The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-10
HARRISON At SALT LAKE.
MANY MORMCNS AMONG THOsH
WHO SEOOK BIS HAND.

He Opens the New Chamber of Com
mercs-A Procession Escorts the
Party Through the Streets-Schoof
Children in Line-EntAusi 3stic Greet
ings at Other Towns Along the Line.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, May 9.-The
presidential party arrived at Salt Lake City
via the Union Pacific railroad at an early
hour this morning and had a reception in
which all the residents, without regard to
politics or religion, seemed to have Joined.
Escorted by Gov. Thomas, Mayor Scott aud
large delegation of citizens the party pro-
ceeded to the Walker house at
o'clock and partook OF breakfast They
then took their places in a procession
composed Of United States troops, state
guards, grand army men, veterans, pioneers
and other local organizations, and were
escorted to gaily decorated pavilion in
Liberty park where a formal address of
welcome was made by Gov. Thomas on
behalf OF the state and Mayor Scott on
behalf OF the CITY. Responses were made
by the President, Postmaster General Wanna
maker and Secretary Rusk, and their pa
triotic utterances were loudly applauded.
OPENS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The visitors were then taken to the new
| chamber Of commerce and the President
He afterward reviewed the public school
children on East Brigham street, and heard
them sing America and "Hail Column
bia." The presidential party then paid a
short visit TO the Mormon tabernacle and
other points Of interest. During his stop ab
the hotel and at the pavilion the President
| shook hands with nearly 1000 persons,
including many leading Mormons. The on
tire city was profusely decorated with bunt-
ing and flags in tasteful designs The tenn
pie was beautifully decorated. The motto
Fear God, Honor the President printed
in large letters, adorned the south side OF
the building One Of tine Incidents of the
visit was the presentation to tho President
| Of solid silver plate engraved with the
words. "Commemorativ Of the occasion. "
The presidential party left at noon for the
east.
A CONTINUOUS OVATION.
CLEAR CREEK, UTAH, May 9.-The run
through Utah over the Rio Grande Western
railway was a continuous ovation, the
people at each of the places beng very
demonstrative in their welcome 10 the dis
tinRuished visitors. The first stop was at
Sugar Factory, just east Of Lehi, where the
President addressed a crowd.
At Provo the travellers were greeted with
the national salute, and the school children
were drawn up in line. Mayor Booth in
| troduced the President as the greatest man
OF the greatest government on earth. The
| President responded to the cheers which
crested this remark with short speech
| Speeches were also made by Secretary Rusls
and Postmaster General Wanamaker.
No place OF its size has given the Wash
| ington dignitarie5 more cordial reception
than Springfield. The President, POST
master General and Secretary Of Agri-
culture made speeches TO the crowd from
the rear platform Of the train
CHEERED AT CASTLE GATE.
GREEN RIVER, UTAH, May 9.-The people
OF Castle Gate, "a mining station on the top
Of spur OF the Wahsatch mountains,
turned out on maSse 60 well
| come the President and party
| They were assembled at the station, and
when the train rolled in tonight it was
| greeted with the national salute from dyna-
mite cartridges exploded by electricity.
The President made a short complimentary
address to the people from the car platform,
and was speeded on his journey by the
heartiest kinds of cheers.
| The President to~dRy sent telegram to
the committee having charge Of the pro-
1 posed demonstration at Leadville, Col, say
| ing that 1t would be impossible to extend
| the time Of his stay in Leadville for tho
reason that he did not desire TO delay his
return to Washington minute beyond the
time fixed by the schedule
A stop was made at Green River station
| during the evening and the President shook
hands with number of people,