The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-30
The PRESIDENT.
In EVentful Trip Through the
Santa Clara Valley.
lists TO The PalO Alto Stock Farm and the
Stanford University.
Farm Greetings From Old and YOung-Re-
Spouse 10 an Address Of Welcome
al San JOSe-At Del Monte.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

SAN JOSE, April 29.-Ths President and
party spent the greater part of the day
among the beautiful villas in the Santa Clara
Valley, celebrated by Bayard Taylor as the
modern garden of Eden. They left San
Francisco at o'clock this morning and ar
rived at San Jose at o'clock. The greater
portion of the intervening time was passed
in the vicinity of Menlo On the way there
a short stop was made at San MateO, Bel
mont and Redwood City. The President
was cordially received at these places and
shook hands with hundreds Of people who
pressed their way UP to the platform of the
observation car, where he stood with
Poslmaster-General Wanamaker. Secretary
Rusk, Mrs. Harrison and the other ladies.
AT MEMO PARK.
On the arrival of the train at Menlo Park
the President and party were met by Sem
atOrs Stanford and FELTON,, General DimOnd
and Colonel PIIsbuTy and were escorted
10 carriages through a lane formed by chill
dren in fancy costumes, in which the ma
tonal coloTs predomlnsted A dozen little
girls, dressed in white, led the way and
stTeNed the path with wild peoples. Inc
party then visited the Palo Alto stock farm
and The Leland Stanford Jr, University.
TREES PLANTED.
A large and enthusiastic crowd from May
field and vicinity met them in the university
grounds and witnessed the President and
Mrs Harrison successfully plant specimens
Of sequoia gigantea, commonly known as the
"Bfg tree Of California" Sunol and other
fast trotters were speeded for the benefit of
the visitors, after which they were enter
tanned by Senator and Mrs. Stanford with
Regal lunch. Mayor SandeTson, Colonel
Croker Of San Francisco, and a number Of
ladies were among the guests. The COM
paHy was afterward photographed on the
lawn. Returning to the station they drove
through the country places OF Mrs. j. e.
Flood, Mrs, Hopkins, General Dlmond and
Senator FELTON,. The party alghted at the
last named place and partOok of refresh
ments. At Menlo the President was pre-
s6nted with large sized bear made almost
entirely Of mariEolds. 1t bore the card Of
May field Parlor, n. ). 6. W.
AT SAN JOSE.
The Presidential party received rouslng
welcome at San jose, in which the local
militia took a prominent part. A national
salute was fired, and the large crowd gath
cred at the station cheered Justify. The
Visitors were escorted to the Hotel VEN
dome, where an address Of welcome was
made by Mayor Rucker, and responded to
by the President as follows:
THE PRESIDENTS REMARKS.
Mr.. Mayor and FelOw-citiZens: am again
surprised by this large ouEpouriug of my friends
cannot find words To express The delight which
have felt and which those who journey with me
have felt as We have observed the beauty AID
more than all tie comfort and prosperity winch
eharacterizes the great state OF California. am
glad TO observe here as l have ELSEWHERE, that
my old comrades Of the late war for the Union
have turned out 10 witness afreSh by this DEM
onslTatlOu ther love for the flag and their ven
Grafton Tor American institutions. My comrades
greet you every one anectiOnately. ldUubt not
that every loyal Slate has representatives here
OF that great army that subdued The rebellion
frIrF fHfafH. lie in FFHTT
SWEET CONTRAST.
hope that you have found in this fowery and
prosperous land IN The happy homes which you
have build up here, IN the wives and children
That grace your fresldes, sweet contrast 10
these times Of peril and has dship which you eX-
perienced IN the army; and trust above all,
that under these genial and kindly influences
you still maintain that devotion 10 our inslilu-
lions aud are teaching II to the children that
shall take your places. We often speak OF the
children following 10 Tie footsteps OF tltlr
fathers. year ago, nearly ID Boston, al the
great review OF the Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie, after those thousands Of veterans, stricken
with wears and labor, had passed along, a great
amy nearly as large came On with The swinging
step that characterized you when you carried
The flag from your home TO the held.
SONS OF VETERANS.
They were the sons Of veterans, literally
marching in Their fathers steps. And so / love
10 thiuk that IN the hands of this generation hat
is coming on TO take our places our institutions
are safe. and lie honor aud glory OF The nag Will
be maintained. We may quietly go TO our rest
his faVorIug providence Will follow US, and that
in your children valOr ana sacI ihce for the flag
will always manifest themselves on every occa:
sion. Again thanking you for your presence and
friendly interest, l must beg you 10 excuse my
further speaking, as we must journey on TO other
scenes like This. GOcd-Dy and God bless you,
AIDES. [Cheers.l
The Postma,te ter General and the Secretary
of Agriculture also made short speeches.
The singing Of patriotic songs by selected
choir was feature Of the exercises.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS VISITED.
Mr.. NJ. V. MOrehOuSe presented the PTesi-
dent with silver souvenir Of the occasion,
a street parade followed, and visits were
then made to the High School, Normal
School, Notre Dame Convent and other edu-
catiOnal Institutions to enable the Presl-
dent to review the children. The buildings
along the route were handsomely decorated,
and the President and the ladies received
beautiful floral tributes. This morning the
President received cordial invitation from
the Governor of Nevada to visit that State,
but was compelled to decline because Of the
impOssibility at this time Of changing the
schedule already agreed upon.
AT GILRoY.
DEL MONTE, April 29-The Presidential
party arrived at Del Monte shortly after z
o'clock this evening from San jose. The
first stopping place was Gilrqy. a great
crowd was gathered at the Stallion, and the
Presidents appearance on cue rear platform
was greeted with cheers. The Mayor made
an address of welcome and the President
responded. be said he was touched by
their freddy greeting. but so tired by the
davis journey that they would have TO ex-
cuse pm from speaking at length. He COM
plipsented them on the beauty and fertility
oF their country, and said ii seemed as
though he saw something better and brighter
Z IN each successive valley. He closed by in
PRODUCING Postmaster-General Wanamaker
and Secretary Rusk. who simply bowed
their Acknowledgements of the cheers with
which they were received.
AT PAJARo.
Another short stop was made at Pajaro.
The people of this thriving village turned
out en- masSe and greeted the President with
genuine enthusiasm. He was welcomed by
the Mayor, and made a brief response.
When he concluded he was presented by
representative citizens with large basket
Of native straw berries, specimens of beet
sugar, in fancy walls, and a profusion OF
beautiful flowers. A feature Of the decora-
tons at this station was a large-siEed polar
bear, made OF pure white flowers.
Az DEL MONTE.
At the request of the President his visit to
Del Monte this evening was devoid Of cere-
mOny, in order that Mrs Harrison and the
other ladies of the party, who were fatigued
by the days travelling, might be allowed the
time for rest and preparation for to-mOr-
rows programme. The Hotel del Monte,
where the party spent the night is beautf-
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the rooms assigned to the President and the
ladies of his household being special objects
of beauty.
The President was informed this evening
that the Chinese Emperor had notified his
Minister at Washington of his unwilling
ness to receive DIr. Blair, the newly ap-
pointed American Minister. He said it was
news to him, but made no other comment.
RECEPTION PREPARATIONS.
BANTA CRUZ, April 20 1t was announced to-
daV that tina Presidential vi vi lie
city on the return from Monterey Friday morn
ing. Tousng mass-meeting was held this
evening 10 prepare plans for a reception. The
party viii tarry here but fOrty-hye minutes. but
Il Is proposed 10 make memorable demonstra-
zion.
PORTLAND (Oregon), April 29-The Ladies'
Presidential Reception Committee to-day de-
eided 10 tender Mrs. Harrison and the other
ladies' OF the party reception at Hotel Portland
on the evening of May oh. The members OF the