New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-08
THE PRESIDENT IN BOSTON.
VISITING THE HUB IN DELIGHTFUL
WEATHER
pop,rrAR RECEPTION AT FANEUIL HALL
STATE BREAKFAST AT THE
HOTEL vENDoME.
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poston Aug T-President HarrsOn's visit to Bos-
.o ,ras ON one OF the brightest days Of summer The
atmosphere clear the mercury did not rise higher
han comfort able degree, and the President saw Bos-
- ,pder the most favorable clrcums. auceS. The
steamer Pilgrim, of the Fan River Line reached the
d of her eastward trip about o'clock this morning,
laying on board President Harrison Secretary Win
dom and Secretary Proctor of his Cabinet, Private
secretary HalfoTd. and Cornelius ~ Bliss, chairman
i, ,he Republican state Committee of New Hork all
nder charge of President Choate, of the Old Colony
ponr,ad Company. The trip from Newiork TO Fail
Riyer was a pleasant one, with delightful weather
.nd a smooth sea The President left his stateroom
ahout 80 this morning at Fan River and, after his
greeting with AdjutsntGeneral Dalton. Mayor jack
son of Fall River the Hon. J. S. Brayton and 1. }.
porien. he breakfasted board the boat The train
hear,ng the Presidential party arrived in Boston at
a o,elock Here the President met by Lieutenant
corsrnor Rrackett. Governor Amess health no. per
,i,t,nr him TO be present the Governors Council,
,avor Hart and Lieutenant Colonel Mansfield, of the
rcgnccr Corps who was detailed by the Secretary of
War as aide TO the President.
carriages were taken, and escorted by the Cavalry
battalion. the President was driven rapidly TO the
Hotel Vendome Along the way President Harrison
was greeted BY thousands Of people on the sidewalks,
ubue the windows of the buildings and every vantage
not were filed with people eager catch glimpse of
The Nations Chief Executive. Tho Vendome was
reached at :4O a. The stately marble pile gs-'
tened in the morning sunlight, and, with
Is pretty decorations and its beautiful sur
.oundings, presented attractive appearance
As the Presidents carriage, drawn by four spirited
horses dashed up to the entrance the State suite
IN Commouwcalh-ave. An elegant breakfast, given
oy the state 10 its distinguished guest, was served
Al 10 80 o'clock. The tables elegantly decorated
with flowers and with the tempting viands presented
an attractive appearance. No remarks or Formally
occurred, the President quicily taking his place ON
the right Of Acting Governor Brackett with Senator
Uosr and secretary Proctor of the Cabinet next on
ais right while ON the left Of the head table sat Mayor
Hart Secretary Window, and George W. Johnson
Al the right side of the longer table sat Harris C.
HarfweI n p. Banks. Francis Jewet, Rodney Wallace,
Henry b. Price, Private Secretary Il. W. HaliOid
and few Others. The only absentees from the
originally prepared list Congressman F. W. Rock-
we'll, Congics sman-elect Elijah A. Morse, and Col
lector saionS all. After breakfast the President
gave a reception TO officers of the State and city,
Federal officials, officers of the Army and Navy,
mayors of cities and Others.
At L. 40. the party again entered carriages and
were driven TO Faneuil Hall, where reception was
given TO the people. The hall was hlled 10 us
utmost capacity long before the distinguished party
arrived and President enthusiastically cheered
as he came upon the platform from the rear staircase
Mayor Hart in exactly ten words. presented President
HARRISON who stepped to the front OF the platform
as the band played lively air, and the people began
TO file past. First came old White haired man,
who evidently remembered the days OF 1ippecanoe
and Tyler too and others followed at the raie
of forty-eight minute As they passed
al such rate all the President could do 10 gently
AXE each by the hand, as he or she passed with
po!ite little bow. Now and then an old timer would
stop second for word Of congratulatiOn. but this
vss An exception 10 the rule All sorts Of costumes
were there. Men went by IN their ordinary. every.
day working clothes Some wore flock coats ana
a few wore the smocks IN which they had huuicdN
left tho market bu many more wore the iauniy cut
away or the plain bushes, sack. The women Of
The crowd were Just variousiy atred. About
OOO people gratihed their curiosity TO see the preSi
1enr and then the party driven back 10 the h0tel
ard shortly aftevard took delightful ride through
IIOston's suburbs. In the evening the Pres
don't serenade1 by hand of 100 musicians ana
1t 21 ""'l' hour he retired. Tomorrow morning az |
O'tr.. special train will take him TO Bar llarbOr