The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

and left at 935 for Jacksonville, after hours
drive through the city in the rain The Presi-
dent rode in open carriage and was greeted
with cheers wherever he appeared. The streets
were thronged with people The President re-
sponded to the reception by lifting his hat and
bowling He met at the depot by the Mayor
and the reception committee of citizens who
extended the hospitality of the city. Tho re-
ception wholly informal, and there
speech making or hand shaking during the en-
tire visit.
How the waycross People Were Affected.
WAYCRoss, Ga, Feb pat 12:15 o'clock.
to-day. the pilot engine which preceded the
presidential party blew its whistle at she quarter
milo whistle post. and was quickly followed by
the train upon which the head of the Nation
rode. Holding the throttle Supervising En-
elneer FL. Prendergast. AS the train halted at
the crossing of the Brunswick & Western rail-
way, the sun was struggling through the clouds
that were scuddlng across it's face and trying its
best to smile a genuine unny-South welcome
as the President arose. and approaching the
door. lifted his hat to the ladies
and gentlemen there assembled. There was but
brief halt and the train moved into the depot
of the Savannah Florida 6 Western railroad. q
quarter of mile further There was assem-
bled on the platform nearly the entire populace
of the town, who were waiting an opportunity
to greet the distinguished party As the train
came to a halt there was q rush for closer
view. The President and Mrs. Cleveland
stepped out upon the platform Of the Pullmun
car Newport to greet the people in return for
their enthusiasm Many hands were extended,
which the President warmly grasped and his
beaver was dotted to the enthusiastic
salutations of tho people. Anxious
babes that Mrs Cleveland might lay hands in
benediction upon them. but the coveted treat
was denied, Mrs. Cleveland remarking. i dare
not begin" She was presented with punches of
fragrant violets by the little misses of Capt. r.
G. Fleming, who stood upon the lower step of
the coach at the side of the President during a
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Mrs. Whitney and Colonel and Mrs Lamont
caught by the crowd. The train, after
halt of about three minutes. sped on its way to
the metropolis of Florida, taking with it a God
speed and leaving behind it people made happy
by the honor of having greeted the Democratic
President of this grand Republic.
Arrival and Reception at Jacksonville.
JACKSONVILLE Fla, Feb. 22.-The president
ial train arrived here this afternoon. and was
greeted with saluts of twenty guns and
the accamations of an immense concourse of
people. TIE party was escorted to the St James
Hotel by the State military. the reception COM
mittee in carriages, and band playing patriotic
airs Mayor Barbridge rode in the carriage with
the President and Mrs. Cleveland, which was
decorated with flowers and evergreens. At 1:30
o'clock. after the presidential party had taken
lunch the marshal of the day, Major Harkishi-
mer. with twenty aids. formed procession
which paraded the principal strests, which were
gay with decorations of all kinds, in
Guiding evergreens, bunting festoons OF oranges
and orange flowers. Masses of people in holiday
attire lined the route, and it is estimated that
100, 900 citizens and visitors witnessed the pro-
cession, including thousands of Northern tour
lists. On the arrival of the procession at the
Exposition building another salute OF twenty
guns was fired. The President. Mrs.
Cleveland, and their party and the visiting Con-
gressmen were met at the north entrance by the
reception committee of the Sub-tropica1 Exposi-
ton, with Director general Paine and the off,
cal nf a md W p
platform in front of the north galleries. The
other guests were escorted to the south
gallery. The military then entered and stacked
arms. except the guards on duty. Seats We're
provided on the platform for representatives of
city. State and United States governments, dis
tinguisbed citizens and committees. When the
President Mrs. Cleveland and the accompany
ing guests were seated. Col. j. j. Daniel dsiv-
ed an address in which he welcomed the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland to Florida, and In be-
half of the Sub-tropical Exposition and it's man
aeement; the city of jacksonville. the Board of
Trade. and the State of Florida and its people
Colonel Daniels speech was warmly applauded-
When quiet had been restored the President re-
piled as follows:
am exceedingly gratifed that am able to see the
people and the sincerity of your welcome has made
me already feel quite at my ease l am sure that
every person must be impressed with the extent OF
country and the diversity of its climate and prod
ucts, when he finds that by travelling twenty four
hind and exchanged for the balmy air. and bloom and
vendure of summer. The American citizen in search
mate. or in almost any changed condition has no need
to leave American soil, to lose the benefit
suppose the advantage. of foreign travel should be
fully appreciated, but it seems to that there is
enough in land TO interest and instruct. often
times with the greatest advantage. many of our
citizens who insist upon seeking the novelties and
sfaction the that of these return without
increased appreciation of their home While this
proves that citizenship and patriotism be relied
upon against all Establishments of the old world,
have sometimes thought good share of the time thus
devoted to acquiring intrinsic knowledge of its
beauties and its advantages, both citizenship and
patriotism might be improved. expect my
present occupation at the seat OF our government.
where country and its people and all their needs
makes it hard for to omit reference to
these things and yet would not have a you think
have taken is to be spent in any other way than IN
the reest enjoyment which your kindness and the ia
cilties of your State and your city afford want to
the exhibition of your products the scenery OF
your rivers and the growth and perfection of your
fruits. intend that, during my brief visit to you,
official shall give way to the freedom which you
kindly invite, in the hope and expectation that with
of my country which shall here acquire. shall
my post of duty better able to you and
my felowcitizens.
The Presidents's reply was greeted with the
most voiciferous and long continued applause
President Cleveland resumed his seat, but
the applause and cheering continued to
break out short intervals. and
at length Mr. C. II. Jones stepped
forward to the President and suggested
that the people desired TO see Mrs. Cleveland.
He acted at once the suggestion. and as Mrs.
Cleveland rose. he took her by the hand and led
her to the front Then broke forth aperfect
tempest of cheering and a storm Of handicap
ping. This ended the formal part of the cere
monies. The ladies and gentlemen on the plat
form came forward and We're introduced to the
President and Mrs. Cleveland, Secretary and
Mrs. Whitney. and Colonel ard Mrs. Lamont
and then the party returned to their carriages
and were driven to the hotel. Their inspection
of the exposition will be deferred until morning.
The Presidents public reception was held to-
night at the ST. James Hotel lasting two hours.
President Cleveland, escorted by Judge Settle
and Mrs. Cleveland, escorted by c. H. JONES'
entered the parlors at $50 o'clock. and when the
reception ended at 1890. over eight thousand
persons had passed in line and shaken hands
Tomorr the presidential party will go to ST
Augustine. as guests Of Nc. Flagler. At night
they will 60 Palatka and Sanford