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GALyIsroS. Tex, April aa-The
presidents reception here WAS very
enthusiastic, and all the vessels II the
harbor were dscxsd ~ith nsgs aad
bunting The president WAS escorted
Immediately On the arrival OF the
traia 20 the steamer Lampesas.
where q salute was fred By the
light artillery. A tour was made
around the harbor. the ietties
and other points of interest being Wis
tied On the retarn Of the steamer 70
the wharf procession was formed and
the president and his party were
escorted 20 the Beach hotel, from
the balcony OF which tas pres
idsns reviewed the parade The
floral decorations along the line
OF march were very handsome, and
band of school children strewed roses
before the presidents carriage. In the
evening there was serenade by
yoight's band and after reception on
the band stand Gen. T. n. Waul
formally welcomed the president to
the city Mr.. Harrison replied
At some length. praising Texas and
its cities. and especially Galveston and
It's harbor. He alluded TO the pros
poets for the vast expansion OF foreign
trade when the present work of deep
enirg the channel and harbor Is COM
pleted- Speeches were also made by
Secretary Rusk and other members OF
the party.
noteworthy feature Of the grand
demonstration Of Saturday was the corr
dial welcome given the president by
the Italian colony of this city. All
their local societies participated in
tho parade. acting as q special
escort to the Italian consul at
Galveston, and that gentleman after
ward on their behalf presented tho
president with beautiful floral design
symbolical Of peace and fraternity.
The American and Italian Gags were
crossed at the top Of the piece with q
floral dove between them. The Italian
consul also paid his respects to the pres
ident In company with the other for
eign consuls here.
The president, accompanied by Post
master General wanamaker, attended
divine service Sunday morning at the
First Presbyterian church and listened
TO q sermon by Rev. DIR. Scott. The
church was crowded In the afternoon
the president went out for q
walk through tho city with
Mrs. Dominick and Mrs Rus
sci Harrison. Secretary Rusk and
other members of the presidential party
enjoyed a sail on the gulf in the after
noon ns the guests of Gov. Hogg. The
The president and Mrs Dimmick attend
ed services at Trinity Episcopal church
inthe evening with Mayor Fulton and
afterward visited the beautiful resi-
dence of Mr.. George Sealey. Shortly
after midnight the presidential party
left for San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Apvil 2o.-The
presidential party arrived here in the
midst of a heavy rainstorm at
m The reception was most
enthusiastic. but under the circum-
stances the effect of the liberal
street decoration was spoiled by the
steady downpour. which necessitates
the abandonment OF all outdoor cere-
monies. The party were driven to the
opera house, where addresses of
welcome were made by Gov. Hogg and
Mayor Callahan, and responded
to by the president Secretary
Rusk and Postmaster General
Wanamaker. The president then held
public reception, which was largely
attended. A short visit was made to
Fort Sam Houston. after which the
guests departed for FL Paso.