New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-02
BACK TO WASHINGTON.
HOW THE PRESIDENT SPENT THE DAY.

HEARTY unExRs FOR HIn IN THE srREETe-
THOSE WHO ACCOMPANIED HIN.
II v.s scarcely O'Clock yesterday morning when
great crowds of people began to assemble In Fifth.
sye in the neighborhood Of tho homo OF VsceProsi-
dent Morton glance at the appearance OF the
people in the early throng showed that largo pro-
portion Of the people composing 1t were from distant
points, who had apparently determined to DO on
hand carly enough to catch . glimpse OF the Prosf
dent Of the United States whom he should leave the
Vice Presidents house for the reviewing stand BY
O'Clock the avenue lined both sides by people
who were compressed by the police into the narrow
compass OF the sidewalks leaving the roadway clear
About this time one of the policemen engaged in
keeping the crowd outside the parade lines. finding
his exertons almost futile endeavored to create
diversion that would relieve tho pressure OF tho erowd
at this point "The President will 60 out by the side
door, no shouted hoping to 500 the crowd rosh TOT
tho corner. Not a person moved, and every BODY
looked at the officer II he were the only man In
Ncw-York capable Of wiiflly sacrificing his reputa-
ton for truth during 3 Washington centennial.
"Harrisons not that kind of . Republican, somo
one said and those who heard the remark eheered
the speaker heartily.
At o'clock Colonel s. V. II. Crlger. Chairman OF
the Army Committee, accompanied by Lieut'nant
Judson, drove up TO Mr.. Morton's homo and entered
Three quarters of an hour later . messenger from
tho reviewing stand arrived at the house to inform
the President Of tho approach Of the procession In
the meantime sevcrai other callers had entered Mr..
Morton's house apd had paid their respects 10 tho
President Among them were s:uyvesant Fish FL
bridge T. Gerry, Clarence W. Bowen. ". o. hAmii'
ton and Orlando d. Potter
CHEERS FOR THE PRESIDENT.
1t was almost 10 O'Clock when President Harrison
and vcePresdent Morton left the house to enter
A.. ,rhs had reached
sidewalk The appearance of the President was INC
signal for q wild and spontaneous outburst OF cheer
Ing. Tho cheers started by tho people who saw him
arst were taken up by others along tho avenue and
carried In single swelling burst Of sound ~ far a
the reviewing stand. half q dozen blocks away.
In tho carriage A. 1t left tho house for the stand
were tho President, vce- President Morton, Colonel
Crnrer and Lieutenant Judson. Tho cheer
Ing with which the President was greeted
was something unusual even In time
when patriotic enthusiasm Is aroused To Ito highest
pitch. Never at any time the journey TO the
stand did tho tumult OF cheering abste. Mon throw
up their hats. cheering loudly, while tho women waved
thei handkcrchiefs with energy The President barod
bis head and bowed frequently to the hight and Lott Is
he was driven along He appeared less pale than on
the previous day and was evidently In excellent
spirits Ho reached tho stand . few minutes After
10 O'Clock, and shook hands cordially with those
who had already gathered there TO await him. Dur
ing tho greetings the cheers from the crowds on tho
stands in the streets and on tho houses wcro Kept
up without cessation.
There was a long break in the procession In front
OF tho reviewing stand about O'Clock p. M. and
Chief Inspector Byrnes, who stood just below tho
stand, suggested TO Vice President Morton. who was
nearest him. that II was 0 favorable opportunity to
have tho Presidents carriage brought up. o'clock
having boon set Is tho hour for the Presidents de-
parture from the stand. a brief consultation was
held. and the carriage was ordered. The PrcsldehI
meanwhile, bade good-by to largo number OF peo-
ple on the stand, with whom he shook hands corii'
ally lie and Mr.. Morton entered the conveyance.
accompanied by Elbridee T. Gerry and stuyv~an'
Fish. and the party driven rapidly back to Mr.
Morton's house under an escort OF mGlntsd poNcr.
Alorv the way the enthusiasm OF the morning seemed
to have increased. II that possible. IL was one
lusty cheer tho time tho cArriaen started until
Its destination was reached aud all the while hahn'
kerchiefs waved over tho heads OF the p"opir IN
auttering cloud Two other carriages followed con.
tanning Russell Harrison Clarence W. Bowen Ain
Mr. Varnum. william q. Hamilton, W. r. d. S'ohe'
and General John = King
STARTISH ron THK STATION.
Tho President rcsoi at Mr.. Mortous house for hall
an bUIr and then at :4J O'Clock the party started
for tho DcSbrosses stree; Ferry Messrs Gerry and Fish
ACCOMPANYING the President and Vice President In
m, other carriages wrr, those who hal followed the
President from tho reviewing stand. Tho crowds on
the streets % the ferry cheered tho President Win
. WILL and tho carriage was almost Instantly sur
rounded by an enthusiastic throng, Notwithstanding
the presence Of the mounted pohcS escort Upon ar
irving a, Lhe Pennsy lvsna station In Jcrsoy CITY
,be river having been crossed on the Princeton,
tho Prrsdent at once entered tho private car OF Vice
President Thomson, Of the pennsyxsn ia road .hS S
ssme ~ hat which had brvusht tho party from wash
ngton excepting that two OF the nine cars were no.
sd on tn. ., ', e u e Ss iS Of the
dents car Was pr0fusely deeorsoa WIN "'"''' ~'''
ferns
THOSE wPo WENT BACK TO WAsHlN0Tos.
The othor members Of the pMty returning 10 WASH
IN eton with tho President had Como to tho Fifth A'e
nue. Hotel from tho reviewing STAND, ana hso 'nen
gone TO the ferry from that point. They Joined the
President on board the train Just before oclocH
The entire party with tho President consisted OF
Elijah Ialford Colonel J. NJ. Wilson, Miss MURPHY. o
St. Paul Walker Blaine: SECRETARY anu MRS S,oS,nr
dom and the Misses ,nrr. wsn.n.ier. 10
eretary and Mrs Kusk and their children GsIs .ns
SSEs. Ass ana M s''1ss
First Assistant Postm asrr. Goncrni. Mrs risrkson
has been the guest Of Mo- o,,a MI r,nrns 10 his So.
alter the departure Of tho President Others who 70
msod in the city yGsr hst Jss d s, ago strung
ali of whom stayed 70 attend the banquet ia"t h'sh
to member. Of the Supreme ne i p,op., train sar.
a.
m liz fast run for Washington Tho stanon a. 'na
moment rang with the cheers OF the 'mlnen,s eTise
a,hsr.d m acc tho PRESIDENT depart. General nN
r,son came upon tho rear platform - the fan drew
away and bowed repeatedly To tho crown ~, a ~
Pesrtw cheering, and tho distinguished guest wa.
.peeded ON his way with burst OF enthusiasm no ,S
se" Wr. IIarrs"n ami Mrs Mckee remained here
This morning Mrs. Mckee will become uhs SaTs ,o
Mrr = f. Elkins with whom she VIII ioms, VII, io
sovcraI DAYS Mrs Elliott r. Shepard WIN sMs ,
dinner for Mrs Harrison and Mrs Mcns , 10 ~
ann =, mnrrnw evening the ladies' WIN a''enn = ~ 9,
.m,1on riyrn in their honor by Mrs. van Hoslrshi
o, Brooyn Mrs. Harrison VIII III De cy inc which ma,
Mrs Morton during her stay ih l'o '"'' WIN"
extend into next week.
RETURN OF TIE PRESIDENTIAL PNRlf.
Washington May 1.-only two stops wrro m,.,o ~
49,. ,sn -, ,hc presidential party from New-York ia
,h,, .,,r-onc At Trenton ard ono at West Philadei
nh, A. "A, Tonight the tran rolled into the Balti
morc and Potomac station. after pleasant roc o.
Ave hours and forty.fvc minutes. President ha'So'