Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-26
twenty minutes ahead of time, and had
most enthusiastic reception.

twenty minutes ahead of time, and had
a most enthusiastic reception.
The president spoke here as follows:
MY FELLow-cTTIzENs 1t is impos-
sible for me to reach with my voice this
vast concourse of friends. l can only
say am profoundly grateful for this
enthusiastic greeting. l receive with
great satisfaction the view you have
given me of the varied products of this
most fertile and happy valley. | shall
carry it with me to Washington as a re-
minder OF a scene that will never
pass from memory. TApplause.I 1t
is very pleasant to know that all the pur-
suits that so much engage yonr thoughts
and SO industriously employ your
time, have not turned your minds away
from love of the flag, and of those insti-
tutions which spread their secure power
over all your homes. What is it that
makes the scattered homes of our peo-
pie secure? There is no policeman at
your door; there is no guard to accom-
pany us as we move across this great
continent; you and I are in the safe
keeping of the law, and of
the affection and regard of
all our people, each for the rights of the
this manifestation of your respect. /
am glad to drink in this morning with
this sunshine and sweet balmy air new
impulses to public duty; new love for
the union and the flag. Cheers.l 1t is
matter of great regret that can only
return in such q small measure your
affectionate greeting. / wish it were
possible that could greet each one of
you personally; that it were possible in
some way, other than in words, to tes-
goodwill. [Cheers.l
NO TIME TO EAT.
MERGED, CAL, April 25.-The presi-
dent made the following address to a
large crowd here: Ny fellow citizens !:
l have scarcely been able to finish a
meal since | have been in California.
[Laughter.l find myself hardly seated
at the table till some one reminds me
that in about five minutes am to meet
another throng of cordial and friendly
people. But think l could have SUBJ
sisted on this trip through California
without anything to eat, and could have
dined while upon the stimulus and in
spiration which your good will and
kindly greetings have given me.
/ do not think, however,
from what 1 have seen of these valleys
that it will be necessary for anyone but
the president to live without eating.
[Laughter.l L have been greatly de-
lighted with the agricultural richness,
with the surprises in natural scenery,
and in the production which we have
met on this journey. Everywhere some
fhi hos 1,oat, lxyinn in ht,c IN fnp
and when / was thinking of prunes and
English walnuts and oranges, we were
suddenly pulled up to station where
they had pyramid of pig tin to excite
our wonder and interest at the variety
of production in this marvellous state.
But let me say, above all these
fruits and flowers, above all these
productions of the mine and field, l
have been most pleased with the men
and women of California. Applause. |
1t gives me great pleasure to meet every
where these little ones. / am fond of
children; they attract my interest al
ways, and the little ones of my own
household furnish about the only relax
alton and pleasure / have at Washing
ton. [Applause.] l ask for your chill
dren and for you, out of whose homes
bhOy OOluC3 thN WilCl uiICN dIC blCdSulCo
with priceless affection and tender su-
pervision, all the blessings that be-
nign providence and good government
can bestow. | shall be glad if in any
way have an opportunity to conserve
and promote your interests. Cheers. !
MODESTO AND TRACY's GREETING.
At Modesto the president was well
coined by national salute and a gen.
eral outpouring of the people.
TRACY, CAL, April 25.-The special
train with President Harrison and party
arrived here this afternoon at 8 :55, and
left at o'clock. The president came
out on the platform of the rear car, and
shook hands with all who succeeded in
reaching the car. TIE station was
nicely decorated with bunting and flags.