The National tribune., 1891-05-14
PRESIDENTS TRIP
lie Visits Oregon and Washington
The HOmeWard Journey.


President, hut he was in bed, owing 20 the
early hour o'clock, and the crowd was great
~ disappointed. AZ Albany another large
crowd had assembled, aud the President was
introduced by the Mayor, and made a short
ereech. Salem, the Capital Of the State was
reached nc 8 o'clock a. m. The military was
drawn M In line at the station, and a salute
was fired By battery A delay occurred at
the station, owing 90 the failure OF Gov. PEN
movers carriage to call for him at the stated
time and the Governor did not reach the Tram
until I0mmutcs after ID arrived. As he stepped
uDon the platform Of the car he apologized loI
the delay aud said Mr.. President j am glad
% see You, aud welcome you TO the STATE
The President escorted by the military and
the Legislative and local committees, was
taken 10 the state Capitol building. On ac-
count Of the heavy rain, the exercises were
held in the hall of the House 90 Representa-
tives. where au immense crowd was IN waiting.
As the President and Governor entered tue
hall the couceurse rose aud cheercd heartily.
Gov Pcunover and the Mayor OF the city
delivered addresses of welcome, 10 which the
President briefly responded. At the conclu-
sion of the Presidents remarks the party was
driven 10 The station, and the Tram lett loI
Portland where they arrived at noon. Twenty
thousand people were IN waiting, ana the Frcsl-
dent acknowledged their plaudits by riding
bareheadad through the streets and bOwlng
for two hours, the parade moved down Sixth
avenue, and WAS reviewed by Gen. Harrison,
The President held a short reception at the
hotel 10 members Of the Grand Army and the
LOYAL Legion.
The Presidential party entered the State Of
Washington on Wednesday, May g la driving
rHiu-storn, which greatly iuterlcred with the
arrangements for his reception which had been
made "a; various stations along the road. Az
Tacoma the train was me. 10y the Governor OF
tho State the Mayor Of Tacoma and a COM
mitteu of citizens The line Of march was
handsomely and appropriately decorated. Ad-
dresses of welcome were delivered by Gov
Ferry and the Mayor of the city, to which
President Harrison briefly responded.
Tine party made the trip from Tacoma TO
Seattle hy boat being welcomed aboard the
paiai steamer the City OF Seattle, at la
coma, at II o'clock a. m. Elliott Bay was
covered with vessels aud boats o. every oescrlp.
ton. The reception by the Seattle committee
aboard the boat was without formality, save a
few remarks by Mayor White, TO which Presi-
dent Harrison briefly responded.
The Presidential party returned to Portland,
Ore, from PuEet Sound on Thursday morning,
May 2, aud left at 7:l5 a. M. for the East.
most enjoyable morning WIS spent along The
Columbia River iIom Portland TO The Daiies.
The beautiful scenery along the valley OF the
river kept the President and ladies on lle rear
platform OF tie ubStI Nallou Cat tuoet % tut
time. At Multnomah Falls the train stopped q
few minutes mud another halt was made at the
Cascades where the Government engineering
force fired a Snlutc ADD the President made q
brief speech. EA-Gov. Moody, OF Oregon, Joined
the party at Portland, and pointed out places
OF historic aud scenic interest along the route
aud answered quest ions concerning the salmon
fishing industry, and project Tor making
Middle River Havlgablc. The President spoke
briefly at Hood River station, aud again spoke
az The Dalles where the train arrived at
I.l5 D. m. A brass band, school children aud
several hundred citizens gave the party cor
dial welcome
Al Belilo, Ore. the party experienced the
disagreoaile effects OF a mild saudst0rm high
wind scattering the sand ia every direction
which made the distinguished visitors very
uncomfortable The party visited Il canning
Rno packing establishment Al his place and
watched the operations OF catching salmon
Tie wiewnms of tho Indian fishermen were
also visited by the party.
Al Pondlcton. Ore. on Friday, May g. the
President made a brief reply 10 an address OF
welcome, and Postmaster General NaHamalssr
also spoke. The Chiefs OF the Cayuses Poo
and UmatiIla Indians made brief addresses at
tile close o., chs I0stmastcr-Cenoral's address.
The President donned thick Ovcrcoat Wh hen
he stepped from the train into the cool, nppiug
air Of Boise City. Idaho. The morning was
perfect, but chilly. The train arrived at z
O'Clock Friday morning. mountain time but ID
was o'clock Eastern time. The President and
party were met al the sta ion by Gov. Wiley,
Mayor Pinnev. Senator Shoup aud q reception
committee. Two troops OF the 4th Cav. formed
the escort OF the party, and GA. Il. Posts, Ma
t0nal Guard companies aud other organ "a
tiOns formed n procession, which escorted the
party 20 the State Capitol. The houses along the
line OF march were pr0lusely decorated, and
La. HH..s4 4 4
Gala lilies fcur.dc-is, panses aud tulips were
distributed ia profu,ion about the house Of Mr..
Sherman where Mrs Harrison and the ladi
OF the party held a reception.
AZ POcatelo Idaho, 2J3 ShOshOne and Ban.
mock Indian bucks squaws and children assisted
the people IN greeting the President where be
arrived ~ q clock p. M. The President made
q brief address, aud calls for Secretary Rusk
and Postmaster General Wanamakcr secured
brief speeches from those gentlemen. Mrs
Harrison and the other ladies were Introduce
% the assembled crowd.
The Presidential train arrived al Salt Lake
City, Utah, on Saturday morning, May 9. al
O'Clock, a. 10, aud was EIdctraCEcd until Z
o'clock when Gov. Thomas Mayor Scott, Dele
gate CAiuc, and a large reception committed
called with carriages ana escorted the party /,
the Walker House. Grand Army men aud
Confederate veterans, headed by band formed
the escort from the station. Crowds Of pcopl,
were on the streets and the Pres dent was
heartily chccTed at many points along the route
After breakfast az the Walker House. the Prcsi
dcut Was escorted through the principal streets
Of the city Dy United States troops. the lOca
military. former citizens Of Indiana and voter
for William Henry Harrison, fire companies
and trade organizations. Tho streets wcrt
crowded. and much enthusiasm was displayed
The decoration of buildings along the line o
march was general, among the places made con
EUicuaus Uy proiusi0a Of bunting being d,
Temple aug President Mo0dugs house.
larro strip of bunting bearing tie words
lrfr God honor tle President" was dis
p.ayl0 lOm The Temple
As i4u procession marched on is way 4
LibCly Park, tbg houses occupied by Brigham
Aouul'E wives Nu.ea were decorated will
bunting, the Tabernacle, the Temple. aud othc
81 Jlcls 0' interest were pointed out 10 Oh
Pre-. I."f q.
On brigham street the school children % Ia
city, nearly 5000 in number were couccn
tritod. and they greeted the President viii
waving Gags aud scattering flowers ID was
beautiful sight and the President scenes
touched ne be passed the long line Of littl
ones The children sang America aud lIai
Columbia" the President acknowledging IA
compliment iu neat speech.
Public exercises took place at Liberty Park
and were witnessed by several thousand peopl,
From pavilion covered With red white an
blue bunting Gov. Thomas made the addrcs
Of welcome on behalf Of the Territory, an
Mayor Scott followed for the municipal govern
mcit Of Salt Lake. 10 the complimentary
expressions of these gentlemen the presdeu
made a speech Of thanks, which was fregucntl