The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-23

curb into the vehicle. elf all the kisses
thrown Mrs Cleveland by enthusiastic
ladies along the route could have been col
lected in solid form they would have filled
more bon bon boxes than have been sold III
Savannah in month.
AS the Presidents carriage reached the
corner of Bull and Perry streets the Savan-
nah Cadets and one or two other companies
of the First Regiment, on their way to form
on South Broad street, accidentally blocked
its passage, but Immediately wheeled ON
Bull street, formed in line and presented
arms as the carriages We're driven past.
PASSING THE MONUMENT.
Madison square around the monument
was packed with people who broke into
cheers as the distinguished sight-Scers drove
through on their way to the park. The
figure of Jasper was hidden from view by
an American and an Irish flag, but its out
lines could be deciphered through the ban
ner hiding it from the rear.
On reaching CASTOR strest the party
turned to the westward, and drove out
Whitaker street to New Houston, to Dray
ton, to CASTOR and back to Bull making a
complete circuit of the Park, the beauties
of which attracted the attention of all. The
return was straight down Bull street to
Liberty, and down Liberty TO the depot.
The scenes of the drive out were re-enacted
on the return, the cheering at the monu-
ment being increased in strength and en-
thusiaSm, if changed at all. A heIerogene-
Gus cavalcade of horsemen followed the
Presidential party throughout its drive,
seeking at every opportunity to push
their bucking bronchos and animated hat
racks to the fore but being frustrated In
every attempt by the keen-edged swords of
the HHSSars. Rattle-trap buggieS which
had been oiled up for the occasion We're also
whired about the city at furious PAGES to
head the President and his wife eff and sub
ject them to scrutiny as many times as
possible, the drivers of these wonderful one
horse chaises frequently coming to the
front with comcal grimaces, all in a
rush, Just as the visitors were passing
corner The excellency of the
escort services of the HussarS, however
prevented any intrusion that was in the
slightest unpleasant.
OFF FOR FLORIDA.
On the arrival at the depot the Hussars
were drawn up in line and came to the
present as the Presidential party disem-
barked from their carriages and entered the
general offices on their way to the train.
No stop was made in the building and Pres
ident and Mrs. Cleveland stood on the plat
form of the car bidding the members of the
Reception Committee goodby, Secretary
and Mrs. Whitney and Col. and Mrs. La
mont remaining the greater part of the
time out of sight within the car
''I'm sorry, Mr.. President, that you did
not have your breakfast before you arrived
here But for that fact we might have
kept you here longer" said one Of the
committee.
''Oh. we have had our breakfast" said
the President, with merry twinkle in his
eye. I'VE are early risers, you know"
Il wish we had known it, ," said the com
mitteeman, you would not have got off so
soon" A general laugh, in which the Presi-
dent joined, followed this sally.
LEFT WITHOUT A DRINK.
''You are the first man that ever left Sa-
vannah without drink, said another mem
Der of the committee
Flows that" asked the President.
The committeeman then told the fable
about the inability Of a man who has tasted
Savannah river water to resist the tempta-
ton to return.
The President expressed the hope that he
would be able to pay Savannah a longer
visit some time in the future
At this juncture the train began moving
out of the depot and had soon disappeared
from view on its southwark flight. Mira.
Cleveland on her return to her car found :,
basket of magnificent camelias. They were
so handsome that they called from her ex-
pressions of delight. They were the gift
of Mrs. w. w Gordon.
On his return to the train the President
was presented with a case of sherry wine
of the vintage Of 1928 by the Belgian
Consul at Savannah Mr. l.. Charter
An unexplOred package from a lady
whose name was not learned was also pre-
sented to President Cleveland before the
trains departure.
The Presidential special left Savannah at
9:35 o'clock, standard time, drawn by
engine No. 66, Engineer Campbell, with
accompanied by Capt. Flemming, d. H.
Elliott, of the land department of the
Plant system; A. L. Reed, General Passen-
ger Agent of the Atlantic Coast Line, who
accompanied the party from Washington
T. A Davis, Chief Operator, and Mr.. Syl-
vester, private secretary of Supt. Flem-
ming. Engine No. 6, Engineer McAuliffe,
ran ahead of the special as pilot.
AN ENTIRE SUCCESS,
A more complete success than everything,
except the weather, connected with the
Presidential visit proved, could hardly be
imagined. The arrangements of the JASPER
Festival authorities were the pink of per
lection, and were carried out without flaw
At the railroad everything moved like
clock-work, and the decorations were as
pleasing as the eye could wish Capt. Nc
Kee, to whose care many of the detail S
were confided, was interchangeable, and to his
efforts must be attributed much of the
credit for the way in which everything
passed off.
THE SENATORIAL PARTY.
The train with the senatorial party
reached the depot about half an hour ahead
of the Presidents party. The party con
sisted of Senator Call, of Florida, who was
In charge of it, and his wife and two daugh-
tiers; Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia,
and wife; Senator Daniel, of VTginia, and
wife; Senator Pugh, Of Alabama, and wife
and daughter; Senator Payne, of Ohio, and
wife; Senator George, of Mississippi, wife
and daughter; Senator Reagan and wife:
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, and wife and
daughter; Senator Stewart, of Nevada, and
wife; Senator Butler, of South Carolina,
and two daughters and ex-senator Came
ron. The entire party were in the
best of spirits, and after enjoy
ing good breakfast at the
depot restaurant were introduced to a
number of people by Senator Call. The
committee appointed to escort them to "A
hotel, and to show them around the city,
met them and urged them to remain for a
few hours and take an AFTERNOON train 10
Jacksonville. Some were disposed to re-
main while others thought it would be ad-
visable to proceed on their journey at once.
Had the weather been pleasant it is prob
able they would have remained, as there was
a general desire to do So Senator George,
in particular, was particularly emphatic in
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