The record-union., 1891-05-06
Special to the REcoRD-US1oN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
EUGENE or, May 5.-The early part
of the journey of the President and party
into Oregon to-day was made III a steady
downpour of rain, varying from drizzle
to light storm. This discouraging state
of affairs did not seem to dampen the en-
thusiasm of the inhabitants, and they paid
the Chief Magistrate every possible honor
at each place visited a large crowd, in
Guiding Grand Army men and militia,
were assembled at Eugene to greet the
President, but all their preparations were
for naught, as he was fast asleep in his
car when the train drew up at that sta
ton, nor was he awakened by the firing
of cannon and the familiar strains OF
"Hail to the Chief" by brass band. II
was 6 o'clock in the morning, but the peo-
pie thought the President should have
acknowledged the compliment paid him,
and they gave free vent to their indigna-
ton at his failure to appear. 1t is eX-
planned by the Presidents friends that
the people Of Eugene had been informed
last night that the Presidents s engagement
for the day made it absolutely necessary
that he should have full nights rest and
that it would be asking too much to eX-
pect him to begin the labor Of the day at
O'Clock i'll the morning. This, however,
was the only disappointment of the day
AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, May D. - This place was
reached at s O'Clock. The President and
all the members of the party were on the
rear platform of the observation car and
gave a hearty response to the enthusiastic
greeting of the people. The cadets OF
Corvallis Agricultural College were drawn
up in line at the station and formed part OF
the Reception Committee. There was q
fine display of flags and profusion OF
floral tributes. The Mayor Of the city
introduced the President to the throng
and he acknowledged their cheers with
the following address:
my FeLi0lU-citizenS 1t gives me
great pleasure to see you and to have
testimony of your presence here during
this wet morning to the interest you take
in this little party of strangers that are
pausing only for moment in youl
midst. We do not need any assurance, as
we look over an American audience like
this, that upon some things, at least, we
are of one mind. One of these things is
that we have union indissoluble; that
we have flag we all honor and that shall
suffer no diShOnOr from any quarter.
[Cheers.l While regret the inclemency
of the morning, l have been thinking
that, after all, there was sort of instruct
i've moral force in the uncertainty of the
weather, which our friends in Southern
California do not enjoy. How can boy
or man be well trained in selt-denial and
resignation who does not know what it
is 10 have picnic or picnic dress spoiled by
a shower, or some fishing excursion by a
storm? / thank you for this welcome.'
In closing, the President introduced
PostmaSter-Genera Wanamaker and
Secretary Rusk, each of whom made q
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self to the agricultural cadets.
AT SALEM.
SALEM. May 5.-The visit here was the
principal event of the forenoon. The
President and party arrived at O'Clock
and remained a little over an hour. Ii
rained nearly all the time and interfered
somewhat with the programme so far as
the demonstration on the part of the
school children was concerned. The local
military, the q. A. r. Post and the public
generally were out in force and gave the
distinguished visitors a royal reception,
their cheers being accentuateq by the
booming of cannon and music by the
band. There was a slight delay in the
movement, owing to the absence of the
Governor of the State, but the Mayor OF
the city procured carriage and after a
short absence returned in company with
the Governor. These two gentlemen
were the first persons to board the Presi-
Dental train. They were received by
Marshal Ramdell and presented to the
President and other members of the
party, including Mrs. Harrison and other
ladies.
on being presented to the President the
Governor said:
II am glad to see you, Mr.. President
and to welcome you to Oregon"
The President thanked him, and said
he was pleased to make his acquaintance.
Yl,,zs
riages and escorted to the State House by
the Second Battalion of Infantry, O. y.
g., and Sedgwick Post, q. 4. q.
The Governor and the Mayor rode in
the carriage with the President and Mrs.
Harrison.
There were fifteen carriages in all, the
occupants being State and municipal Off
GERS and leading citizens Of both parties
Large delegations of citizens from Mon
mouth and Independence Joined in the
demonstration at Salem. The State House
was elaborately decorated for the occa-
sion with bunting and flowers. The
alcove behind the Speakers chair was
covered with branches of dogwood in
full bloom. \ cannon mounted in the
rostrum and cornice gave military
aspect to the scene.
Mayor darcy delivered an address OF
welcome on behalf Of the city, and Gov
ernor Pennoyer one in behalf of the State
'pNbEIlDI tilllDN6E- III NbltOillIl2 lnG
President, spoke as follows:
'On behalf of the people of the State OF
Oregon, ! do. as its Chief Executive Off
Ger, extend to you, as President of the
United States, a most cordial welcome
The freedom of the whole State is yours.
Upon this occasion all party differences
are forgotten, and the citizens of oui
State hail your presence here, as this
thronged assembly well attests, with
sincere greetings; and even nature Itself
appears to be in full accord with the sen.
tIments of our people, for in the valley
and upon the mountainside spring has
just now hung its leafy banners out as i
to bid you welcome here. We were graft
fed when we learned of your intended
visit. and il afforded us unfeigned pleas
ure to hear of the hearty demonstration
which has been accorded you in all por
tions OF our common country which yor
have visited.
I'VE sincerely regret that you could
not have prolonged your stay within oul
borders, in order to visit other portion.
of our State not embraced in your timer
airy, assuring you that you would hav,
received in all localities, from the mount
aims to the sea, most hospitable greeting:
of our yeOmanry.
''Mr. President, the people of this
commonwealth congratulate you upor
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