The Washburn leader., 1891-04-25
committee of citizens, the entire fire de-

greeting. Governor HOgg welcomed the
party on behalf of the state and Mayor
Bratt on behalf of the city. The presi-
dent responded suitably. Secretary Rusk
also made short address. The presl-
dent then had short reception on the
rear platform, Immediately at the close
of which the train bore him and his host,
Governor Hogg, away to Houseon, where
the enthusiasm shown at Palestine was
repeated on much larger scale. A COM
mittee of citizens, headed by Hon. James
Stewart, M. c., and Major Scher6us, met
the party at the station and escorted
them in carriages to the Capital hotel
over route decorated with the Ameri-
can colors and thronged with people: An
elegant luncheon was served; after which
there was some speech making, followed
by public reception. The ceremonies
included ihe famous parade of the Hous-
ton light guards. While there was no
booming of cannon, the good will of the
people was plainly demonstrated by the
profusion Of roses and other flowers
showered on the visitors. While these
exercises we're in process at the hotel
committe of ladies boarded the train and
decorated the presidents car with roses
and other flowers, transferring it into a
perfect bower of roses.
IN THE GULF METROPOLIS.
GALVESTON, Texas, April 18.-The
president had royal reception at Gal
weston this afternoon and evening, and
the people turned out en- masse
to show their heartfelt appreci-
alton of his efforts for the promotion and
extension of their commercial interests.
A special coach, containing the Calves
ton reception committee, met the presl.
Dental train at Houston and escorted it
to the gulf metropolis.
At San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 2O.-The
presidential party arrived here at 9
o'clock this morning, promptly on time.
They were welcomed in heavy rain
storm. The reception was most enthusi-
astic, but under the circumstances, the
effect of the liberal street decorations
was spoiled by the steady downpour,
which necessitated the abandonment of
all outdoor ceremonies. The president
was received with military salute of 81
guns. The Grand opera house was beau
tifully decorated, and there the addresses
of welcome we're made by Gov. Hogg and
Mayor Callahan and responded to by the
president, Secretary Rusk and Postmas-
ter-General Wanamaker. The president
then held largely attended public re-
ception. A short visit was made to the
military post at Fort Sal Houston, where
the party was entertained by Gen. Stan
ley and staff. The presidential party left
at noon for Ell Paso, amid the cheers of
the enthusiastic crowd. The feature of
the, reception here was the general
participation of the Mexican colony.
MEx1co's GOVERNOR, TOO.
Ell PAso, Tex, April 20.-Gov. Gaelic,
of Chihuahua, Mexico, arrived to-day &C.
companied by his staff to participate in
the reception to be rendered President
Harrison Tuesday.
Shaking Hands With the NIexicans.
Ell PAso, Texas, April 21.-The pres
idential party arrived here at o'clock
this morning on time. A short stop was
made at Ysleta, which is claimed to be
the Oldest city in the United States.
The president was reviewed by Mayor
Robinson and serenaded by the Mexican
band. The president shook hands with
large numbers of Mexicans and Indians
and received profusion of flowers from
children. FL Paso celebrated the occas-
ion of the first visit ever made to it by
the chief magistrate of the nation by a
grand international demonstration by
the citizens of two republics. There
was also general participation on the
part of the resident Indians. The recep-
ton was perfect ovation, the city was
elaborately decorated with American
and Mexican decorations, public build
ings and business houses displaying a
profusion of bunting and notices we're
every where. The president was greeted
on platform with cheers in which the
citizens of both countries participated.
Gov. Curillos, of Chihuahua, and his
staff, and Gen. Rangel, commander-in-
chief of the second zone Of Mexico, with
the large military band of thirty-five
pieces, participated in the reception as
representatives of President Diaz OF
Mexico, who was unable to be present.
Troops wore side arms and entered our
territory by special permission OF
President Harrison. The chief magis-
trate was received by committee and
escorted to. the court house, where the
formal addresses were made. When the
procession reached the nearest point to
Mexico. the artillery of that country fired
a salute in honor of President Harrison.
The president left at 10 o'clock, Pacific
time, for Tucson, Arizona, "'
et ARRIVED AT TUCSON. =
Tucson, Ariz., April 21.-The special
train bearing the presidential party ar
rived here promptly on time. The princi-
pal incidents on the run from El Paso
were short stops made at; Deming, N. NJ,
Bowie, Wilcox and Benson, Ariz. H.
A GREAT FIGHT.
Hall and Fitzsimmons Agree to Fight
, for $4,000.
CHICAGO, April 22.-"Parson'' Davies
for Jim Hall, and George r. Clarke for
Bob Fitzsimmons, to-day signed articles
of agreement for fight to a finish, with
four ounce gloves, Marquis Of Queens
I,orrv r,,los hntwnon Hall and FitZai m