New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-28
CHIc4Go's PROSPERITY PARADE.
MANY MARCHING THOUSANDS FILL THE
PRINCIPAL STREETS

Chicago, Oct 27-Business in Chicago was
practically suspended to-day. and from 10 a. m
until late in the afternoon the streets were
thronged with multitudes viewing the Republi-
can prosperity" parade, the numerical strength
of which was variously estimated. but which
was apparently greater than that Of the Sound
Money Parade given on Chicago Day. October D.
1896 which was regarded then as record
breaker.
Along the route of the parade every window
doorway cornice and roof that offered an ao-
vantageous view was crowded. Every interest
in the city-business. professional ana euuca-
tionaI-was represented in the pageant. Inc
marchers carried banners one of which was
two hundred feet long. proclaimins the praises
of mckinley and Roosevelt, and four years
more of prosperity and blew tin horns whlch
maintained an uninterrupted din Despite the
throng and the fact that a counter demonstra-
ton had been planned for tonight by the Demo
Gratis. there was no show of disturbance Boom
ing cannon on the lake front started the pa
rade and two hours later the head OF the
column reached the place of disarmament; yet
annarentIv only a handful of the entire body
had moved. though the marching oroer was
COMPARE lively close and there were no long de-
laws. Five hours after the parade started it
was estimated that half of the marchers had
not yet left the starting point.
Perfect weather favored the parade. At Mich
Igan-ave and Randolph-st. the line formed at
10 a. m 1t moved in Washington, franklin
Madison Dearborn Monroe, Market and Adams
SITS and Jackson Boulevard passing the review
ing stand in Jackson Boulevard between Clark
and Lasalle SITS The place of honor in the re-
viewing stand was given to Senator Hanna
chairman of the Republican National Commit
tee. The Senator was accompanied by Vice
Chairman Henry c. Payne. and National Com
rnitteemen Stewart of Illinois: New of Indiana,
and Kerens of Missouri, and Senators Cullom
and Mason, of Illinois.
Along the route nearly all the business houses,
banks and office buildings were profusely deco
rated with the National colors and banners bear
ing Republican legends. AT the head Of the
parade were two ponderOus elephants, each bear
ing banners on which were inscribed in glow
ing letters &c. o. P.-The Real Thing Visiting
clubs among them the Americas Club. of Pitts
burg had place of honor in the line, escorted
by the Hamilton Club of Chicago
Regiments of men in uniform. drawn from
scores of business houses which. together with
the banks, Stock Exchange and Board of Trade,
had closed for the occasion, followed. They car
ried full dinner pals and banners. The Work
mems Republican Clubs, conspicuous among
which were several representing the large pack
ing houses of the stockyards. made notable
showing, as did the uniformed division of the
Cook County Republican Legion, wearing khaki
under the leadership of Congressman Lorimer
Throughout the parade the industrial features
were unique notable section the Repub-
lfcan Students League made up Of delegations
from the various universities. law and medical
colleges of the city.
At various points along the line of march were
telephone stations arranged to carry the sounds
of cheering and music to distant cities among
which were Cleveland Detroit, Cincinnati Pitts
burg and st. Louis
At Jackson Boulevard and Market-st tha M
rade was disbanded