The morning call., 1893-04-30
WELCOME TO THE PRESIDENT.


CHICAGO. April 2S.-The day was chill
and dEenry in the Worlds Fair city, but it
was not bleak enough 20 chill the generous
welcome the people of Chicago extended to
President Cleveland and the Duke of
Veragua. Despite; the northwest wind.
laden at times with cold. binding rain,
thousands Of people assembled at the
various points to do homage to the dis
tinguished arrivals. But an hour or two
separated the time Of the receptions of the
Duke and of the President, and each was
given a series OF oYations throughout the
day. Tie President sought allthe seclusion
possible and departed somewhat from the
programme by taking a hurried visit, in
company with his Cabinet to the Worlds
Fair grounds. The Duke placed himself
entirely at the disposal of his hosts and
was the recipient of great attention all day,
responding invariably with courtesy and
grace. The President and Cabinet seemed
inclined 10 reserve their forces for Mon
days ordeal, while the Duke seemed
anxious to repay hospitality by responding
TO every suggestion made for his entertain
ment.
Equally impressive among the events of
the day were the ceremonies attending the
installation of the historic old Liberty Bell
in the tower Of the Pennsylvania building
at the fair grounds.
Martial music of the military band vel
coined President Cleveland TO the city
shortly after noon to-day. The day was
overcast and a chilling wind blew out of the
north. Three thousand people assembled
at the depot and Joined in the acclaim OF
welcome. For hours a surging mass Of
humanity had been clamoring at the iron
gates, seeking entrance to the inclOsure, but
a guard of police belabored the unfOrtunates
showed to the front by those in the rear
with batons and drove them back.
When at last the train did arrive the
police became excited and exPrted their
authority in rough way, handling not only
the eager spectators but unrecognized
members of the reception committee. As
the train drew in at the station the police
made fierce onslaught on the crowd and
finally cleared a passage way 1GO feet wide,
through which the distinguished visitors
were to march.
As the President stepped off the rear of
the car loud cheer went up from the crowd
and was recognized by a bow from the
chief magistrate. A miLute later he
clasped the hand Of President Palmer of
the National Commission, accompanied by
Vice-PIesident Stevenson and large num-
Jer of distinguished officials and citizens.
At the side of the President marched
Governor Altgeld of Illinois. on the other
Mayor Harrison Of Chicago. Leading men,
bers of the reception committee which went
out this mOrning on a special train met the
Presidential train at Colehour, and returned
with it TO the city. Following this train
came the Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Gresham, the Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Carlisle, Secretary Of the Interior
HOke Smith, Secretary of Agriculture J.
Sterling Morton and son. Secretary Of the
Navy II. A Herbert and daughter and
Hon. Thomas f. Bayard, ambassador to
Great Britain.
a hurried Introduction took place. Then
ihe visitors were conducted 10 the car
IiaEes in waiting, and the procession moved
IN military order, headed by a detachment
Of police and followed by military escort,
Ihen carriages coptaining the other dis
tingu.shed arrivals and members of the re-
ception committee.
Tie line Of march was east on Adams
street to Michigan, thence south TO LeXing-
ton Hotel at Twenty-secOnd street.
Dense throngs of people lined the route,
and greeted the President and party with
enthusiastic demonstration.
The Presidents apartments at the hotel
were elaborately decorated. An entire
suite Of rooms was gorgeous with the
brightest tints and the richest foliage the
exposition greenhouses afforded. Rya-
cinths. pansies, liies-of- the-valley, roses and
many coored calceplaTias furnished color.
Many curious japanese dwarf trees, CEN
turiee old in quaint porcelain pots. stood
in the corners of the rooms.
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the Tribute of States" which consisted of
an array of plants, each representing a
State. No general attempt at outdoor decor
alton was made in the city, but the United
States flag was flying from all the staffs.
At the various railroad stations where
the Presidents train passed, this morning,
crowds gathered and cheered. The Presi-
dent stood outside and bowed his acknOWl-
edgments.
Shortly after his arrival at the hotel
Cleveland received a delegation composed
Of young girls representing the Badge
makers Union, who were anxious to pre-
sent 10 the chief magistrate badge made
by their artistic fingers. The emblem was
duly presented and graciously accepted,
and the young women retired.
Immediately after lunch the President
and his Cabinet, accompanied by President
HiginbOtham and other Worlds Fair Of
fcials, took carriages and drove to the
White City for the purpose of having pri-
Yate view Of the grounds and buildings.
This evening President Cleveland and
Secretaries Carlisle, Herbert and Morton
attended the theater as the guests of Hig-
inbotham. viewing America" an historical
allegory depicting the principal events of
American history