Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-12
The Presidential Party Cordially Wei
coined at st. Louis.

The Presidential Party Cordially We'll
coined at st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, October 11th.-The Presiden-
tial train reached here at 8 o'clock this
morning. An artillery salute greeted their
arrival, and Governor Francis, Mayor
Noonan and various committees greeted
the distinguished guests. The party were
soon seated in carriages and proceeded to
the Southern Hotel. The route was
damned with people.
In the streets were waiting United States
troops, State militia, Grand Army Corps,
Sons of Veterans and many other organi-
cations, several thousand mer in all. AS
the Presidential carriage passed each
body salute was given, and the divisions
then wheeled into line behind. From the
reviewed the parade, which was magnii-
cent one.
After lunch they proceeded to the Mer-
chants Exchange, where Governor Francis
and Mayor Noonan delivered addresses of
welcome.
President Harrison responded briefly,
thanking the State and city for the mag
nifcent reception. Secretary Proctor also
spoke briefly. On leaving the Merchants
Exchange the Presidential party went d.
rect to the fair grounds. The route, cover-
ing large section of the business portion
of the city and the most beautiful residence
quarters, was also made triumphal by the
enthusiastic welcome extended the Presi-
dent all along the line. The drive was
apparently much enjoyed by him. In
passing through Vandeventer place, Presi-
dent Harrison stopped for moment at the
residence of his friend, K. c. Kerens.
At the fair grounds the party proceeded
to the Jockey clubhouse, where an elegant
luncheon was served to the President and
his party by Governor Francis, Mayor
Noonan and fifty other distinguished citi-
zens of st. Louis and Missouri.
At the conclusion of the luncheon the
party again entered their carriages and
were driven around the fair grounds, view
ing briefly the exhibits of every depart
ment. The fine stock seemed to have par
ticular interest for the President.
On the return Of the President to the city,
he and his party, Governor Francis and
Mayor Noonan, were entertained at private
dinner at the Southern Hotel, after which
the President repaired to his room until the
evening visit to the Exposition.
The President is hourly in receipt of tel
egrams giving the condition of Justice Mil
Ter, and should his death occur tonight or
tomorrow, it will probably hasten some
what the Presidents return to Washington.
The programme, however, is to spend to-
morrow quietly in Indianapolis and leave
for Washington the following morning,
making brief stops at several Indiana and
Ohio towns.
Hon. Mark Mcdonald, of California, one
of the Worlds Fair Commissioners at large,
came down from Chicago to renew the ur-
gent invitation of the Board of Directors
and Director General Davis to visit the
Worlds Fair city and inspect the World s
Fair site The President was compelled
again to decline. The Chicagoans had in
yited him before he left Washington, but
he replied that his schedule was already
made up, and he could not, in justice to
the other Western cities, visit Chicago at
this time, particularly as he had already
visited it on the occasion of the opening OF
the auditorium.
At o'clock this evening the party went
to the Exposition Building. At the en-
trance to the building hearty ovation was
given the President by the immense crowd.
After brief reception in the ladies' par
lor, the party proceeded to the music hall.
The President occupied box handsomely
decorated for the occasion. When he en-
tered Gilmores band struck up Hail to
the Chic" which was partially drowned
out by cheers from the Threats of 5000 peo-
pie. During the concert which followed a
little girl named Jeanne Brokaw presented
the President with a large floral piece.
The President thanked the child for the
flowers.
After repeated calls Governor Francis
introduced the President, who spoke briefly,
expressing his appreciation of the magnif-
cent reception rendered him since his ar
rival, and speaking in praise of the exposi-
ton and concert.
At 10 o'clock the party started for Indian
apolis.