The morning call., 1891-05-05
IN OREGON.
The Visitors Charmed With the Scenery Be-
tween Redding and Ashland.

The Visitors Charmed With the Scenery Be-
tween Redding and Ashland.
ASHLAND, May A-The President and
party arrived at Ashland shortly after 8
o'clock tonight and received most enthusi-
astlc welcome. The journey through the
mountain Of Northern California was vex
pleasant. notwithstanding a steady drilling
rain, which interfered materially with the
view. The mist lifted tor few minutes
Just as the train pass ed Mount Shasta and
allowed a bri eff inspection of its snOw-capped
summit Tbs steep grades encountered at
several points delayed the train for few
minutes and it took three powerful engines
to move the heavy train on its way.
MOUNTAIN SCENERY.
After leaving Redding the President and
party took seats on the rear platform of the
observation car and spent several hours
viewing the grand mountain scenery through
which they journeyed. Following the wind
mgs Of the tempestuous Sacramento River
the Presidents special plunged across high
trestles and into and through caveTnous
tunnels, continually emerging into new
scenes of beauty and sublimity. The Presi-
dent and the ladies were especially pleased
at the novelty and grandeur Of the scenery
and frequently broke into raptures of ad-
miTatiOn. Much enthusiasm was mani
Tested at all the stations Of the route.
Brief stops were made at DuDsmuir,
Shasta Springs, Sisson, Hornbrook aud
Montague. The President had a pleasant
word and a hearty handshake for all who
approached to pay their respects. Statutes
were fired and bands played at Sisson and
Montague. The proprietor Of Mount Shasta
Springs supplied the President with lib
eral supply of mineral water. There were
the usual contribution of flowers at all the
stations. Soon after 6 o'clock heavy mist
settled down on the mountains. 1t shut out
the view entirely and the distinguished
sightseeTs were compelled to seek shelter
behind closed windows. The President
wrapped himself in blanket and sat on
the platform as long as he could.
WELCOMED TO OREGON.
just before reaching Ashland Marshal
Ransdell received q telegram from Mr.
Simons, saying that Governor Pennoyer had
expressed desire to do what he could to
make the Presidents visit to Salem a pleas
ant one, and, in company with the Mayor of
that city, would meet him on his arrival
there tomorrow morning.
During the stop at Ashland special COM
mittee of the Oregon State Legislature, with
Joseph Simon at its head. boarded the train
and gave the President most cordial well
come to Oregon. The President made the
following response:
Dir. Simon and gentlemen OF the committee: 1
esteem Il an honor that the Legislature OF the
Stale OF Oregon has taken this notice OF my
VlsiI, and receive with pleasure this welcome
you have extend d TO me. am very glad to
greet you aud Ii Will give me pleasure 20 see you
further before leaving tie State.
Turning to the crowd in the station, the
President said:
My Friends: This cordial welcome. under
these unfeliciious circumstances, Is very crafty
ng TO US. as we enter the Stale Of Oregon. In
ehe Stale OF California we had sunshine, and IL
was perhaps, quite TO be expected that favora-
Bile weather conditions should draw about our