The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-22
WISHED HE MIGHT HAVE THE EARTH.
The message Which Met the PresI.
dent on His Travels.
cincinnati Welcomes Him to Ohio
with wild Enthusiasm.
And indianapolis Makes His Home
Coming Memorable.

CINCINNATI, August 2l.-Amid the boom.
inc Of cannon and the cheers of the vast
multitude which had gathered at the Central
Station. the President of the United States
arrived here at quarter after 10 O'Clock.
over two hours and half late, owing to an
accident to the engine of train in front of
the western express, between Baltimore and
Washington last night.
Mr.. Harrison retired at midnight and slept
soundly. He had breakfast with Secretary
Rusk. Attorney General Miller, and Private
Secretary Halford at an early hour this
morning. The mealwas cooked and served
by the old colored servant of the late John
w. Garrett, who accompanied ex-President
Cleveland on his wedding tour. Crowds
humming down this morning, and gave
cheers when the train stopped, the President
being, as usual, besieged by eager patriots
to shake his hand. At Greenfield, Ohio, a
card was handed Mr.. Harrison with the
words, I'VE wish you the earth and safe
journey" A crowd of several Thousand
stood and cheered themselves hoarse, while
the General stood. hat in hand, waving his
greeting. Mr.. Harrison spent part of the
morning reading the Cincinnati morning pa
pers, and was from time to time interrupted
him.
The car is divided into four compartments /;
the rear room used as the Presidents Office
the next as a waiting room, then the sleep
ing compartments, and in front the kitchen.
The entire party consisted Of President Har-
rlson, Attorney General Miller, Private Sec
retary Halford, Secretary Rusk, Hon. John
B. Elan, Col. j. Il. Black, Gen. Thomas G..
Morgan, Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
Hon. j. l. Irwin of Indiana. Hon. Daniel M.
Rausdell, Marshal of the District of Colum-
bia; J. B. Cockrum, Assistant District At
torney OF Indiana; William M. Meredith,
chief Of engraving and printing, and an AS
s0ciated Press reporter.
The Central Union depot was packed to
its capacity by those who were anxious to
get view of the distinguished party. Cheer
followed cheer as the Presidents face was
recognized, and there was an almost contin-
uous ovation of applause until he reached
his carriage. which he occupied with Cover
nor Foraker. The other members of the
party were assigned to carriages, acc0mpa-
MED by members of the reception committee
police and two patrol wagons, the First Reg
iment of Ohio and Battery B, of the Ohio
National Guard. The latter fired salute,
which added to the volume of cheering as
the President was making his way to the
carriage, The line Of march was up Central
avenue to Fourth street, then east to Vine,
and then south to the Burnet House. The
streets were packed with shouting people,
while the. windows were alive with men,
women and children, all joining in the bois-
ferrous welcome to the Chief Magistrate.
Fourth street. especially, presented bril-
liant appearance. The President rode al
most continually with his hat in his hand,
and was almost constantly bowling his ac-
knowledgements of the enthusiastic greet
ings that were given. Upon arriving at the
Burnet House he was escorted at once to
parlor A, which was elaborately adorned
with flowers. Here the public reception be-
gan almost Immediately.
Mayor Mosby made brief welcoming ad-
dress, to which the President replied as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Mayor.-I thank you and the people of Gin
cinnati for whom you speak for this kindly well
come; It would be pleasing to me to speak Of the
call; but there Is neither time nor opportunity for
that. CINCINNATI, however, more than any other
city of its class in the country. seems to me to be
the home city.
the committees had been presented were the
resident members of the Ohio commandery
of the Loyal Legion, of which the President
is a member. He greeted these companions
like himself, passed passed through @ the fer iery fur, fur
mace of war. Then followed the public as
rapidly as they could be marshaled. At the
end Of three-quarters of hour the President
was driven to the Builders Exchange, at
Sixth and Vine streets, where an address of
of that body. Here again there was great
press of people to shake the Presidents
hand.
President Harrison responded to Mr.. Alli-
sons address by saying, ~ have laid upon
myself the innovation of avoiding public
speaking on this trip. But / cannot refrain
word III appreciation of your kindness. i
rejoice In the prosperity and development
of your great city, and hope it will always be
city OF prosperous and happy homes.
whether rich or poor"
After public reception in the magnificent
Chamber of Commerce, the President was
driven to the hotel for dinner. He left for
Indianapolis at 5p. m.
Welcome Home.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. August 21.-The re-
ception tonight given President Harrison on
his return home to take part in the monu-
ment exercises, after six months absence,
was enthusiastic. At the Union Station
great crowd gathered to greet him. At 0
O'Clock, when the train from Cincinnati
rolled into the depot a battery gave a salute
of 81 guns. In less than twenty minutes af-
ter the arrival of the train, the President
and his party, including Gen. Hovey and
Major Dewny, drove to the New Dennison,
escorted by the Governors Guard Of the
State militia, o hundred or more of the sur
viyors Of the Presidents old regiment, and
the committee that went to Cincinnati to
meet the President. At the New Dennison,
George w. Tanner, president of the Board
of Trade, and Gen. j. r. Carnahan, on be-
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