Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-18
THROUGH ARKANSAS
President Harrison's Prog
ress Westward.
The Father Of Waters Left Be-
hind Him.
Memphis and Little Rock Extend
Cordial Greetings.
Tho Train Speeding Onward to the Gate
of Texas-Mexico's Proffered
Hospitality.
Associated Press Dispatches.


MEMPHIS. Tern., April 1.-THE presi.
.dentiai r.rIy arrived here this morning
after an all-night ride from Birmingham
Alabama. The only incident occurred
at Jasper, Alabama. That town was
illuminated and nearly $500 of the in.
habitants gathered at the station to pay
their respects. AS most of the presi-
Dental party had retired for the night,
the people were disappointed at not be-
ing able to see them. Mayor Clapp and
other municipal officers received the
president and party on their arrival
here. The large crowd, including the
local military, gathered at the station,
burst into cheers as the chief magistrate
appeared. The party were Immediately
taken in carriages to the Merchants ex-
change. where thousands of people had
assembled. The mayor in an address
introduced the president, and he replied
in short speech.
MAYOR CLAPP's ADDRESS.
Mayor Clapp in his address of well
come to the president, said "This is a
restored, harmonious and indestructible
union. In dealing with the greatest
problem that has ever confronted any
people, it is our intention to be just and
law-abiding, while at the same time
with the instinct which pervades our
race, our paramount aim is to guard our
social purity, preserve our civilization
and maintain Caucasian prestige and su-
premacy."
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE,
The president in his response congrat-
ulated the people upon the progress
made, and rejoiced to know that they
turned their thoughts to spinning cot
ton as we'll as raising it. He knew no
reason why they should export it as raw
material, rather than as manufactured
product, having in their midst the
means for the transformation of the raw
material to finished goods. ts
In closing his speech, which was in
terrupted many times by prolonged
cheers, the president thanked the people
for the warm greeting extended him.
Loud calls were made for Postmaster
General Wanamaker, who responded in
few we'll chosen remarks. He was
followed by Secretary Rusk, after which
there was reception.
After the president had shaken hands
with large number of people, the party
went to the depot, where another recep-
tion was held. A number OF floral offer
ings were presented on the train by citi-
zens. Governor Eagle and committee
who arrived this morning met the party
at the depot, and will act as an escort to
Little Rock.
At 2 2p. m. the train was taken aboard
ferry boat and Memphis was left be-
hind, as they made their way toward the
Arkansas capital.
PLEASING INCIDENT.
A pleasing incident was witnessed
just before the train left the depot.
Esther Mosby, an aged colored woman
who belonged to Harrison's grand.
father, John +. Page, and who was a
at Pagebrook, Va, was trying to get
glimpse of him. From window to win
dow OF the car she went, not satisfied
until she had found him and shaken
him cordially by the hand. 1t is hardly
possible to tell who enjoyed the meet
ing the more, the president or his old
playmate.
LITTLE ROCKS WELCOME.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 17.-Presi-
dent Harrison and party received cor
dial welcome at this point. Governor
Eagle OF Arkansas, the mayor of Little
Rock and committee of citizens escort
ed the party from Memphis. A military
salute was fred as the train reached
this city, and the president was cheered
by large crowd assembled. He and
the remainder of the party were escort-
ed to the state house, where an address
of welcome by the governor was re-
sponded to by the president, Secretary
Rusk and Postmaster-G General Wana-
maker, after which the president held
public reception. The party left this
evening for Texarkana.
MEx1co's HOSPITALITY.
Cry OF MEXICO, April 17.-Colonel
Villaneuva has left for Ell Paso to meet
President Harrison on his arrival there,
and invite him in the name Of the Mexi-
can government to visit this country.
President Diaz found it impossible to
leave Mexico, now, owing to the press
of official business, and because congress
is in session. The governor of the state
of chihuahua and the military COM
mandant of that district will also meet
President Harrison at Ell Paso and ten
der him the hospitality Of Mexico.
PAsADENA's PREPARATIONS.
PASADENA, April 17.-Elaborate prep
.arations are being made for President
Harrison's reception, next week. The
party will arrive here Thursday
evening. There will be public recep-
ton from 8 toe, a banquet afterward at
the Hotel Green. Governor Markham
and staff will he present. Senators
Stanford and FELTON, have been invited.
FRIDAY morning the party will be driven
about the city, during which there will
be lavish presentation of flowers by the
school children.
STOCKTON wAKENING UP. W
STocKroN, April 17.-Pursuant to the
call of Mayor Reubenstein, meeting
OF citizens was held this evening to in
vite President Harrison to visit Stock
ton. A committee ON arrangements,
consisting Of one hundred citizens, was
appointed, and committee of two APP