The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-09
The Presidential Progress.


arose much refreshed this morning and
pleasantly received the early greetings of
members of his party and his hosts, repre-
senting the state and city,a late breakfast
was served in the ebony room of the Ven
dome. Shortly after o'clock the party en-
tered carriages, and with cavalry escort
drove through the crowded streets to the
depot to the rafting accompaniment of
cheers. >.s
A special train with President Harrison
and party pulled out of the Boston g.
Maine depot at o'clock this morning, en-
route to Bar Harbor. A large crowd wit
messed the departure, which was made to
the accompaniment of salute by Battery
A. and the continued cheers of the crowd.
The first great demonstration after the
departure from Boston was made at South
Lawrence. where the train stopped this
morning. The crowd around the depot
cheered as the train stopped, guns thun-
dered salute, flags waved and the band
played The President went to the rear of
the car and shook the hands of hundreds of
people. Governor Goodell, of New Hamp-
shire, and staff joined the train at this
point. Mayor Mack formally welcomed the
President to Lawrence, The President
bowed in response. Again the crowd
cheered with cries of ''Long live the Presi-
dent" and the train moved off.
At Haverhill there were big crowds, a
great arch of welcome, cheers, cannons,
etc. The Brother Jonathan club presented
the President with basket of flowers,
which he acknowledged in a few words.
These scenes were repeated at Exeter
N. H, where the President shook hands
with the surg ng, iostling crowd.
AT South Berwick, on the Maine side of
the river, the New Hampshire officials
retired, and those of the state of Maine
took their places as escort to the President,
At Old Orchard the summer residents
and the permanent population turned out
en- masse and gave the President hearty
reception.
At the depot at Portland, Maine, the
President was greeted by great crowd.
Hon. T. b. Reed introduced the President
and the latter bowed amid great cheering
Next came Brunswick, another crowd,
more cheering and a salute of twenty-one
guns. At Augusta the gentlemen who
Joined the train were Mayor Lane, Post
master Manley, Hon. John L. Stevens,
minister to the Sandwich islands, and
National Committeeman j. Manchester
Haynes.
At WaterVille an immense crowd gathered
and greeted the arrival of the President
The President was conducted to a stage
which had been erected in sight of the car.
Mayor Meader introduced the guest to the
audience and the President addressed the
crowd briefly:
''The purpose of my coming to Maine"
said he, ''as you well know, was to visit
your distinguished citizen, my personal
friend and cabinet officer, Jas. G. Blaine
Great cheering.) 1 beg you will therefore
allow me simply to thank you for the
cordiality with which you have greeted me,
and to wish you all goodbye
EAmid cheering the Hresident returned to
the train.
Bangor was reached about 3r30 D. m
While salute was being fired, Congress
man Boutelle, Hon. Hamlin, Mayor Bragg,
Ex-Governor Davis and other gentlemen
entered the car and greeted the President.
Congressman Boutelle introduced him to
the multitude who gave three cheers.
At Mount Desert there was another
crowd. Secretary Blaine, who had come
over on a special boat from Bar Harbor,
walked along the platform between the
people, and stepping into the car greeted
the President. The President and his sec
rotary of state, followed by the party, left
the cars and walked through the throng to
the steamer, which was brightly decorated
everywhere that decorations could be
placed. They kept their places on
the deck until the wharf at Bar
island was reached, and an island
reception began. A national salute was
fired. The President and Blaine landed
and walked along the wharf to where
carriages were awaiting them. The two
notables entered stylish landau. In
turning corner one wheel grazed the
wheel of another carriage which was try
ing to turn at the same time and the latter's
was smashed. Walker Blaine, Halford
and Lodge followed at once in carriages
drawn by Blaine's horses and dozen
vehicles closed in behind. Arrived at
Stanwood, Mr.. Blaine's colleague, the
President and secretary of state were re-
ceived by Mrs. Blaine. This evening the
President is dining quietly with the Blaine
family.