The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-11
THE PRESIDENTS PARTY.
A Hearty Welcome From the People of the
Centennial State,


GLENwooD SPRINGS (Colo.), May TO-
The train bearing the Presidential party
arrived here at 4 o'clock this morning.
About o'clock committee from Denver
including Governor Routt, ex-senator Hill.
Mayor Rogers and others, waited on the
Presidential party and assured them Of
cordial welcome az Denver. There were no
formalities. Soon afterward the visitors
were welcomed formally by Mayor Rogers
to Glenwood Springs and committee and
escorted in carriages to the Glenwood Hotel.
where breakfast was partaken of. The
President, General Wanamaker
and Mrs. Mckee afterward attended divine
services at the First Presbyterian Church.
During the afternoon the President re-
ceived delegations from Leadvllle, Aspen,
Colorado Springs and elsewhere. The dele
CATION from Aspen presented him with
AN ELEGANT SOUVENIR.
It was beautiful plush case containing
In letters of sterling wire silver, the words
Free Coinage, Aspen Silver, Colorado.
Honest Money" A ehildren's mass-meet-
ing was held at the Opera House this after
noon, in honor of the visitors, and it was
attended by an immense crowd. The Presi-
dent and POStmaster-General made short
addresses. In his speech the President said
he had come to Glenwo0d Springs for rest,
and he felt he could not deny himself to the
large body of friends before him. ''0ur
Government was instituted by wise men,
men of broad views. 1t was based on the
idea of the equal rights of men. 1t abso-
lutely rejects the idea of class distinction,
and insists that ali men should be judged
by their behavior; that is good rule. Those
who are law-abidlng and well-disposed,
those who pursue their vocationS lawfully
and with due respect 10 the rights OF others,
are true American citizens. / am glad to
know that the love of our institutions is so
deeply imbedded in your hearts. 1t has
been most delightful and cheering thing
to me that the starry banner, the same old
flag that was carried amid the smoke of
battle, is in the hands of such children"
A DAY OF REST.
In conclusion the President said: "Men
should have one free day in which TO think
of their families, of themselves, of things
that are not material but are spiritual. /
desire to express my sincere and earnest and
hearty thanks to you all for your kindness,
giving you in return simple pledge that ]
will IN all things keep in mind what seems
to me to be the true interests of our people.
l have no thought of sections. / have no
thought upon any of these great public
questions that does not embrace the rights
and interests OF all our people and all our
States. / believe we shall find common
interest and safe ground upon all these
great questions, and by moderating our
own views and making reasonable aud just
concessions we shall find them all settled
wisely and in the interest of the people,"
After consultation with the railroad
officials, it was decided to take the party to
quieter spot, and accordingly at o'clock
the train left for Gypsum, tweuty.four miles
from here, where it was sidetracked. 1t
will leave for Leadyille at 2 o'clock to-Eor-
row morning.