The Portland daily press., 1889-08-08
He GOES THROUGH PORTLAND TO-DAY
How the President Was Entertalned
In Boston Yesterday.
The Good People Notice That HE
Is Pale and Careworn,
But He VIII be All Right After Week
In Maine Air.


arrived here this morning, and the pro-
gramme for his reception was carried out
this forenoon as It had been planned. Fol-
lowing the breakfast at the Vendome, and
to which many distinguished Massachusetts
men sat down, the President received officers
OF the State and city, Federal officers, officers
Of the United States army and navy, mayors
Of cities and others to whom invitations had
been sent The reception lasted 40 minutes,
during which time about 500 persons paid
their respects to the Chief Magistrate.
At the close of the reception the party
again entered carriages and were escorted BY
cavalry to Faneuil Hall.
Faneull Hall square was filed with people
long before the distinguished visitors made
their appearance. when the doors Oh the
hall were opened the crowd forced Its way
past the detail Of police stationed at the en-
trance, and the hall was quickly packed and
the doors closed, shutting out thousands.
The historic edifice was elaborately decor
ated. and there was a temporary platform In
front of the stage to facilitate the passage OF
the multitude before the President.
Upon the stage were limited number Of
seats to which admission was secured by
special tickets. Among those upon the plat
form ware ex-Mayor Prince, ex-Mayor Mar.
tin, Hon. w. w. Grape. Hon. Edward L.
Pierce, Ex-Governor Clahin. Sherman Biz
ling, who voted for President Harrison's
grandfather. and ex-Mayor Hall Of Cam
bridge
Amid the strains ''Hail to the Chief by
the band stationed in the gallery and loud
cheers from the assembled crowd President
Harrison appeared upon the platform es-
corted by Mayor Hart. Mayor Hart ad-
vanced to the front Of the platform and said:
oi d tRe Rse'eGGi United states with hls'dfas t6ls
simple introduction the handshaking
began. continuing over an hour without
special incident. Lieut.. Governor Bracket
and Secretary Window, who stood next TO
Mayor Hart, had hands thrust out 20 them
every few minutes. They responded by Civ,
ing their own. Many colored people, Grand
Army veterans, Sons Of Veterans, business
men and ladies shook the Presidents hand.
After the main portion OF the hall was clear
ed, the gentlemen upon the platform were In
dividually introduced.
The President stated that he expected 70
remain at Bar Harb0r week.
He then took a carriage for the Vendome.
The march was quiet and uHeventfui. Inc
crowds all along the route knew where the
President was, and the reception was no
colored people at the West End.
MANY persons were heard TO speak OF the
careworn and pale face Of the chief magis-
trate. The general opinion seemed 10 Do
that he was oyerworked and needed long
vacation. - ..a
The party reached the Vendome about
O'Clock. The President took short rest In
his private apartment, and then ne proceed
ed TO the eOsey blue dining room attached TO
the State suite, where Mayor Hart mad IN
.rftn 81 htx,.k 80 ka "A luuehpOu IN which
various representatives OF the city were in
vited. At o'clock the party. including
guests and hosts, numbering %, sat down.
The affair was entirely Informal and parked
by quiet cardiality.
AZ the close Of the repast the Presidential
party returned to the rooms and prepared
for the suburban drive rendered by the city.
This embraced the tour faround the most
beautiful part Of Boston's environment, The
start was made from the Vendome at 6.26.
A crowd gathered In front Of the hotel TO
catch glimpse Of the President as he took
his departure for the drive. As he emerged
from the main entrance attended by Mayor
Hart loud cheer went up, which he ac-
knowledged by raising his hat The two
gentlemen took seats behind a four-in-hand
barouche and rolled eway. Lieutenant Gov
ernOr Bracket and Secretary OF War Proctor
were in second. In third Chairman
Rogers, of the Board Of Aldermen, and Con-
gresham Frederic L. Greenhalge; In the
fourth were President Allen OF the Common
Council, and Chairman Charles T. Gallagher
of the school board, and COlmans Field, u.
s. A, special aid to the President. The ac-
companying party were sergeant and eight
mounted policemen as 0utriders. The
weather was nearly perfect.
At the summit Of Corey Hill, BrOokline,
they mere met by Hon John w. Chandler
and the selectmen OF Bro0kline, and escorted
to Mr.. Chambers residence, where a brief
stop was made for refreshments. num-
Der Of Brookline citizens paid their respects:
The drive was continued to Chestnut Hill
reservoir and various other points Of inter-
est.
The Vendome was reached about o'clock
and short rest taken, after which a ban
quet was rendered by the State and served
to the party present, comprising the Presi-
dent, Lieutenant Governor Brackett, Secre-
TRIES Window and Proctor, Walker Blaine.
Mayor Hart and Private Secretary Halford.
In the vicinity of the Vend0me where the
concert was given in honor OF the President
by band of 100 selected performers, 1t was
estimated that there were $4,000 people. who
eargerly watched for the President to make
his appearance. Once or twice he stepped
upon the balcony and repeatedly showed his
appreciation Of the hearty welcome given
him. He made no speech.
at the conclusion of the concert, about
10 80 p. m, the crowd quickly dispersed and
the Presidential party retired.
Tomorrow morning, the President will
leave the hotel about $40, proceeding under
an escort Of cavalry to the Boston u Maine
station. A special train will be taken Tor
Bar Harbor at 0 O'Clock, Battery A firing
salute as 1t departs.
The lieutenant governor, with few staff
officers, accompany the President to the
State line, at which point Gov. Goodell OF
| New Hampshire, with his council and staf.
| will Join the train, accompanying 1t to the
Maine border; In all probability the Presl;
| dent will not leave the train until its arrival
| at Bar Harbor. 1t will rest at Portland for
| a ehangeo of engines. about tlye minutes, ana
| stop briefly at Brunswick, Augusta and Wa
| teryille, and at Bangor, where another
| change Of engines will be made.
AUGUSTA, August 7.-Arrangements have
been made for Adjutant General Sprague in
| behalf of Gov. Burleigh, who Is Ill, to meet
| President Harrison at the state line and wei
come him to the State. Gen. Sprague will
be accompanied by the Governors stan. The
President will be met at Brunswick by Hons.
j. H. Manley, :John l.. Stevens. minister to
| Sandwich Islands, j. Manchester Haynes,
member of the Republican National Com
| mittee and others.