BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-02-24

From the moment that the Governors
special train lett this city Saturday morning
until its arrival here on Sunday at 2 A. M
the chief Executive of the island, and the
members Of the Council received an ova-
tion, which should indeed be a fattering
testimonial to the American administration
Of insular affairs. Taken both as a. recep
tion to the worth of the ms ular heads, and
as honest homsge paid to the memory OF tie
greatest American the celebration at ATeci
bo, and the meetings at the stations along
the train route, gave evidence of the apprs
citation of administrative efforts, of work
well done, of desire to be associated
with the people who look upon Washington
as the liberator of mankind, and ofreal foun-
dation for the Governors uGterancs at Ma
natl ''Full of hope, full of promise, and l see
nothing but patriotic evidence of loyalty
and attention TO the institutions of our great
nation which if followed out will bring to
all the blessings of the farest government
over known to mankind"
Tie Governors special left this city at S
O'Clock IN the morning. The train of SIX
cars was decorated with red White and blue
hunting and flags Tie Governor was &C
compained In his Car By the members OF the
Council, his private secretary, Mrs Hunt,
Mrs Hartzell, Mrs Harlan and Mrs Gerrson.
La the other coaches we're the Ipsular Police
Band, the Military Band and The band ofthe
Boys Charity school. The Judges OF the
Supreme Court, the Director OF Charity, the
Director OF Prisons, ard the Chief of Police,
occupied another coach. Then came civilian
guests. There were about fifty persons on
the train and ample room and comfort for all
On arrival at Vega Bsjs, the Alcalde and
the school children met the train at the
Depot National hymns were sung by the
children and speech vas made by the Alcal.
de. At Manatf refreshments were served BY
the city authorities, who were at the station
With the children of the schools. Hymns we're
sung, the Alcalde made an address, which
was answered by the Governor IN a shors
speech OF about ten minutes. The Governor
was cheered again and again, the President
was cheered, George Washington was
eheered and the Alcalde was cheered, until
every body was happy and sure they were
having good time. The stop at Manatl
lasted about thirty minutes. At the other
towns along the route there were crowds
gathered who sang national songs as the
tralnwent by. Everywhere was evident
desire to honor the day.
The train reached the Arecbo depot at
about 1890 where the COmmitte OF leading
citizens were on hand to receive the Cover
nor and bis guests, who we're driven in
coaches to the Acadia in Arecibo, where
an informal reception was held and refresh
ments served. After few words of welcome
the Governor was driven to breakfast. The |
in charge had arranged to have
the various guests dine at the homes of
leading citizens of the town. This arrange
ments passed off very pleasantly and
successfully, and everyone was highly pleas
ed with the kindness of their hosts. After |
bi ieakfast, the party returned to the Alcal-
1a where public meeting was held at 2 |
o'clock.
The hall was crowded to the doors when
he Governor arrived and it was with diff
guilty that he was escorted to the stage.
The meeting was opened by Acalde Ruiz
5sgredo who introduced Secretary Hartzell,
who made short address. Then came ad.
lressss by Mr. Coll 'Tcste, Judge Shoen.
icb, Jose de Diego, Herminlo Diaz Nava
ro and the Governor. The speech of Mr.
. strong plea for unity, and Co
perstion for the same ideals. Mr. Dsz
Navarro said " Americans and LaLins
ought under Washington and Lafayette,
vhy should they not do so now." HarmO
y and work was the keynote of this
ddress which was interesting from first to
sst.
After ths msstipg at the Alesldia the