Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-03-13

was not favorable for the parade, .
slow drizzle at intervals wetting uni
forms and requirements, but fortu-
nately the weather was mild, so no pa
raider suffered any hardship from the
elements. ~
Military Display.
In point of beauty the military dis
play probably never has been exceeded
in Washington. The regular contin-
gent of cavalry, infantry and artillery
were uniformed as though for the
most exacting official inspection, and
their discipline was beyond criticism.
The same could be said with equal en-
phasis of the naval contingent. The
marines, a splendid body of sea SOL
diers, and the jaclzies, with their roll
licking free and easy step. were espe-
cially we'll received by the crowds. The
naval contingent was larger than ever
has been seen in Washington parade,
and the impression it produced re-
f1ected the highest credit on the naval
officers who had brought their com
Cadet Corps.
The youthful cadet corps of West
Point and Annapolis, in the severe SIM
plicity of their uniforms, quick, snappy
action and machine-like accuracy with
which they performed every evolution,
were body quite apart and distinctive
from all the others. The band with the
naval cadets created much comment as
perhaps the best musical organization
in the whole procession, rivaling even
the famous Marine band of the Wash
ington barracks.
Porto Ricans in Line.
One of the unique features of the mill
itary display was a battalion of the
Porto Rican regiment recently organ
lied in our island possession and re-
cruited from among the native popula-
ton. They were not to be distinguished
from the other infantry regiments ex-
cept by their swarthy compilations and
evidences in their marching of an en-
thusiasm that won them continuous
applause along the line of march. Their
welcome was of the warmest.
Civic Division.
The civic division consisted of clubs
from all sections CT the country, many
of them unique in their uniforms and
regalias and displaying decided prof
cheney in maintaining their formatio
and keeping up to the high standard
set by the military division. There
were two features in connection with
the civic division this year that struck
the notice of those accustomed to in
augural parades. One was the turn
out of khaki-clad, campaign-hatted
rough rider marching clubs from the
several states, and the other was the
| appearance in line of cadet corps rep
| resenting large number of educati ton
al institutions in Washington and else
| where.
President Reviews Parade.
After the inaugural ceremonies the
parade started westward, with Presi-
dent Mckinley well in the lead. He
| held this place until the reviewing
stand was reached, when he left his car
| riage, together with the other mem
bers of the reviewing party. and took
his place on the platform, where, with
the vice president, Admiral Dewey,
Gen. Miles and other distinguished SOL
| diers and sailors. the members of the
diplomatic corps, representing the ma
lions of the earth. and others, the pa
rade was reviewed.
At an End
When the last civic organization had
passed the president and his party
turned to start for the white house,
and, as the ropes had been let. down,
thousands f1ocked about the reviewing
stand, which Was incased in glass. and
set up shout which was so hearty that
the president was deeply moved. He
made a profound bow, turned quickly
from the crowd and walked briskly to-
ward the white house, surrounded bv
his friends. The presidents flag was
hauled down from the staff, and one of
the most majestic features of the in
auguration was at an end.
Fireworks Postponed.
Washington, March 5.-A very elab-
crate display of fireworks, chiefly of
an aerial character, but including also
imposing set pieces of President Nc
Kinley and Vice President Roosevelt,
was on the programme of inaugural
ton festivities for Monday night.
Owing, however, to the inclement
weather the decision was reached to
postpone the display until another
! aVaninu