National Republican., 1880-09-10
THE PRESIDENTIAL TOUR.
A Flattc ring Reception to the Pacific
Coast Extended.
An Ovation at Oakland and n Grand Es-
cort to San Francisco In
the Afternoon.
Hospitaiitics of the Pacific slope.

SAN FRAEcrsco, Sept, GA Truckeo dis
patch says; President Hayes and party left
Carson for Lake Tahoe at 0:i2 yesterday morn
ing. They were conveyed TO Summit by
coaches, escorted by leading citizens. AT
Summit they took the narrow. gauge for Glon-
brook where they arrived at 1890. All do.
clared the ride thither the pleasantost aud
widest they had ever taken. After lunch they
boarded the steamer Meteor and mndo the
tour of the lake, arriving at Gloubrook at 4
o'clock. The boat was decorated with bunting,
ovcrgreeus and flowers. On the front of the
pilot-house amid wrcaths of evergieens and
flowers, was large picture of the preside Mt.
The president was asked 10 outline q pro-
gramme of his visit to the coast and re-
spondcd that on September he would join
the people Of Oakland in celebrating the ad-
mission Of the state of California to the union,
aud on the same day would 20 TO San Fran.
cisco September TO- to the agriculu ural fair at
Petaluma; on the 11th, visit General Nc
Dowell; 18th Sunday remain in San Fran.
cisco; 18th and 1ih take in Monterey; from
the 18th to goth, in and about San
Francisco and points Of interest about the
bay, aud visit tho navy yard, Bcnicia, etc;
22d, go TO Sacramento, aud 23d to General
BidwelPs, ut Chico, and then to Oregon. The
party expect to start about the middle of Oc.
tober for homo by the southern route through
Arizona.
SAN FRANCrsco, Sept 9.--On the arrival at
Colfax this morning the presidents train was
mot by committees from San Francisco, Oak
land and sacramento. Governor Perkins re-
ceived the president, extending to him wei.
como in the name of the people OF the state.
The train reached Sacramento at s o'clock
About 5000 people had assembled at the depot.
Mayor Turner introduced tho president, who
spoke briefly. lie was followed by General
Sherman and Secretary Ramsey.
Loud calls were made for Mrs. Hayes.
Mayor Turner conducted her forward. She
was received by loud and prolonged cheers.
| When General Sherman retired tho band
played Marching Through Georgia." where
upon Sherman remarked there 1t goes again."
Salutes were fired and the train moved on
toward the bay.
A Bencia dispatch says: "The presidential
party arrived here at 10 o'clock, and was
greeted with national salute by u detach-
least two thousand people assembled
at the depot, including the pupils of
the Benica schools. The greeting was
most enthusiastic. A speech of welcome
was made by Hon. l.. b. Misener.
The president, Mrs. Hayes and party de-
scended from the cara, aud were aiterward
joined on the great ferryboat by the entire
| dSscIuUlNPc, WHO accompanied lUcII uClOaS W
South Benicia. The town and shipping In
port are Gaily decorated"
| An Oakland dispatch says: The president
reached Markct.street station promptly at
ll:30 o'clock this morning, and was met by II
deputatiOn of citizens and escorted to his car
riage with the other members of the party
and driven TO the court house, escorted by the
Oakland Light cavalry as q guard OF honor.
A dais had been erected along almost the en-.
tire length Of the courthouse, decorated hand
sOmely with bunting and flowers, as was the
hall Of records, Immediately opposite. When
the party reached the courthouse they were
ushered in through side entrance and thence
out upon the PLATFORM where the crowd that
Choked the entire street met the gaze of the
visitors. Mr.. Hiram Tubbs introduced Mayor
Blcthcn aud the president was then escorted
to the front by the mayor, who delivered the
address of welcome. The president stepped 10
the rail and spoke Substantially rs follows;
| Mr. MAYOR AND FELLOW CITIZENS | Rm glad
to meet you l am told that my presence was
especially desired to-day because there is to be a
celebration Of the admission Of this great state into
the union. 1t occurred TO me that instead of be-
ing called upon US Il speaker cQNld expect 70 pe
entertained with something OF the history OF the
state. However anyone instructed in the history
of our county Is expected to know something OF
the history of California | find, though, that
am expected TO speak. am not sorry for this II
has been said that Il man who does not have much
regard for his ancestors VIII not be likely to leave
Young to talk Ofancestry, yet am glad TO see Il
cominemorGting pioneers, am glad 10 join with
you IN this pioneer celebration VI tho admission OF
California 10 the union,
The president then referred to to the fra
ternal feeling of the people in the east for the
people of this state. He continued; "lhey
| expected you to build the empire here that
shall dominate the commerce of the Pacific.
| doubt not That you will meet their expecta.
tons" The president spoke OF how most OF
the families in the east had son or Il daugh.
ter in California and Of the consequent inter
est IN tho state, He also referred to the pros.
pcrity existing and enjoyed by the greater
portion of the country and hoped that Cali.
| fOrnia would cUme into that prosperity which
Is now blessing the rest of America.
The president having concluded, General
Sherman was introduced and made some plea.
SAINT remarks referring to his own California
experience.
Secretary Ramsey followed in well.turucd
speech, thanking the people for the reception
and speaking of his early experiences in Min.
nesota, and concluding in an eloquent tribute
to the people.
Governor Perkins made short speech, after
which General McCoOt WAS called for and
spoke briefly.
General Mcdowell made few remarks, and
| then the party were escorted to their car.
riages, which filed into the line OF the pro-
ccssion. In the carriage of the president were
Governor Perkins, Mayor Blethen and Hiram
Tubbs.
Tho procession formed on tho east sido OF
Broadway and thence marched through tho
principal streets in tho following order
Police, First artillery regiment, California
Pioneers, Oakland Light cavalry, veterans OF
tho Mexican war, veterans Of the q, A. r.,
Rowlett cadets, Mcclure cadets, Native Sons
of the Golden Wost, Haywards, San Leandro,
Alameda aud Oakland fire departments,
General Sherman aud staff, Senator Booth,
Congressman Page, Governor Perkins aud staff,
and the municipal authorities of Oakland.
Veterans of the Mexican war surrounded tho
presidents carriage in its course through the
streets. All Oakland was out on the streets,
which were decorated with flags, eYergreens,
etc.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9.--The presidential
marty lunchod in Oakland ut the residence OF
Surveyor General Houghton, where Mrs.
Hayes remained during the afternoon receiy-
ing ladies, while the president, at the termi.
nation Of the ceremonies, proceeded to the
ferryboat escorted by tho reception commit.
tees aud the Oakland light cavalry, In the
meantime thousands had gathered along the
line of march in san FRANCISCO, securing ad.
yantageous points from which to witness tho
procession. Tho space at the foot Of Market
street presented u lively scene, being crowded
with spectators, Tho police and a squadron
Of cavalry with some difficulty maintained an
open space for the movement Of tho presiden'
tial party. The city officials consular repre-,