The record-union., 1892-10-31
MARKHAM'O RETURN.
The Executive Was Delighted With
His Eastern Visit.
Imposing Dedicatory Services at Chi
cago-Californians Everywhere
Treated with Distinction.

Governor Markham and staff arrived
on Saturday night from the Worlds Fair
dedicatory exercises at Chicago To
REcoRD-UNIoN reporter the Governor
gave a very interesting account of his
trip and expressed himself as having
greatly enjoyed the journey, The recep-
ton given himself and staff at Chicago,
and his meeting with many Of his old
friends in the East.
Alter leaving Sacramento the Gov
ernor's party made their first stop at Salt
Lake City, where they were warmly
welcomed and passed a pleasant day III
viewing the many improvements ana
places of interest in that beautiful city.
Their visit at Denver was made a short
one by their having been detained num-
Der OF hours on account of the threatened
strike OF railroad employees, but the party
arrived in Chicago on time and in good
spirits to participate in the dedlc9tory
ceremonies of the great fair buildings.
In speaking of the occasion at CHI
cago, the Governor was enthusiastic
in his description of the manner in which
1t was carried out, Its many imposing
features, and the admirable order MAIN
tanned throughout the vast concourse OF
people. The Governor ana his staif, as
representatives of California, were ac-
corded a tlattering reception, in every de-
tail, and We're made to feel the sincerity
of their welcome by every means posi-
Die.
The great procession on the day Of the
celebration was of course one OF the I'M
posing features OF the occasion, ana the
Governor was impressed with the grand
eur of the spectacle witnessed by so many
thousands of people. The line OF march
Ii gsrr
ior the entire distance the streets We're
packed on either side with dense line
OF eager spectators, enthusiastic IN their
tokens of pride and appreciation.
torty-one out of the forty-iour States
of the Union were represented by their
Governors, most of whom were in the
line of the parade, and 1t was Il source or
great satisfaction and no little surprise to
Governor Markham TO meet with cheers
and greetings from all sides when the
carriages containing CalliOrnla's repre-
setatives passed along.
Aside from the general enthusiasm
manifested at the name OF California, SO
many personal friends Of the Governor
called to him from the crowd, addressing
MIN by his Christian name, that he was
surprised to know that so many of his old
acquaintance were there.
The Governor was well pleased with
the location, construction and appearance
being constructed after the plan OF the
old mission structures of this State very
fitting and attractive feature. While 1t IS
not conspicuous or fancy. it is strikingly
unique and tasteful, and viii dOu btleSs
prove second to none in point of interest
IA speaking of the building the Governor
said it would not be SO much its outside
appearance that would attract special at
tention, however, as the substantial, va
ried and bewildering contents of the eX-
hibits this State would present. lie was
delighted with the magnitude and charac-
Ter OF the great display in general, and
much impressed with the dedlcatOry eX-
ercises, eulogizlng the Grafton by Henry
Watterson and other addresses.
After leaving Chicago, the Governor,
with his stat, visited his old home,
Milwaukee, where he was warmly re-
ceived and had the pleasure OF meeting
many of the friends Of his bOyhOOd.
Among the latter was Governor Peck Of
Wisconsin. author of the widely known
''Peck's Bad Boy' papers. Governor
Peck was elected by majority Of over
80, 600 votes in a State that was counted
among the doubtful ones for his party.
The Governor arrived at Milwaukee the
same evening with Senators Frye and
Sherman, who were rendered monster
ovations and addressed an immense
audience.
The Governor and his staff were ban
quoted at Il reception given by the Nil
waukee Club, at which many of the most
prominent of Milwaukee's citizens were
present, and who made welcoming
speeches, which were responded to by
Governor Markham and members of his
staff.
zone of the satisfactory features of this
trip" said the Governor, laughingly, lis
that it has not cost the State anything. l
foot the expense of this trip myself,
although l think most of the other Gov
ernors, forty of them, had their expenses
paid"
at wasn't very small item, either,
was it?" asked the reporter.
"Oh, no-don't mention it ~ said he.
In regard to the political situation, the
Governor expressed himself as confident
the Republicans would carry New York,
Indiana and Wisconsin, making the re-
suit of the election unquestionably a
victory for the party.