The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-26
SHOWERS OF FLOWERS.
uARRISoN'5 VEL DOME IN GALL
FORNIA A ROYAL ONE.

santa Barbara Outdoes Herself "A
Battle Of Flowers in Els Honor
Thousands of Gala Lilies Cssd in
the Decoratlons-The Party Awsk-
ems While Crossing the Mountains.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, April 25.-The
visit of President Harrison to Santa Bar
bara Yesterday afternoon was celebrated in
most unique and characteristic manner.
Il was the first time in the history of that
ancient Spanish city that it had been hon
ored with the presence of the chief nIagis-
trats of the United States, and that its citi-
Eens appreciated this fact was amply shown
hy the enthusiastic character of their well
come. 1t seemed as if the entire population
was gathered at the station cheering the Pres
ident. A procession was formed at the station
composed of a cavalcade of Spanish citizens
in their native costumes, the grand army and
a brigade Of children and citizens in gayly
decorated carriages. The party was first
escorted TO the Promenade des Anglears, a
beautiful drive bordered on both sides with
mountains dotted with picturesque villas.
BATTLE OF FLOWERS.
Here they witnessed battle of flowers,
a spectacle new to this country, but familiar
to all visitors to Nice during carnival
week. The engagement was participated
in bv ladies' and gentlemen in open car
riages, so covered with flowers aud green
thar they were completely obscured, even
to the wheels and harness. The President
and his party viewed the picturesque battle
from grand stand simply covered with
flowers There were four columns along
the front, in the construction OF which it is
estimated that nearly 10000 Gala lilies
we're used. When this part of
the programme had been concluded
and truce declared, the President
aud his party were escorted by the late
combatantS and cavaicade of ladies AID
gentlemen in Spanish costumes to the old
Santa Barbara mission. The President and
bis party were received here by Father
0'Keefe, the superior, and his assistants,
and shown through that historic edifice.
A SPECIAL DIsPENsATroN.
By virtue of a special dispensation the
entire party, including Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
Mckee, Mrs Dimmick, Mrs. Russell Harri-
sou and Mrs. Boyd, were admitted into the
Mission garden within the quadrant
gle formed by the buildings. Princess
Louise Of England, who visited this
country in 1882 is the only other lady who
has ever been permitted in this sacred pre-
cinct. On leaving the President thanked
Father O'Keefe very cordially for the spe-
clal privilege accorded his party. The
procession then escorted the Presi-
dent and his party to the Arlington
Hotel, where dinner was provided, after
which the President held public reception
in the parlor of the hotel. There was a
large crowd in attendance, but the usual
haudshaking was omitted. After the re-
cept ion a ball took place at the hotel. during
which there were several old-fashioned
Spa nish dances by ladies in costume. This
as followed by banquet to the President,
Secretary Rusk, Postmaster General Wan
maker and Gov. Markham and his staff.
At the same time Mrs. Harrison and the
ladies accompanying her were entertained
at supper by number of ladies of Santa
Barbara
UP AMONG THE CLOUDS.
FRESNO, CAL, April 25.-The President
and party arose at 9 o'clock this morning,
while their train was crossing the Teha-
chapi mountains on the way to the valley
of San Joaquin, and had a splendid view of
the celebrated railroad loop at that point.
The first stopping place Of the day was
Bakersfield. where the party arrived ct
$50 o'clock The train remained there
ten minutes. The President received a
cordial welcome. He was introduced to
the people by Judge A. r. Conkling, and
was about to respond when he was assailed
by such shower of bouquets that he was
forced to seek shelter in his car. Seeing
that the President did not fancy this treat
mentslthe people desisted. whereupon the
President again advanced to the front of
the car platform and addressed them
briefly.
AN OVATION AT TULARE.
Tulare was reached shortly after 10
O'clock and the President and party, which
now included Gov. Markham, ex-Gov.
Perkins, Mr.. Stump and Col. Crocker, re-
ceived q regular ovation. The national
salute was fired, during which the party
was escorted to a gaily decorated stand,
the base of which was the stump of mani
moth red wood tree This was surrounded
by guard of honor, composed of the local
militia and grand army posts. The Presi-
dent was introduced by Gov. Markham and
was greeted with hearty cheers.
he addressed the assemblage. Speeches
were also made by Postmaster
General Wanamaker and Secretary Rusk,
and the President shook hands with all of
the people who could get near him. He has
practically recovered the use Of his right
hand, and anticipates no further trouble
from that member Notwithstanding the fact
that the middle finger, which was injured
near Santa Barbara yesterday afternoon, is
still in bandage. The party arrived at
Fresno at 11:40 o'clock, twenty minutes
ahead of time, and had most enthusiastic
reception.
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 25.-Presi-
dent Harrison was welcomed to San Frau
cisco Tonight by a great display Of en-
thusiasm. The Presidential train arrived
at Oakland about Z O'Clock, and the party
were met by a reception committee of citi-
zens, Gen. Ruger and staff of the regular
army, and Gen. Dimond and
staff of the state troops. and
escorted to large ferry steamer,
the Piedmont. The President occupied
position where he obtained full view of
the magnificent display made in his honor.
The Piedmont did not cross to San Francisco
at once, but steamed around the bay slowly
to enable the President to witness the brill
liant illuminations on the bay and on the
hills OF the city.
BONFIRKS ABLAZE.
As the steamer left the wharf at Oakland
q signal rocket was sent up from the bow
end instantly bonfres blazed from the twin
peaks Of Telegraph and California street
1ill and dozen other elevated points in San
Francisco. The long lines of streets brilliant
with electric lights and red fire were also
plainly visible from the dock OF the
steamer. The marine display was one
OF the most striking features Of the
occasion. The Piedmont passed between
Two long lines Of vessels from Oakland TO
oan Francisco including the United States