The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-09

There was champagne ON the train, but the
President didn't look at it, drinking instead
a cup of coffee or a glass of water. The
lunch was interrupted by arrival at Water
vile, which was signalized by salutes. A
depot and the depot itself. The crowd gave
q Maine cheer as, under the escort of Gov.
Burleigh's staff officers. President Harrison
left the train for the first time since he start
Cd from Boston. He walked onto stage
cars, Mayor Meader and other civilians with
him. Mayor Meader said: "Fellow Citi-
zens-lt is our glad and pleasant privilege on
this beautiful summer day to welcome to
our, State our beloved and hon.
ored President. and it is my special
privilege to introduce to you Benjamin Har-
rison, President of the United States"
The band played and then President Har-
'Fellou Citizens-These preparations,
t Wnich nave been made here are more sugges--
tive OF speech than those l have seen at
any other place on my route. L started from
Washington with the resolute purpose to
make no speeches. The purpose Of my COM
ing to Maine, as you well.know was to visit
friend and cabinet officer, James G. Blaine.
lGreat Cheering.J beg you will therefore
allow me simply to thank you for the cor
diality with which you have greeted me to
wish you all good and to bid you good bye"
Aniu ClCcIluS bll6 returned TO
the train and the lunch. Afterwards he de-
voted himself to chat with Senator Hale.
Both gentlemen went through the train
when Bangor was reached, about $3.50 p. m.
At Bangor.
While salute at Bangor was being fired
the depot platform was packed with human
ity. Hundreds could not get glimpse of
the President until the train moved off. Con-
gresham Boutelle. Hon. Hannibal Hamlin,
Mayor Bragg, Ex-Gov. Davis and other
gentlemen entered the car. These visitors
only remained in the car a minute. They
chatted with the President when he was not
shaking hands with the people in the crowd.
Mayor Bragg told the President: 81
am very sorry we :. could not re-
ceive you more formally" The arrange
could have extended to you the hospitality
that is in our hearts,"
The President answered:
II thank you, sir" and added word or
two which implied that he appreciated what
by the necessity for greeting the crowd
Congressman Boutelle made the following
introduction to the President:
Fellow ctizens.-Let us give three Ban
gor cheers for the Chief Magistrate of the
United States, Benjamin Harrison of Indi-
ana"
Cry-"He's all right" followed by three
cheers and tiger.
The President replied to the remark, "our
people are very much disappointed that we
did not get a chance to entertain you here"
by saying, "Thank you; you are very kind
Handshaking was then resumed. The Pre-
sident extended his hand over the
rail, grasped a few more
fingers, followed with something he had not
attempted before on the trip. Opening the
side door, the President stood leaning over
the steps, and shook hands with many PEG
Pile who stood close by. Most of them were
ladies. He gave warning, "Look out you
will get these people under the train," to
some pushers. The President divided his
time between this general handshaking aud
special introductions by Congressman Bou
telle Finally the latter announced: 1.-THE
President would be very glad to shake hands
with you all but it is impossible" Then off
the train went amid more cheers. 1t was
then abont $40 p. IN.
The So miles between Waterville and Ban
gor were covered in 60 minutes.
The run along the road to the Ferry was
made III what seemed just as good time. A
new locomotive, No. 70. was taken on at
Bangor. 1t was decorated lavishly with
bunting and flags and at the front was a
framed portrait of the President.
Inc train drew up at Ellsworth but a few
minutes late. Senator Hale and the Presi-
dent went on to the rear platform, There
was an enthusiastic gathering OF people The
Senator said to the spectators:
MY friends, let me-. present the President
OF the United States"
=, 1T gives me great pleasure to see you, gen.
tlemen," said the President.