New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
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THE PRESIDENT IN MAINE.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY GREETED ON HIS JOUR-
NEY TO BAR HARBOR
ONE BRIEF SPEECH MADE TO THE PEOPLE AT
wATERyILLE-INBoRMAL RECEPTIONS
WHEREVER THE TRAIN STOPPED
WELCOMED BY Mr. BLAINE

IBf TELEGRAPH TO THE TkIBUSEl
bar Haroor, Me, Aug SIT was day OF un.
clouded skies and bright sunshine in which
President Harrison crossed the Pine Tree State
and there was no want Of enthusiasm and hearty
welcome IN the reception given him by the peo-
pie The Presidential train reached the State
line at II 1888 a. M, and reached Hancock Ferry,
Il z miles away, just six hours later At Old
Orchard Beach, the summer residents turned out
to greet the President, and at Portland there was
an immense crowd. Congressman Reed presented
his constituents 10 the Chief Magistrate in a most
happy way, and the people shouted themselves
hoarse. At Brunswick there was another great
demonstration, and by request Of Mr. Blaine,
Mayor Lane, Joseph FL. Manley, John L. Stevens,
Minister to the Sandwich Islands; Major o. Il.
Mchaes, commandant of the Kennebec Arsenal:
and j. Winchester Haynes met the President and
paid him their respects in behalf of the citizens
of Augusta.
In Augusta warm welcome was extended By
10000 people gathered TO obtain glimpse of the
distinguished visitor. At Waterville, also
Kennebec town, the President was given a brilliant
reception lie made there the only speech of his
trip. His reference TO Mr.. Blaine elected cheers
He said
Fellowcltlzens The preparations which have been
made heye are more suggestive Of speech than those
from Washington With resolute purpose TO make no
speeches The purpose of my coming 10 Maine. as
you well know, TO visit your distinguished citizen
my personal friend and Cabinet officer, James G..
Blaine. Great cheerlngl l beg you WILL therefore,
allow simply to thank you for the cortality with
which have greeted me, to wish you all good, and
to bid you gOCd-by.
Amid cheering the President returned to the
train and to his lunch. Afterward he chatted
with Senator Hale.
At Bangor again there was immense crowd
No gentlemen whom the President met on his
trip offorded him more pleasure to greet than the
venerable eX-Vice-P President Hannibal Hamln.
Among the other distinguished gentlemen 10 meet
the President were Congressman Boutelle and
Mlliken The Mayors of Portland, Augusta,
Waterville and Bangor accompanied the traveller
much of the distance, as well as Adjutant-General
Sprague and the Governors staff the repre-
sentatives of the State. The people were
never in a happier mood. From the coun-
try and the city they came by thousands
in holiday attire 70 meet the President and cheer
for him. Bunting waved, salutes were fired,
twenty-One guns at Augusta, and bands played.
1t is delightful trip, and the scenery Is
superb exclaimed the President as the tram
glided through the beautiful Kennebec Valley.
At the ferry Mr. Blaine was the first "a
greet General Harrison, lifting his hat with a
cordial "Ah Mr.. President, L am glad to meet
you,7 and "a warm grasp of the hand. The nine
mile trip in the SapphO which was proiuseiy
decorated, was made in thirty-fve minutes.
On arriving here Mr.. Blaine hurried the Pre'l-
dent to a carriage drawn by two magnihcent
black horses, and before those near TO them were
aware the party were on their way to StanwoCd
The Presidents carriage ran into and took oil
wheel of d buggy driven by Postmaster Sum.
minsby. The accident caused minutes LaIt.
Mrs Blaine opened the door leading
into her house, and rushing down, grasped Mr:
Harrison's hand in hearty welcome as he ascended
the steps Miss Blaine and Miss Harriet stood just
within the door 10 greet their fathers guest.
A tiny brown-eyCd tot of three summers, who
had been watching for the Presidents coming, was
his first caller. 1t baby Ruth Willets, grand
daughter of w. b. Howard, whose cottage Is just
opposite StanwOOd.
ihe suite of rooms occupied by the President
are on the second floor. The view from the alcove
of the suite is one of unsurpas sed lOvellneSs
On Monday, accompanied by Mr. Blaine and
family. and Others the President will be the
guest of Senator Hale at Ellsworth, going in
the morning and stopping over night returning
the next day. The President departs from the
HarbOr on his return TO Washington next lhurs-
day by special train. He will stop at Portland
ali night and will visit Poland Springs, and
possibly Lewiston where grand demonstration
i talked Of Walker Blaine Will accompany
him throughout all his journey III Name.