The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-19

TExABKANA, Ark, April 1s-The
president had royal reception at Tex
arkana. His train arrived here at 11:30
o'clock last night and the station was
thronged with people, notwithstanding
the lateness of the hour. The run from
Little Rock to this city was marked with
enthusiasm at all stations on the route.
This was especially the case at Malvern,
Ark, where the president was honOred
with a display of fireworks and a
serenade. The national flag was a con-
sDicuous feature of the decorations every
where.
A LONE STAR WELCOME.
HoUsToN, Tex, April 1s.-The president
and party are now enjoying the hospital
ity of the people of Texas, and have made
an unconditional surrender. The welcome
occurred at Palestine at 7:40 o'clock this
morning. The president was formally re-
ceived at that place by the governor of the
state and the mayor and city council of
Palestlne. The governor was accOmpan-
led by Senator Reagan and q committee of
ladies: The entire fire department and
the Diiley Rifles, in full uniform, were
drawn up in line at the station and Joined
the populace in cheering the distinguished
visitors. At the same time all the bells in
the city rang out noisy greeting. Gov
ernor Hogg welcomed the party on behalf
OF the state and Mayor Pratt on behalf of
the city. The president made an eloquent
response. Secretary Rusk also made
short address. The president then held
short reception on the rear platform, i'm
medlately at the close of which the train
bore him and his host. Governor Hogg,
away to Houston, where the enthusiasm
SHOWN at Palestine, was repeated on a
much larger scale.
a committee of citizens headed by Hon.
James Stewart, NJ. c., and Mayor Scher-
fms. met the party at the station and es-
corted them ID carriages to the Capital
hotel over. a route decorated with the
American colors and thronged with peo-
pie. An elegant luncheon was served,
after which there was some speechmaking,
followed by public reception. The cere-
monies included famous parade of the
famous Houston Light Guards. The good
will of the people was plainly demonstrat-
ed by the profusion of roses and other
flowers showered in the visitors way
While these exercises were in process at
the hotel, committee of ladies boarded
the train and decorated the presidents
car with roses and other flowers, trans
forming 1t into perfect bower of beauty
Postmaster General Wanamaker left the
party at Palestine to visit his sister. He
VIII reJoln the president at Galveston.
AT GALVESTON.
GALVESTON, Tex, April 1S.-The presi-
dent had royal reception at Galveston
this afternoon and evening, and the people
turned out en- masse to show their heartfelt
appreciation Of his efforts for the promo
ton and extension of their commercial
interests, The Galveston reception COM
mittee met the train at Houston and es-
corted 1t TO the gulf metropolis. They
met with cordial reception on the part of
the president. The coach occupied by the
committee was elaborately decorated. On
the arrival of the train at Galveston
military salute was fired, the city bells
were rung, and all the steamers and tugs
in the harbor whistled their loudest. The
city troops, Masonic and other civic organ
izations were present in force, and all
Joined in cheering the distinguished Wis
ltors in most enthusiastic manner. The
demonstration was most gratifying in
very respect.
"A procession was quickly formed and
escorted the president and party from the
station to the Mallory steamship, on
which they made short trip on the BAY.
for the purpose of inspecting the extensive
narbor improvements now in progress
Every one was most favorably impressed
with the progress and character of the
work. During the trip the president and
the governor of the state were photo
graphed standing together on the fore
upper deck. Returning from the jetties
Capt. Joe Owens, the grand marshal, took
charge of the party and placed them in the
parade. The president and his n partV rt,V
together with the escort committee that
accompanied them from Houston occupied
the hrst nine carriages, headed by de-
tachment of twenty-four police officers
The first carriage, drawn by four milk
white horses and profusely decorated with |
flowers, was occupied by President Har-
rlson, Governor Hogg, Gen Il. N Waul.
Lar N I nr-i hn atNns~
reception committee. The second carriage. |
drawn by four Arabian blacks, was occu- |
pied by Mrs. Harrison, Mr. w. +. Field |
Mayor Il. l.. Fulton and Mai. G.. j. Allen. |
The other guests were escorted by other
members of the committee. Following |
the first nine carriages were twelve others |
occupied by the consular corps, city coun- |
I'll, county commissioners, Galveston deep |
water committee, the governors staff, |
federal officers, etc. The Grand Army of |
The Republic post acted as committee of |
escort TO the president. The rest of the |
line was composed of militia, Masonic |
and other bodies, school children and labor /
The school children threw their flowers |
lt the presidents feet as they passed. and |
built small sized hill in front of the /
stand. After the review the president and |
his party were entertained at sunper at |
The Beach hotel, during which the presi- |
dent was serenaded by Wights band. The |
party then repaired TO the hotel balcony, |
where, In the presence of an immense /
thropg of people, the president was formal I
y welcomed TO the gulf by Gen. Waul. on /
behalf OF the mayor, who, though present. |
was too i'll TO speak. The president re,
turned his thanks in feeling speech. Ad-
1resses were also made by Gov Hogg and |
Rusk. A public reception fol-
owed, and a fine display OF tire works |
closed the ceremonies.
THE VANISHED SURPLUS.
WASHINGTON, April 1S-The prospective /
arge payments on account of pensions.
public works and maturing bonds, and |
ihe rather low ebb of receipts. with re-