The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-26

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bay to keep the beaming sun from
burning up the crowds with his
smiles.
And throughout the day there was
the atmosphere of exuItation, the
congratulations of the world and
the exnltation of Americans that
this country, 500 years after its in
ception, celebrates in such gorgeous
and stupendous fashion the first set
Element Thousands of the specta-
tors wore the national colors.
It was a holiday IN Norfolk and the
surrounding towns and cities From
these cities, declked from pavement TO
The highest roof with bunting and ban
ners, thousands and thousands OF peo-
pie flocked to the exposition grounds.
throngiEg every street and path in the
vast territory surrounded by the Powered
hedge. Every boat and vessel was
pressed into service that tine people
might see the naval display. and the
green depths of Hampton roads were
topped by the gay cOlors of flags and
women's costumes.
On sea and on land alike there was
cheering necessarily, with a waving Of
hats and clapping of hands that made
she scene a ver.table temple of JOY.
The incompleteness of the buildings
do not dampen the crowds ardOr. There
was too much 10 see. Spectators did
moi wish 10 waste time visiting exhibits
and the interiors Of buildings. The war
ships, the soldiers, and the oratory were
4 big show in themselves.
There was the supreme moment of the
day II came when the President of the
United States. thanked and surrounded
by the great officials Of this country
and the accredited representatives, of
al the other nations on earth, saw the
soldiers and seamen of the countries Of
civilization march along Lees Parade
past the reviewing stand, saluting the
flag of the United States.
Such a sight has never before come
10 human eye. The crowds went wild
with cheering, and the reviewing stand,
filled with the gold lace OF diplomacy
and the black coats of the dignltarles
OF this country, relieved by the bright
gowns Of fair women. was swept by a
storm Of enthusiasm and cheering
Pandemomium Reigned
When the President touched the gold
en- button, and the saIuJes We're fired
and the bands struck up THE Star
Spangled Banner" pandemonium was
created. The vast length and breadth
of the parade ground was bordered by
thousands Of witnesses who gave ready
tribute to the greatness OF the eXpOsi-
ton and the fame Of the country that
gives 1t.
Every known means OF transportation
was used TO get people 10 the exposition
grounds from the nearby cities. Yachts,
launches, steamers, and even rOwbOaJs
were pressed into service by water,
while on land electric cars, automobiles,
carriages. railroad trains. and wagons
were employed. Hundreds walked from
Norfolk TO the grounds.
The President and his party arrived
in the haTbOU at o'clock. The inspec-
ton or review Of the warships was be-
gun. the MayhOWcr passing down the
entire line of the navies. The party
disembarked from the Mayfower and,
follow ed by cheering thousands, pro-
ceeded from the northwest corner of the
grounds, Discovery Landing. TO the re-
viewing stand at Lees parade
Shere the following program was car
rfed out as had been arranged,
Opening prayer by the Right Rev.
Alfred Magiu Randolph. bishop OF the
diocese Of southern Virginia.
Address and Introduction OF the Presi-
dent Of the United States, by Henry St
George Tucker. president OF the expo
sition company
Address BY Theodore Roosevelt. Presi-
dent of the United states.
Formal opening of the exposition by
the President Of the United States.
Review of the grand parade by the
President OF the United States
Immediately upon the landing Of the
Presidential party at the Discovery land
ing they took carriages and went Ic
the reviewing stand.
Twelfth Cavalry Escort.
A military escort consisting Of one
troop Of the Twelfth Cavalry, rode
ahead of the Presidents carriage. on
each side OF which was detailed a nom
commissioned officer. The customary
Secret Service protection was afforded
the President, and the companies Of the
coast artillery. from Fort Monroe, to-
gether with the entire Twenty-third
Infantry, formed a military Gordon
along the entire route from the landing
70 the review stand.
immediately following the pressing OF
the button, the President reviewed the
parade, of which Cen Frederick Dent
Grant. commanding the Department Of
the East, and commander-in-chief of all
military forces at the Ter-Ceuteunial, is
the grand marshal
The troops assembled on Powhatan
and POcahOntas streets, and fell into line
on Commonwealth avenue. east, 10 the
eastern end OF Lees Parade" where
they turned due west, crossing that
magnificent drill plain IN front of the
reviewing stand. salutins the President
as they passed.
Presidents Reception.
Coming out on Commonwealth avenue
west, the parade proceeded around
lees Parade" to SpottswOOd Circle.
thence around the state Exhibit Palace.
until they came hack 10 Commonwealth
avenue, where the parade disbanded,
the sailors returning to their respective
landing stations and the troops to their
positions 10 make up the Gordon for the
return of the President to the Auditor
5um. where he held a reception to the
officers and directors of the exposition
company, Diplomatic Corps, governors
of various States, and other prominent
Government officials.
Formation of Parade.
The formation of the parade was as
follows:
/. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant, accom-
panied by bis staff.
3 Fourth Artillery Band, from Fort
AFouraa