supposed that the China
( men in line had formed a part Of Dewey's
| crew. While the reserves never partici-
pated in actual battle, they are deserving
| Of admiration for their patriotic desire to
| be associated with the name Of Dewey.
The Chinese Naval Reserves were organ
lied in Philadelphia by the promoters OF
| the Race Street Mission. and is composed
CT members of the missions Sunday school.
During the occasion of the unveiling OF the
Grant Monument at Fairmount Park,
civic parade, to include all nations and
classes, was proposed as one OF the fea-
lures of the procession. The Chinese at
that time were not represented by an or
ganization. The superintendent OF the
Sunday school. William Careless proposes
stration, and went to work to form an Or
ganization. His idea was heartily second
ed by Frederic Poole, and was met with
enthusiasm by ,the Cinnamon themselves.
Application was made for a place in line.
which was Immediately accorded.
After considerable deliberation, 1t was
decided to organize into naval reserve.
Uniforms were hired for the occasion at
costumer's and banners procured. The ma
val reserves without any drilling, marched
in the parade, as representatives OF the
Chinese minister. and received an ovation
all along the line. They also placed
floral wreath on the monument, in behalf
OF their representative to the United States
After the success Of their first appear
ance and the demonstration by the people
Of the popularity of the organization, 1t
was determined to organize the reserves
into a permanent company. The pictur-
esque uniforms OF white duck, regulation
leggins and sailor hats, with number OF
banners were secured. Permission was
given the officers to use the Second Regf-
ment's armory as a drill room. where the
reserves assembled twice week and are
carried through the landing party's' man
ual of arms. The reserves are offcered by
Frederic Poole as lieutenant commander
and William Careless as ensign, under
whose charge they were brought to Wash
ington to participate in the Jubilee. Yes
terday afternoon and this morning
they devoted their time to sightseeing and
expressed delight with the beauties OF the
city.
During a casual visit to the White House |
Wednesday morning IL was proposed by
Times reporter that the commander ask |
to be received by the President. Yesterday |
was Cabinet day and Mr.. Mckinley was |
exceptionally busy. He. nevertheless. ac- |
corded the reserves a reception and shook |
the hand OF each member of the battalion. |
The Cinnamon who form the reserves are |
all men Of business, each one the owner |
of his own ship, and are not only able to |
speak in English. but can read and write |
the language. They conversed very free
ly in the East Room yesterday and took |
much pride in their organization. The pet !
ty officers were elected by popular vote. !
wealth playing great part In the selec- |
tion. The only regret expressed by them |
was the fact that they would never have |
an opportunity to fight for America as they |
cannot become a part of the militia. be- |
cause Of their not being citizens OF the |
United States.