The morning call., 1891-05-02

APARTMENT amid the cheers OF 800 Of the assem-
art, q AIDES and scientific research of The Pacific
Coast. The residential rarty was received at
the platform by Colonel C. l. Taylor and the
Reception Committee, comprising the following
gentlemen: General W. L. Dim0nd, James f..
Chapman, Captain William l.. Merry, a. j.
RalstOn, N w. Spauldius, John Rosenfeld, w. T..
I. Schenek, Charles r. Allen, Robert Watt, j. J..
MckinnOD, Arthur K. Briggs, Z. B. Stone, James
CaTOlan and Louis b. ParrOtt.
PRESENTING THE PRESIDENT.
Colonel Taylor then turned 10 tile audience,
VINO stood uncovered, aud said: Gents D,
/ take pleasure IN presenting TO you the Pres-
dent Of the United States" The President
bowed and was loudly cheered as were SecTe-
tares NaBamak eT and Busk. upon being Intro
dueed Captain Merry then shouted en- hus-
astiea lly, Gentlemen, let's give three cheers
for tie President aud the members Of bis Cabi-
net," a suggestion to which The assembled gen.
tlemen heartily responded.
COLONEL TAYLOR's WELCOME.
Colonel Taylor as President OF lhe Chamber
OF COmmei &c aud Chairman of the day, then
delivered the following address:
MT. President: The representatives OF the COM
mercIal, industrial and scientific societies OF san
Francisco gratefully acknowledge the honor con-
ferred upon them by your presence here to-day, and
unite IN extending to you a NEST cordial greeting
The institutions which they represent have been
built up under our beRefeent Government OF which
you are the worthy Chief Magistrate, ana they arc
especially pleased that you visit citv the Pa
eifc shore. Although we rejoice that our dOmai n
spans The continent, IL Is long Journey from the
nations capital to our coast, and fully realize
the great imposed on Your time, patience and
endurance during this journey.
Time viii not permit me 10 dwell specially upon
any subject. our Governor has already told you Of
the length and breadth OF our State, which IS an
empire IN extent. embracing every variety OF eli
mate IN the known world We have an area Of over
l20 millions OF acres threefOurths OF which is suit
able TO some kind OF profitable huSbaudTy. When
California was admitted into the Union great
valleys were the home Of the elk the antelope and
the deer. These vaileySoiav long since been made
to blossom with fields OF grain aud fruit Great as
are the strides We have made since tue American
flag was hosted here still in our infancy in
the development OF the varied resources of our
great state Our city is In the line Of rapid prog
reSs.
Our commerce would be improved by competing
lines o. railroads aud more favorable legislation for
our shipping.
Doubtless you observed in passing through the
Golden Gate on Tuesday last the number of ships
entering our barbOT with foreign flags at their
peaks. On that day seven deep-water ships includ-
ing steamer, arrived from distant foreign ports,
aud not one OF them carried the American flag.
Unfortunately, such is now the rule; once il was
the exception Our white-winged carriers are fast
disappearing from the ocean, and much fear that
unless Congress- by wise legislation shall foster our
forei nc commerce the rising generation in Ign
ports Will study cur beautiful stars and stripes
from photographs only.
wethank you for the Interest you have shown in