Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-24

southern people. Th6 eithpaisAni 1aaai-
tested was unanimous, aud the lusty
chesrs and shouts which greeted the
president and his wife as theg passed
through the streets, came from the hearts
OF the assembled multitude along the
line of march, The day undoubtedly
was the greatest in the history Of this
city, and will long be remembered. At
2 o'clock p. m. the special train rolled
into. the yards, and stopping with the
rear platform opposite the carpeted way,
the chief ruler Of the land stepped to the
platform, followed .hy Mrs. Cleveland,
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, q Secre-
tary and Mrs. Lamont. They were met
by Capt. VIM. nj. Davidson, who con
ductedsthem to the reception room. He
introduced them In q simple manner TO
the members of the reception commit
tee. Then they passed through the depot,
to the handsome carriage, covered with
flowers, and drawn BY six beautiful black
horses. A carpet was stretched from the
train through the waiting-room to the
carriages. This was literally strewn with
flowers. AS the president emerged from
the ladies' waiting-room, a cheer went up
from the assembled thousands, that shook
the building. 1t was almost equal to an
earthquake. The president was accom-
panied by Mayor Burbridge, who es-
corted him to the carriage. Closely fol-
lowing the president and Mayor Bur-
bridge, was Mrs. Cleveland, In company
with Col. j. Harrison Thomas. A salute
OF twenty-one guns was then fired. The
procession was formed in an orderly
manner, and there was no delay In es-
corting the party to the st. James hotel.
AS the carriage containing the presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland rolled through
the streets the crowds on the Sidewalks,
ON balconies, and in windows, greeted
them with cheers and waving Of hand
kerchiefs. Very little time was spent by
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland in the ST. James.
The procession WAS again formed and the
march resumed through the. principal
streets, to the Sub.Tropical Exposition.
Shouting, cheering and waving of hats
and handkerchief was kept up on every
side,
At the exposition everything was In
readiness. The slightest emergency was
provided for, and though there were fully.
5000 people In the building, there was
no crowding or disorder. Col. J. j. DAN
lel introduced the president, who was
greeted with round upon round Of cheers.
He babe the president welcome, and en-
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chief magistrate. His remarks were
greeted with applause, especially, his ref
erence to Mr.. Cleveland's work, but
when he had finished and turned aud In
troduced the president, the applause was
indeed deafening. Mr.. Cleveland spoke
about five minutes, In a distinct voice
that could be heard all oyer the vast
building. He thanked them for their
kind words, and expressed his hearty ap-
probation OF the greeting given him. He
knew of Florida's resources, but never
till to-day had he realized their
full immensely. He was frequently
interrupted by rounds OF applause, and
at the close Of his speech cheer upon
cheer rent the air, while the band played
sDixie,n ssStar Spangled Banner and
.Hail TO the Chief.n Mrs. Cleveland
was then introduced to the audience and
she received q real ovation.
At4:S0 the party was driven to the St.
James, and at $50 held an immense re-
ception. fully 5000 people attending.
The jam was terrific. The reception was
the browning feature Of the day. The
crowds that gathered In the neighborhood
Of the park, elbowing each other to getnear
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pie, aud many were unable to get a sight
Of the visitors. The party visit the ex-
position again in the morning, and then
leave for South Florida.