The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-22
A PERFECT OVATION.
Enthusiastic Reception to the
President at FL PaSo.
NeXiCaHS Unite With Americans in Wei
coming the Visitors.
Programme for the En- ertalnmelt of the Dis
tinSuiShed Guests in Southern
California.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

Ell PAso (Tex). April 21.-The Presiden-
tial party arrived here at 10 o'clock this
morning. The reception was a perfect ova-
ton, the Americans and Mexican representa-
tives of President Diaz vying with each
other in their efforts to honor President
Harrison. The city was elaborately deco
rated with the American and Mexican
colors and the troops of both countries were
drawn up at the station to receive the dis
tinguished visitors. When the party alighted
from the train salute of twenty-0ne guns
was fred. Governor Carrillo of Chihuahua
and his staff and General Rangel, with d
battery of artillery and military band,
participated in the reception as the repre-
sentatiYes of President Diaz of Mexico, who
was unable to be present The Chief MagiS-
trate was received by a committee aud es-
corted to his carriage. an open barouche.
drawn by four gray horses. Seated with him
were Governor Carrillo, General Rangel of
Mexico aud General McCook. Other members
Of the party occupied carriages with prom i
nent local and Mexican officials a pro-
cessou was formed, including United
States and Mexican troops, Grand Army
posts, Confederate veterans, the fire de-
partment, civic organizations and colored
citizens. The distinguished visitors were
escorted to the Courthouse, where a for
NAL address WAS made. When the process
sion reached the nearest pont to Mexico the
artillery of that country fired a salute in
honor of President Harrison.
The Courthouse, Mexican Consulate and
other places were literally covered with
brilliant decorations. As the President
mounted the platform the Mexi.an military
band played Hail to the Chief" while
Mexican battery stationed on the Mexican
bank of the Rio Grande fired salute Of
twenty-one guns. The address of welcome
was delivered by General Malloy, after
which Governor Carrillo of chihuahua,
Colonel Vilaneuva, representing President
Diaz, and General Banjet of the Mexican
Army, also spoke. President Harrison in
response said he received with great salts
faction the tributes of respect which had
been brought by the Governor Of chihuahua
and the representatives of the army of
Mexico. lie desired to return to them, and
through them to the people Of Mexico and
to that illustrious and progressive states
man who presides over her destinies, not
only his sincere personal regard, but the
assurance Of the frendlinrss and respect of
the American Government and people.
look forward" said he, with interest to
a larger development of our trade; to the
opening of new lines of commerce and new
avenues of friendship. We have passed
that year in our history, L hope, when we
were aggressive and unpleasant neighbors.
We do not c0vet territory of any other
people, but we do covet their friendship
ana those trade exchanges which are
mutually profitable"
General Stanley and his aids, who had
escorted the Presidential party from Gal
weston, lett them here, being relieved by
General McCook aud aids Of the Depart
ment of Arizona, who will accompany than
to Los Angeles. Governor Prince of New
Mexico Joined the party at this point. After
a visit OF two hours here the Presidential
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