The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-13
GOVERNOR sHAW's SPEECH.

State during the Nineteenth Century. p"
He said the close of the century finds
Americans the best housed, the best fed,
the best clothed, the best educated the
best churched, most profitably employed
and the happiest people at any time or
under any sky.
The weather was ideal for the outdoor
features OF the celebration, with clear
sky bright sun and invigorating air.
AS Congress had declared the day q
national holiday for the District of CO.
lumbia, the whole city presented a holi-
day aspect, and the public turned out
en- masse.
During the early hours there was the
sound of bands as the Virginia State
troops and those from other sections ar
rived to take part in the procession
THE PARADE TO THE CAPITOL.
The great public spectacle was the pa
rade and escort of the President from
the White House to the east front of the
Capitol. where the President re-
viewed the marching thousands.
At the head of the parade rode
Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles,
chief marshal. in full uniform, mounted on
a superb charger. His staff included
other prominent officers, mounted and in
uniform, presenting a brilliant appear
ance. The military forces participating
included artillery, cavalry, marines and
sailors. First came the Second United
States artillery, Lieutenant Colonel My
brick, commanding, and three ba:talons
of artillery from three other regiments.
The First United States cavalry acted
as the immediate escort of the President
Under Lieutenant Colonel Rafferty,, the
troopers were assembled along the north
curb of Pennsylvania Avenue, fronting
the White House, and as the President
appeared the cavalry salute was given
and the troopers wheeled into column of
platoons and swept down the avenue to-
ward the Capitol With tile President
were the various members of his Cabinet
in carriages. Then came the National
guard District of Columbia, three regi-
ments strong, Brigadier General Harris
commanding.
Fieing with the Presidential party in
interest excited was the notable process
sion of Governors of the States and Ter
ritores with their staffs and military
escorts. This gave a touch of individual
interest to the people from many States
and the chief executives were warmly
welcomed all along the line Of march
The Governors marched in the order of
the admission of teh States to the Union
Governor Tunnel. Of Delaware, coming
first
The Grand Army of the Republic, Span
ish War veterans, the Old Guards, and
especially invited guests followed.
The parade moved down Pennsylvania
Avenue between two densely packed
masses of humanity. AS the parade reach
ed the Capitol it swung northward to the
broad plaza on the east front The Pres
ident took position on the reviewing stand
directly at the easterly entrance of the
Capitol. He stood surrounded by his
Cabinet and prominent men OF the Senate
House of Representatives and various
walks Of public life The various divis-
ions gave him the regulation salute.
EXERCISES IN THE HOUSE.
After the parade camo imposing exer-
cises in the hall of the HOUSE of Repre-
sentatives where gathered as distinguish
ed company as it's walls had ever held
A company of jackies from the Govern
ment yacht Dolphin had literally swath-
ed the hall in flags. Circlng the hall and
walling in the distinguished assemblage
were the glorious buff and blue under
which the Continental army OF Washing
ton had achieved the independence of the
American Republic, while fronting the
audience back of the Speakers desk was
the beautiful silk flag OF the Republic, and
from it, stretching away on either side
over the paintings of Lafayette and Wash
ington, blazed the Stars and Stripes.
The procession into the hall was state
dent pro tenn of the Senate and the mem
bers of the Senate. The members of the
Senate were followed by Chief Justice FuI
Ter and the Associate Justices Of tba su-
preme court in their judicial robes. Next
came the Ambassadors and minister's n
the United States and other members Of
the diplomatic corps, headed by Lord
Pauncefote. The Governors of States and
Territories, headed by Governor Scoheld,
Of Wisconsin. followed the corps Be
hind the Governors came Lieutenant Cen
eral Miles in full uniform, the commits
sioners of the District of Columbia and
the members of the Centennial Commit
tee at large. The President and
members of the Cabinet were the
last to enter the hall. They we're escort
| ed to the chairs reserved for them by
| President Mcfarland. of the District
| commissioners. Meantime the speakers
OF the occasion, Senators Hoar, Daniel
and McComas and Representatives Payne
and Richardson had taken their places.
Speaker Henderson called the distinguish
cd gathering together and briefly explain
ed the purpose of the gathering. Every
body rose and stood with bowed heads
while DR.. Milburn. the blind chaplain of
the Senate, offered an impressive inyoca-
ton Senator Frye then called the joint
assemblage TO order and introduced the
speakers.
ELOQUENT ADDRESSES.
Representative Richardson. of Tennes-
sec, minority leader in the House. deiiy-
cred the opening address on the trans
fer OF the seat of government from Phla-
delphia. He said the controversy that led
up TO that action was contest between
Hamilton and Madison. tho North versus
the South. and in the end Hamilton and
his friends prevailed But the decision
was compromise, one OF the conditions
OF which was that the seat OF Government
should go south to the banks of the Poto-
mac. Prior to this action Congress had
practically decided to locate the Capitol
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