The morning call., 1891-05-07
The HOmeEaTd Journey Of the
Presidential Party.
Net by Large and Enthusiastic CTOEdS al
Every Railroad Station.
Welcomed 10 Washington Speeches at Ia
coma and Seattle-HfS Harrison Pre-
scented With Fine Painting.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

TACOMA (Wash.), May 4.-The President
and party entered the State Of Washington
at an early hour this morning in a driving
rain-storm. This interfered materially
with the arrangements for the reception at
the various places along the road. 1t was
8 o'clock when the Presidential special
reached Tacoma, and the rain seemed to be
coming down harder than ever. Notwith-
standing this fact, tie Chief Magistrate of
the nation and his advisers were given
royal reception. They were met at the
station by the Governor of the State, the
Mayor of the city and committee Of cid-
Zens, who escorted the party to the Gross
Block, where formal addresses of welcome
were delivered. In the course of his re-
Spouse to the addresses of welcome the
President said:
would like to see the prows Of some great
steamship lines carrying the American flag en-
terng the ports Of Puget Sound. believe we
have come to the time 10 our development as
people when We must step forward with bold
progress, or We Will lose the advantage We have
already attained. We have within ourselves the
resources aud market of which the world is
enYOuS. We have been content In years gone
by to allow other nations 10 do the carrying
trade Of the world. We have been content 10
see the markets OF the American re ubllcs lying
south OF Us controlled by European nations. 1
think period Of discomfort with thess things
has now come to our people. The time is aus
piciOus for the enlargement Of our commerce
with these friendly republics. The time Is aus
pielOus for re-establishiug on tie seas an Ameri-
can merchant marine that shall do its share OF
the carrying trade Of the world.
The line OF march was to the reviewing
stand, which was handsomely and appro-
priately decorated.
AT SEATTLE.
SEATTLE, May 6.-At Tacoma the Presi-
dent was met by the Mayor and a commit
tee Of citizens of this place. who took him
aboard the steamer City of Seattle, and es-
eorted him to this city. An informal re-
eeptiun was held on the steamer. Mayor
White made a brief address of welcome, to
which tie President responded as follows:
Mr.. Mayor. / accept with great qualification
words OF welcome on behalf Of the citizens OF
Seattle. II viii give me great pleasure TO con-
uaSt my observation OF your State In 1885 With
what shall see to-day. have not lost track OF
the progress OF Seattle. but have, through
friends, been advised Of the marvellous develop
meHt which you have made, ana how you have
q repeated. in The substantial character OF your
edifces, the story OF the Chicago fire-cOmlng
out Of what seemed disaster with Increased mag
nuceDCe- anu uuu4OE III II really an advantage.
will deter until am In the presence OF your
people further acknowledgment OF your cOurte.
sizes. aud now Will only thank you, as you are re-
pesling here what We have observed on our
whole trip, the unlfcatiOn OF our people. the alb
solute oneness OF our continent, and IN the deVO-
tiOn to our institutions and our flag.
The boat-ride was then given up wholly
to an an informal enjoyment of the trip and
and luncheon. Elliott Bay was covered
with vessels aud boats of every description,
whose Whistling, as the steamer bearing the
President approached the city, was deafen-
Ing. A large and enthusiastic crowd filed
every available place along the whaTyes,
and the streets were so thrOnged that it was
almost impossible for the carriages to be
drawn through to the cable-cars, which
were 10 take the party out TO Lake Wash
ingtOn. The weather cleared off somewhat
la the afternoon. The city was gaily decor
sted with national cOlors and evergreens.
Amid the greatest enthusiasm the PreSl-
dental party was escorted In carriages
from the steamer TO the cable-cars. The
party was conveyed to Lake Washington on
the cars, and after making trip to tine lake
they returned TO the University campus,
where an immense throng Of people were
waiting. Judge Burke delivered the adj
dress OF welcome. and the President stood
with his head barred and responded.
Nhea the Outburst OF applause had sub
sided the school children sang Red. White
and Blue" Pos,masteT-Ge General Wanna
AiNkEA anu EEGACtdll AAuSh buEu bPuAO
briefly. As the time was limited the party
we're hurriediy driven to the depot and the
train left for Portland amid the widest en-
thusiasm.
TACOMA. May 6-The Presidential party
arrived in Tacoma from Seattle at 7:30
o'clock tonight, but did not leave the
train. The run through the hOp-grOwing
country between Seattle and Tacoma was
very pleasant despite the rain. Short stops
were made at Kent, Slaughter, Sumner and
Puyallup. Crowds were assembled at each
of these stations and they cheered Justify
for the President and Mr.. Wanamaker,
each of whom made brief speeches of
thanks. TIE party left here at Z 40 o'clock
for Portland During the reception at the
thester the ladies Of Tacoma to-day pre-
scented Mrs. Harrison with fine painting
Of Mount Rainier
CHEHALIs, May 6.-The President aud
party stepped at Chehalis for short time
1t 1915 O'clock tonight, and received
royal welcome with bOnAres and cheers.
The President made a brief speech.