The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-10-12

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81. LOUIS, Oct 1.-THE presiden-
ual train reached here this morninf.
An artillery salute greeted the arrival, and
Governor Francis, Mayor Noonan and vari-
Gus committees greeted the distinguished
gnests. The party was soon seated in car
riages. and proceeded to the Southern
hotel. The route was jammed with people.
In the streets were waiting United States
troops. state militia, Grand Army corps,
Sons OF Veterans and many other organiza-
tons, several thousand men In all. As the
presidential carriage passed each body .
salute was given, and the divisions then
wheeled into line behind. From
the Southern hotel the president and
party reviewed the parade, which was q
magnificent one. Alter lunch they pro-
ceeded to the Merchants Exchange, where
Governor Francis and Mayor Noonan de-
ilvered addresses of welcome. President
Harrison responded briefly, thanking the
state and city for the magnificent recep-
ton. Secretary Tracy also spoke briefly.
On leaving the Merchants Exchange the
presidential party went direct to the fair
grounds. The route. which covered .
largo portion of the city aud the most
beautiful residence quarters, was also made
triumphal procession by the enthusiastic
welcome extended the president all along
the line. the drive was apparently much
enjoyed by him. In passing through
Vandeventer place the president stopped
for . moment at the residence of his
friend. R. G. Kerens. At the fair grounds
the party proceeded to the Jockey club
house. where an elegant luncheon was
served to the president and party, Gov
ernor Francis. Mayor Noonan and fifty
other distinguished citizens of st. Louis
and Missouri. At the conclusion Of the
lunch the party again entered carriages
and were driven around the fair grounds,
viewing briefly the exhibits in every de-
partment The fine stock seemed to have
particular interest for the president. On
the return Of the president to the city he
and his party. Governor Francis and Mayor
N0onan. were entertained at priyate din.
ner ct 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 tele-
grams 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
City. Tho programme, however. is to
spend tomorrow quietly in indianapolis
and lesve for Washington City the follow
ing morning, making brief stops ct several
Indiana and Ohio towns.
Hon. Marx Mcdonald. Of California, one
Of the Worlds fair commissioners-at-larg
came down from Chicago to renew the mr.
gent invitation Of the board Of directors
and Director General Davis to visit the
Worlds fair city and insDect the Worlds
fair site. The president was compelled
again to decline. Chicago also invited him
before he left Washington City, but he re-
piled that his schedule was already made
up and he could not In justice to osher
Western cities visit Chicago ct this time.
particularly o. he had already visited Il
on the occasion Of the opening Of the Au-
ditorium.A
At So'clock this evening the party went
to the exposition building. At the en-
trance to the building an ovation was given
the president by an immense crowd. After
brief reception in the ladies' parlor the
party proceeded to the music hall. The
president occupied box handsomely deco
rated for the occasion. When he entered
Gilmore's band struck up "Hail to the
Chief, which was partially drowned by
cheers from the tnroats of 5000 people.
During the concert which followed q little
girl, Jeanie Brokaw. presented the presi-
dent with large floral piece. The presi-
dent thanked the child for the flowers.
After repeated calls Governor Francis in
troduced the president, who spoke briefly,
expressing his appreciation of the magniH-
cent reception rendered him since his ar
rival, and speaking in praise of the exposf-
ton and concert. At 10 o'clock the party
atartAd for IndiananOlis