The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-04

ured tread OF $5,VD men The streets of
the city resound with the plaudits of a
multitude of approving spectators, in
spired by the strains of patriotic music
the briIliance of military dress and ban
ners, the simmer Of miles OF bayonets.
the prancing of magnificent chargers a
pageant as magnificent as the Victories,
accorded by q grateful Rome, to her re
turning conquering generals, portcntoUs-
y ushers in the second term of William
Mckinley as President OF the United
States. and escorts the reinauSurated
Chief Magistrate from the scene of the
ceremonies 70 his official residence
Through the unbroksn lane of specta-
tors the procession makes its way up the
broad Avenue. which has been the scene
Of many. but none more Impressive. pa
rades in the past. a platoon of mounted
police. in the van of the army. lead the
way, and clear the road for the miles of
men who follow. The crack band from
the army post at Governors Island is
next in line, and brilliantly performs
march music, which marks the pace for
the advance OF the parade
Mounted on q fine charger, the Grand
Marshal, Major General Francis Vinton
Greene. uniformed in the costume of the
rank Won in recent conflict. and bearing
in his hand the magnificent gold-moUnted
baton Of his office, rode at the head of
his staff. Inc Chief Of Staff, a. Noel
Brakeman; me Adujtant General, Lieut.
Col. John a. Johnson, the Chief of Aides
Lieut. Col. John I. Chamberlain, the Sig
nal Officer, Major Richard E Thompson;
Brig Gen Nicholas W Day, commanding
the rear guard, and the Military Secreta-
~, resplendent in the gold braid and col
ors Of uniforms, lead the mounted aides
In the march from the Capitol TO the
White House, the President in his own
carriage drawn by four horses. and ac-
conpanied by the Presidential party
moves down the Avenue behind his
personal escort Troop \, Of Ohio. As the
President drove forward along the route
Of the paraoe, he was greeted by one vol
uIne OF cheer, taken up before him as he
advanced, and echOing behind him as he
passed. Hat in hand, observed of all OBJ
sewers, the one man in the thousands,
In the nations millions. for whom the
celebration is intended. accepted the hon-
age OF the people with dignity.
Handkerchiefs were waved franticalIy
by thousands Of fair hands whose felni-
nine owners were wild with enthusiasm.
Flags. bunting, canes. were waved. hats
were DOTTED or flung skyward in the tU-
multi with VIII the Presidents presence
vas acknowledged.
From windows overlooking the scene,
spectators hung over the siils, jesticulat-
ing, hoarsely shouting a greeting Along
the curbs, the masses Of people surged
t2EyaE aga ms, the r22s, H}qse ssy eG
OF the police The occupants Of the re-
viewing stands rose e. nlasse as the
President approached. mounted their
chairs, men and women, and gave vent 10
their enthusiasm
rs the President passed the stand
where are stationed the members of the
Republican National Committee. those
who are bound to him by the closest po-
liticaI ties greeted him with full acclaim
Here the President smiled recognition on
the many familiar faces.
At the Court of Honor, the Presidents
journey, for the present. ceased, and he
descended from the carriage, and assum-
ed his place in the g!ass-encIosed stand
erected for his use in the Court Of Hon
or, and from this vantage point he re-
viewed. with uncovered head, the pass
ing spectacle. The Presidential party
driven IN many carriages, ;ehind the
President, also moved from the pa
rate, after the White House was reached
Major General Brooke. Chief Marshal of
the Grand Military Division, with his
staff and his aides. followed tn Presi-
dent behind was Major General ludlow
Marshal Of the First Division, with his
staff and aides. All are clothed in fun
uniform. The First Brigade Of tie First
Division consists Of the United States
forces, and Is Commanded by Colonel De
Russy, Of the United States Army.
The cadets from the Military Academy
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diets from Annapolis, have the right of
line The blue uniforms Of the niddies
evoke apparently a greater NEED of ap-
proval Of from the spectators. than does
the grey costume Of the embryo army
officers The erect bearing. and the ex-
cellent alignment Of the West Point men,
however, excite everywhere the greatest
enthusiasm. Cheers follow them. and the
wave Of enthusiasm is only less great
than the demonstration caused by the
appearance Of the President. The Elev-
enth Infantry, q regiment Of regulars, all
sturdy men, clad in the regulation army
blue, march with even step. and appear
as they are, men whose affair is fight
Ing 4 regiment of artillery, with the
red lining of their capes thrown back and
TO view, march on foot and look
soidierly and business-Iike as do all of
the United States forces
Another great wave Of cheering her
aids the approach of the battalion from
Porto Rico The little men are cIead in
the regulation blue uniform OF United
States soldiers. Warmly clad, with over
coats and leggins, the Porto RIcans are
prepared for the riPors of the northern
climate They march Creditably. and look
soldierly, stepping with an elastic tread
that suggests activity. The new sons Of
the Republic are welcomed into the fam
Ny, to whom they are presented for the
first time. wiki a fitting testimony of ap-
plause 10 assure them Of their place in the |
affections.
A regiment Of United States marines fol-
low the islanders. The redoubtabIe sol
received fun assurance of the
esteem in which they are held bv the |
American people Sailor lads, armed with (
cutlasses, from the Dixie. the Topeka. |
the Puritan, the Dolphin, the SyIph, the |
Hartford, and the Lancaster, make up a !
naval brigade. The tars were picturesque
In the bellbottonaed trousers, fat hats,
and blue shirts, and yielded no point TO |
the land forces in the excellence of their /
marching. A battery Of light artillery fol- |
lowed the sailors.
The sharp click Of steel against stone |
announced the approach Of a squadron of |
cavalry The trained steeds step as one /
and every man sits his horse like |
a centaur These horsemen. followed by |
the Army Hospital Corps. closed the col |
1nln Of the first brigade
The District Of Columbia National |