New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-05
PRESIDENT HAYESS TOUR.
A SPEECH AT HARvARD-sEvERAL sToPPAGEs Oh
THE SPECIAL TRAIN THE PRESIDENT AMI
MRS HAYES BOTH WARMLY RECEIVED.

A SPEECH AT HARyARD-sEvERAL sToPPAGEs on
THE SPECIAL TRAIN - THE PRESIDENT AMI
MRS HAYES BOTH WARMLY RECEIVED.
MADISON, Wis.,, Sept. 4.-The first stOI
made by the special train from Chicago. bearing the
President, sfor any length was at Harvard. Herr
there was large concourse assembled, winch
greeted the approach of the train with cheers
General stephen A. Hurlbut stepped upon the plat
form and led the President forward and introduced him
in few fecitous words to the people President Haye
bowed aud then began shake hands with those whS
held on by the steps This method was soon abandoned
when tue President said:
FFLLow-C IrIzExs-I find that this retail way OF greet
ing You Will not suffice aud, therefore, In general way
give you hearty Buckeye shake Applause Perhaps
this is all need sayi but am moved 70 au W0ia %
wears OF hard times ana embarrassment think we may
look for change for the better. In return
to EnDc s Ssb with vast crops on every hand
FOR which there Is steady demand, we bnd reason te
touched the bottom and are now on the ascend.
ing grade. [Cneers.l It is not always safe q
bayS ne eve era of PROSPERITY before us NV friends
with these worldly blessings Of crops and increasing
abundant cause for thankfuDess, And am
sure, indeed, feel II Is the sentiment aI11alt
share something of our bounty with our suffering aud
deeply afflicted brethren IN the South Fellow citizens,
ton and kindly greeting. Long and continued APP
As The President stepped back General Hurbut said;
FELLow-C TTIzENs one moment. want You all, es-
pecIay the good mothers before me, To see the
face Of the dear lady Of the White House.
Mrs Hayes was greeted with rounds OF applause and
the waving OF hats and handkerchefs, which che
ceiyed gracefully The band then began To play and the
train moved of.
The next stop was made at Beloit where the
special train was TO await the arrival OF the
regular train and give the people an opportunity
10 see the President About 5000 people
were at the depot. Carriages conveyed tho party
10 the Fair Grounds where thousands were assembled.
The Hon Charles G. Williams member OF Congress- an
nOunced the presence Of the President,
The President said that owing TO the fatigue ncdene
10 the reception Chicago lac would like TO be excused
from saying much here, and that he would be glad TO
At this point Professor A. L. Chaplin, president OF
the Be0it College, stepped forward, aud In behalf
OF the citizens Of Beoit welcomed the President He
said they extended cordial greeting and warm
welcome, not only on account or the high ONCE
which be adorned, but account Of his high chracter
and pure life citizen, Professor Chapns tribute TO
the President and his Administration was very grace
mi one and it was heartily seconded BY the audience
At Madison there was another ovation awaiting tue
President committee OF citizens had met the party
AZ Belot among them E. w. Keys and George
r. smith, Mr. Bchard took charge OF the INTRODUCTORY
THE President and both spoke and al
luded 10 the suffering In the South.
Al each OF the stations where there was reception
Mrs Hayes was called for and was received WIN ring
ing cheers ana pleasant remarks
ST. PAUL Mimi, Sept 4-rhe city is in holiday dress
10 greet the President tomorrow; splenddy decor
ated triumphal arch spans the main street. through
which the procession win pass, and the buildngs on All
the leading streets are gay Win hags s anu
ment teegraphed yesterday tue party VIII o Vrn i1Un
the far Grounds In time for dinner az 43O and re-
ception Will be held az the Metropolitan Hotei from
to9p.m