The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-03

DAN FRANCISCO, May line 1OllOWlni
is the address of the president at the ban
quet given in his honor at the Palace hote
last night: In speaking Of the many won
derful and beautiful things that he ant
his party had seen while in California b
said that, like theeXclamation of the queer
of Sheba when she saw the splendor o
King Solomon's court, the half had neye
been told. Continuing, he said:
But, my friends, sweeter than all tn
incense of flowers, richer than all the pro
ducts of the mines, has been the gracious
unaffected, hearty kindness with which
the people of California have everywher
received us-without division, without dis
sent, magnificent American welcome
lGreat applause.l We may carry to ou
campaigns, to our conventions and con
crosses, discussions ana divisions, but how
grand it is that we are the people who bow
reverently to the decision when it is ren
dered, and who will follow the flag alway.
-everywhere-with absolute devotion o
heart, without asking what party may
have given the leader in whose hands it i
placed. Enthusiastic applause
Il believe that we have come to a new
epoch as nation. There are opening
portals before us inviting us to enter
opening portals to trade and influence and
prestige-such as we have never seen be
fore Great applause. We will pursue
the path of peace. We are not warlikt
nation. Only intolerable aggression, only
the peril of our institutions or the flag
can thoroughly arouse Us. [Great ap
plause.l With capabilities for war OH land
and sea unexcelled by any nation in the
world, we are smitten with peace. We
would promote the peace of this hemis
phere by placing Judiciously some large
guns about the Golden Gate-IGreat and
enthusiastic cheering. l-simply for salut-
ing purposes. Laughter and cheers
And yet they should be of the best modern
type lCheers We should have on sea
some good vessels, simply to make sure
that the peace of the hemisphere is pre-
served, simply that we may not leave great
distant martS and harbors of commerce,
and our few citizens who may be domicil,
ed there, to feel lonesome for the sight of
the American flag [Cheers1
He then spoke of the fine progress that
was being made in building navy and
congratulated the state upon having a
plant in San Francisco where the best
modern war ships were being constructed.
He then said:
we should choose whether we will continue
to be participants in the commerce of
the world, or Will now vigorously, with
the push and energy which our people have
Shown in other lines of enterprise, claim
our share of the worlds commerce. 1t
ought not to be difficult to persuade YOU
that onr ocean mail should not be the only
service for which we refuse to expend even
the revenue derived. 1t is my belief that
under the operation of the law to which |
have referred we shall he able to stimulate
snch building; TO secure some new lines of
American steamships, and to increase the
ports of call of those now established. Ten
thusiastic cheering 1t will be my effort
with what may be done under the powers
Ip.Yf in, l,,r4 4 -
trade with the countries of Central and
South America.
L hope that it may not be long-I know
that it will not be long if we unitedly
pursue this marine scheme-until one can
take sail on the bay of San Francisco
and see some deep-water ships coming in
bearing our own flag. Enthusiastic and
continued -cheering,l During our excur-
sion yesterday / saw three great vessels
coming in. One carried the Hawaiian iiag
and two the English flag.
Il am thorough believer in the con-
struction of the Nicaragua canal TCheers
You have pleased me so much that |
would like TO shorten water communica-
ton between my state and yours. [Cheers.
Influences and operations are now started
that will complete, | am sure. this stately
enterprise"
The president concluded his speech by
most heartily thanking the people of the
state for the reception he and his party
had received.
at SACRAMENTO.
SACRAMENTO, Cal. Nav 2.-President
Harrison and party were met early this
morning by reception committee from
Sacramento and escorted from Davisville
to this city. As the train drew into he
beautifully decorated union depot at Sac a.
mento a salute of twenUy-one guns was
fired and an Immense crowd greeted the
president with cheers.
Mayor Comstock spoke a few words of
welcome, and the party then entered car
rlages and were driven to the capitol
Representatives of the Grand Army posts
acted as a guard of honor and were ac-
companled by procession of militia and
the Society OF Pioneers Thousands of
peopie had assembled in Capitol park and
all the school children were drawn up in
line on either side of the broad walk lead
ing up TO the grand stand. and as the pres
ldent was escorted through the line he was
pelted with flowers.
Mayor ComStock introduced Governor
Markham, who. after few remarks, pre-
sented the president, who paid a glowing
tribute to California's pioneers. Ex-Gov-
ernor Newton Booth then delivered a
short, but eloquent address. followed bv
Secretary Rusk. Postmaster General
Wanamaker was not present. which was
great disappointment TO the employes
of the postofiice, as they had arranged fn
present him beautiful silver and floral
souvenirs. After the speech making the
president held short reception in COY
ernor Markham's Office. after which the
party were escorted back TO the train and
lett for Oakland, the battery firing another
salute as the train left.
AT BENICIA
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-On its return
from Sacramento this afternoon the presi-
uents s Tram stopped n rev minutes at Ben
icia- Ahorai tribute in the shape of a can
non was presented to the prsident by the
scnool children, who were drawn up in "A
pody. In accepting the flowers the presi-
cent SAID: My friends thank you most
sincerely Tor this pleasant tribute which
nave received from these children. Ii is q
curious thing perhaps that among the ear
Hest towns that became familiar TO me IN
my younger days WAS Benioia. In 1857
wnen the United States sent an armed eX-
peuftion 10 ltah, andthenCe across the con
tinent, happened TO have an elder and
much beloved brother. who was a lieuten-
ant IN that campaign. He was stationed
1t Benicia barracks and his letters from
this place have fixed II IN my memory aud |
recalls TO me, as | stand here this morn |
ing, very tender memories of one who has |
long since gone to his rest. thank you |
again for this demonstration "
SAN FRANCISCO, May > On returning 10 I
this city from San Francisco this afternoon
President HARRISON left he train a, Berke- 1
ley and visited the University OF Ctli- |
fornia, and the deaf, dumb and blind 1
asylum. He then drove 10 Oakland. and /
upon reaching that city was welcomed by /
! crowd OF people. The streets were gai |