The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-23

stopped twenty minutes. Only two hours
notice OF the stop had been given, but the
Whole town turned out and special train
was run from Chino
HEARTY WELCOME AT Los ANGELES
LoL ANGELES, CAL. April 22.-At no
piece visited by President Harrison since
MS departure from Washington has he been
accorded heartier aud more hospitable
welcome than that at Los Angeles at which
place his flower laden car arrived this after
noon promptly on schedule time. As the
train rolled into the station the national
salute was fired, the people cheered Justify
and IL the bells and whistles Joined in the
acclaim. The city was lavishly decorated
In honor OF the distinguished visitor,
feature being a profusion of bright-hued
flowers. Every available point of vantage
was covered with them. including the car
rlages provided for the visitors. Gala lilies
seemed to be the favorite flower, and they
were seen on every side.
OPENED WITH A PARADE.
The ceremonies opened with a street mar
ade, IN which all the United States troops
and the Grand Army of the Republic aud
CIVIC organizations in this vicinity parttci-
pated. They escorted the President and
party through the streets, which were
crowded with enthusiastic people. Hundreds
OF children lined the sidewalks, and at one
point or the route they showered the
President with flowers as his carriage
passed slowly by. The parade ended at the
clty nall, where a covered platfo orm had
been erected for the public ceremony.
This platform looked like tropical garden.
On either side, reaching to the roof,
was a tapering floral column with
base of evergreens and Gala lilies.
The flag draperieS were festooned
from theI center. The gallery
leading to the stand was faced with great
lunches of callas and peppor branches
alternating with palm leaves. The columns
were concealed by foliage. Red, white and
blue bunting and a myriad of flags added a
touch of brilllancy and patriotism to the
scene.
ADDRESSES OF WELCOME.
Addresses of welcome were made by Gov.
Markham and Mayor Hazard. The 'Presi-
dent, IN responding, referred to the red.
white and blue bunting, saying: ut has
glorious story on the sea; in those
times when the American navy main
tanned our prestige, aud successfully
beat the navies of our great antagonists.
prolonged cheering.l We are a peace
loving nation. and yet we cannot be sure
that everybody else will be peaceful, and
therefore | am glad that by general consent
OF our people, by liberal appropriations
from congress, we are putting on the sea
some of the vessels of the best class
afoat. Cheers And that we are
now prepared to put upon their decks
as good guns as are made in the world, aud
when we have completed our programme,
ship by ship we will put i'll their forcastles
as brave Jack Tars" as serve under our
flag. [Great cheering The provident care
of our government should be given to our
seacoast defenses until all these great ports
Of the Atlantic and Pacific are made safe. y
[Cheers.
OTHER SPEECHES.
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 hotel,
where elegant flower bedecked apartments
had been reserved for them. During the
dinner the President was serenaded. In
the evening he went to the pavilion
and held a public reception, which was
largely attended. Later, the President,
Secretary Rusk. Postmaster General
Wanamaker, and the ladies were enter
tanned at luncheon at the Union League
Club. The Presidents invitation to
the club was on a solid silver
card suitably inscribed. The entire city
was brilliantly Illuminated at night.
Among the floral tributes was a hand some
symbol of peace from native daughters of
La Esperanza. Hon. Luiz E. Torres, gov
erno- Of Lower California, and other for
eign officials participated ia to-days cere-
monies.