The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-02
At LOUISVILLE.
The Presidents Visit to the Ken.
tucky Metropolis. Ex-
position Opened.
FOO Mach Total Abstinence for We
JOny kentuckian---The Hayes
Reception In 1877.

party genuine Kentucky reception on its ell
rance to the state, but this programme was
nterfered with from the fact that the presi
ientlal party Is not drinking one All
Kentucky hospitality is favored with
he product of its stills and a guest
who does not enjoy the Hermitage"
n 'Old Crow" does not get very
far under the average Kentuckian's jacket
But the president does not even taste; Post
master General Gresham is total abstainer;
Secretary Folger indulges in nothing stronger
.han iced tea, and Commissioner Evans car.
ries his temperance principles even to tobacco
Secretary Lincoln is the only official who has
yielded to the seductions of a Kentucky
soddy, but he far too sparingly to suit his
hosts, and the great state beverage is at a
discount.
The four hours ride from Lexington to this
;ity was as quiet as the president could de-
sire, and every effort was used, both by him
self and the members of his party, to avoid
everything that could give the trip political
tinge There was the utmost lnformality, and
political gatherings and hobnobbings were
noticeable from their absence. The president
was the most plainly dressed man in his
party and mingled with the people on terms
Of the most perfect freedom and equality
The reception rendered Hayes IN 1877 was
far more demonstrative than that given
President Arthur. A prominent citi-
zen of this city, explaining this fact, said
1--WE all felt that Hayes had no right to his
seat, and his visit here was regarded MS a
peculiar test of Kentucky's loyalty We
Intended to give him so warm a reception
that no one could doubt the thorough loyalty
Of Kentucky. Arthur is an executive with
no cloud upon his title, and while no presi-
dent since the war has In SO many ways
endeared himself to the people of the south
there Is not the occasion for the gllsh there
was over Hayes, but there is far more feel
ing and sincerity in our welcome of Presi-
dent Arthur. than there was in 1871
Desperate efforts have been made to induce
the president to stay here as long as possible
Several fishing excursions have been planned
He will however, leave Wednesday evening
arriving in Chicago Thursday morning Sec,
rotary Lincoln said that Gen Sheridan had
made such positive arrangements for the
party that it would be hardly possible TO
change them. He said it was not possible
now to give the hour Of departure OF arrival,
but they would be in Chicago Thursday
morning
The president gave the opening signal for
the great southern exposition amid great
enthusiasm, and it is now in progress. There
is great throng of people in and outside Of
the exposition. The city resounds with
music, and all is life and gayety.
The exposition is both extensive and inter
esting, the north as well as the south being
represented among the exhibitors and visi
| tors
| LATER.
The night reception so encroached upon the
small hours Immediately preceding daylight
that none of the presidential party wero Wis
| ible, even {" the walters who presided at tue
breakfast table, until 10 o'clock Secretary
| Lincoln was the first on deck, arrang
ing for the labOriOus festivities Of the
day. After breakfast the party took car.
riages for the exposition building, which the
| president was to formally open. at IL the
| line was moving through the streets, packed
| on both sides with the Louisville people. II
was noticeable that the party was cheered
only once the entire distance. The exposition
| building was packed. The address of wei
| come to the president was delivered by
| Mayor Jacobs, and the president was intro
Of the audience could hardly be restrained, ant
when at last the president arose, he wa,
greeted by wild burst of genuine hearty ap
plause He was clad in a Prince Albert coat
| closely buttOned, and dark pants The ap
| plause subSiding he said it was with great
| pleasure that lie was present at the opening o
| this exhibition devoted to the fostering o
useful arts and sciences, that the peo
| pie seeing these improvements fell
their wants increase, and their wants ere
ated demand for still newer inventions
| The address was short, wel-timed, and we'll
! received The afternoon was devoted II
| lunch with Mr. Dupont, and at O'Clock th'
president dined with the Pendeunis club
a CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
| CHICAGO, Aug l.--The Hon. Jesse Spald
ing has received the following telegram from
Secretary Lincoln, who accompanies lh,
presidential party:
LOUISVILLE Ky, Aug, THE Hon
| JESSE SPALDING; At the last moment tn
| president is compelled to change his plans
| We will not reach Chicago until THURSDAY
| evening This will require the postpone
| ment Of all Chicago arrangements until hi
return from the west. We will have no tim,
on Friday, except to prepare. to leave on tht
| special train. ROBERT LINCOLN.
Arrangements had been made with the Ma
meet the president at the depot and nscor
him to the hotel, but it is now uncertain wher
| he will arrive and nothing in the nature OF 4
reception can be given him. He will return
| from the west about Sept. l.