New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
CHEERED BY THOUSANDS.
THE PRESIDENT LOYALTY WELCOMED Tt
SARATOGA.
FIFTY THOUSAND PEOPLE GREET THE CHIEJ
MAGISTRATE OF THE NAuoN-HE MAKES
A SPEECH FROM THE HOTEL PIAZZA.
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afternoon were in every sense cosmopolitan gath
ering, and excepting the metropolis and the Ne
tional capital, such multitude can he assembled
at any other place in America. Each Of the State
and Territories was represented, was also tn
Dominion of Canada, while there was large con
tingent from foreign countries. Everything con
sidercd, it was the largest gathering eve
seen in Saratoga The nearest approach
to it was the public reception givcI
to General Grant the occasion OF hi
initial visit here Immediately following the clos
Of the war of the Rebellion. The noticeable an
significant feature of both Of these historic in
cidents was that they had spccial' politica
bearing and was in each case an enthusiastic es
preston of the feeling of the loyal and patriot
masses. In the they publicly acknowl
edged the achievements Of the iDustrious General
and in the other they paid homage to the Chic
Executive of sixty millions Of people Both wer
noble tributes, and form memorable chapters i
the history of this National resort
To-days immense cOncourse formed solid mas
of peope from the Mount McGregOr station :
Monument Square Broadway, a distance 0
almost three-quarters of mile Besides these, al
of the lateral streets, piaZzas and windows wer
racked. and even the roof-tops were fringcd wit
people. as every point of observation was in grea
demand The decorations had been quadruple
during the night. and Broadway was resplenden
with colors from end to end. The scene wa
picturesque, and was greatly admired. As th
Presidential party passed over the road sue
ceSsion of cheers greeted President Harrison, Will
the waving of flags and handkerchieis contributes
to the general enthusiasm. When the Preslden
reached the Grand Union Hotel there was per
feet sea of people around it, and despite tn
efforts OF Chief Blcdgett and his police force every
body was most patrotically but good-naturedr
squeezed The village President, ID. Lohnas, in -
few remarks formally introduced President Harm
son, who, from the main piazza, spoke briefly
lie said
Ny Fcllow-CiHzens: The greatness Of this assembi
makes impossible that should do than thank 20
lor magnificent welcome which you have EXTENDED
to-day. have great pleasure IN being again Tor fe
days i'm Saatoga-ths wOrd-renowned health ana peSui'
resort 1t gives great satisfaction TO witness on ID
part citizens Saratoga and Of the visitors VIII
arc spending refcshment recuperaton her
the expr ssiou Of kindness which beams upon mefron
faces I the explanation OF all this is uS
ell American citizens lovers Of the Flag ana u ,
Constitution apdause) and in thus assembling you gNi
expression your loyalty and patriotism. (Appause)
1t Is not am sure an individual expression It is larg'
and better that, for this country of ours Is III
neulshod in naught else more than in the fact that
people give their and loyalty and service. not -
individuals, bu; to institutions. (Appause) we loN
his olny because 1t is land Of liberty; because tn
web and woof OF It's institutions designed promote a
We love It because only does not create but b'
tolerate, any distinction between NE
otaer than tnst OF merit thpdaufe) desire 70 than
those comrades the hoBOred badge OF the Gran
Army of the Republic for their and their welcom
never his badge anywhere that do not recognt
Us wearer as friend applause survivors Of gre.
struggle the perpctuity Of our ei
d,red In march and camp and battle the utmos
that men can endure, and given the utmost that me
can gye-they citizens Of this Republic in CIV
fe doing part maintain order in It's coHmunitio
promote in peace the honor and property oil I'll
country they saved. (Appause) Thanking you one ,
more FOR your friendn6s and cordial enthusiasm. wi
ask you to excuse from fursler speech. CGre !
appiause.)
Following his address the President held re-
ception on the piazza, and during the next hou
shook hands with several thousand women an
men. This strain was severe upon him, ana whe
he retired 10 his rooms on the second noor he wa
greatly fatigued. Thus closed the formal procect
ings of the day, and before they ended Sigh
shower fell on the thousands who eagerly sough'
but were unable 10 shake hands with the Pres,
dent
Had it not been for the earlier and informa
part of the days programme the President coul
scarcely have stood up under the physical strai :
exacted of him. Following a good nights res j
and n hearty breakfast at Hotel Balmoral, Nj
McGregor President Harrison, accompanied by e>.
Senator Arkell, W. J. Arkell, Secretary Ialfor |
and fourteen others, started for McAdam Lake
which is owned by George W. McAdam, a lawye
of New-York City. 1t lies at the base Of TIL
range Of which Mt. McGregOr forms part, an .
the airline distance from the hotel Is about
uif> but the scrpentnc road is three times create
in length. The lake is well stocked with fin
fish. but the water was rather to-
rough for successful angling. Despite thcs'
unfavorabe conditions the party moi
with fairly good luck President Harrison greatl;
enjoyed the diversion and would have been please
10 indulge in it throughout the day, but he wai
in the hands of his friends ard the local coiI
mittce and felt himself compelled 10 obey thei
commands
Tie party accompanying the President to tn
Bernard Gillian. Marshall =. Wilder. a. G Rich
mond, of Canajoharic; j, belong, OF New
York Jasper lynch & Of Lafew2Gd, T Har,isHo 81; II "
ilaliord, Howard Cole, f. F. IlDDets, u; urGntnal
Balm, Z. w. Tyson, J. X. Mumiord and A hrote
Ihp lake IS one Of picturesque beauty, ana thi
winding drive of seven miles from Wlltonville, 81
the foot of Mount Mc'iregor, WHERE the party leII
the special train on the Mount McHTegor road, wal
both interesting and eNihlaratln2. ihree surrey,
each containing three seats ana each drawn ~
pair of homes, carried the party to the lake. NAN
iarn-houses along the way were aec9rated aoS VII
flags, and household groups way|i thelt greeting
10 the President, who rode in the foremost WACO :
by the side Of the driver The lake 10 preserw
and none fish in il except on invitation. I'M
NcAdam House is a c0mnodous frame bulldln
located on a knoll. and Fernwo0d, the name W
nace hears il seed in letters made Of small sions
laid along the brow Of the hill; and these weI
freshly whi,ewoshed for the occasion. Ihe pSe S ;
provided for the President was royed. by NJ,
NcNda,5 and Mrs McAdam also accompanied hin
II was a quarter past nine when the Presiden
took his seat in the boat heavy clouds being over
head. but no rain fell. Later sharp oreez
snraIq M. rufling tine water 10 such on extent ;
To- practically put an end to the sport Mean
While. however, the President had met with fai
sgcccss and when bis boat returned to the shor
81 ~ * a. m. the hour for luncheon handsom
string Of sixteen pickerel was held triumphant
aloft The President g2ilantly insisted tha'
mated that they would have had more, excepi
thar he fell il his duty To wait for her 70 land th
first fish: and il was not until be learned that So
In earnest he drawing the first from the water
The luncheon az Mr.. McAdam's quit
eJoborate All being seated at an eS.
tended table, blessing was asked b.