The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-04-23

Governor introduced Gen Harrison TO the as
sembled thrCng. and the President made i've
minutes speech. Secretary Rusk was also
called for and responded. Several stations
along the route were decorated, and crowds
cheered the passing train.
Houston gave the President an enthusiastic
reception. The Mayor Of the city and Con-
gresham Stewart met the party at the station,
where large crowd was waiting. The Light
Guards, headed By brass band, which played
the " Star Spgugied Banner" presented arms
as the President passed them. A procession
was formed which passed through the principal
streets 10 the Capitol Hotel formerly the Capt.
toll building OF the Republic Of Texas and
from the balcony the President was presented
by Representative Stewart 10 several thousand
people. lie was received with great Cuthusi-
asm and made n short speech, which was heart
lily applaudcd. Luncheon was served at the
hotel, aud the party repaired to the train,
which left Houston at o'clock.
The welcome accorded tie President by the
people Of Galveston was almost rs cordial as
that given Gen. Grant on his return from his
trip around the world. The ships in the har-
Dor, both American and foreign, were Raily
dCcked with bunting. The immense crowd
which surrounded the depot were full OF en-
thusiasm, aud hundreds Of people swarmed
about the President; artillery was fired, steam
whistles blew, and the great crowd cheercd as
steamed about the bay, showing the party va
rious points OF interest. When the party dis
embarked, a procession was formed BY the mil
itaTy, Masonic societies and other secret organ
izatiOns, Irish. French and Italian societies
and other people, and nearly all the school
children in the city. The Presidents carriage
was drawn by four white horses, and his body
guard was composed Of Grand Army men bear
ing floral offerings. When the Presidents ear
riage arrived at the place where the school
children were TO join the procession, the li,tle
ones threw their flowers at the President. At
tho Beach Hotel the President went on the
stand aud reviewed tho procession. In the
evening public reception was given the party,
and Gen. Waui delivered an address Of welcome,
TO which the President responded
The Presidential party enjoyed a much
needed rest at Galveston on Sunday. Gen.
Harrison and P0stmastcr-G General Wanamaker
attended church in the morning. and in tho
afternoon the President accompanied Mrs.
Dmmick and Mrs. Russell Harrison on q walk
through the city. The citizens regarded this
as an act Of democratic simplicity, and were
much pleased thereat. Secretary Rusk and
other members Of the party were the guests Of
| Gov. Hogg, and enjoyed n sail on the bay in
| the afternoon. The party went % the train at
10 o'clock, and at midnight started for San An
/ tonic.
The Presidential train arrived at San An
| tonic NJ o'clock Monday morning, where the
| party was given an enthusiastic welcome.
| Owing to q heavy raiustOrm, all outdoor cere-
/ monies were abandoned The President was
received with salute Of 81 guns, and on leav-
| ing the train was escorted through line COM
| posed Of Grand Army men and Confederate
veterans The party was taken to the Grand
/ Opera House. where addresses Of welcome were
made by Gov. H0gg and Mayor Callahan,
/ which were responded TO by the President,
I -
maker. The President held public recep tiOn,
| which was largely attended.
A short visit was made By the party 10 Fort
Sam Houston. where they were entertained by
Gen. Stanley and staff The train left san
Antonio at II o'clock for FL P4sO amid the
cheers Of an enthusiastic crowd assembled at
the depot.