The record-union., 1891-04-19
Special to the SUNDAY UN1oN.


President had reception at Texarkana.
His train arrived at 11:30 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. The reception at Little Rock
was very cordial. Speeches were made
and public reception was held there.
IN TEXAS.
PALESTINE (Tex.), April 18.-The Presi-
dent arrived here at o'clock this morn
ing, and was greeted by large crowd
assembled at the station.
The President was formally received by
the Governor of the State, the Mayor and
City Council Of Palestine. The Governor
was accompanied by Senator Reagan and
committee of ladies. Governor Hogg
welcomed the party on behalf of the State
and Mayor Pratt on behalf of the city.
The President, responding, said in
part: ''1t gives me pleasure to come this
fresh morning into this great State, a
kingdom without a King, an empire
without an Emperor, State gigantic in
proportion and matchlesS in resources,
with diversified industries and infinite
capabilities to sustain the tremendous
population and bring to every home
where industry abides prosperity, and
the comfort of such homes / am sure are
represented here this morning. All OF
US are thankful together that peace rests
upon our whole country. All of US have
pledged ourselves that no sectional strife
shall ever divide US, and that while
already in peace with all the world we
are against all aggression. One mighty,
united people. [Cheers.l I desire to as
sure you, my countrymen, that in my
| heart [ make no distinction between our
people anywhere. [Cheers.l have a
deep desire that everywhere in all our
States there shall be that profound re-
| spect for the will of the majority eX-
| pressed by our votes that shall bring con-
slant peace into all our communities.
1T is very kind of you to come here
this morning before breakfast. Perhaps
habit of taking something before break
fast. Is it so" Laughter and cheers. ]
In the course of his speech, referring to
the products of Texas, ETC., the President
said: "We have been trying to do what
we could from Washington to make you
a larger and better market for the issue
Of enormous meat products. [Cheers. I
We have felt that the restrictions inn
posed by some European Governments
could not fairly be justified upon the
ground stated by them. Already the
Secretary of Agriculture, himself a
farmer, who has with his own hands
wrought in all the work of the farm, has
succeeded in procuring a removal of some
OF these restrictions, and has announced
to the country that the expectation of
cattle increased 100 per cent. last year.
beg to assure you that these interests will
have the most careful attention from the
Government at Washington, and from
our representatives at the foreign courts.'
Secretary Rusk also made short ad-
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sources of the State, and predicted that a
continuance of the present enterprise of
the people would make it the richest, as
it is now the largest, State of the Union.
What they needed, and what they I'M
doubtedly would have, was deep-water
harbor at Galveston, or at some other
point on the gulf.
The President then held a short recep-
ton on the rear platform, at the close of
which the train bore the party to HouS-
ton, where the enthusiasm shown at
Palestine was repeated on much larger
scale.
A committee of citizens, headed by
Congressman Stewart and Mayor Scheri-
fus, met the party at the station and es-
corted them in carriages to the Capital
Hotel over a route decorated with Ameri-
cad cOlors and thronged with people.
Luncheon was served, after which there
was speech making, followed by public
reception.
While these exercises were in progress
at the hotel, a committee of ladies board
ed the train and decorated the Presidents
car with flowers, Transforming it into a
perfect bower of beauty.
Postmaster-General Wanamaker left
the party to visit his sister. He will re-
join the President at Galveston.
AT GALVESTON.
GALVESTON, April 1S.-The President
n a Hol h
afternoon and evening, and the people
turned out en- masse to show their heart
felt appreciation of his efforts for the pro-
motion and extension of their CONNER
cial interests. A special coach containing
the Galveston Reception Committee met
the Presidential train at Houston.
On the arrival of the train at Galveston
military salute was fired, city bells
were rung, and all the steamers and tugs
III the harbor whistled their loudest
The city troops and the civic organiza-
tions were present in force, and all Joined
in cheering the distinguished visitors in
most enthusiastic manner. The DEM
onstration was gratifying in every re-
spect.
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 extern
gress. Returning from the jetties, the
party entered carriages and joined the
parade.
The Grand Army of the Republic posts
acted as committee of escort to the
President, marching on either side of his
carriage, bearing floral emblems and the
Union Jack, which. when seen on shore,
indicated the presence of the President.
OF the very handsome floral offerings
borne by the G. a. X. posts was a large
design made to represent the G. a. K.
Later in the evening it was presented to
the President by Post-Commander Sar-
gent.
The rest of the line was composed of
militia, Masonic and other bodies, school
children and labor organizations. The
procession passed over a beautifully dec
GRATED route, one feature of which was an
immense floral arch, and finally passed
in review before the President The
school children threw flowers at the
Presidents feet as they passed, and built
small-siZed hill in front of the stand.
After the review the President and
party were entertained at supper at the
Beach Hotel, during which the President
was serenaded by the band. The party
then repaired to the balcony, where in
the presence of an immense throng of
people the President was formally well
coined to the Gulf by General Ward on
behalf of the Mayor, who, through pres
ent, was too i'll to speak.
The President returned his thanks in a
feeling speech.
Addresses We're also made made by Gov
PrnOr HOpp and Saarafsrx, PY,SI-