Urn.liusver rode In advance, and his^head was uncovered a great many HEM!^in acknowledgment of the greeting* ot the^multitude. A long line of troops, militia^and civilians, with banners and guldous^flying in the wind, completely tilled Use^vision. Overall wis heard the continuous^roar made up of the voice* of thousands^and thousands of spectators as they cheered^the presidential party or greeted some^nrt'cuiarly fine looking body of troops,^when the head of the procession reached^the treasury a halt was called and the pres^^ident and party in Its own carriages hur^^ried off and drove rapidly to the white^house. When a hasty luncheon had been^taken t e party, with the exception of Mr.^Cleveland, repaired to the reviewing stand^and the president and vi e president hid^their first view of the grand pageant In^which they had taken so conspicuous a^part. When they took their plaee at the^front of the stand they were at once recog^^nized by the crowd gathered beneath them^and a mighty shout reut the air.^The stand was elaborately decorated, the^flags and hunting and presenting a pretty^picture. The review began immediately^after the president's arrival and was in^^deed a beautiful spectacle. n Iteaver,^chief marshal), headed the line with Qe^^Hastings as chief of staff, followed by a^great number of aides. As they an^proached the stand they bared their heads^and gave the president a marching salute.^The president and Mr. Morton returned^the compliment by removing their hats.^At the same time the band played ^Hail to^the Chief^ and the crowd cheerei voelfei^ously. The first division presented a suteu^did appearance. It was cootposed of^I'nited States troops, marines, naval ap^[^n otices, and the national guard of the^district. The president recognized Mm^salute of each commanding ottaaf by rais^iug bis hat and he also uncovered his head^as each flag was dipped in salute, tie^spoke fn (]uently to Mr. Morton in com^^mendation of the marching of the different^regiments.
