The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-22
QUITS TEXAS.
EL PAsO WELCOMES AND WISHES S
Hin GODSPRED.

me mexican F6rt OF the reputation
as Cordial as the American-The
Participation of the Military and
Civic Representatives OF Mexico
The Presidents Speech.
Ell PAso. TEX, April 21.-The presi-
Dental party arrived here at 10 o'clock this
morning, on time, having made the run Of
$50 miles from San Antanio over the South
ern Pacific road promptly on time. The
wild and picturesque scenery Of the Rio
Grande canyons caused wonder aud admira-
tion and great interest was also shown in
the subsequent desolntion Of Llano Esta-
cado. One of the incidents of the run
was the hearty reception accorded the
President at the village of Del Rio,
Tex. It's inhabitants, mostly Of Mexican
descent, turned out ia force aud the school
children presented an address of welcome.
The station and neighboring buildings we're
beautifully decorated with the American
colors and flowers. Brief speeches were
made by the President, Postmaster General
Wanamaker, and Secretary Rusk from the
reGr platform, and as the train moved Off
the children showered the visitors with
flowers. Tho mayor of Sanderson invited
the President to visit that place,
which he described as the most
barren spot on earth. 1t was II
O'Clock at night when the train passed, so
this lugubrious invitation was declined. A
snort stop was made at Ysleta, Tex,
claimed to be the oldest city in the United
States, where the President was received
by Mayor Robinson and serenaded by a
Aeyican band.
A HANDSHAKING.
The President shook hands with large
number of Mexicans and Indians, and re-
,.es, NF H.,
children. FL PasO celebrated the occasion Of
the first visit ever made to it by a chief
magistrate OF the nation by a grand inter
national demonstration by the citizens of
the two republics. There was also a gen.
eral participation on the part of the resi-
dent Indians, The reception was perfect
ovation. The city was elaborately
decorated with American aud Mexican
decorations, the public buildings and
business houses displaying a profusion of
bunting. There wero many arches bearing
notices Of Welcome to our President"
"Welcome to our Mexican friends" and IRE
cprocity with Mexico The last named
mottoes were in Spanish and English. The
American troops were drawn up in line at
the station when the train stopped, firing a
salute of twenty-one guns, and the band
played patriotic airs. The President
was greeted on the platform with
tries participated. Gov. Currillos Of Chi
huahua and his staff, and Gen. Rangel,
commander-in-chief of the Second zone of
the Mexican army, with large military
band of thirty-five pieces, participated in
the reception as representatives of Presi-
dent Diaz of Mexico, who was unable to be
present. The troops wore side arms, and
entered our territory by special permission
OF President Harrison.
THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
The chief magistrate was received by a
committee including Mayor Caples. Gen.
A. G. Mallory and Maj B. H. Davis, for
merly of the confederate army, and escorted
to his carriage. This was an open barouche,
drawn by four gray horses. Seated with him
in it were Gov. Currillos, Gen. Raugel Of the
Mexican army and Gen. McCook. The other
members of the party occupied carriages
with prominent local and Mexican officials.
A procession was formed, including United
States and Mexican troops, Grand Army
posts, confederate veterans, the fire depart
ment, civic organizations and colored citi-
zens, and the distinguished visitors were
accorded a great welcome and escorted to
the court house, where formal addresses
were made When the procession reached
the nearest point to Mexico, the artillery
battalion of that country fired a salute in
honor of President Harrison.
THE MILITARY ESCORT.
Gen. Stanley and his lieutenant, Devore,
of the department of Texas, who had es-
corted the President and party from Gal
weston, left them at this place, being re-
lieved by Gen. McCook and his lieutenant,
Baker. of the department OF Arizona, who
will accompany them to Los Angeles. Gov.
Prince # New Mexico also joined the Presi-
dent at this point. The President arrived
here at 10 o'clock, central time, and, after a
visit Of two hours, left at 10 o'clock, Pacific
time, for Tucson, Ari. This was due to the
difference in time. Central time is one
hour slower than eastern time, and Pacific
time is two hours slower than Central
time.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
The following is the Presidents address
at El Paso this morning:
NY FELLOW -CITIzENs-I have been journeyiug
Tor several days throughout the great state OF
Texas We are now about to leave her terri
tory, and receive from you this parting saluta
tion. Our entrance into the state was with
every demonstration of respect aud enthusiasm
This is a fitting close to the magnificent express
sions which the people of this state have
given to us. l am glad to stand at this gate
way of trade with the great republic
Of Mexico. Cries of Hear, hear and cheers.
am glad to know that it is not only gateway
q commerce, but gateway of friendship
lCries of Hear, hear" and cheers.l That not
only do these hurrying vehicles of commerce
bear the products of fields and mines in mutua
exchange, but that they Lave
facilitated these personal relations which
have promoted and must yet more promote the
friendlir ess of two Independent, hberty-loving
people Cheers l receive with great salts
faction these tributes OF respect which have
been brought to me by the governor Of Chihua
hua and the representatives Of the army oi
Mexico. [Cheers.l
MEXICO THANKED.
l desire to return to them, and through them
to the people of Msxico, and to that ilustrious
and progressive statesman who presides over
her destinies [cheersl, not only my sincere per
sonal regard, but assurance Of the friendli
ness and respect of the American government
and the American people. l look forward with
interest to larger development of our trade
TO the opening of new lines of com
merce and new avenues of friendship. We have
passed that era in our history, hope, when we
were aggressive and unpleasant neighbors. We
% not covet the traritory of any other people
lCheers. But we do covet their friendship and
those trade exchanges which are mutually
profitable. [Cheers
And now to you, my fellow citizens. bring
congratulations for the rapid development
which you are making here, and extend
most cordial good wishes for
realization of every Ehope you have
Tor Ell Peso and its nelghborhood [Cheers. All
republics are builded on che respect and conf
aence of the people. They are enduring and
stable as their Institutions and their rulers con
tlnue to deserve their respect. rejoice in that
Ties OF human life, the home, school and church
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