The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-23
~ THE GOLDEN SITE.
The President Called Upon by Indian Beg
gars in California.


Tucson. ARr.. April 22-The train bearing
the Presidential party arrived at Tucson last
NIGHT promptly OH time. The principal Incl
dents Of the run from III Paso were the short
stops made at Demiug, y. VI, Bowie. wilcox
and Benson, Arizona. The President was
received NJ each Of these places by military
salute and was heartily cheered. The ma
tional colors We're conspicuous everywhere.
The President made short speech at Dem
ing He said
I feel a great interest in our people. and
.hnking that you have labOred under dis
advantage Of the unsettled state Of your
titles. because no country can settle up and
become pOpulous while the titles OF Its land
remain insecure, it was my pleasure % urge
upon Congress- IN both general and special
message the establishment OF a special land
court 10 settle this question once for all.
Cheers
am glad that statute is now law. and inn
mediately upon my return from this trip |
expect 10 announce the judges OF that court
and u set them Immediately to work upon
these cases. SO that you shall certainly within
two years have all these questions settled. l
hope you will then see the increase Of pOpula-
tion that has not "a yet been possible. and
which will tend to develop your great smn-
eral resour ces and open up your lands TO set
tlement. lCheers.
The Presidential party had a royal reception
at Tucson. which was brilliantly illuminated.
The President made a speech from the rear
platform. and afterwards shook hands with
all in reach as the train left for Los Angeles.
CALLED UPON BY INDIAN BEGGARs.
INDIo. CAI., April 22--Before leaving this
station a delegation of Cuhuilla Indians pre-
sented the President a petition asking for
assistance.
The route from Indio northward was up
heavy grade and three engines drew the train
along slowly. The scenery in the valley be-
tween San Jacinto and San Bernardino
mountains was much admired by the
President. Banning, health resort,
gave the President a floral
welcome. The Indian children from the mis-
SION school near by loaded the back platform
~ the car with all sorts OF wild flowers; and
the white children in the crowd pelted the
Presidential party with punches OF poppy
: ,oms The President made a short speech
OF thanks 10 the people, and received three
cheers and an anvil salute IN return.
At Beaumont more flowers were presented
10 the party. and at Cotton. where the tram
arrived at 1890 this at1,rnOon. another noral
reception was given. The station building
was profusely decorated with flags and the
school children OF the town waved banners
and cheered Us the train halted. Reception
committees from the towns Of Redlowns,
Sabernido and Cotton, were also on hand.
The President was introduced by Governor
Markham and made a few remarks which
were loudly applauded The train lett Cotton
at u .35 amid the strains OF America" by
brass band.
AN OVATION IN Los ANGELES.
Los ANGELES. CAL, April % 2-The Presi-
Dental party arrived here at 3 Z. NJ. in cars
laden with fragrant flowers and California
fruits. At Cotton Mayor Hazard and the Los
Angeles reception committee met the party
The Los Angeles railroad station held good
natured, strugg. ing, enthusiastic mass OF peo,
pie When the train rolled IN cheer followed
cheeras the President alighted with Governor
Markham and walked through line of po-
licemen 10 prOiusely decorated carriage
drawn by four horses. Military and civic or
ganizations had been forming along the prin-
cipal streets and as the Presidents car
riage'passed along the G.. A. Il. Posts. military
civic societies and carriages containing State
and local officers and local committeeman fell
into line The President stood erect IN his
carriage. knee deep in flowers. He received a
continuous ovation from the station 10 the
city hall. where a grand and had been erect
ed The buildings and streets were protusely
decorated with flowers and bunting, and sew
eral thousand people were packed IN solid
mass around the stand.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
When the crowd had finished cheering the
appearance Of the President. Mayor Hazard
made an address of welcome and Governor
Markham introduced the Chief Executive, who
made brief speech, paying tribute TO the
American flag and American inst tutions.
Postmaster General Wanamaker and Secretary
Rusk also spoke and were loudly cheered.
Tonight the whole city turned ont and a pub
lie reception was given at the Hazard pavilion,
which was decorated outside and in with
flowers.
The President. Governor Markham, Mayor
VI. Hazard and Messrs. Wanamaker and
Rusk made short speeches. and after the
President had shaken hands with large
number of people present he and the other
members of the party were conveyed 10 the
Union League Club and entertained by It's
members. From the club the presidential
party returned TO the train and retired for the
night. The train left at l A. VI. for San
Diego.