The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-07
CHICAGO'S FALL FESTIVAL. |
ENTHUSIAsTIC RECEPTION TO THE
AMBASSADOR FROM MEXICO.
His Arrival in the City Greeted by Thou-
sands-Great Cheering Along the Streets
as He Was Taken to His Hotel Escort
cd hx Trnnn Of REGULAR Cavalry.

His Arrival in the City Greeted by Thou-
sands-Great Cheering Along the Streets
as He Was Taken to His Hotel Escort
ed by n Troop of Regular Cavalry.
CHICAGO. Oct O. Am enthusiastic reception
was given to Senior Manuel DAspiroz, the
Mexican Am basssdor to the United States.
upon his arrival this morning to attend the
Fall Festival. Thousands OF persons
packed the Union depot to suffoca-
ton to catch glimpse OF him.
The Am bassador's train was As minutes late.
When the heavy vestibule train finally came in
sight the famous Mexican Band struck
up the national hymn Of Mexico. and
men cheered and the women waved
their andkcrohiefs. Great applause greeted
Senior D'Asproz. Accompanying the Ambas-
sador we're Rodriguez D'Aspiroz his son. and
Can't A. Barron. Secretary OF the Mexican En-
bassy at Washington.
Postmaster Gordon and other members
of the Reception Committee who went
to meet tho Ambassador got lost In
the station and came near missing
their distinguished guest. They went to
the wrong train and. when they learned where
Senior D'Asproz's train was, found that they
were separated from 1t by long train OF vcstl
buled coaches To save time they crawled under
the train, their silk hats and frock coats suffer
ing from contact with the dusty trucks.
But that was nothing compared to
the chagrn which they suffered
as they crawled out from under
the cars and came face to face with tho
Mexican Ambassador and his party. who
with difficulty represssd their mirth at
the comIca sight. The committee
made another embarrassing blunder
at the Auditorium annex by plotting Senior
D'Aspiroz to a back room next to the freight
elevators. The error was discovered by the
hotel people and speedily rectined. the Ambas-
sador being shown to tho parlors reserved for
him
Upon leaving tho station the party halted at
the gate and again the band began playing the
Mexican national hymn. While tho band was
playing Senior DAspiroz hold his hat in his
hand as did all tho mem bers of the Reception
Committee. When the music ceased Thomas
B. BRYAN stepped forward and made brief
speech OF welcome. Linking his arm with
that OF Mr.. Bryan Senior DAspiroz
then headed the procession that filed UP the
stairs into Canal street. 1t was here that the
crowd caught its first glimpse OF the visitor.
and it was made the occasion for
another loud burst Of cheers and handclapping.
The procession was headed by troop from
the First Cavalry. Capt Joseph c. Wilson. com
mandng.
son boulevard that thoroughfare was closely
packed by waiting thousands. and the visitors
were kept busy bowling their Acknowledgements
The triumpha procession moved slowly down
Jackson Boulevard to Michigan avenue. where
It turned south to the Auditorium. All
along the line the streets were packed with
people. The windows OF buildings along the
line OF march we're also crowded. and by the
time the visitors had reached their apartments
no doubt could exist in their minds that Chi
cago was glad to see them.
Vice President hariscal OF Mexico will arrive
in Chicago tomorrow evening. Gov. Tanner
and staff will meet the party at Tolono. Stops
will be made at Nation. Chamran and at
| Kankakee. where the Reception Committee.
headed by Thomas B Bryan. and the Mexican
Am bassador and Consul will meet the
party. Tonight the Mexican Am bassador
and Consul were escorted through the
| Court OF Honor They expressed surprise and
! delight at the gorgeous decorations. The flu
minaton OF that part OF State street 10 e1cep-
| tionsly fine,