The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-13
GUESTS FOR A DAY
Arrival Of 4 Number Of Not
able Eastern Men.
PLEASANT WORDS FOR SEATTLE.
IL. George -. Pullman. Hen- kohst
EsJey the seessry Of the sssnd.

Early yesterday morning NJ. George ~.
Pullman and bis guests arrived IN Seattle
coming direct from Portland They occzs-
pied one of their hosts private csrs and
one belonging to Mr.. ]. W. Doane. which
are comfortably equipped for long jouf-
pey. The PARTY consists eHtsrs.y Of PEI
sonai friends of Mr.. Pullman and ineintes
Gen. Scho6eld. Hon. Robert T. Lincoln,
Mes.rs. ]. W. Doane, J. l.. foe and John
de Koven. OF Chicago; Mr.. Henry Elliott,
of Brooklyn. n. Y; Lieut.. r VI.
Echofeld and Mr.. Edgar J. Mayer.
AZ Fan Francisco they were joined By Nr.
PuIimsn's daughter. Mrs. Frank carolsn.
and her husband. who accompanied them
90 this city. On their arrival = representa-
tivs Of the Chamber of Commercs extended
them the hospitality OF tina, body. ba. Mr..
Pullman conrteously declined, explaining
that the visit WAS entirely private.
The party spent tbs day walking and
diving about the city and its vicinity.
The cara were sent on 10 Taeoms. the
party pressrring 20 travel there by the
Flyer 20 rs 20 have an opportunity Of en-
toying the scenery OF the Sound.
1t was tn. frst visi. Of most OF the gen.
tiemen 10 Seattle, and ali expressed their
establishment at the extent Of the city and
the substantial character Of its buildings.
Mr.. Pullman spoke enthusiastically OF
the inevitable future Of Seattle, In which
city, he said. he had become deeply inter
ssted from what lac had already heard of ii.
Seattle" he said. has such advantages
Of location and resources that IL cannot
fail 10 become y great city. ] suppose IL
feels the general depression. bat IL shows
On activity which places IL in most favor<
able aspect 10 q visitor. assure you that
from what ! have seen at many other
places Oh our trip. Seattle has no reason
10 fear the future. return to normal
conditions Of business is certain aud
you will be among the first TO
profit by ii. Your raw materials viii in
my judgment prove yonr main source Of
prosperity. and with the increasing appre-
citation Of their value the whole world will
be your market"
Mr.. Lincoln ssked to be excused from q
formal interview as he and his friends
were merely making q private trip as q
recreation from business.
II wonid like 10 Say, however" no
added, ''how delighted | arm with the ap-
pearancs Of Seattle and how charmed we
oil are with the scenery around IL. can
not help comparing IL 10 Chicago. and al
though the great fire undoubtedly brought
great hardships to many individuals, the
spirit of progress 1t evoked will insure Sc
attle . foremost place In commercial Gen.
tsrs.
II feel quite san suins Of an early return
Of prosperity to this country, and not the
least OF the causes will be the es-
Enlistment OF our financial system
on . sound basis. Recent national
legislation 10 certain TO result In
che advancement Of silver. When
other nations ind that the United States
II determined not 70 bear the entire bur.
den OF silver ~ medium OF exchange
they will BE- compelled to join us in an
International policy. To accomplish this
our own financial policy must be based
upon substantial principles"
The party expected to make . brief halt
IN Tacoma. and will then return to Port
land. whence they will travel directly
eastward 10 their homes