The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-06
HARRISON IN PORTLAND
A Splendid Reception, in Spite
Of Bad Weather.
MOUNT HOOD OUT or SIGHT.
Gov. Pennoyer Keeps the President
Waiting for His Welcome.
MOUNT HOOD OUT OF SIGHT.



sand People in the Fair Building.
PORTLAND. May 5.--The early part of the
journey Of the president and party into
Oregon today was made in a steady fall
OF rain varying from drixzlc to q light
storm. ThiSdiscouraging state of affairs
did not seem to dampen the enthusiasm
OF the inhabitants, and they paid the chief
magistrate every possible honor at each
place. A large crowd, including Grand
Army men and militia, were assembled at
Eugene to greet the president, but all
their preparations went for naught. as he
was fast asleep in his car when the train
drew up at the station, nor was he
awakened by the firing Of cannon and
the familiar strain of Hail to
the Chief by q brass band. 1t
was o'clock in the morning. but
the people thought the president should
have acknowledged the compliment paid
him, and they gave free vent to their in
disnation at his failure to appear. 1t is
explained by the presidents friends that
the people of Eugene had been informed
last night that the presidents engage
ments for the day made it absolutely nee
essary that he should have a full nights
rest, and that it would be asking too much
to expect him to begin the labor of the day
at O'Clock in the morning. This, how
ever. was the only Disappointment Of the
day.
At Albany, which was reached at s
O'Clock. the president and all the men,
bers of his party were on the rear
platform of the observation car, and gave
hearty response to the enthusiastic greet
ing of the people. The cadets of the Cor
wallis Agricultural College were drawn up
In line at the station and formed part Of
the reception committee. There was fine
display of flags and mofusion of floral
tributes. The mayor Of the city introduced
the president to the thSong. and he ac-
knowledged their cheers with the follow
ing address:
Ny Fetiow Citi-ens: It gfyos me great pleasure
to see you and have the testimony Of your pres
ence here this wet morning to the interest you
take IN this little party OF strangers that are
paussng only Tor moment In your midst We
do not need any assurance, as we look over an
American audience IKE thisS that upon some
things at least, We are of one mind: one OF these
things il that we have Union indissoluble,
that We have nag we aH honor, and that
shall suffer no dishonor fsom any quarter.
tcheerxl While regret the incl1lnency of the
morning. ! have been thinking hat after all
there was asort OF instructive moral force In the
uncertainty OF the weather which our friends In
Southern California do mot enjoy. How can
boy or young womaa BE wen 4fafned IN SELF
denial and resisustioh who does not know wifnf
1t Is to have picnic or picnic dress spoiled BY
shower. or some fshing excursion post
poned by storm. thank you for this welcome
In closing the presidentintroduced POST
master-General Wanamaker and Secretary
Rusk, each of whom made short speech,
the latter addressing himself particularly
to the agricultural cadets
The visit to Salem was, however. the
principal event of the forenoon. The
president and party arrived there at 8
o'clock and remained little over one
hour. 1t trained nearly all the time, and
interfered somewhat with the programme,
as far as the school children were con-
cerned. The local militia, G. A. r. post,
and the people generally were out in force,
and gave the distinguished visitors a royal
reception, their cheers being accentuated
by the booming of cannon and music by
band. There was slight delay in the
movement, owing to the absence of the
governor of the state. The mayor of the
city procured a carriage, and after a short
absence returned in company with the
governor. These two gentlemen were the
first to board the presidential train. They
were received by Marshal Ramsdell and
presented to the president and other menu
bers OF the party, including Mrs. Harrison
and other ladies. On being presented to
the president the governor said: II am
glad to see you, Mr.. President, and to vel.
come you to Oregon The rres-
ident thanked him, and said
he was pleased to make his
acquaintance. The party were then taken
to carriages and escorted to the state
house by the Second battalion of infantry.
Oregon National Guard, and Sedgwick
post, G. A. Il. The governor and mayor
rode in the carriage with the president
and Mrs. Harrison. There were fifteen
carriages in all, the occupants being state
and municipal officers and leading citizens
of both parties. Large delegations of
citizens from Monmouth and In
dependence joined in the demonstra-
ton at Salem. The state house was
eiaborately decorated for the occasion
with bunting and flowers The aIcoye
behind the speakers chair was covered
with branches of dogwood in full bloom.
Cannon mounted on the rostrum and in
the cornice gave military aspect to the
scene. Mayor Darcy delivered an ad-
dress of welcome on behalf of the CITY.
and Governor Pennoyer one in behalf of
the state, as follows:
On behalf OF the people OF the state of Oreson
do, as its chief executive officer, extend TO you
the president OF the United States, r,ost cor
dial welcome. The freedom of the whole state
IS yours. Upon this occasion all party differ
enees are forgotten and the citizens of our state
hail your presence here, as this througed
assemblage well aftests, with sincere greetings,
and even nature itself appears to be in full
accord with the sentiments of our people.
for in valley and on mountain side,
spring has just now hung ito leafy
banners out If to bid you vel
come here We were gra,ihed when we
learned OF your intention 10 visit u.s. and il has
Afforded Us unfeigned pleasure TO hear of the
hearty demonstrations that have been accorded
you in all portions of our common country
which you have visited. We sincerely regret
that you could not have prolonged your stay
within our borders. in order 10 visit other por-
tions of our state not embraced in your timer
ary, assuring you that you would have received
in all localities, from the mountains to the sea,
the most hospitable greeting of our yeomanry.
Mr. President, the people of this commonwealth
ami.y everywhere manifested upon your Jour
ney, and it is their earnest prayer that the spirit
of concord now happily existing among the PEG
tur5ed throughout the remainder OF your ad-
and