The National tribune., 1891-04-30
PRESIDENTS TRIP.
Big 0VatiOns GiVen the Executive in
Texas and California.

The Presidential party arrived at III Paso,
Tex, nj 10 o'clock on Tuesday, April p. II
Paso celebrated the occasion Of the first visit
ever made 10 il by the Chief Magistrate oil the
Nation. by grand International demonstration
by the citizens OF the two Republics. There
was also general participation on the part OF the
Indians The reception was a most enthuslas-
tic one The city was elUb0rltoly decorated
with American and Mexican decorations, the
public buildings and business houses clspaylng
q profusion of hunting. There were many arches
bearing notices of Welcome 10 cur PIesl-
dent" Welcome 10 Our Mexican Friends,
aud Reciprocity with Mexico" The last
named notices were ia Spanish and English
The American troops were drawn mp I'D line at
the station when the train stopped, aud hred
salute of "a guns, while the band PLAYED paliA-
otto airs. The President was greeted on ihe
platform with cheers, in which citizens OF bnlh
countries participated. Gov. Naruilos' OF Nlll-
huHhua. and his staG, and Gen. Rangel, Com
mauder-in Chief al tho Second Zone Of Mexico
with large military band Of - pieces, took
part in thc reception rs the representatives oil
President Duz, of Mexico, who was unable 10
be present. The troops wore sldc-arms ana
entered United States territory by special per-
mission Of President Harrison.
The President was received 10y committee
consisting of Mayor Capcs Gen. A. q. Malloy,
~ ~
Touche. Seated with the President were Gov.
Carrill0s, Gen RaHgel, of Mexico, and Gen. Me-
Cook procession was formed consisting OF
United States and Mexican troops Grand
ARMY Posts Confederate Veterans and civic
societies When the procession reached the
nearest point to Mexico, the artillery OF that
country, on the opposite bank OF thenVer, hrea
O salute in honor of the President Gen. harn-
son passed to the platform through two lines
81, a Al
Mexican band playing Hail TO the Chief
An address OF welcome was delivered by Gen.
Maliov. who was followed by Gov. IarriilUs,
who welcomed the President 10 the border.
Col Aillaneuva, representing President Dlz
and Gen. Bauiet, Of the Mexican army, also
spoke tho President responding.
Through New Mexico and Arizona the people
turned out aud Cheered tie President AS the
train passed. At lndie, Cal, April p, the
train was boarded by Gov. Markham, eX-Goy.
Perkins. Senator Fcitm aud others Gov.
Markham welcomed the President 10 CalliOr-
mia la a neHt speech. 20 which the President
made a sui table response.
40 the different towns along the route crowds
were at the stations who ChCercd the President
Al some points the train stopped and hriei Rd-
dresses were made. Al no place was the Prcsi-
dcnt accorded a heRrtier welcome than ~ Los
Angeles, where the flower laden train arrived
40 noon or April % A National salute WIS
fired the people chCcrcd Justify, aud the bells
and whistles Joined boz acclaim. The city was
lHyishly decorated. The ceremonies opened
with street parade, in which all the United
Stttss troops militia, Grand Army Posts and
civic societics participated. They escorted the
President 10 a platform erected 81 The City
Hall where be was welcomed by addresses by
Gov. Markham aHd Mayor Hazard, 20 which the
President. Secretary Rusll and Po>tmastcr-Gen-
eral WanamakcF responded. After he speech
making the party went 10 the hotel, where
nowoT-decked apartments had been reserved
for them. During dinner the President was
Eercnadod. lu the evening hc went TO the pa
wilton and held public reception. Later the
party was. entertained by The Union League
Club
April q. the Presidential party spent two
very pleasant hours al san Diego, where the
entire population turned out 10 receive Gen.
Harrison. The program included breakfast
at q hotel. q street parade, and exercises on the
plaza Gov. Torres and stat, Of Lower Cali
lOrnia. Joined la welcoming the PRESIDENT. A
National salute was fired and the school
children shOweIel the President with flowers
as he mssed them. Addresses were made by
Gov. Markham. Mayor Gum aud Gov. IOrrees,
OF Lower California, which were responded 10
by the President Secretary Rusk aud Post
master-Geneml Wauamaker. general re-
Ception followed. and a large number Of per
sons shook Gen. llarrs0u's hand The process
ssl reformed aud escorted the party 10 the
train. The party also visited several other
cities OF southern California. and he was well
coined everywhere with enthusiasm.
On Friday. April "a the Presidential party
were treated 10 a beautiful floral display during
a two hours drive through the principal streets
II Pasadena. They were escorted by the loca.
military and civic societies. The Presidents
carriage was decorated with acacia blossoms.
while the carriage al Secretary ltusk aud Post
master-(iencHu NmamnEer was Oruamenicd
with orange blossoms and red, white and vel
low roses. Just before the President LEFT the
hotel be was addressed by curlyhcadod four
yosr-od boy. vino cXpatiated on the fertility
of the valley, aud gave the President ard party
permission To take away any products that
suited their fancy. The procession passed
under \ large arch COMPOSED Ot California
lilies, having a base OF rare tropical plants
Whiea largo poTtWitoi the Pres dent appeared
nd the keystone OF the arch. About 2 500
school children gathered about the arch
shuWeTed the President and bis wife with
bouquets, and those lhat followed passed over
a rcritnble bed Of flowers. After leaving
Pasadena the train stopped 40 San Fernando
where tho President made a few remarks. At
san Beuuavcuiura the President was received
bv the local military and Gushing Post q A. r.
The President was introduced 10 the citizens
ly Gen. Nandeycr. ex-COngrcssman from the
Sixth California District, aud made few re-
mark expressive Of his qualification 40 their
cordial greeting. The President and wife were
presented with baskets OF cut flowers aud
Japanese plums.
The President and party were welcomed by
the citizen Of San Francisco on Saturday even
ing, April -, by great display Of enthusiasm.
Jhc train arrived at Oakland al o'clock and
the party was met By committee Of citizens,
Gen. RuReT and staff, OF the Army and Gen
DlmoHd aud staff, of tie militia aud escorted
90 a large ferryboat The President occupied
position where be could sec the magu fccnt
display made DOB dis honor. The steamer sailed
Ur0und thc bay 10 enable the party 60 witness
thg brilliant Hum nations CA the iav and hills
az gHc city. As the steamer loft Oakland a
rocket Was sent up and buntrcs blazcd from
Telegraph aud California street hills aud d
dozen Oilcr elevated points. a long line Of
streets brilliant with electric lights aud red
fire. were visible from the deck OF the boat
The murine display was one OF the most
striking features Ul The occasion. The ferry
boat passed through ,ao long lines Of vessels
from Oakland 80 San Francisco. The vessels
were illuminated with electric lights and red
fire. }yh .ch displayed their decorations of flags
and bunting Statutes were fired from the YES.
sells aud from the shore
When the party landed they were welcomed
by Mayor SudeTrun. entered Carriages. and
moved 20 the Mechanics Pavilion Tie streets
along the line ai march were bri liantly lighted.
and che buildings were decorated with flags
and bunting. Tie Pavilion holds DO. OOJpcopIe
aud was packed. The President was welcomed
bv speeches hg Gov. Markham and Mavur