Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
THE PRESIDENT.
MIS- ARRIVAL AND ENTHUSIASTIC RE-
CEPTlON At CINCINNATI.
fcencs and Incidcnts--A Welcome by the
Mayor-The chief Of the
Nat!on Replies.
mr telorrarh % tho nl,patch.l

C1NcINNATI, August 2l.--Amid The
booming Of cannon and the cheers from
thc vast multitude gathered at tho Cen.
fral station. the President arrived here
~ 0uortcr after 10 o'clock. over two
hours and half late, owing 20 M acct
don't 10 the engine Of the train IN front
Of the western express between Bait-
moro and Washington yesterday
Crowds were assembled at all the sta.
tious On r0lTc and heartily chcered IN,
President, whilO some rushed forward
80 shake hands
The Pronaout retired st midnight last
night and slept soundly. He took on
early breakfast, the meal being cooked
by IN old colorcd servant OF the late John
". Garrett AMI tae successive presidents
Of the Baltimore and Ohio road. He is
the same man who accompanied ex
President Cleveland on his wedding tour
At Greenfield. Ohio, a card was hand
"a Mr.. Harrison with the words, 1--WE
wish you the earth and safe Journey.
a crowd Of several thousand stood and
ChcCrcd themselves hoarse, while the
General stood, hat in hand, waving hi,
precting ooh, Mr.. Harrison, please
"a a
train carried him away too soon. The
9noruing was spent in reading papers
fnd talking over old war times with
lGcneral Morgan. Daniel Ransdell, and
kap,mn Meredith
The party consists Of President Harm
kon. Attorney General Miller, Private
8ccrotary HaLord, Secretary Kusk Hon.
Kohn B. Elan, Colonel i. H. Black
jcncral Thomas c. Morgan, Commits
iontr of Indian Affairs Hon. j. J.
prWin, Indiana Hon. Daniel VI. Rams
&cil, Marshal OF the District of Comm
Ubia. j. Is. Cockrum, Assistant District
Mttorncy of Indiana Hon. William NJ.
Eiercdith, Chief OF Engraving and
Hnrting, and the Associated Press re-
M,ortcr.
IL Marshal Ransdoll handed Private
WcCrctary Halford a request brought by
81 man all the Wnv from Johnstown from
kthe Red Cross Society asking the Prcsi
I dent 10 return by way Of Johnstown that
Mic might see for himself the terrible
kOndition OF things there.
j. ". HerD. OF Cincinnati, an old
&chool friend Of President Harrison a'
g ne Miami University, had friendly
kchat with the Chief Executive. The
FCoutral Union depot Was packed 10 its
capacity when the presidential party ar
rived Cheers followed cheers rs the
President was recognized. and there
was almost "a continuous ovation OF Rp-
llluso until he reached his carriage,
which be occupied with Governor For
uhcr. The escort was made up OF q
battalion of police and two patrol
wagons, under command Of Chief
Deitch. the FIRST regiment Of the Ohio
National Guard. commanded by Colo
epcl NJ. l.. Hawkins, aud Battery Is, OF
Tthc Ohio National Guard. The latter
$ fired q salute as the President was
s5nakiug ms WAY to the corriagc.
81 The line of march was mp Central
nvenuo 10 Fourth street, and then east
10 Vine, and then south to the Burnett
5Housc. The streets were packed with
Sshouting people, while the windows
wero alive with men, women, and chil-
$dren. all joining in boistcrous wei
come Fourth street especially present
Bed a brilliant Appearance. The ircsi-
#lent rode almost continually with his
Xhai in bis hand, and WAS almost con.
MtAntly bOwlnC his ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
Whc enthusiastic greetings that were
Mgivon. Upon arriving at the Burnett
Hrouse he waa M once escorted to Parlor
"A. which WAS elsbomtely adorned with
flowers. Here public reception began
almost imme diateiy. The President
stood before table on which was n
magnificent floral design. Among those
who have held receptions II the room
are the Prince If Wales, the Hunga-
ran patriot Kossu'h, Jenny Lind,
Lincoln. Grant, and Sherman. Mayor
Mosby made a brief welcoming address
towhich the President replied asfOllows
Mr.. Mayor thank You and the
people OF Cincinnati, for whom you
speak, for this kind y welcome. 1t wUuld
bee pleasing to me to speak Of the recol-
lectons Inch your remarks and tins city
recall. hG; there IS neither time nor OPP
roriuuity for that. Cincinnati, how
ever more than any other city OF It's
class in the country, seems 10 me to be
tlc home city.
The first callers upon the President
after the committees had been presented
wer, the resident members of the ONO
Coumanlcry OF tho LOYAL Legion. OF
Which the President is member. lie
el,eiel these companions with kindly
grasp. for hc knew they had all like hm-
fc'f passed through the fiery furnace Of
war; Then followed the public rs
iaWlly rs they could bee marshalled.
81 tie end ot three quarters of an
hour The President was driven to the
lullcrs Exchange, at Sixth and Vine
streets, where President Allison wei
coined him. The President responded
lv siyiug
Il have lail upon myself the innova-
SION of avoiding public .spcating on tins
tip: but cannot refrain fron saying
a word IN appreciation of your kindness.
Z rejoice in the prOsp riy and develop
melt If Your great city, and hope 1t Will
always be o city Of prosperous and hap
py homes. whether rich or poor.
The President was then driven 70 the
MAGNIFICENT new building Of the Cham
Der OF Commerce. through the doors OF
vhcha great mass of people poured, en-
mlang the members before they could
llvc their special reception. The build
.ng was deliberately and ornamently de
corated wih proiuslon OF national
lays Lowe Emerson. vice president,
delivered welcoming address AMI re-
ferrod 70 the magnitude Of the city S
trade. The President replied as fol-
lows
"Air. President. Ladies, and Gentle
mon.-Iho figures which your speaker
has used IN his address quite overcome
mo. The suggestions he raises bring to
mind many pleasant rccollections. 1t
vas here at your crowded wharves and
who're aoated great palaces upon TIE
waters had my first glimpse OF a great
cty. To me, a country boy, II WAS
wonderful sight. Some OF my earlier
Professional days were spent here under
tle guidance OF Bethany Storer. Al
dough but comparatively little OF my
slar life has been spent IN your CITY,
w. TO-DAY