The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-26

cial Dispensation-Tehe President BAN
quoted by the Gentlemen, and Mrs.
Harrison Entertained by the Ladies.
SANTA BARBARA, Cal, April IS
[Speciall-The visit of President Harri-
son to Santa Barbara Yesterday after
noon was celebrated in most UNIQUE
and characteristic manner 1t is the
first time in the history of that ancient
Spanish city that it has been honored
with the presence Of the Chief Magis-
trate OF the United States, and that it's
citizens appre ciated this fact was amply
shown by their enthusiastic cheers of
welcome. 1t seemed as if the entire
population had gathered at tho station.
a procession was formed at the station
composed of a cavalcadc of Spani 81 citi-
zens in their native costumes, the
Grand Army and brigade of children
and citizens in gaily decorated carriages.
The party was first escorted to Prone
| made dos Anglais, beautiful drive,
bordered on both sides with mountains
dotted with picturesque Querrillos.
Here they witnessed battle of flowers.
The spectacle is new to this country but
familiar to all visitors to Nice during
carnival week. The engagement was
participated in by ladies and gentlemen
In open carriages covered with flowers.
The President and party viewed the
picturesque baltic from grand stand
covered with flowers. There were four
columns on the front. in construction of
which 1t is estimated that nearly 10000
Gala lilies were used.
When this part OF tho programme
concluded and true declared, the
President and party were escorted by
the late combatants and Il cavalcade of
ladies and gentlemen in Spanish cos
tunes, to cid Santa Barbara Mission.
The President and his party were re-
ceived here by Father O'Keefe, superior,
and his assistants. and shown through
| that historic edifcc by virtue OF special
| oispensation.
The entire party, including Mrs.
Russell Harrison and Mrs. Boyd, were
admitted into the mission and garden,
within quadrangle formed by build
ings. Princess Louise, of England, who
visited this country in 1882, is the only
other. lady who has ever been per-
mitted within this sacred precinct.
On leaving the President thanked
Father O'Keefe very cordially for the
special privileges accorded his party.
The procession then escorted the Presi-
dent and party to the Arlington Hotel,
where dinner was provided, after which
the President had public reception in
the parlor OF the hotel. There was
large crowd in attendance, but the
usual hand shaking was omitted.
After tho reception ball took place
at the hotel, during which there were
several old fashioned Spanish dances by
ladies in costumes. This was followed
by banquet to the President, Secre-
tary Rusk, PostmasterGeneral Wanna
maker, and Governor Markham and staff.
AT tho same time Mrs Harrison and the
ladies' accompanying her were enter
tanned by number OF ladies of Santa
Barbra al supper.
FRESNO, CAL, April a5.-[Special l.
Tho President and party arose at 6
o'clock this morning, while their train
was crossing the Tehachapi mountains
on the way TO the valley of San Joaquin,
and had splendid view of the cele-
brated loop at that point. Tho first
stopping place of the day was a Bakers
heiu, where the party arrived at $40
O'CLOCK. The train remained there ten
minutes, and the President received u
cordial welcome. He was introduced to
the people by Judge A. X. Conkling and
was about to respond, when he was
assailed by such a shower Of bouquets
that he was forced to sock shelter in his
| car.
Seeing that the President did not
fancy this treatment, tho people de-
sisted, whereupon tho President again
advanced to the front of the car plat
form and addressed them briefly. Tu-
iarc was reached shortly after 10 o'clock,
and the President and party, which now
included Governor Markham, ex-Gov-
ernor Perkins, Mr. Stump and Colonel
croker. received a regular ovation. Tho
national salute was fired during which
The party was escorted to gaily
| decorated stand. tho base of which was
| the stump OF 4 mammoth red wood tree
rms was surrounded by Il guard of
| honor, composed of tho local militia and
Grand Army posts.
me PRESIDENT was introduced by Gov
ernor Markham and was greeted with
hearty cheers He addressed the assem-
blage. Speeches were made by Postmas-
ter General Wanamaker and Secretary
Kusk, and tho President shook hands
with all the people who could get near
MIN. lie has practically recovered tho
use OF his right hand, and anticipates
no further trouble from that momber,
Notwithstanding the fact that the mid
ole finger, which was injured near Santa
Barbara yesterday afternoon, is still in
oanuages. The party arrived at Fresno
AT ii:4o, twenty minutes ahead Of time,
ana mad most enthusiastic reception.
Separate Apartments for the Races.
GALVESTON, April 25.-LSpeciall-
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