The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-05
THE PARADE,
The Most Picturesque Pageant Yet Seen in
Washington.
(By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March I.-Never has an
inaugural parade in Washington passed
of with as little friction and with the
general picturesque effect that accompan-
!ed the great pageant that served as
President Mckinley and Fice-Pres!dent
3;oosevelt.s escort to the White House
after they had taken the oath of office
under the shadow Of the Capitol The
police arrangements throughout were OK
ceptionaliy effective. The troops were able
TO march in extended formation.
The start was made from the Capitol
about els O'Clock and the last of The civic
organizations had passed the reviewing
stand at the White House "a little before
6 O'Clock Considering the weather condl-
lions the parade. in point Of numbers,
closely approached the official forecast.
ALI. Tl1REB BRANCHES.
In point of beauty, the military display
probably never has been exceeded III
Washington, The regular contingent of
cavalry, infantry and artillery were uni
formed as though for the most eNacting
official inspection. The same could be
said with equal emphasis of the naval
contingent The marines, and the jackies,
we're csspecially well received by the
crowds. The youthful cadet corps of West
Point and annapolis. in the severe SIM
plicity OF their uniforms, quick, snappS
action and machine-like accuracy with
which they performed eroluuons, We're a
body quite apart and distinctive from all
the others. The naval cadets band
created much comment as perhaps the
best musical organization in the process
sion.
One Of the unique features of the mill
iary display was a battalion of the Porto
Rico Regiment recently organized in our
island possessions and recruited from
among the native population. Their vel
come was of the warmest-
CIVIC CONTINGENT
The civic division consisted Of clubs
from ali sections of The country. many
OF tl,em unique in their uniforms and re-
salias.
The procession from the Capitol was
practically in the same order as the trip
from the White House, except that the
contingent of Civil War veterans who
acted as the guard of honor in the first
parade Were omitted in the return.
President, Mckinley followed the Ohio
troops in his open carriage. In she next
carriage came Sice-President Roosevelt.
Both were greeted With YcciferoUS enthu-
siasm al along the line.
il was just 1880 o'clock this morning
when the President entered the White
House carriage. drawn by four superbly
groo,red horses. With him were Senator
Hanna, Senator Jones and Representa-
tive Cannon Secretary Cortclyou and the
members of the Cabinet took their places
in their own carriages. and with a trum-
pet blast the procession started for the
Capitol. in one carriage Admiral Dewey
and General Miles were seated together.
They were in fuil-dress uniform. Grand
Marshal Greene and staff were at the
head OF the line.
THE VETERANS.
Mounted police cleared the way. A
military band from Governors Island, n.
T., headed the drst detachment. After
quite breach IN the line. came the old
veterans OF the Civil War, headed by
General Daniel e. StckIes. This con-
tingent WAS headed by the famous Rough
R.deu baad. There were mors than .