The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-08-13
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
1t Is Estimated That There
Are That Many Visitors
In Boston.
President Harrison Accorded a Gen.
uins Ovation as He Reviews
the Veterans and Crowds.
The Hub Scene OK Wonderful BustIe
and Enthusiasm in Honor
of the G. A r.

Eosroz. Ans. Ne.
Had the weather been made 10 orler by
the veterans. conditions could hardly have
been more favorable for the q. A.. II.
demonstration to- day than they ara NOS.
The influx OF visifors continued during tine
entire night and morning, aud the side
walks Of the principal streets are packed
with Humanity. IA is estimated that i0O,-
900 visitors will be in the city to-day. Be-
fore 3 o'clock the roar Of cannon from the
feet In the harbor announced that the
ship With Secretary Tracy, Vice President
Morton and Gea. Sherman on board had
arrived In this harbor. The distinguished
gentlemen were escorted 20 the yendome,
and subsequently they took seats ON the
grand stand. President Harrison break
tasted at the Vsndome early. Shortly
after o'ciock, he received the governor
and state delegation and the party took
carriages and rode over a portion of the
route OF the parade TO view the decora-
tions. After che drive, the president took
his place on the reviewing stand aud was
soon surrounded by mAns other notable
gentlemen. During this time the presi-
dent resolved many expressions OF good
will and respect from the crowds along the
way.
The 0rnmd Parade.
After eonsiderable delay I'm the formation
OF the column, Commander In Chef Aiger
al II.3O, with his full staff OF 600 mounted
men, escorted by the One Hundred and
Thirteenth Massachusetts, cavalry, and
headed by corps OF mounted police. rode
to the head Of ths Illinois department, and
the greatest military street pageant ever
witnessed In Boston began It's march. All
along the route vast crowds OF people
viewed the procession from windows, stands
and sidewalks.
The Presidents ARRIVAL.
BosToN. Aug. Il.
Az tho Baltimore, aying the presidents
flag and bearing President Harrison. Sec
retarys Rusk and Noble and Private Sec-
rstarY Halgorl entered Boston harbor
Monday afternoon, she was met By the
other vessels CT toe iIesl~-~tse rTuisers at
lanta and Ksarsage. the ganboass Petrol
aud Yorktown, the dynamite cruiser Vesn-
vious and the torpedo boat CushinQ---all
save the Kearsage and Cushing firing
salules. Ths revenue cutter Gallatin. with
Gov. Braekotf. Collector Beard and Mr.
and Mrs. Kckee on board, escorted her 10
her anchorase. Mayor Hart and other
members Of tie city government also went
down to the haFbor to welcome the chief
magistrate. while Mrs. Noble and other
ladies we're on board the vigilant.
EnthuslmsGic Maltitadss-
President Harrison landed at $40 p. M.
amid The thunder Of cannons. and was
n L.. L. .a&
battalion on cavalry. Along the line OF
march, which was nearly two miles Ia ex.
tsnf. the street was packed with enihus-
iastic multitudes, who greeted the prssi-
dent with cheers. The president, who rode
With Gov. Bracket. bowed right and left
nj the greetings Of the thr0nQ.
Distinguished Guests.
When the presidential party arrived at
the hotel they proceeded TO the stats din
Ing room. Gov. Brackstt presided aud
the states guest. President Harrison, sat
al hia right, xitA Secretary Proctor on hIs
left. Al this table were also Secretaries
Noble and Rusk, Gov. Abbett aud Lient.-
Gov. Hail. At another table we're ADJ
mirsi Gherardi, OF the United States
squadron and his staff officials. No speech
making vas indnlRed IN.
Revived lave for cine Flag.
To- night the president attended q recep-
ton Al the Parker house. When the
president entered the dining room NJ ths
Parker he YES greeted with applause.
Dol. Taylor, - POSTMASTER, presented the
president, Who again received m ovation
"It 10 not my purpose. said The president
"to address yon In an extended speech
but to only say that whether walking
with 700 in the private pursuits
OF life or holding placs
OF responsibility, I can never either forgs'
those who upheld the flag Of this nation In
those days when n was In poril. You vii
permit me TO wish for each of you lif'
full OF sweetness and that each OF you ma,
preserve undimmed love for the flag whicl
called ron from your homes 20 stand unde
its folds amid the shock Of battle 81.
amid dying men. I believe there are indi
cations to-day In this country Of reyive'
love tor the flag. Applause.
Upon concluding bis address the pfasi
dent and members Of the cabinet with
drew.
Among the otter speakers were Gen
Alger and Past Commandment Che