The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-17

A crowd of about 200 persons gathered at the
Bates House corner, last evening, and shortly
before 8 o'clock proceeded to the residence of
Mr.. Hendricks, headed by Beissenherz's band.
A dozen or more prominent Democrats had pre-
coded the crowd and were at the house convers-
ing with Mr.. Hendricks when it arrived. A
serenade was given by the band
and the crowd called for Hendricks.
After a wait of five minutes or more
the door opened, just as the band had struck up
a second tune, thinking that more music was
expected, and Mr.. Hendricks was led out by
Hon. Joseph E.. Mcdonald. He was greeted
with three cheers, and when the demonstrations
had subsidized, he addressed the crowd as Eel
low-citizens and %neighbors,' saying, Il am very
thankful to you for this expression
of regard, which is an evidence of
that friendship that has existed between
us for many years. Sometimes members
of political parties" he said, make expression
of their continued support of their leaders, but
accept this as an expression of friendship and
esteem. have nothing to say on politics to-
night" He said that sometimes men are in
~quisitive about things that are absurd, and
mentioned in this connection the statement that
had been written by a newspaper correspondent
prior to his leaving for Europe, TO the effect
that he was not going for recreation or
pleasure, but to consult some learned doctors
in London and Paris regarding his health. II
suppose there are such doctors, he said, "be-
cause the correspondent said that there were, but
/ never heard of them before. l can say what
many of you cannot say for yourselves. During
the four months that | have been abroad l have
never had occasion to consult a member of the
profession. If l needed medical advice 1 should
not go outside Of Indianapolis to get it. l don't
know why that correspondent should write
co in regard to nv health. have
been blessed by heaven with good health even
for a long time before / started away. We did
not 60 for health, but through a desire to see
other lands and the wonders in other countries"
He then spoke of his travels and the thoughts
suggested by his visit to the Tower and West
minister Abbey i'll London, where is seen in one
city the contrast that applies to human affairs
in the one the memories of murder
and passion and in the other of
the highest development. He spoke of
NAPLES, the beautiful city--the largest in Italy
with a population of more than a half million.
A city. under peculiar circumstances of govern
ment, the most cheerful and the happiest in all
Europe" In travelling from state to state it
had been a matter of special interest to him to
study the influences of government and systems
of law upon the happiness, development and
prosperity of the people. AS republicanism
will grow in France, so it will grow in adjoining
countries, and if France relapses there is no
hope for the struggling people outside. In con
Guiding his address, he said that he had seen
many interesting IullSSi anu muCH CldI udu
been delightful to him, but when he had seen all,
and come back to the United States, he could
not help feeling proud that he was an American
citizen. II am glad to be home again, glad to
be with you, my fellow-citizens, but
gladden. than all that l merritt 1
may say as much-that l receive such a cordial
reception as you have given me. I accept it
with the warmest thanks for myself and Mrs.
Hendricks"
Senator Mcdonald was called for and was pre-
sented to the crowd by Nh. Hendricks. This
warm and hearty welcome to Governor Hen
bricks, Mr.. Mcdonald said, 'but voices the
sentiments of the people of Indiana. By no one
is such recognition more highly de
served. Governor Hendricks has occupied
as large a space in the history of the State as
any distinguished man. Entering early in politi-
cal life he was, first, a member of the State
constitutional convention; then a representative
in Congress; next Commissioner of the General
Land Office; later, a Senator in the United
States Senate, and finally Governor of the State.
In all these positions he has come up to the full
demands, and his record is without spot or blem-
ish. 1t is not strange, therefore, that men ire
%spective of party, should come here to extend a
hearty greeting and welcome upon the occasion
Of his return
Col. j. B. Maynard, of the Sentinel, was called
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