Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-30

manner The demonstration was most
gratifying one In every respect A pro-
cession was quickly formed, and escorted
the President and party from the sta
tion to steamship, on which they made
q short trip on the bay for the purpose
Of inspecting the, extenslye harbor i'm
provements now in progress.
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 party,
together with the escort committee that
accompanied them from Houston, occu-
pied the first nine carriages, headed by q
detachment of twenty-four police officers.
Following the first nine carriages were
twelve others occupied by the Consular
Corps. City Council, County Commission
ers, 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, marching on either side
OF his carriage, bearing floral emblems
and union jack, which, when seen on
shore, indicates the presence of the
President of the United States. The
rest Of the line was composed of militia,
nnson q, uuu OohoI Doffos, sclIoof chill
dren and labor unions. The procession
passed over beautifully decorated
route, one feature of which was an i'm
mense floral arch. and finally passed in
review before the President The school
children threw their flowers at the Presi-
dents feet as they passed and built a
small sized hill in front Of the stand.
After the review the President and
his party were entertained at supper,
during which the President was serenad-
ed. The party then repaired to the
hotel balcony. where in the presence of
an immense throng of people the Presi-
dent was formally welcomed to the Gulf
by Gen. Waul on behalf Of the Mayor,
who, though present, was too III to speak.
The President returned his thanks in a
feeling speech. Addresses were also
made by Gov. Hogg and Secretary Rusk.
public reception followed and fine
display of fireworks closed the cere-
monies.
From Texas to the Pacific coast the
party was greeted at every stopping
place by immense and enthusiastic
nfS GFSydS o. The hseRas REesaeptiat ID ptIt train eg
was met at Idaho by Gov. Markham and
a delegation of prominent men OF the
State, who acted as an escort from that
point forward.
At Los Angeles the visitors were
greeted by vast crowd and were again
showed under with fruit and flowers.
Gala lilies seemed TO be the favor
ite flower, and they were seen
on every side. The ceremonies
opened with street parade. In
which the United States troops, militia,
Grand Army posts, and civic organiza-
tions in this vicinity participated. They
escorted the President and his party
through the streets crowded with en-
thusiastic people. Hundreds OF chill
drcr lined the sidewalks at one point OF
the route and they showered the Presi-
dent with flowers as his carriage passed
slowly by. The parade ended at the
City Hall, where a covered platform had
been erected tor the public ceremonies
This platform looked like a tropical
garden.
Addresses of welcome were made by
Gov. Markham and Mayor Hazard. The
President responded in a brief address.
Brief speeches were also made by Secre-
tary Rusk and Postmaster General Wan
amaker. After the speech-making the
President and party proceeded to the
Hellenbeck Hotel, where elegant flower
bedecked apartments had been reserved
for them. A fine dinner was served at
the hotel during which the Presi-
dent was serenaded. In the early
evening he went to the pavilion
and held a public reception, which was
largely attended. and later the Presi-
dent, Secretary Rusk, Postmaster Gen
eral Wanamaker. and the ladies were
entertained at the Union League Club.
Tbs Presidents invitation TO the club
was on solid silver card suitably in
scribed. The entire city was brilliantly
Illuminated at night.
Among the floral tributes was hand
some symbol of peace from the native
daughters of La Esperanza. The Hon.
Luiz +. Torres, Governor of Lower Cali
fornia, and other foreign officials par
ticipated in the ceremonies.