The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-23
INTERESTING INCIDENTS.
Enthusiastic Receptions Conspicuous for Beau
tiful Flowers and Choice Fruits.

Enthusiastic Receptions Conspicuous for Beau
tiful Flowers and Choice Fruits.
Los ANGELES, April 22.-The trip from
Cotton to Los Angeles was marked by many
interesting incidents, the principal of which
was the cordial reception given by the citi-
zens of Ontario and Pomona Both towns
were decorated with flags, and their beauti-
full floral offerings severely taxed the carry
ing capacity of the train.
During the hand shaking at Ontario a
little boy approached the President and
said " was named after Grover Cleye-
land and take this opportunity of wishing
you every blessing" The President shook
his hand cordially and said he wished him
well.
In response to demands for a speech, the
President said he thanked them very much,
but he had been under such stress in the
way OF speech-making that they would have
to wait until his brain was irrigated before
he had anything else to say. Some one in
the crowd here proposed three cheers for
irrigation and the response was heartily
given. The President continuing, said that
he was glad to look into the faces OF Ameri-
can citizens; he did not believe such assem-
blages of bright, intelligent, industr trious and
thrifty people could be brought together
anywhere else in the world as were gathered
about the railroad stations passed by him on
his trip through tile country. The faces of
the people showed that they came from good
homes, where there were good fathers and
mothers, who were held in reverence and
respect by their children. As he finished
speaking three rousing cheers were gwen.
POMONA.
At Pomona committee Of citizens took
charge of the Presidents car. About 1900
people, including 500 children from tho pub
lie schools, were at the depot to receive
them. As soon as the Presidents car
stopped il was decorated with large festoons
of flowers extending the whole length. on
one side bearing the word Welcome" 10
feet in length aud in width wrought with
flowers, and the word Pomona" on the
other side. The decorations were very
elaborate and reflected great credit on the
committee who made them. About twenty
baskets, each containing two large prize
navel oranges with a great variety of iow-
ers, and each labeled with names of men,
beTS OF the party, were presented to the
distinguished visitors by the committee ap-
pointed Tor that purpose, and also number
of handsome souvenir silver SPOONS en-
graved with the word "PamOua." Thou
sands of bouquets were thrown after the
car as the tram pulled into the dep t. The
President was introduced by Governor
Markham and said:
This cordial demonstration of respect, these
friendly greetings make me your debior. | beg
10 Thank YOU for 1t all. and out OF such gaIher.
ings as these, out Of such friendly manifestations
as you have given NE on my entrance 10 CalifOr-
MI. hope 10 yet new impulses 10 more faith
fu aud dillEent discharge OF the public duties
which my fellow citizens have deVolved upOn
me. No man can feel himself adequate TO these
responsible functions, but L am sure IL You
shall judge your public servants to be cOascien-
tlouSly devoted 10 your interests; to the bfiug.
ing TO the discharge Of their public dulles con-
scientioaS ndelity aud Ih best Intelligence with
Which they are endowed. you Will pardon any
shorteomlug Again lhan' you for your
frleudiness, and beg you TO excuse me from fur
the speaking. lGTeat applauSeJ
AT LOS ANGELES.
At no place visited 10y the President since
his departure from Washington was he ac-
corded heartier OF more hOspitable well
come than at Los Angeles, at which place
his flower laden car arrived at o'clock this
afternoon, promptly on schedule time As
the train rolled into the station 4 national
salute was fired, the people cheered Justify
and all the bells ana whistles Joined u the
acclaim. The city was laYiShly decorated
in honor of the distinguished visitor, the
distinguishing feature of which was the
prOfusion of Dright-hued flowers Every
available point of vantage was covered with
them, including the carriage provided for tho
visitors. Gala lilies seemed TO be the favor
ite flower and thy were seen on every side.
The ceremonies opened with street
parade in which all the United States
troops, State militia, G.. A. r. posts and
pated They escorted the President and his
party through the streets, crowded with en-
thusiastic people. Hundreds of children
lined the sidewalks at one point of the
route, and they showered the President
with flowers as his carriage passed slowly
by. The parade ended at the City Hall,
where covered platform had been erected
for the public ceremonies. The platform
looked like a tropical garden. On either
side, reaching to the roof, was tapering
floral column with base Of evergreens and
Gala lilies, and flag dTaperies were fes-
ing to the stand was faced with great
lunches of callas and pepper branches
alternating with palm-leaVes. The colums
were concealed by foliage. Red. white and
blue bunting and myriad of flags added
touch of brilliancy and patriotism to the
scene.
The addresses of welcome were made by
Governor Markham ana Mayor Hazard.
The President responded as follows:
My fellowciizens, my stay among you VIII
Dol oe Iong enough 10 form an lndIVIdual lude-
ment of the quality OF your people, but IL has
be, D long enough already to get a large idea Of
The number of them. Cheers. l beg you TO
accept my most sincere thanks for this ma agnifi-
cent demonstration Of your respect. | do not al
all assume thar IheSe huZZas and flowers and
steamers aud banners with which you have
vidually. ! receive them as most assuring
demonstration Of the love of the people OF Cali
fOrHia for American institutions. lGreat and
prolonged cheerngl And well are those lnstitu-
lions worthy of all honor. The hig that you
have displayed to-day-the one flag the banner
of the ire: and symbol OF the iDdissOluble
union OF the StateS-lgreat cheerlngl-ls worthy
OF The affections OF our people. Men have
died for II on the field Of battle, women
have consecrated It with their tears
and prayers as they Iplaced the standard
I'm the hands Of brave meE going 10 battle. IL Is
historically full OF tender interest and pride. IL
has 4 glorious story OF he sea, III those times
Ntaa nria 1fnF fftaH
tlge and successfully beat the navles OF our
great antagonist lGreat cheerBgl 1t has a
proud record, from The time OF our great strug-
gle for indepeudence down TO the last sad con-
ffct between our own citizens. we bless God
to-day and these brave men who, working out
his purposes on the field OF battle, made II aga IN
the symbol OF \ unit-d people. LCneers.] Our
institutions, OF which this flag Is the emblem,
are free institutions. These men and women
INTO whose faces look are free men and Lies
women. 40 not honor you by my presence
here to-day; l hold my trust from you,
and you honor me In this reception.
on ine Pacfc Coast. seized for the
union by tie energy and courage aud wise fore
thought OF Fremont and Ills associates IS essen
tia to our perfection In territory; nothing more
important IN territorial extension, unless Il be
the purchase OF the Territory of Louisiana
and HE control OF the Mississippi River, has oc-
cured In our national history We touch two
oceans, and on both we have built commonwealth
and great cities. and are thus secured In that ter
Iitorlal individuality aud Isolation which gives
No great conflict OF arms can ever take place
on American territory If we are true to ourselves
and have forever determined that no civil con-
hct shall again rend our country LCheers.l We
are a peaee-loving nation, and yet we cannot be
sure that everybody else will be peaceful. aud
therefore l am glad that by the general consent
of our people, by liberal appropriations from
Congress, we are putting on the sea some
vessels OF the best class afoat lcheersl,
ana that we aie now prepared TO put
upon their decks as good guns as are
made in The world, and when we have completed
our programme, ship by ship. We Will put In their
foreeastles as brave Jack Tars as serve under
any flag [Great cheeringl The provldent care
OF our Government should be given 10 your sea-
coast defenses until all these great ports OF the
Atlantic and Pacific are made safe. lCbeers.1
But. my cOuutrymen, this audience oyetmalches
a voice that has been IN exercise from Roanoke,
Va, 10 Los Angeles. l beg you, therefore,
again 10 receive my most hearty thanks and 20
excuse me from further remarks. lGreat and
prolonged cheetlng.l
Brief speeches were also made by Secre-
tary Rusk and Postmaster General Wana-
maker. After the speech making the Presi-
dent and party proceeded to the Hnlenbeck
Hotel, where elegant flower -bedecked apart
ments had been reserved for them. A fine
dinner was served at the hotel. during
which the President WAS serenaded.
In the early evening he went to the