New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-22
WELCOMING GEN. HARRISON
CINCINNATI ENTERTAINS THE CHIEF MAGIS.
TRATE
THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES WARM POPULAR
GREETING-THREE SHORT SPEECHES AND
PUBLIC RECEPTION.

PUBLIC RECEPTION.
Cincinnati, Aug. 21.-Amid the booming OF
cannon and the cheers from the vast multitude
gathered at the Central Station the President ar.
rived here after 10 o'clock, over two hours and Q
half late owing to an accident to the engine
of train in front of the Western express between
Baltimore and Washington yesterday
General Harrison retired at midnight last night
and slept rather soundly, sleep being interrupted
by noise made by joining the coupling of the
vestibule car to that of the private car Balti-
more The President, with Secretary Rusk At.
torney-General Miller and Private Secretary Hal
ford, took early breakfast this morning.
Crowds were at every station as the train came
humming down this morning and gave cheers
when the train stopped, the President being, as
usual, ,besiegcd by patriots eager to shake his
hand. At Greenfield, Ohio, a card was handed
to General Harrison with the words: "We wish
you the earth and a safe Journey
crowd Of several thousand stood and cheered
themselves hoarse while the General stood, hat
in hand waving his greeting. 90, Mr. Harrison,
please say word,' cried woman, but tho train
carried him away too soon.
The Chief Magistrate spent part Of the morning
reading the Cincinnati morning papers, and was
from time to time interrupted by some members
of the party calling upon him. General Thomas
G. Morgan, Daniel NJ Ransden and William Nj
Meredith, who were members OF the Generals own
regiment, talked old times with him. The
entire party consisted of President Harrison, At,
torney-General Miller Private Secretary HaifordI
Secretary Rusk, John B. Elan, Colonel j. B.
Black, General Thomas G. Morgan, Commissioners
of Indian Affairs; j. /. Irwin, In
diana; Daniel NJ Ransdel, Marshal Of
the District of Columbia; J. p. CoclSrum.
M
William NJ Meredith. Chief of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing and an Associated Press
reporter.
Marshal Ransdell handed Mr. Halford, o re.
quest brought by man all the way from Johns
town to Washington from the Red Cross Society
of that place, asking the President to return by
way of Johnstown that he ght see for himself
the terrible condition Of things there j. WI
Herin, OF Cincinnati, old school friend OF
President Harrison at Miami University. had a
friendly chat with the Chief Executive. Mr.. Elam
said that there need be no suspicion Of himself
as oflice-seeker; that he only returning FROM
taking depositionS in street-car case in Washa
ington.
The Central Union Depot was packed by thosa
who were anxious to get view Of the party9
Cheers followed cheers as the Presidents face was
recognized, and there was continuous applause
until he reached his carriage. which he occupied
with Governor Foraker The other members Of
the party were assigned to carriages, accompanied
by members Of the Reception Committee. Thq
escort was made up OF battalion of police and
two patrol-wagOns, under command OF Chief
Deitsch. the lst ReGiment- Ohio National Guards!
commanded by Colonel NJ L. Hawkins, and Battery
b, of the Ohio National Guard. The latter fired
| a salute. The line of march was up Central.
ave. to Fourth-st., and then east to Vine and
then south to the Burnett House. The streets
| VIII OyVcw wpra QOn nj
all joining in the boisterous welcome to the Chief
| Magistrate. Fourth-st.. especially, presented
| brilliant appearance. The President rode con-
tinually with his hat in hand. and was constantly
Lowing his Acknowledgements of the enthusiastic
greetings that were, We're .Ese4 given; It t. was
him since the end of last falls campaign, How
Upon arriving at the Burnet House he was es-
corted at once to Parlor A. which adorned
with flowers. Here the pubic reception began
almost Immediately. The President stood before
and over which hung the magnificent chandeliers
| of the Burnett House whose brilliant lights have
shone on many historic scenes Among them were
the reception of the Prince of Wales to the Huns
garian patriot KOssuth; to Jenny Lind and, later,
the lamented Lincoln, General Grant, General
Sherman and Others
Mayor Mosby made brief welcoming addressl
| to which the President replied as fdlows:
Mr. Mayor: thank you and the people Of Cincinnati for
whom you speak for this kindly welcome. 1t would ba
pleasing speak Of the recollecuons which yous
remarks and this city recall But there is neither time
opportunity for that. Cincinnati however. than
any other city OF its class In the country seems TO me "a
be the Home City,
The first callers upon the President after tho
| committees had been presented were the resident
members of the Ohio Commandery Of the Loyal
| Legion, of which the President is member.
Then followed the public as rapidly as they could
be marshalled At the end of three-quarters OF an
| hour the President driven TO the Builders,
Exchange, at Sixth and Vine sts., where anOther
| address of welcome was made by President Alli-
son, of that body. President Harrison responded
| by saying:
L have laid upon myself the innovation OF avoiding
public speaking this trip, but refrain from
word in appreciation of your kindness. rejoice In the
prosperity and development Of your great city and hope
lt will always be city Of prosperous and happy home
whether rich poor q
| From the Builders Exchange the President was
driven to the magnificent new building OF the
Chamber Of Commerce where it had been arranged
that the members should have "A reception for a
quarter of an hour, and then the public should be-
admitted for an hour But the shortening
process deprived the members OF their special
! privilege, and they became engulfed in the great
mass of people that poured into the doors. The
vestibule of the Chamber had Il most effective and
| striking decoration, consisting Of hags hanging
and draped from the balcony above. In 'front.' ot
the rostrum was portrait of the President lianked
! by prOfusOn of National tags which covered the
whole front of the stand. Lowe Emerson, vlce-
! president of the Chamber of Commerce, made tha
welcoming address He told Of the magn tude of
| the trade of Cincinnati represented among ing
members of this body, and bid the President weh
| come.
President Harrison replied
Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen: Tne hgus|
which your speaker used In his address quite over.
come The suggestions he raises bring 10 my mind
many pleasant 1t here at your crowdea
and where noaed great palaces upon the "aeS
L had my first glimpse OF great city To me, country
boy It was a wonderful sight Some OF my earlier pro.
essona days were spent here under the guidance oe
Belamy S,orer. Although but comparatively litIe of my
| lt,h In y,
your welcome to-day YOU only welcome me as an oeer
OF the Nation but as a neghbor. appreciate the faes
that see before me- only representatives in business
] -. toll Liz ullna on the anar