New-York tribune., 1901-03-05

and South Carolina The New Workers. We're
organized with the Virginia men and the Lee
Rifles of Charlotte. n. c.
A PARADE OF GOVERNORS.
The last brigade of militia was almost guber-
natoriaI command. 1t included Governor Benton
McAIiln of Tennessee. Governor Nash Of Ohio.
Governor Yates Of Illinois. Governor Bliss OF
Michigan. Governor Shaw of Iowa. Governor
Dietrich OF Nebraska and Governor Richards OF
Wyoming There military organizations
scattered in between these officials. but the eff
feet WIS that of a Governors parade and the
line kept the President bowling almost constant
". New-Jersey's men were equipped for ardu-
Gus service Georgia sent company of artillery
clothed in long blue blOuSeS that made them ap-
pear over six feet tall. The Massachusetts
command included three battaliOns of good size.
Maryland sent three large regiments. a battalion
of amateur ''iacKies' and several veteran corps.
South Carolina sent battalion of typical South
erners, with wide lapels on their Overcoats and
Governor Oden followed General Kings
brigade and though he of the
spicuous figures of the line his first detachment
of New-YOrk troops nearly eclipsed the Gov
ernor's party. 1t Squadron a of the State
cavalry Their mounts were nearly all spirited
beyond control and pranced nervously the en-
tire length OF the Court of Honor. They
applauded generally as the troop from Cleve-
land with all it's gorgeous expanse of gold
braid and black Two signal corps. provisional
battalion and the 23i Regiment completed
Governor OdeIls escort Virginia sent several
Blues which stand in such high favor through
out the South. The Richmond Howitzers we're
present in gray uniforms almost as striking as
those of the West Point cadets.
THE CIVILIAN ORGANIZATIONS
Interest tagged after the passing of the Mill
tary divisions When the political organizations
appeared the rush began from the reviewing
stands The police kept it we'll in hand until
several men slipped under the ropes and ran
across the court. Then the Vice-President
leaned out OF his window. called sharply TO an
officer near by. and sent him scurrying 70 the
point of danger For few minutes Mr.. Roose-
Welt served as a most efficient volunteer super
intendent of police. and the impending disorder
queled.
The Americus Club. from Pittsburg led the
civilian bodies. The Republican workers from
that district had come armed against rain. They
marched to the grandstand resolutely turned
a little toward the President. and saluted him
by twirling their umbrellas in his face Post
master Van Cott and the Lincoln Club marched
by in seventeen fun platoons. One rank per
mitted ITS enthusiasm TO get the better of ia
dignity and broke into boisterous cheers
whereupon the Vice President removed his hat
with the President and bowed his acknowledge
me1ts. After that the civilians cheered gener-
ally. and the parade became an open demon
stration in the personal honor of the President
and Vice-President. The first Rough Rider
Club caused a sensation As the khaki suits
came into view the Presidential party laughed
heartily with Mr.. Roosevelt. and insisted that he
should acknowledge the compliment The COM
mand was the Minneapolis Club. and marched
like infantry.
Another surprise attended the appearance OF
the Rail Splitters. from Toledo. Ohio Their
uniform was purple and white. their alignments
We're excellent and their organization was one
of the most numerous In the civilian division
A dozen clubs from nearby districts brought
L the line to end. The President shook hands
with all the members of his party, slipped into
/ his overcoat and made toward the door. The
Vice-President touched him on the shoulder.
however. and spoke 10 him briefly. Then MIR.
Mckinley turned and reappeared at the front
of the stand to face several thousand soldiers
and visitors who had crowded near. Immedt-
atey great cheer went up. and the parade
ended appropriately in Informal demonstra-
tion OF the Presidents popularity.