The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
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building afforded a vantage for guests.
The postoftice building. with its pro-
Jectlng foundations. gave hundreds
space on which to cling. while every
neighboring housetop was black with
humanity.
were Rear Admiral c. A. Thomas. pres
ent commander of the feet; Admiral
Henry Glass. Commander Glennon and
Lieutenant Cyrus Miller of the gunboat
Yorktown. which served as review ship
for Secretary Metcaif and Admiral En-
ory and Admiral Seabury.
A long line OF oficials from the feet
viewed the parade from automobiles
stationed on the right side of the stand.
I know these OsSlanders we'll" said
Secretary Metcalf 10 Governor Gillett
and Mayor Mott. for they are my home
people. I knew they would win for
themselves every credit But they have
surpassed themselves today, and I am
as surprised as delighted with their
manifestations OF loyalty and patriot
ism. No community ever did more or
better. ] shall be pleased TO tell Presi
dent Roosevelt how the people Of Oak
land have expressed themselves in ap-
probation Of his great idea TO send the
Atlantic battle fleet to the Pacific coast
There has been nothing lacking 70
make the expression perfect
NO ACCIDENT MARS DAY
No accident or unfortunate circum-
stance marred the day. The crowds
which thronged every thoroughfare
where view OF the parade could be
had submitted 70 the police regula-
tions with good grace and were order
~ IN instinct. Precautions taken the
night before to wet down the adjacent
streets thoroughly kept down the dust
and permitted appreciation of the per-
feet day.
Everywhere the American flag and
She national coiors were displayed.
Buildings were hidden behind flags
and hunting. the trolley stay wires
were draped with It. II burst from
every doorway. The greens with
decorated gave a grateful relief TO the
eye from the riot OF colors.
Forty-five hundred bluejackets de-
tached from the battleships in the bay
formed the backbone OF the civil and
military pageant.
Every eye. as It followed the clean
staiwart figures and noted the lurch
OF delight and comfort to the soul of
SITS owner.
sDEY SURE WOULD FIGHT
Dose fellows would fight" said an
urchin as he stood In the gutter and
surveyed the sailors. "Dey sure would
Azht some" The man who stood with
his wife on the curb and hoisted his
baby on his shoulder TO see the men in
blue, said They may have to fight.
We have come far in our civilization,
but these men may be called on to
stand between our home and to keep
the land from an enemy who covets It.
hope not everybody hopes not. but
who knows? That is why we are glad
20 see them here and TO know them
4 = ~mr4E
the urchin, comfortably. If dey ever
mixes 1t wit anybody. dey'M win sure.
You can see dat sticking out all over
'em"
Standing In front Of the Methodist
church at Fourteenth and Clay streets
was a group OF civil war veterans
still IA active service. and known as
Company A. reserves Of the national
guard OF the state. In front of them
and seated on the curb were members
OF AppOmattox post. g. A. R., and Of
Lyon post, No. 5. and Admiral Porter
post. No ~1se. G. A. r.
They wouldn't let US march the
whole distance. as they said we are
TOO old" said Captain Melvin Prescott
Of Company A. But we VIII fall in
the end and march 70 that barbecue
with any OF them"
HEARTS GO OUT TO VETERANS
The hearts Of the crowd went out to
the veterans rs they passed the review
stand Cheers given other divisions
OF the parade during the day were as
whispers compared to the reception
which the gray, tottering old warriors
received as they fled past. They car
ried small flags. which they waved snd
they saluted the celebrities with vigor.
Hundreds OF school children collected
under police supervision at Fourteenth
and Clay streets and along Fourteenth
street 70 San Pablo avenue, sang
"America" IN sweet unison as the car
riage containing the secretary OF the
navy and the mayor OF the city moved
past. Secretary Metcalf was touched
by the singing. but when the strains
died away and the youngsters gave
three rouEing cheers for the dis
tinguished officials he lifted his hat in
the heartiest salute which he gave dur
ing the day. The children threw flowers
10 the blue3ackets and many stalwart
sailors treasured the trophies which
they received in this manner.
The children were wildly delighted
with several goat nascots which
marched in solemn fashion with various
attachments. The goats munched roses
and poppies as they walked along and
the children Wed with each other to
furnish more flowers for the creatures.
WIN OVATION FROM CROWD
BattaIions from the Connecticut and
Kansas, the first OF the sailors In the
line OF march. were Enthusiastically re-
ceived The men from the armored
cruiser California were given the most
cordial reception Of any detachment.
They were closely followed by the
famous model OF the ship. drawn on a
float. which was made in Mare island.
It's crew OF sailors fired salutes from
q small gun, while wee lassies and
lads manned the various positions on
deck
Carriages IN the earlier stages of the
march. containing Secretary Metcalf.
Admiral Henry Glass and Maxor Mott,
won a continual ovation from the
crowd. Following close behind were
Colonel Wilhelm. Ad3utant General
Lauck Lieutenant Governor Warren
Porter and officers of the feet.
Various fraternal organizations
turned out and added to the picturesque
features OF the march.
The ODD Fellows OF Alameda county.
"a full uniform. were the first OF the
orders Members OF the organization
from every. ship IN the feet followed
q group OF 80 surrounding a beautiful
silk dag. From this flag ran tiny red
Etreamers which were attached to q
rad hoprf mined N he of