The morning news., 1892-03-18
Half The CITY Turns Ont
to Receive Him.
ASHRIEKING WELCOME
The Hill Clubs Serenade and
The Senator's Response.
TIE HIBRRNIANS BRILLIANT BANQUET
SENATOR HILL TALKS.

Whether il was curiosity that prompted
the people or the popularity Of himself as a
democrat, Senator HUI was accorded a
reception upon his arrival in Savan-
nab yesterday afternoon that he will be
likely never to forget.
The special train with Senator Hill, Gen
McEwen Of New York, District Attorney
Ridgeway of Kings county, John Temple
Graves. Hon. Patrick Walsh OF the Au.
Gusta Chronicle, Eiitor John Boifeuillet OF
the Macon Telegraph. Frank Weldon aud
2. J. Moran OF the Atlanta Constitution,
John Postgate of the Chicago Herald, P.
w. Downes Of the New York Times, r. A.
Fsrrall OF the New York World,
A. ]. Jones OF the Associated Press,
and f. @. Balm Of the United
Press, arrived at 4:25 o'clock, standar 1
time.
An hour before that time the Central's
passenger depot was crowded with people
anxious to get glimpse of the mao who
may be the next President Outside on
West Broad street there was another jam
Of people who couldn't get into the depot.
SHRIEKIN0 WELCOME.
Supt. MoBee arranged a novel plan to
welcome the senator, and one which made
terrific racket. He had several dozen
locomotives strung close together on the
switches of the main line and the moment
the whistle Of the incoming train was heard
outside the city, the engineers pulled their
whistles wide open and the firemen began
ringing the bells.
The din was terrific, and was kept up for
five minutes Looking down the tracks from
the depot the immense columns of steam
floating through the air shut out the special
entirely from. view. The railroads ovation
excited the throng both inside and outside,
and the people sent up cheer after cheer as
the train, with two large Ameri-
can fags hanking each side of the
engine tender pulled into the depot. The
people pressed close to the cars and made
the depot building ring with cheers for
Hill. The ovation was one OF which any
mau might be proud, and as Senator Hill
looked from his car window upon the sea OF
faces welcoming him his countenance was
wreathed in smiles.
WELCOMED TO THE CITY.
Capt. John R. Dillon, NJ A O'Byrne.
ESQ.,, Luke Carson. John Feeley and John
Lyons of the reception committee of the
Hibernian Society boarded the train as soon
as it stopped and introduced themselves to
Senator Hill. A few minutes after
the senator emerged from the
car door under escort Of Capt.
Dillon. AS he stepped upon the platform
the crowd pressed close against tho train
and some one yelled "Three cheers for
David B. Hill. the next President" The
response was prompt and tremendous. The
distinguished New Yorker bowed his ac-
knowledgement and smilingly took Capt
Dillon's arm and walked out Of the depot
The crowd followed him, cheering stead.
lily.
The police had to force way through
the people to allow the senator and Capt.
Dillon 60 reach their carriage. As the car.
riage drove down Libsrty street a number
of men and boys ran after it along the side.
walk and asphalt pavemen; cheering for
Hill. Even the negroes were enthused and
Joined in the cheering of the whites.
THE ARRIVAL AT THE DE SOTO.
Bull street from Liberty TO Harris, and
the balconies OF the De Soto, were filed
with people, large portion of whom were
ladies, waiting to see Savanuah's guest and
the maybe future President AS the car,
riage wheeled into Bull street and Sena
tor Hills features came into view th,
crowd gave him a rousing cheer of vel
come. A rush was made for the carriage
and the police had to again force back tn,
enthusiastic crowd SO as 60 Civ,
the senator chance to ge
into the hotel He was es
corted to the gentlemen's parlor and for a
few minutes held reception to a number
of ladies who had requested an introduc
tion. The committee Of fifty Of the Hill
Club was also introduced.
AS soon as the introduction ended Senate
Hill was escorted by a committee of tn
Hill Club to his rooms AS he walked dow
the corridor there was a rush of men Il
look at him. and as such remarks a
'There's the next President reached tn,
senator's ears he bowed his acknowledge
ments from side to side.
IN THE BRIDAL CHAMBER.
The De Soto has placed t.e bridal suite a,
Senator Hills disposal. 1t is on the mair
corridor at the Liberty and Bull street.
corner. The suite consists of parlor, bed
room and bath room. Over the doors In th
corridor is draped the American flag. Tn
parlor is elegantly decorated. In eacl
corner are large palms and the center tabl
was laden with a magnificent bouquet @
hyacinths forget-me-nots, verbena
and ferns. The decorations wer
arranged by Mira. Watson aud Mrs. Clifton
Senator Hill remained In bis rooms unit
The Hin Club arrived TO serenade him. II
took great interest 10 looking out upon th
crowd In front during the interval, aud th
smile upon his countenance was eyldene
that the scene pleased him.