Wichita eagle., 1889-08-09
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which was signalized by salute. A big
crowd occupied the green in front of the
depot and the depot itself, and gave Maine
cheers as under the escort of Governor Bur
leigh's staff officers the president left the
train for the first time since it started from
Boston. Amid cheers and expectant looks
he walked to stage which had been
erected for the purpose, which was IN sight
| of the cars. Mayor Mead and other civil
| lans were with him, and one gentleman
explained to him that Waterville was a
| college town. Then standing on the edge
Of the stage he looked out over the people
and great cheer went up. Mayor Mead
| then said:
Fellow citizens-It is a pleasant priv
| ilege on this beautiful summer day to
welcome our beloved and honored presl-
dent, and it is my privilege to Introduce to
| you Ben jamin Harrison, president OF the
| United States"
| The band played for minute and then
President Harrison said:
"Fellow citizens - The preparations
which have been made here are more sug-
gestive of speech than those have seen
| at any other place on my route. L came
from Washington with a resolute purpose
coming to Maine was to visit your dis
tinguished citizen, my personal friend
and cabinet officer, James q. Blaine.
[Great cheering.] l beg you will. there
fore, allow me simply to thank you for the
cordially with which you have greeted
me, to wish you all good and to bid you
goodbye"
Amid cheering the president returned to
the train and to his lunch. Afterwards be
devoted himself to chat with Senator
Hale. Both gentlemen went to the rear OF
the train when Bangor was reached, about
$3.50 p. NJ, while salute was being fired.
The depot nlatform was packed with peo-
pie. Congressman Boutelle, Hon. Hanni-
bal Hamlin, Mayor Bragg, Ex-Governor
Davis and other gentlemen entered the
presidents car. Mayor Bragg told the
president: 81 am very sorry we could not
receive you more formally"
Mr. Hamlin said: 1.-THE arrangements
ought to have been that we could have ex-
tended to you the hospitality that is in
our hearts"
The president answered.: THANK You,
sirs,"' and added a word or two
which implied he appreciated what
was meant But these remarks
were interrupted by the necessity for the
greeting great crowd and Congressman
Boutelle introduced him to the multitude,
who gave three cheers for the president.
The fifty-fve miles between Wateryllle
and Bangor had been made in sixty-two
minutes anu Ule run diOuo tuo IOctu w lHc
ferry was made in what seemed to be just
as good time. Save for an occasional
cheer as the train dashed through q sta
ton or by a field there was nothing out
of the ordinary until Mount Desert ferry
was reached. There another crowd was
met and it was a great one considering the
size of the place.
Secretary Blaine, who had come over on
a special boat from Bar Harbor, walked
hn ,latf hHtxS
and stepping into the car greeted the pres
ident. With but minutes delay the
president and his secretary OF state, fol-
lowed by the rest of the party left the cars
and walked through the throng to the
steamer which was brightly decorated
everywhere that decorations could be
placed.
The presidential train had arrived few
minutes before the 8 a. III. train. The
boat, IA special one, had only a few passen-
gers besides the notable ones Messrs.
Harrison and Blaine walked upon the
upper deck and kept their place until the
wharf at Bar Harbor was reached and the
island reception began.
The first sign of the reception came
from the revenue cutter Woodbury., which
was decorated and which fired a national
salute. This greeting was taken up by
yachts, some of which were decorated
Then the welcome was taken up by people
on shore.
The president and Mr.. Blaine landed and
walked along the wharf out into the
street where carriages were awaiting
them. Mr.. Walker Blaine and Messrs.
Halford and Lodge followed in carriage
drawn by Mr. Blaine's horses, and dozen
vehicles closed in behind, mading quite a
procession. Arrived at Stanwood, Mr..
Blaine's cottage. the president and secre-
tary of state were received by Mrs. Blaine.
Cabot Lodge, Mr.. Blaine's guest. and MIR.
Halford followed, and Mr.. Walker Blaine
brought up the rear. This evening the
president is dining quietly with the Blaine
family and resting after the excitement of
the Boston reception and the trip of today