New-York tribune., 1905-03-06
SQUADRON A BACK IN CITY
TrOopers Who Formed Presidents s
Escort Return Veil Pleased.

Soldiers and civilians regular and irregular
troops. Republican organizations and politicians,
marching clubs and clubs organized only for the
occasion of the Inauguration ceremonies in Wash
ington returned to town last night The politicians
who returned pronounced President Roosevelt's in
ductior into Office a remarkable success in every
respect but criticised the railroad service and ac-
commodatons. The trath they said. that the
inflow and outflow for the inauguration transcended
all that ever had gone before.
The size of the crowd novelty even in the
experience OF the oldest train hand Consequently,
II numberless instances all attempts maintain
schedules had to be abandoned. and as the result
many Of the New-York delegations due in last
night Will not arrive until to-day OF the New
York irregular troops one of the first to reach
Jersey City the Pennsylvania Railroad was
Squadron A, which shared with the Rough Riders
the honor of being President Roosevelts personal
escort. The first section of the squadron reached
jersey City at S:45 p. m
Trumpeter William Mitchell who was stricken
with appendicitis after he reached Washing
ton. remained in the Emergency Hospital Lieu
tenant Van Buren. the assistant surgeon remain
ing with him. Captain Bellamy Russell. the
Eeon Of the squadron. reported that Mitchelrs
condition. which has caused great anxiety to his
relatives and friends. had greatly improved.
Il found Trumpeter Mitchell suffering from ap-
pendcitis said Captain Russell. "and ! had
10 remain with the squadron in the White House
grounds. though it best that he should go to the
hospital left word, however. that l TO be
kept informed Of his condition and that if any
operation to be performed ] was be there.
NJ latest advices that Trumpeter Mitchelrs
condition has improved and there is no indication
OF the need Of operation at the present time
John Mitchell the sick mans brother. will leave
for Washington this morning and If the patients
condition permits viii return with him tonight in
private
Two hundred strong. Squadron A formed at a.
III. on Friday morning bound for Washington.
Leaving Jersey City at II 30 o'clock il 10 p.
before tie squadron reached Washington As the
troopers took ys1er horses and baggage with them.
il WAS a. m. Saturday before they reached
their quarters. They reported at the White House
at a. and afterward escorted the President to
The Capitol.
The officers Of the squadron took luncheon with
the President at the White House Mrs. Roosevelt
and Miss Roosevelt being present Throughout the
with the Rough Riders in the White House grounds
After the review the President made
little speech TO the squadron. compmenting the
men on their appearance and recalling the fact
that ihey had formed his escort when ne was
Governor Of New-York, and afterward when he
was icc-?resident During its visit to Washington
the appearance 81 the squadron elected much
favorable comment from army officers.
For the return home the squadron formed at
YESTERDAY. -Four passenger cars. one baggage
and ten horse used in their trans
portation to and from Washington. All the men
spoke in kish appreciation of their visit and lhe
many co,rtesies extended to them during their
stay.
The 1st Signal Corps. Captain Oscar Erlander
commanding, which acted escort in Governor
Higgiuss division reached Jersey City at 9:39 p. m,
having left Washington at o'clock. Many favor
able comments were heard in Washington rs to the
appearance of the corps in burnt orange, with
white piping. and men who had frequently watched
tho corps in town declared that il was in even
better form than usual on Saturday.
Tho 1st Battalion Of the Sth Regiment, Infantry,
90 and fifteen officers, that should have left
Washington a II and due at Jersey City
O'Clock did not arrive until 9:45 p. m, having
left Washington three hours late.
The 18th Heavy Artillery arrived early in the
day. the sd may not reach town until this
morning. The New-York troops, regular and irreg-
ular alike. seemed from comments heard from in
dependent returning army officers. to have created
a signally favorable impression in the capital All
who returned. while A trife weary and train worn,
seemed 10 be in eXcellent condition