The morning call., 1891-04-09
HAIL TO THE CHIEF.
Preparing to Receive President
Harrison.
Meeting to Arrange for His Reception and
Entertainment-Co Committees to
Be Appointed.

A meeting of prominent citizens was held
last evening in the Chamber of Commerce
at the call of Mayor Sanderson to arrange
for the reception and entertainment of Pres
dent Harrison on his approaching visit. 1t
was called to order by his Honor, who, In a
few words, told the assemblage that the
President would most likely leave Washing
ton on the 18th and arrive in this city on the
18th inst, so that it behooved the citizens
who should be appointed to take charge of
the reception TO getto work at once. as there
was no time to lose in making the necessary
preparations In conclusion the Mayor
called for the nomination of a Chairman.
W. w. Morrow, who was chosen by accla-
nation, stated he believed it was the Mayor S
right and privilege TO preside, but under
standing that his time was so taken up with
other business that he could not do so, he on
that account accepted the responsibilities OF
the chair and thanked the meeting for the
honor conferred uTon him
j. Steppacher was then unanimously chosen
Secretary and in his absence Frank J. Muir
ply was called upon to act temporarily.
PRESIDENT HARRIsoN's WISHES.
For the Information of the meeting, the
Chairman stated that he had called upon the
President a few weeks ago at Washington
to present him the invitations forwarded
from representative bodies throughout the
his intention of visiting the Coast, though
without fixing the exact date. In the con-
versatioB, however, he expressed desire to
see as much as possible of California, and
hoped that he would be allowed to do so
with as little as possible of the pomp and
vanity of publ: reception. Mr.. Morrow
assured his hearers of the sincerity of the
Presidents words, aud hoped that what
ever committee took charge Of his welcome
would respect his wishes, and enable MIN to
see as much of the country as possible.
L. III. Goodman, Mt the suggestion OF
Colonel Croker, read an itinerary based
upon the information furnished by Secre-
tary Proctor, and suggested that the COM
mittee in charge in making up their plans
adopt it as the basis Of their arrangements.
According to Secretary Proctor the Presi-
dent will leave Washington on the 18th inst.
in a special train of four cars. lie will go
direct to ST. Louis and from there to Calves
ton. Leaving Galveston on the 10Th he will
reach Houston early on the 20tn, and after
three hours stop will proceed to San An
tonic, and from there to Ell Paso.
THE ITINERARY.
After short stay at that place the Jour-
ney will be continued to California, ana Mr..
Goodnlan's itinerary arranges for his
arrival in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the
22i, at O'Clock in the afternoon. After an
excursion around that section trip will be
arranged to San Diego, thence to Santa
laTDdTd dlu Odl CIdHCiScU, via IIl6 DAN
joaquin Valley. arriving here on Saturday,
the 18th, at is o'clock. Ii public recep-
tion is arranged Mr.. Goodman Stated that
the Presidential party could be stopped at
two or three of the principal towns en- route
and brought in here later in the evening, so
as to accommodate those who would take
part in a parade should one be decided
upon.
From here trips weuld be arranged into
the interior for the following week, and
some nine or ten days would be spent in this
neighborhood. On May 4th the President
travel home by Oregon Washington and
Montana.
PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS.
Colonel j. z. Jackson in brief speech
suggested that six committees be appointed
by the Chair from representative citizens
irrespective of their presence there that
evening, one of which, the Executive
touch with The people and the Presidential
party, and should advise the subcommittee
as to the wishes of the distinguished visitors.
The subcommittee should be the Re-
ception, Finance, Military and Parade,
Maritime Display and Banquet committees,
each Of which should consist of ten gentle
men.
After discussion the plan was adopted,
and 1t was given as the sense of the meeting
that the Mayor, In his official capacity,
should welcome the President on his ar
rival.
The Chair announced that the appoint
ments on the several committees will be
promulgated to-day. The meeting then adj
journed.
REPRESENTATIVE MEN.
Among those present were: w. W. Nor
row, James G. Fair, L. Guy Phelps, Samuel
p. Backus, Colonel c. f. Croker, /. Cutie,
George K. Fitch, w. ID. English, General
Dimond. Joseph B. Crockett, Sheriff Lau-
meister, e. Il. Pond. Christian Refs, w. FL.
Matthew Nunan, A. A. Andrews, Samuel
Millar, Colonel Smedberg, L. p. Rfsrdan +,
Frank M. Pixley, George I. Marye Jr., Barry
Baldwin, Ira z. Rankin, w. l.. Merry, L.
III. Goodman, Oliver Eldridge, Levi Strauss,
Z. 5. Pillsbury, E. e. Shotwell. J. A. Way
mire. C. Mason Kline, Colonel j. 2. jack
ion and j. b. jackson.