The record-union., 1891-04-15

Mrs. Harrison, with the party who will
accompany them on their trip to the far
West, left here at midnight on the special
train prepared for their use. Owing to
the lateness of the hour only few per-
sons beside the railroad employees were at
the station to witness the departure of the
train. AS the train drew out of the station
the President stood on the rear platform
of the last car, and removed his hat and
bowed good-by to those waiting to see
him off.
AT ROANOKE.
ROANOKE (Va.), April 14-The Presi-
Dental train arrived here at $50 o'clock
this morning. There were no special in
cidents en- route. The reception at Roam
oke was most enthusiastic The PTesi-
dent shook hands with many hundreds of
people from the rear platform, and in re-
sponse to repeated demands made short
speech.
MORE OVATIONS.
KNOXVILLE (Tenn.), April 1.-THE
town of Radford, Va, acknowledged the
Presidents visit this morning in a cordial
way. Many of the inhabitants were
assembled at the station and cheered the
President heartily. He shook hands with
all within reach and one excited individ-
ual started what he called a ''Yankee
Shout which was Joined by everyone.
All of the villages along the route wore
holiday appearance.
a vast .crOwd was massed at Bristol,
and committee escorted the President to
High Bluff, where he was introduced to
the people by Judge Wood. The Presi-
dent made an address referring to the
pleasure and instruction afforded during
his trip through portion of Virginia.
He referred to the developing industries
lllyHpH nt fn
agriculture. "What hinders u.s." said he
ito secure the market of our great popu-
lation from successful competition in the
markets of the world: What hinders
our people possessing every element of
material wealth and endowed with in
yentive genius unsurpassed, from again
having upon the seas a merchant marine
flying the flag of our country and carry
ing its commerce into every port?'
Brief speeches were made by Post
master-General Wanamaker and Secre-
tary Rusk.
Mrs. Harrison that she was compelled to
come out on the platform and bow her
Acknowledgements.
At Johnstown City, the party met with
royal reception. There were about 8, 900
persons, including many g. A. r. men.
gathered around gaily decorated stand
IN the public square, and the Presidents
appearance was greeted with loud cheers,
playing of bands and blowing of steam
whistles. The city was decorated. Rep
resentative Taylor introduced the visitors
to the people. The President addressed
them briefly. He said in part:
81 rejoice to stand here in East Tennes-
see among the people who so conspicu-
ously and at such sacrifice during the
hour Of the nations peril stood by the
flag and adhered to their convictions of
public duty [cheersl, and am especially
glad to be able to say that those who fol-
lowed other views of duty and took sides
against us in that struggle without divis-
ion in voice or heart to-day praise AL
mighty God that he has preserved us one
nation. Cheers. There is no man.
whatever his views upon the question
that then divided us, in view of the mar
velous benefits which are disseminating
themselves over these States, must also
bless God that slavery no longer
exists and that this union of free States
Is indiSsoluble. [Cheers. What is it that
has stirred the pulses Of this great nation:
that has kindled these fires that has con-
verted these retired and isolated farms
into centers of trade and mechanical pur-
suits brings the market class to the doors
of farmer and prosperity into every
home? It is that we have no line of
division between the States. 1t is that
these impulses of freedom and enterprise.
once limited in their operations are now
common to all States.
I'VE have a common heritage. The
Confederate soldier has full, honorable
and ungrudged participation in all the
benehts OF this great and Just Govern
ment. Cheers. / do not doubt to-day
that these would be among the readiest of
our population to follow the old flag if it
should be aSsailed from any Quarter
At Jonesboro, the President made
short address. After referring to the an
uqulty of the town, he said: Scripture
speaks, think-my Postmaster General
Is near, and II fall into error will cor
rect me Llaughterl-of the time when old
things shall pass away and all things be-
come new. Tennessee is realizing that
beatitude. There is coming to our coun-
try great growth, and extraordinary
development, and you are TO be full
participants in them. We have prodig-
lous resources that are yet to be touched
by the finger of development. and we
nave the power if we will, to put our flag
again upon the sea and to share the
worlds commerce." Echeers.1
The residents of the city of Knoxville
Iurned out en- maSse this evening to do
honor to the President A military salute
greeted the party, and then they were
shown the principal points of interest. A
reception was held, and Colonel Hender-
son delivered an address Of welcome, to
winch the President responded.
lie sad In part: II am glad 10 know
mat the deep devotion to that cause which
manifested itself in the early contribu-
uoiS OF Tennessee to the armies that
Went TO the defense of the homes of the
NofIh ana West, abides still in these val
Ieys, and crowns with its glory and luster
every hilltop of the Alleghanies. beg to
say 10 you that whoever supposeS that
thefe Is anywhere in the Northern States
any JedIoqSSAot your great material pro-
Er@ss, WhrAS has misconceived the
friendly heart OF the people of the North.
1t Is my wish, as am sure
1t Is the wish Of all with whom
/ associate IN political life. that
the streams IN the South NAV rim
bank-fulI. We live in Government of
law. We may safely differ in nolitics wa
may safely divide upon n ouestion ~
what shall be the law, but when the law
Is once enacted, no community can safely |
divide on question of Implicit obedience
To the law. L may not choose as Presi /
dent what laws | will enforce. ana tbo
citizen may not choose what laws no viii
obey. Upon this broad principle our IN /
stitntions rest. Therefore, nv anrnal
everywhere is to hold the law in reyer /
ence. We have no other King. The puh. |
lie officers are your servants, bat in the
august and majestic presence of law we
all uncover and bend the knee Nav
every prosperity attend YOU" [Great and
prolonged cheering.I
The Presidential party then re-entered
the carriages and started for the train, but
bad not gone far when the horses draw