The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-05-16
GWEN HEARTY WELCOMES
The Continental Tour of President
Mckinley and His Party a
Continual Ovation.
GREETED BY BIG CROWDS EVERYWHERE
Greeted -by Mexicans mt Austin
New Mexico and Arizona Extend
Welcome-In the Land of Fruit
and Flowers.

WelcOme-ln the Land of Fruit
and Flowers.
Langtry, Tex, May 6.-The princi-
pal event in the presidents trip Sat
urday was his visit to the historic
Alamo and to Fort Sam Houston at
San Antonio. On Sunday morning the
party reached FL Paso and the day
was spent quietly. The president and
Mrs. Mckinley and the members of
the cabinet attended the Station
Street Methodist church.
Meet Mexicans.
Ell Paso, Tex, May7.-The American
and Mexican flags were intertwined in
the decorations of the plaza, where
the official greeting of President Nc
Kinley and his cabinet took place
Monday morning. The presence on
the stand of Gen. Hernandez, person
al representative of President Diaz,
and the governor of the state of Chi
huahua gave an international signif-
canoe to the event. There were thou
sands of Mexicans in the vast con-
course of people to whom the president
| SpOke,. anu tllclI CAlliuSldSIl was II
most as wild as that of the Americans.
In New Mexico.
Deming, N. NJ, May 7.-Shortly after
leaving FL Paso the train crossed the
line into New Mexico and ran through
the grazing section of the territory.
1t was a hot and dusty ride. The first
stop in the territory was made at De-
ming, where the president was vel
coined by Gov. Otero and his staff.
~. In Arizona.
Phoenix, Ariz., May 8.-The presi-
Dental party spent an interesting day
in Arizona yesterday. Leaving the
rich mining section in the mountains,
1000 feet above sea level, the train
dropped down into the green Salt
river valley, with its waving alfalfa
meadows and big herds of cattle. At
Wickenburg the president received a
visit from the school children. At the
Indian industrial school, four miles
from Phoenix, the party had a glimpse
of what is being done in the way of
education for the wards of the ma
ton. At five o'clock in the afternoon
the presidential party resumed its
journey and arrived at R%edlands, Cal,
at nine this morning.
In California.
Los Angeles, Cal, May 9.-Gov. Gage
and the California congressional dele
cation met the president at Redlands
at nine. o'clock yesterday morning and
welcomed him to the state. Through
an avenue lined with palms and .Vene-
tan masts he drove over beds of roses,
beneath a triumphal arch of flowers
and fruit to theHCasa Iona hotel, on
the balcony of which short exercises
took place.
One Continuous Ovation.
From Redlands down to Los Angeles
1t was one continuous ovation. The
approach to the city of Los Angeles
was heralded by a terrific din which
could be heard for miles.
At the station the party was met by
the citizens committee, Gen. Shafter,
commander of the department of the
Pacific, with his entire staff; Secre-
tary of the Navy Long and many we'll
known statesmen. The presidents re-
ception has exceeded all expectations.
1t has seemed as if the whole popula-
ton of the commonwealth was think
ing of nothing except the entertain
ment of the executive.
Floral Parade.
Los Angeles, CAL, May 1o.-From a
broad b~lue-canopied pavilion, sur
rounded by the members of his cab
met. with the governor of Ohio, and
notables from many states, President
McKinleynThursda reviewed the floral
parade of the Los Angeles carnival.
The president rode at the head of the
parade in an open carriage drawn by
six white horses to the reviewing
stand. One of the most notable in
cidents of the day was a visit paid
by President Mckinley to Mrs. Jes-
sic Benton Fremont, the aged widow
of Gen. John C. Fremont. Mrs. Ere
mont was injured in an accident
about a year ago, since which time
she has been an invalid. The presi-
dent spent Il quarter of an hour in
social conversation with her at her
home.