The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-06

but 1t SOON turned into heavy rain. How
ever. 1t did not interfere with the forma-
.ion OF the parade. Over 400 men were
IN line. The line consisted of the entire
garrison at Vancouver barracks, the First
regiment o. n. e., cadets of Bishop Scott's
military academy, the Grand Army, civic
societies and firemen. Colonel 7. n. An
derson, of Vancouver. was marshal. After
marching about the city for two hours the
parade moved down Sixth street and was
reviewed by the president.
In the afternoon there was general sus-
pension of business. President Harrison
held short reception at the hotel to men,
bers of the G. A. r. and Loyal Legion. At
CLOCK cable car decorated with ever
greens, bunting and flowers. was placed at
the disposal Of the presidential party, who
were taken to Portland heights and had
pointed out to them different points of in
terest from that commanding view of the
city. Postmaster-General Wanamaker
paid visit to the postotfice during the af-
ternoon.
Fully 10000 people gathered in the in
dustrial fair building this evening. where
the reception to President Harrison was
held. The interior of the building was
eiaborateIy decorated with eyergreens,
bunting and flowers. President Harrison
was introduced to the assemblage by
Mayor De Lashmutt in a brief address Of
welcome, in response to which the presi-
dent spoke as follows:
Mr. Mayor and Felton, Citizens: No more brill
hant or inspiring scene than this has been pre-
sented 70 our eyes in this wonderful series of re-
ceptions which have been extended to US on our
journey. You have been filed with regret today
that your weeping skies did not present to us
tne fair spectacle which you had hoped;
ana YET this very encouragement has but added
20 the glory OF this magnificent reception.
tcheersl To stand in the bright sunshine of q
genial day and to wave welcome is not so strong
PROOF OF the afectionate interest of the people
as you have given today, standing in this down
pouring rain. tCheersJ In the presence of q
muiiifude ike this, in q scene made brilliant by
tnese decorations stand inadequate to any suit
able expression of gratitude that fiils my heart
tCheers.] was quite inclined to stand by the
superintendent of the census in the count which
ne made OF the states: but am afraid that il
nad witnessed this scene pending your appli-
cation for recount it would have been granted
Laughter and applause.] l am sorry that it
could not have been made the people
turned out to give US this welcome:
am sure no one would have been missed.
lLaughter and cheers.l This state is interesting
IN its history; the establishment of the author
ity of the United States was an important event
in our state history. The possession of the
Columbia river and of Puget sound was essential
To the completeness and roundness of
our empire. We have here in this belt of the
states, reaching from the gulf of California to
the straits of Fuca, q magnificent possession,
which we could not have dispensed with at ALL
lCheerAj The remoteness of Oregon from the
older settled states; the peril and privation
which attended the steps OF the pioneer as
he came hindered the development of
this great country. You are but now
beginning to realize the advantages of closer
and easier communications. You are but now
beginning to receive from an impartial and
benifcent government that attention you well
deserve. lCheers.J That this river of
yours should be safe and deep, so that
waiting waiting oommerce may come to your
1t should receive the appropriations
which are necessary 70 accomplish the purpose
in view. lChees.] 1 believe you anticipate
largely increased commerce. Looking out as
you do towards the regions across the Pacific, il
would be natural that this important center
should draw from them and exchange with
them great and increaxing commerce. (Cheers.l
am In entire sympathy with the suggestion
OF the mayor that 1t IL important that this COM
msrce b earned IN American ahips. fCheersl
skfow 1ags aga. VIXEN Leaz2ed into the harbor Of
een Ftancisco, saw thres great decp-water
ships come into that port One carried the nag
OF Hawaii and two the English Dag. None bore
at its masthead the stars and stripes. believe
IL II the duty of the national government to
take such steps as will restore the American
merchant marine. fCheersj Why shall we not
have our share in the great commerce OF the
world? cannot but believe, and such lnspir-
ing presences as this but kindle and
confirm my belief, that we are come
to the time when this nation should
look to the future and step forward
bravely and courageously In view OF the new
lines of enterprise. [CheerS] The Nicaragua
canal should be completed Icheers]; our har-
bors should have adequate defenses We should
have upon the sea q navy of first
lass ships tChcers.l We are hero in the
most kindly relations to the South
American and Central American colonies
We have been content that Europe should do
the commerce of these nations We have not
ayailed ourselves Of the advantages of the
neighboxhood. and of the friendly kindred OF
republican institutions, to develop our commerce
with those people. We have fortunately, as .
result of the great conference Of American
nations, set on foot measures that confidently
hope will bring to us speedily our just share Of
this great commerce. fCheersI
am glad TO know we are here as American
citizens, lovers of one flag and one constitution
tenthusiastic cheeringl, and proud OF Oregon.
Yes, you may well be proud OF Oregon. but, my
countrymen, above all, crowning all. greater
than all, 10 an American citizenship. .Great
cheering.l What would one of these
states be without the other3 What is it
that gives US prestige abroad and power at
home? 1t is that we have formed government
of the people; that we have one dag and speak
with one voice to all the nations of the earth.
Enthusiastic cheering.l / hope that the
narrow sentiment that regards the authority
of the United States or its officers as
alien or strange has once and for
ever been extinguished in this land of
ours fGreat cheering] Ny counfrymen, am
profoundly grateful for this magnificent recep-
ton / accept il . tribute to your institutions
and to your country. No man is worthy OF It;
he he can only return for it freshly con-
eecrated to the duties OF public Office
and private citizenship. ICheers.1 Again assure
you that you have given US today what is to nv
mind, under the conditions, taking into consid-
Grafton the population OF your city. the most
splendid demonstration we have seen on the
whole journey.
THE RECEPTION AT TACOMA.