The National tribune., 1891-05-21
time, the train leaving FOR Indianapo-

specified time, the train leaving for Indianapo-
lis nj 1920 o'clock
Enthusiastic greetings were given the Presi-
dent at various points in Illinois. A large
delegation Of Indiana friends met him at
Montezuma, and made themselves hoarse by
their cheering. The President was overcome
| by the greeting, and for the first time on the
trip was unable 10 respond az any length be-
cause OF emotion. The train arrived az In
dianapois at 4;i5 p. m, and its approach was
heralded by a salute fired by Battery A. Ind
J.. A. The preparations for the Presidents
reception were magnificent in every way, con-
sidering the limited length Of his stay. Flags
foated from every window and house.top on
the principal streets. In jackson Place a stand
was erected, and the rough planls were hidden
by mass of bunting, A large likeness Of the
President was hung In the center Of the stand.
TO this stand the party were escorted, the
crowd in cheer after cheer giving the President
n genuine HOosier welcome 10 his old home
Gov. ilOvcy addressed the multitude, and
Mayor Sullivan, in a neat speech, welcomed the
President home. The President responded, his
voice being frequently naudible on account Of
emotion. The party only remained a. minutes
at indianapolis. At the station hundreds Of
people shook hands with Gen. Harrison aud
wished him Godspeed on his journey.
The Presidential train arrived at tho depot
N Washington promptly AZ 6 o'clock on FRI
day, May -, with I'll the party on board ex-
cept Postmaster General Wanamaker. who
stopped az Harrisburg. They were all well.
but somewhat tired after their long journey.
The Presidents little grandson, BENJAMIN
Harrison Mckee, better known as Baby Nc
Kcc was the FIRST 10 greet his distinguished
grandsire, and lac Rugged the Chief Executive
TO ms heart content when he was taken up
into his arms
AZ the station TO meet the President were
AnpFafaFiTe I',afr
Miller Asst Secretary Of Agriculture Willetts,
Asst Auorney-Gcn. Tyner, Gen. Nettlcton, Col.
Fred Bracket, Maj. pruden, Capt. Diusmore,
and the Mckee babies. There WAS no sort Of
demonstration. The White House carriage
was waiting outside, as were also the carriages
OF thc other members Of the party.
For the first time in weeks the President
disembar6cd without receiving any ovation.
The President shook hands with the members
Of his Cabinet, and then walked 10 his carriage
holding the hand Of little Ben Mckee At the
stations along the route Of the journey, during
daylight thousands of people congrcgated.
When the train reached Harrisburg, Pa, bat
terry fired q salute. and AN enormous crowd
gave vent 10 its enthusiasm by prolonged
cheers. Gov. Pattis0n Speaker Thompson, of
the Pcnnsyl vauit House Of Representatives,
Secretary IiHrritv, aud hdj'tG McCiellaud
boarded the tTaia aud were cordially greeted
by The President.
Between Washington and Baltimore the
members Of the party and the train employees
assembled in the observation car and the
President made a short speech, ia which he
thanked al those who had accompanied him
Tor their courtesy aud attention. lie referred
10 the journey rs one that had never been
equaiea, aud he paid a high compliment 10
Mr., George w. Boyd General Passenger Agent
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad, who had charge
OF the train, for the great success he had
achieved in keeping exactly 10 the p.e-ar-
ranged schedule
The train left Washington April u, and ar
rived iH Washington May H. having been
absent just 81 days; was time at every
prominent city, aud it was the longest coutiuu-
ons journey ever made by amy Chief Magistrate
Of the United States. The distance Travelled
WAS over 10000 miles.