The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-16
Southern California Metropolis.

LOS ANGELES. May S-Though the
official welcome of California was ex-
tended to President Mckinley at Red
lands, it was not until Los Angeles
was reached that the force of popu.
lar enthusiasm was realized. No man
was ever met with more general and
cordial acclaim than that which rang
through the streets of Los Angeles
all the afternoon and evening. To
night the city was Illuminated, and
there was an unwearied blowing OF
trumpets and whistles and gathering
of crowds. The Presidential party
was astonished by the manifestation
and the most frequent remark made
was: CALIFORNIA; hospitality knows
no bounds" At the Arcade depot there
was Gordon of police to keep back
the crowd. The carriages were not
away from the station before cheering
began, which has lasted almost with
out interruption ever seen. The tops
OF buildings were covered with peo-
pie, and the lines in the street were
packed to the very sides of the car
riages.
President and Mrs Mckinley were,
VI NOOA l14C ObSCl NCu vi all Ac up
of the carriage in which they rode
was up to protect them from the some
what ardent sun. The Presioent doff-
ed his hat constantly in response to
the continuous cheers. Mrs. McKin-
ley, as she had done at Redlands, wav.
ed her handkerchief and smiled. The
Army and Navy League led the pro-
cession to the Van Nuys Hotel, pre-.
ceded by two bands. Troop D, Captain
]. d. Frederieks commanding, gave a
touch of military glitter to the scene
as they rode WITH plumed helmets be-
hind the veterans. A company OF
Naval Reserves also made an excel
lent showing. Beyond this there was
no attempt at display, and the process
sion bore the simple aspect of spon-
taneous popular welcome.
The streets in the vicinity of Van
Nuys were packed with humanity On
the roofs were thousands of persons
waving flags and cheering as the Pres
ident approached. SaIutes fired at
intervals and innumerable factory
whistles added to the uproarious vel
come. Way was made for the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley through the
crowd. and they were met by Mayor
Snyder and party, who extended to
them the freedom of the city. Mayor
Snyder's remarks were cordial and
appropriate, containing reference to
the fiesta and reminding the Presi-
dent of the fruits and flowers of peace
that marked his welcome instead of
the clang of arms that greet the rulers
of empires.
After the speechmaking the Presi-
dent received the Representatives of
foreign governments who are station
ed at Los Angeles and as many citi.
zens of the city as could crowd into
the rooms
After his levee at the Van Nuys the
President joined Mrs Mckinley at the
clubhouse, and they were driven to
the residence of General H. G. Otis
the "Bivouac." arriving at 5 o'clock
The President and Mrs. Mckinley, DR.
and Mrs. Rixey and Secretary and
Mrs Cortelyou remained at the Bi
vouac over night An elaborate din
ner was served
Tomorrow will witness even more
stirring scenes. The President will
have stronger evidence of the kindly
feeling of Californians toward hin
personally and of the limitless hospi
tally that has come 10 be a character
istic OF the Golden State