The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-09

age and as soon as silence was obtained,
he removed his soft felt travelling hat and
spoke substantially as follows: "1n 1881,
when the country was undergoing painful
suspense through the condition Of Presl-
dent Garfield, passed through this place,
if it could then be called place, on visit
TO Montana, so the country is not alto
ther unfamiliar to mel have noted with
great interest and satisfaction its capabili-
ties when brought under the stimulating
influence ofirrigation. When was in the
United States Senate, I had occasion,
as it was my pleasure, to put
in some work for our territories. My sym
pathies have always gone out to those who
have been on the front of civilization and
pushed it on until it has reached the Pacific
ocean-the land Of the setting sun. The
pioneers have endured hardships, have en-
dured privations in settling the country,
in opening the mines, and making the des-
ert wastes like garden. They were
struggling to subdue an unfriendly country
and subjugate it to the use and welfare OF
man. am happy to see so many of the
people of this land about me, and rejoice
at your increase in material wealth, while
bestowing the proper attention to the great
cause of education, of moral advancement
and the upholding of the institutions and
welfare of our common country. APP
plause. l rejoice at the improvement
among the red men, and hope they
will continue to advance until they
will be able to earn their own
living. I am glad to see my comrades OF
the Grand Army of the Republic scattered
about me, as have always seen them.
give them cordial greeting. To the ladies
and children who shared the early pri-
vations and hardships of the pioneers
give my cordial greeting. Thanks for this
welcome and nowwish you all good bye"
| Applause.
| The President then introduced Wanna
maker, who was received with cheers. He
declined making speech.
Rusk was then presented to the crowd
and he also had glowing reception. When
called on for speech he said Wanamaker
had been brought along to make speeches
and so had nothing to say. A good deal OF
good humor prevailed throughout.
| Mrs. Harrison was then presented to the
crowd and enthusiastically received.
Then came Mrs. Boyd, wife of one of the
railway officials, and finally Mrs. Mckee,
both being cheered. Russell B. was con-
spicuous on the platform, but said nothing.
1t was pleasant spectacle to see Wapa
maker get off the car and get down and hold
long conversation with gray haired
Indian in the crowd. A noteworthy incident
was that the President recognized Delegate
Game first among the throng by raising
his hat, which the Delegate responded tt
and soon made his way to HarrisOn's side
where very pleasant interview was had
for few minutes. The Delegate then in
troduced several persons to the visitors
During the time the party was on the bach
platform, lady handed up an immense
boquet to the President, on receiving
which, he said: II am very much obliged
to you, madam" His first handshake was
with little child, who was held up to hin
by its mother, after which he shook hands
with all who could get near enough. A
Boise the President gratifed the crowc
by planting tree in public place
AS soon as the crowd had obtained
a good view of Harrison ant
looked him all over, expressions Of opinion
became common; several expressed them
selves as being disappoin ted. several O.
them saying "Re don't look any better
than the rest of u.s." but the general i'm
preston was very favorable.
The pilot train pulled out for Salt LAX.
at Z 80, followed closely by the other.
is expected to arrive about o'clock. TIL,
party will proceed from the train to tn,
Walker house at Z. an hour earlier tina,
was expected. tits now understood tina
the Tabernacle will be one of the places
visited. Governor Thomas accompanied
the party from Huntington, Ore, whithe
he went for that purpose. He announce
that only the material welfare of Utah wa
discussed, the President evidently havins
no desire to discuss the political situation
Crowds assembled at every station alonl
the line till late hour. Everybody seem
to feel excellently well.