The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-05
A Rainy Days Journey Of the
Presidential Train.
WILL REACH PORTLAND At NOON
At Seattle, the Turning Point Of the
Trip, at Noon Tomorrow.


REDDIse, CAL, May 4.-The president
and party made the first portion of their
journey in Northern California in q mild
rainstorm, the first experience of that
kind they have had in California. The
president arose early this morning, as
usual, and was the only member Of the
party to greet the crowd gathered about
the train at Tahama, which was reached
about 8 O'Clock. He was loudly cheered,
and shook hands with all within reach.
About half an hour later the train drew mp
at Red Bluff, where a large crowd with a
band was assembled at the station. Sew
eral baskets Of cut flowers were handed
into the train. President Harrison was
introduced from the car platform by
James I. Mattlock, . member Of Harri-
sons command during the war. The
president said:
an old comrade of the Seventeen Indiana volun-
teers. Your fellow citizen. Captain Mattlock,
who has spoken for you, commanded one Of the
companies of my regiment, and 10 therefore
. very old and dear friend. Once before In Cal
ffornia had like surprise. A glee club began
to sing . song that was familiar TO me, and
said to those standing about me, ssWhy, that
song was written by . lieutenant in my old regi-
ment, and have not heard it since the war;"
Presently the leader of the glee club turned his
face toward me. and I found he was
the identical Lieutenant and composer
Of the song, singing il for my benefit.
ALI along have met old Indiana acquantances,
and am glad to see them, whether of my old
or from other regiments OF the great
war. They all ceem 10 be prosperous and happy.
Captain Mattiock was about the same size dur
ing the war as he is now. ILaughter] very
well remember, according to his own account,
that at Resaca he undertook to make breast
work of some old timber, but he found. after
looking about, that It was insufficient cover and
took standing tree. lLaughter] Seriously, my
friends, you have . most beautiful state,
capable Of promoting the comfort of
your citizens in the very highest
degree, and although already occupying high
place in the galaxy Of states, Il will, am sure,
takc much higher one. It IL pleasant to see
how the American spirit prevails among all
your people to live for the nag and the constitu-
don. These are settled and permanent things
that live. whether man goes or comes. They
came 10 us from our fathers, and viii pass down
to our children You ere blessed with good
climate and productive coil. / sec you
have In this northern part Of Cali
fornia what have seen elsewhere, q
well-ordered community, with churches and
which indicate that-yUusare not
giving all your thoughts TO mateslal things. but
thinking of those things which suslify the soul
Tor the hereafter.
morning In the first shower we have seen in
California. congratulate you that It rains
here. May all blessings fall upon you like this
gentle rain. fCheers.l
The president stepped to the edge of the
platform and shook hands with hundreds,
and then chatted with his old friend, As
Mattlock. Secretaries Wana-
maker and Rusk and Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
Mckee and Mrs. Russell Harrison made
their appearance and were loudly cheered.
Mr.. Wanamaker was greatly interested in
the boys and shook hands with a large
number of them. The party started north
at 9 o'clock.
At Redding the president and party was
received with q national salute and .
shower of bouquets from a throng of
school children. Mayor Brigham and the
of the city council gave the pres
dent formal welcome, and Judge Bush
the president to the crowd.
The president said:
Ny Felor- Citizens: 1t il very pleasant as we
near the northern line Of California, after hay-
ing traversed the valleys of the south, and are
loon to leave the state in which we have had 90
much pleasursble intercourse with its people.
10 see here, as have seen elsewhere, multi
tudes of contented, prosperous and happy
people. am assured you are here a homo
senous people and all are Americans, all by
birth or by free choice lovers OF one
aag and one constitution. fCheers.l It seems
10 me, as look into the faces of these California
that life must be easier here than in
The old states. / see absolutely no evidences of
want. Every one seems to be well nourished.
Your appearance gives evidence that the family
board is well supplied, and the gladness on your
Iaces is evidence that in your social relations
is quiet, orderly and hopeful. l
thank you for your friendly demonstrations.
wish it were possible for me to do more in ex-
change for all your great kindness than simply
10 say thank you, but do profoundly thank yeu,
and shall carry away from your state the very
happiest impressions and the very pleasantest
memories tCheers
Postmaster-General Wanamaker and
Secretary Rusk also spoke.
SIssoS, CAL, May 4.-The presidents
train arrived here at 4 p. m There was a
big crowd, and flags were flying and
cannon booming. The president made q
short speech thanking the crowd. Wana-
maker and Rusk also spoke. 1t was too
cloudy to see Mount Shasta. The presi-
dent was presented with steel engraving
Of the same, and also with lava ornaments
from the foot of the mountain.
ASHLAND, Or, May 4-The president
and party arrived at Ashland shortly after
O'Clock tonight. and received a most
enthusiastic welcome. The journey
through the mountains of Northern Cali
fornia was very pleasant, notwithstanding
the steady drizzle Of rain, which interfered
with the view. The mist lifted
for few minutes Just as the
train passed Mount Shasta and
brief inspection of its snow-capped
summit was obtained. The steep grades
at several points DELAYED the
train for few minutes, and it took three
powerful engines TO move the heavy train
,n its way. After leaving Redding the
president and party took seats on the rear
platform of an observation car and spent
several hours viewing the grand mountain
scenery through which they paseed. Fol-
owing the windings of the tempestuous
river, the presidents special
plunged across high trestles and into and
through cavernous tunnels, continually
into new scenes of beauty and
II subiimity. The president and ladies
we're pleased at the novelty and grandeur
,f the scenery, and frequently broke into
,aptures of admiration. Much enthusiasm
vas manifested at all the stations on the
.oute. Brief stops were made at Duns-
muir, Shasta Springs, Sissons, Hornbrooke
md Montague. The president had
pleasant word and hearty handshake for
I'll who approached to pay their respects.