The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-19
HARRISON IN TEXAS.
Train Speeds Southwark to the
Gulf Of Mexico.
ROYAL WELCOME At GALVESTON
Governor Hogg and Other Ohicials
Greet Distinguished Visitors.
The President and Jerry Rusk Speak
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Honor tho Party ON Tuesday-At se-
attle Wednesday, May Q.

Honor tho Party on Tuesday-At Se-
attle Wednesday, May ..
TExARKANA, Texas, April ls.-The presi-
dent held reception at Texarkana. His
train arrived at ii 80 last night and the
station was thronged with people, not
withstanding the lateness Of the hour. The
run from Little Rock to this city was
marked with enthusiasm at the stations
en- route.
PALESTINE, Texas, April 1s-The presi-
dent arrived at s this morning and was
greeted by large crowd assembled at the
station. He made . speech and held .
short reception. The president was for
mally received by the governor of the state
The governor was accompanied by Sena-
tor Reagan and . committee of ladies.
Governor Hogg welcomed the president in
behalf of the state and Mayor Pratt in be-
half of the city.
HousroS. Texas, April 1s.-The presi-
dent, responding to an address of welcome
here, eaid:
1t gives me pleasure 10 come this fresh morn
ing into this great stafe-a Kingdom without a
king-an empire without an emperor: a state
gigantic in proportions and .matchless in re-
sources, with diversified industries and infinite
capital. 1t is to sustain tremendous popnla-
ton and bring to every home where industry
abides prosperity and comfort such homes
am sure, are represented here this morning AL
of US are thankful together that peace rests
upon our whole country ana all of
us have pledged ourselves that no sec
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and that while abiding In peace with all the
world we are against all aggression, one mighty,
united people. lCheers-l l desire to assure you,
my countrymen, that in my heart make no dis
tfncfion between our people anywhere. (Cheers1 !
have deep desire that everywhere in all our
states there shall be that profound respect for
the will of the majority expressed by votes that
shall bring constant peace into our community.
1t 10 very kind of you to come here this morning
before breakfast. Perhaps you are initiating me
into the Texas habit of taking something before
breakfast. daughter and cheerAl
In the course of his speech, referring to
the products of Texas, etc., the president
said:
We have been trying to do what we could
from Washington City 10 make you larger and
better market for your enormous meat products.
tCheers.l We have felt that the restrictions i'm
posed by some European governments could not
fairly be justified upon the grounds stated
by them Already the secretary of
agriculture, himself Z farmer who has
with his own hands wrought In all the work OF
the farm, has succeeded In procuring the re-
moval of some of these injurious restrictions,
and has announced to the country that the ex-
portation of cattle has increased leo Per cent
IN the last year. tChecrs.l / beg to assure you
that these interests via Eavs careful attention
from the government at Washington City, and
from our representatives at foreign courts
Secretary Rusk also made a short
address. He spoke of the vast natural re-
sources of the state, and predicted that
the continuance of the present enterprise
of the people would make it the richest, as
as it is now the largest state Of the Union.
What they needed, and what they un-
doubtedly would have, was deep water
harbor at Galveston or at some other
point on the gulf. The president then
held short reception, where the enthusi-
asm shown at Palestine was repeated on a
much larger scale. A committee of
citizens, headed by Congressman Stewart
and Mayor Scherfius, met the party at the
station and escorted them in car
riages to the Capitol hotel, over a
route decorated with the American colors
0hA saioh6Co WAtti RCOBiC. 1<uiCUcOu W AS
served, after which there was speech MAX
ing, followed by public reception. While
the exercises were in progress at the hotel,
committee of ladies boarded the train
and decorated the presidents car with flow
ers, Transforming it into q perfect bower of
beauty. Postmaster-General Wanamaker
left the party at Palestine to visit his
sister. He will rejoin the president at
Galveston.
GALVESTON, April 1s.-The president had
royal reception at Galveston this after
noon and evening. The people turned out
EN- masse to show their heartful apprecia-
ton of his efforts for the promotion and
extension Of their commercial interests.
A special coach containing the Galveston
reception committee met the presidential
train at Houston. On the arrival of the
train at Galveston military salute was
fired, the city bells were runs and all the
steamers and tugs in the harbor whistled
their loudest. The city troops and
Masonic and civic organizations
were present in force, and all
Joined in cheering the distinguished visi-
tor in a most enthusiastic manner. The
demonstration was a gratifying one in
every respect. The procession was quickly
formed and escorted the president and
party from the station 10 Mallory steam
ship. on which they made a trip on the
bay for the purpose of inspecting the ex-
tensiyc harbor Improvements now in prog
ress. Returning from the ietties. the
party entered carriages and Joined the
parade. The G.. A. Il. posts acted as a
committee Of escort TO the president.
marching on either side of his carriage
bearing floral emblems and the union lack.
which, when seen on shore. indicated the
presence of the president. A very hand
some floral offering borne by the G. A. r.
post was large design made to represent
the letters sc. A. f." Later in the even
ing it was presented to the president by
Post Commander Sergeant. The rest oi
the parade was composed of militia, Ma
sonic and other bodies, school children
and labor organizations. The procession
passed over beautifully decorated route,
one feature of which was an immense floral
arch, and finally passed in review before
the president. School children threw
flowers at the presidents feet
as they passed, and built small.
sized hill in front OF the stand.
After the review. the president and party
were entertained at supper at the Beach
hotel, during which the president was
serenaded by band. The party then re.
paired TO the balcony. where, in the pres
ence of an immense throng of people. the
president was formally welcomed to the
Gulf by General Waul, on behalf of the
mayor, who. though present. was too ill 70