The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-07
SCENES AT TnE WHITE HOUSE.
the Great American Public Higgins
Calling before nrcakfasI

WAsuEoroS, March GA fatiguing
prospect opened before President Harrison
this morning. Before he had finished his
breakfast the great American public began
10 assemble In the White House grounds,
and crowd formidable in numbers was
awaiting the opening OF the doors. A
treble guard Of policemen stood on the
watch and kept out all but the privileged
few until the word was given TO admit the
general public. The Justices Of the SUI
preme Court calledin body and were in
troduced by Col. Wilson. A large num-
Der Of Indiana people. including Repre-
sentatives Browne and Steele, OK. Minister
Foster and Col. Bridgcland was also re-
eeiyed. Representative Browne said that
the people assembled from the Presidents
native State wished TO extend 10 him
their heartfelt congratulations upon his
safe induction into office, and 10 express
their hopes aud prayers that his strength
would DO sufficient 20 meet the trying
duties which had been imposed upon
him. The President in reply expressed
his appreciation OF their kindness aud said
that ia looking over the asscmblago ho rec.
ognizcd many Of his own townspeople. lie
regretted that the incapacity OF the White
House prevented him from extending 10
them the homcliko reception that he
wished 10 give. He felt encouraged by
their expressions Of sympathy Ia the per-
formanco Of the duties oil his office. which
were harnssing IA we'll ~ responsible.
Hundreds Of visitors 10 the city were
the President, shook his hand and pass
ed on.
About 1880 o'clock the public reception
was suspended and the President had an
earnest private conversation with Secretary
Noble, OF the Interior Department, after
which he went up stairs 10 meet n number
OF Senators and Representatives who had
called 10 pay their respects. Among them
aud Representatives White, McComas,
Henderson, OF Iowa; McRca, Dibble. Ad.
ans, Of Illinois. and Perkins.
Secretaries Window, Proctor and Rusk
also called during the morning aud each
had a short chat with the President
On several occasions during the morn
ing reception tho President slipped away
10 transact official business requiring his
attention.
Before noon another crowd, even creator
than that which had preceded il in the
early morning, had gathered on the side
walks. The Western Zouaycs, Of Eliza.
beth. n. j., some District Of Columbia
militia aud Grand Army posts were among
tho crowd, and while they waited band
sercnaded the President. Soon after noon
the doors were opened and tho reception
was resumed.
During the interruption 81 tho reception
tho President aud Mrs. Harrison took
luncheon. at which Mr.. and Mrs. Wolcolt
and Walter Bradshaw, Of indianapolis,
were invited guests. The afternoon 10.
ccption Of the public lasted two hours.
Among the callers were a delegation from
Alabama, Contestant Smalla, Of South
Carolina, with number Of colored
friends; the Vanderbilt Club Of South Car
olina, the Governor Of Iowa and staff, Col.
Fred Grant and ladies', and the Cyclone
flambeau Club, Of Atchison, Kas. the
prize winners Of tho competitive drill hero
Monday night
At 3 o'clock the doors were closed and
the President entered his carriage 10 seek
much needed rest In drive around town.