The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-05

named place the president was presented
with Photographic view Of Mount Shasta
and neighboring scenery. There were the
usual contributions of flowers at all the
stations. Soon after s o'clock heavy
mist settled down on the mountains. It
shut out the view entirely, and the dis
tinguished sight-seers were compelled to
seek shelter behind closed windows. The
president wrapped himself in blanket
and sat on the platform as long as he
could.
Just before reaching Ashland, Marshall
Ramsdell received q telegram from Mr..
Simon, saying that Governor Pennoyer
had expressed desire to do what he
could to make the presidents visit at
Salem pleasant one. and in company
with the mayor Of that city would meet
him on his arrival there tomorrow
morning.
During the stop at Ashland . special
committee of the Oregon state legislature,
with Mr.. Joseph Simon at the head,
boarded the train and gave the president
most cordial welcome to Oregon. The
president made happy response, saying:
Mr.. Simon and Gentlemen OF the Committee:
esteem it an honor that the legislature OF the
state Of Oregon has taken this notice OF my visit
have extended to me. am very glad to greet
you, and It will give me pleasure to see you
further before leaving the state.
Turning to the crowd in the station, the
president said:
Ny Friends: This cordial welcome under the
unfeiicitous circumstances 10 very gratifying to
US as we enter the great state Of Oregon. In
the state OF California we had sunshine,
ana 1t was perhaps quite to be expected that
favorable weather conditions should draw
about our platform large concourse of people,
but you have evidenced your interest in the
government and In the nag and your friendly
interest in u by turning out on this inclement
night to bid us welcome to your state. thank
you most sincerely. and wish for you and yours
All good. and for your state Q continued career
OF development and prosperity.
Short addresses were made by Secretary
Rusk and Mr.. Wanamaker, who were all
greeted with prolonged cheering. Mrs.
Harrison was called next, and smiled most
happily to an eager crowd. Next Mrs.
Mckee appeared and bowed gracefully to
the throng. The remainder of the stop
here the president spent in shaking hands
with all who could make their way to him.
President Harrison greeted the local
reception committee cordially, and
had pleasant words and greeting
for all as they were introduced to
him in his private car. After stop of
almost thirty minutes the presidential
special pulled out amid cheering of the
crowd. A special train carrying the legis-
lative committee, state officials and other
prominent people preceded the presiden-
tial special fifteen minutes. This last train
arrived in Ashland about Has a. m. today,
and the legislative committee, state off,
cials and others aboard were rendered an
appropriate reception by the people of
Ashland, including banquet At the Ore
gon at p. m.
MEDroRD, Or, May 4.-The presidents
visit to Medford was acknowledged by
general illumination of the town, bonfres
being particularly numerous. The local
Grand Army were drawn up in line at the
station, and greeted their old comrade
with cheers. The president was intro
duced to the throng by the mayor of Med
ford, and made the following speech:
Comrades and Fellor Citiscns-It gives me great
pleasure to zee you tonight, especially those old
comrades TO whom am glad to give comrades
greeting. Iwould have you think of me - q
comrade. recall those army scenes which
are mesh in your minds - we'll, scenes Of
prfvation, suffering and hattles am clad to
zee that the old nag you took to the field and
brought home in honor is still held in honor
among you. It IL . beautiful emblem of great
government We ought to teach our children
to love 1t and to regard it as q sacred thing q
thing for which men have died and for which
men will die. It symbotzes the government OF
all the states under one constitution. am an
Indianian, and as such have pride in our
state institutions and all that properly
pertains to our state government We
have q larger and greater pride in the
fact that we are citizens Of nation, of union
flag represents us on the sea and in foreign
countries; it is under this Gag that our nayies
sail and our armies march. thank you for this
cordial greeting. hope you have found in this
state comfortable homes, and that in the years
that remain to you God viii follow you With
those blessings which your courage and patriot
ism and sacrifices have 50 well merited.
ICheeFs1
GRAsr's Pass. Or, May 4.-Oregon's dis
tinguished guests arrived at Grants Pass
at 10 O'Clock tonight, and received cor
dial welcome.
GLENDALE, Or, May 4.-The presidential
train passed through here at ii AS tonight,
and is expected to arrive in Salem at 8
o'clock in the morning and in Portland at
noon.
WASHINGTON CRY. May 4-The Post says
that when President Harrison and wife re-
turn from their Western trip they will take
up their residence at Cape May point.
where the president will spend rs much of
his time as possible. 1t is the intention of
Mrs. Harrison to have number of i'm
provements made at the White House
during her absence.
THE RECEPTION AT TACOMA.
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