Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-17
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY.
PRESIDENT HARRISON ROYALTY
ENTERTAINED IN THE SOUTH.
Birmingham, Ala, Gives Him Most
Rousing Reception-Incidents of the
Day-Of For Memphis.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 16.-The
presidential party had a delightful six
hour trip over the Georgia Pacific, from
Atlanta to this city. The president
showed great interest in the scenery and
the evidences of enterprise to be seen
Oh every side. A feature of the run was
the prominent display of flags at all the
stations, particularly at Tallapoosa,
known here as yankee city under a
southern sum-" because much New Eng
land capital is invested there. At that
point Mayor Head introduced the presi-
dent to the people, and Mr.. Harrison
made a brief speech. The local post
master then presented Hickory canes to
the president and postmaster general,
and other persons presented flowers to
the ladies of the party.
There was a great crowd at Admission,
Ala. The. local military and band OF
Sunday school children with f1age
formed a'line in front Of the station.
zach member Of the presidential party
was given silk badge, suitably in
scribed, and the ladies were given bou-
quets. Ex-Lieutenant-G Governor Nc
Kleeroy delivered an address OF welcome,
and Williams spoke in behalf of the
colored people. The president made an
appropriate reply.
. Postmaster-General Wanamaker also
spoke briefly.
BIRMINGHAM's CORDIAL WELCOME.
The presidents reception at Birming-
ham was a genuine ovation, and the
demonstration was che noisest that has
been experienced on the trip thus far.
Governor Jones and staff, in full uni
form, and committee of citizens, met
the party at Honey Ellyn and escorted
it to the city, where the president was
welcomed by the mayor and other mum
icipal officers. Drawn up in line at the
station were Grand Army posts, Con-
federate Veterans. local militia, public
croUG crowds of 'fS peope. an The citV %msRas mas
elaborately decorated with the national
colors and beautiful white dogwood
blossoms, and business was generally
suspended. Addresses of welcome were
made by GovernorJ ones and Mayor Lane,
and when the president a ose to respond
He thanked them deeply for the pleasant
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development of this region, which could
not be comprehended until seen.
In concluding his remarks the presi-
presence, and said if the exigency should
arise, which God forbid, he knew they
would respond as quickly and readily as
any other state.
Governor Jones-You would find all
Alabama at your back, sir. [Great
cheering.]
DRIVE AROUND THE CITY.
The president then entered an open
carriage, and a procession, consisting OF
military and civic bodies, made circuit
of the city. Excursion trains had been
coming in all the morning, and the
streets were packed with people who
cheered Justify as the president passed.
AS the procession passed the opera
house, the members of travelling
opera company sang America, and on
one of the principal streets the school
children were assembled en- masse.
Two little tots stepped forward and
handed the president a beautifully il
Illuminated address from all the school
children in the city. The president was
greatly surprised, and stopping the car
riage he alighted and kissed each OF
the little ones who had made the
presentation. The crowd cheered and
the children sang America as the presi-
dent drove on.
At the Caldwell hotel cars were taken
by the party to South Highlands, where
birdseye view of the city was obtained.
On the return short reception was held
at the hotel, and three hundred ladies
and gentlemen sat down with the party
to an informal lunch.
CoLoRED RECEPTION.
President Harrison then went to re-
ception given him by the colored citizens
at the Sixteenth-street Baptist church
and responded briefly to the address o.
welcome. After this he was driven to
the train which left for Memphis shortly
after O'Clock.
WILL MEET PRESIDENT DIAz.
The president has assented to an ar
rangement for meeting the president o.
Mexico, during his visit to Ell Paso, nex'
week.
The Empress Of Rrussia Ill.
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