The record-union., 1891-05-05

viewing the grand mountain scenery
through which they journeyed. Follow
ing the windings of the tempestuouS Sac
ramento River, the Presidents special
plunged across the high trestles and into
and through the cavernOus tunnels, con-
tinually emerging into new scenes of
beauty and sublimity The President
novelty and grandeur of the scenery, and
frequently broke into raptures of admira-
ton.
Much enthusiasm was manifested at all
stations. on the route. Brief stops were
made at Dunsmuir, Shasta Springs, Sis
sons, Hornbrook and Montague. The
President had pleasant word and hearty
hand-shalle for all who approached to
pay their respects. Statutes were fired
and bands played at Sissons and Mon
tague. There were the usual contribu-
tions of flowers at all the stations.
Soon after 6 o'clock a heavy mist set
tied down on the mountains. It shut out
the view entirely, and the distinguished
sight-seers were compelled to seek shell
ter behind the closed windows. The
President wrapped himself in blanket
and sat on the platform as long as he
could.
Just before reaching Ashland, Marshal
Ransdall received telegram from Mr..
SimonS saying that Governor Pennoyer
had expressed desire to do what he
could to make the Presidents visit to
Salem a pleasant one, and, in company
with the Mayor of that city, would meet
him on his arrival there tomorrow morn
ing.
During the stop at Ashland a special
committee ofthe Oregon State Legislature
with Joseph Simon at its head, boarded
the train and gave the President a most
cordial welcome to Oregon. The Presi-
dent made a happy response. The peO-
pie on the crowded depot platform called
loudly for President Harrison, who re-
sponded most pleasantly, after which
short addresses were made by Secretary
Rusk and Mr.. Wanamaker, who were all
greeted with prolonged cheering. Mrs.
Harrison was called for next and smiled
most happily to an eager crowd. Next
Mrs. Mckee appeared and bowed grace
fully to the throng. The remainder of
the stop here the President spent in shalz-
ing hands with all who could make their
way to him.
President Harrison treated the local
reception committee cordially, and had
pleasant words and greeting for all as
they were introduced to him in his pri-
vate car.
The President spoke as follows here:
Il esteem it an honor that the Legislature
OF the State of Oregon has taken this
notice OF my visit, and receive with pleas
ure this welcome you have extended me.
| am very glad to meet you, and it will
give me pleasure to see you further be-
fore leaving the State"
Turning to the crowd in the station the
President said: My friends, this cor
dial welcome under these unfelicitous
circumstances is very gratifying to us, as
we enter the great State of Oregon. In
the State of California we had sunshine.
and it was, perhaps, quite to be expected
that the favorable weather conditions
should draw about our platform large
concourse of people, but you have evi-
denced your interest in the Government
and in the flag, and your friendly inter
est IN us by turning out on this inclement
night to bid us welcome to your State. I
| thank you most sincerely, and wish for
you and yours all good and for your
State a continued career of development
and prosperity"
After stop of almost thirt Y minutes,
the Presidential special pulled out, amid
the cheering of the crowd.
a special train, carrying the Legislative
committee, State officials, and other
prominent people, preceded the Presi-
dental special fifteen minutes. This last
train arrived in Ashland about 11:45 A. NJ.
to-day, and the Legislative committee,
State officials and others aboard, were
rendered an appropriate reception by the
people of Ashland, including a banquet
at the Oregon, at P. NJ.