Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-11
Atchison and Topeka Extend Him Hearty
Welcomes.

Atchison and Topeka Extend Him Hearty
Welcomes.
TOPEKA, October 10th.-At the stop of
the Presidential party at Atchison, the
President was almost buried in flowers,
showered upon him by the school children.
Brief stops were made at several other
points, and Topeka was reached at 1880.
Senator Ingalls, received the party, and
Governor Humphrey escorted them TO the
State House, where they reviewed the
immense parade, which was over two hours
getting by. 1t was composed of United
States troops from Fort Leavenworth, the
State militia, Grand Army and Sons of
Kansas The Grand Army of the Republic
are holding reunion here, and there were
nearly 5000 veterans. They kept up a
frantic cheering as they passed the Presi-
dent. Quite number of them were old
Indianans and members of the Presidents
brigade. He recognized many of them and
called them by name. The enthusiasm
knew no bounds.
After lunch the President received many
old veterans, State and city officials and
prominent citizens. The party then pro-
ceeded to the fair grounds, where Governor
Humphreys delivered an address of well
come. The President responded at c0nsid-
cIdDl6 lcuSlu, luc 0OfSIAOI
citizens of Kansas for the generous well
come, and expressed qualification at the
evidence of prosperity on every hand. To
the old veterans he said he was more
pleased than he could expect to see so many
of them present, and hoped many years
might be spared the brave defenders of the
Union.
The President further said "Who can
look upon this vast army of soldiers, who
fought to a victorious contamination the
war for the Union, without bowling his
head and his heart in grateful reveI ence?
[Great applause.] Who can look upon
these sons of veterans, spripging from a
patriotic ancestry full of the spirit of 1861,
and coming into vigor and strength of
manhood, to take up the burdens we must
soon lay down, and who, turning from
these sweet-faced children, whose hands
are filled with flowers and flags, can fail to
feel that these institutions are secure for
two generations at least? [Great cheering
The future is safe if we be but
true to ourselves, true to these children,
whose instruction is committed to US.
There is no other foe that can at all OBJ
struct or hinder our onward progress, eX-
cept treason in our midst, treachery
to the great fundamental prin-
ciple of our Government, which
is obedience to the law. The
will of the majority, as expressed in
orderly constitutional methods. is the only
king to which we bow, [prolonged cheersl,
but to him all must bow. Let it be under
stood in all your communities that no sell
fish interest of individuals, no class inter-
-ests however intrenched, shall be permit
ted to assert their convenience against the
law. [Cries of "Good, good" and cheer
ing.] This is good American doctrine, and
if it can be made to prevail in all the
States of the Union until every man, Sc
cure under the law in his own right, is
compelled by law to yield to every other
man his rights, nothing can shake our re-
pose. fCheers. There is some grumbling
in Kansas, and l think it is because your
advantages are too great. Laughter A
single year of disappointment in agricult-
ural returns should not make you despair
of the future or tempt you to unsafe expe-
dients. Life is made up of averages, and l
think yours will show g good average.
[Cries of Good, good" and cheers Let
US look forward with hope, with courage,
fidelity, thrift, patience good, neighborly
hearts and patriotic love for the fag-Kan-
sas and her people have an assured and
happy future" prolonged cheers
Senator Ingalls,, Ex-Governor Anthony
and others spoke briefly, and then the
Presidential party left for Kansas City.
At KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS CITY, October 10tb.-The Presi.
Dental train arrived here at 5:45, under es.
cort of Hon. William Warner, Mayor
Holmes and other distinguished gentlemen
and committees. The President and party
were driven around the city somewhat
and finally taken to the Coates House
Here magnificent banquet was rendered
President Harrison, Secretary Tracy, the
Presidents brother, John S. Harrison, and
the remainder of the Presidential party.
Before the conclusion of the banquet the
President retired to visit the residence OF
his brother. He is a younger man than
the President, and, strange to say, is a
Democratic politician.
Before leaving the President spoke brief
ly, excusing himself, and saying in conelu-
sion that he hoped all the dreams for
Kansas City may be realized.
After his return from the residence of his
brother the President was given public
reception at the Kansas City Chamber OF
Commerce. 1t was enthusiastic. and thou
sands of people were present. Hon. Will
lam Warner introduced the President,
whom he said would submit himself to
any arrangement that the committee had
made. 1t was submission to q sacrifice
but during the next hour the President was
compelled to shake hands with the multi
tude until he was completely exhausted,
and then not half the people had gained
the honor they sought.
At 10 O'Clock the President and party
left for st. Louis.