New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
ON THE PRESIDENTS TRAIN.
THE OFFICIALS WHO WILL COME HERE
FROM WASHINGTON.
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE
CEIvED-rREE STANDS FOR WOMEN AND
CHILDREN IN UNION SQUARE


cEIvED-rREE STANDS FOR WOMEN AND
CHILDREN IN UNION SQUARE.
Frank s. Withcrbcc, who has recently been
appointed aid TO the Entertainment Committee,
! returned from Washington yesterday, where he
has been TO see the President in regard 10 his
visit 10 the Centennial lie handed in his official
report. lie says that with Lieutenant Mason
and John A. King. he called on the President and
conferred with him in regard TO the arrangements.
President Harrison said his party would con-
Sist OF himself, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs Mckee and
two or three servants Mr.. and Mrs Russell
Harrison would be nc that time I'm Ncw-York and
would Join them here. The Presidential train will
reach Elzabcthport at n. m. The President
will breakfast with Governor Green. The Presi-
dent will remain in Ncw-Yorls to witness the in
dustrial parade on Wednesday, and will leave
New-York at or . o'clock, that he may return
to Washington by l p. m. Wednesday.
Mr. Witherbee and Lieutenant Mason then
called on Secretary Tracy, who informed them that
he will probably go on the special train with the
President, and would be accompanied by his
private secretary, Henry w. Raymond, Mrs.
Tracy and Mrs. Wimerding. Secretary Proctor
informed the committee that h would not go
the Presidential train, but would meet the party
at the naval parade with Mrs Proctor, or in her
absence with their daughter.
Secretary Blaine with Mrs Blaine, Miss Margaret
Blaine and Walker Blaine, will accompany tho
President on the special train. Secretary Noble
said that there might be doubt TO his being
able to leave Washington. Postmaster-Gcncral
WanamalIer will come from Philadelphia by an
early train, and join the party at Elizabethport.
lie will be accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Wanamaker Secretary Rusk and Mrs and Miss
Rusk will beon the Presidential train. Attorney
General Miller will be in New York for the exer-
cses Chef-Justice Fuller, Justice Field, Mrs.
Field, Justice Blatchford and Justice Strong will
come to New-York on the Presidential train
1t was settled yesterday that considerable
portion OF the Union Square stand for the free
admission OF women and children shall be opened,
In accordance with Mayor Grants suggestion.
After the Governor left the City Hall, MIR. Gerry
had prolonged interview with the Mayor on the
subject MIR. Gerry, IL was said, was opposed to
| so large q part OF the stand being given up TO
| free admission as the Mayor desired, but the
latter finally carried his point by nttmating that
| the permit would be withheld unle S his wishes
were complied with. The fnai execution OF the
matter was referred to Colonel Cruger.
| The special service OF thanksgiving at St
| Phuls Chapel at o n. m, which will be attended
| by the President and other guests, will begin the
| day The prayer at the opening OF the literary
| exercises will be offered BIZ the Rev. DR.. Richard
| S. Storrs. Mr.. Whittiers poem is ready, and he
has promised 70 be present il the weather is fine
| and his health viii permit. The Grafton by
| Mr. Depew Is one hour and n quarter In length
| hut only a part OF 10 viii be delivered He
but the entire grafton will be printed. The
address by President Harrison will be brief
| The exercises will close with the benedietoR
by Archbishop COrrigan.