The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-25
Mr.. HENDRICKS AT HONE,
Whom He Addresses Briefly on the
Subject OF His stewardship
Something Of the Rush"
for ONCE.


Washington ut room Saturday, and his ar
rival at home after an absence OF three
months was made the occasion of a very
pleasant event last night. The local Democ.
racy and many citizens besides who appre-
ciate the distip guished services Of the Vice
President, but who differ from him in poll
tics, prepared to visit hisresidence, on North
Tennessee street, and at 80 O'Clock begaa
to assemble in front of the Bates, where the
scene was enlivened by strains from q band
of music. A half hour later large crowd
had assembled and the column moved
of in the direction of Mr.. Hendricks
home, headed by the band. Reaching
the residence, the spacious yard was entirely
filled with people. many ladies being among
the number. all anxious to see the distin.
g1ished citizen and congratulate him upon
his return to the people who delight to do
him honor. A look over the crowd justified
the conclusion that the reception to Mr..
Hendricks parfook more OF q social than or
partisan nature, and on this account must
have proved deubly gratifying to him. In
1t be could see the Endorsement of himself
both as q citizen and an honored statesman,
one of whose private virtues the people are
proud and whose public career has brought
deserved honor upon the name OF our State.
u.
dence shown the Vice President by our citi-
zens last night proved no exception to other
occasions on which he has re allied that he is
dear to ali. Hail 10 the Chief and "Hail
Columbia were successfully played by the
band. after three times three rousing cheers
had been given for the Vice President.
Mr.. Hendricks stepped to the front door as
the music ceased, and Judge Buskirk, who
acted as spokesman for the visitors said:
ION behalf of the citizens of Indianapolis,
Mr.. Hendricks, We have come to bid you vel
come to your home and express our satisfac-
ton at your safe return. Believe Us, that
the citizens of this State feel for yeu the
moet profound regard, and will ever hold iu
high regard your wisdom aud patriotism.
: Their confidence and their respect are alike
you welcome and say, We'll done, thou good
and faithful servant, We bid you welcome
to your old home and the friends who know
you and love you best"
In response Mr.. Hendricks said that it was
always great pleasure for him to return
home, and TO the friends with whom he had
associated for so many years, for the pleas
ures Of his past life were revived and many
of the scenes of former days were thus
brought to mind and they always give hap.
piness. ION this occasion ia added g wei
come from you, my friends. for which
1 am indeed grateful, and which 1
fully appreciate and accept. With all
of you / have associated as q citizen; with
some as jurors, with Others as Judges. You
have known me. Ny sentiments my emo
tons have not been concealed from you
What l favored and what | opposed you
knew, for L have attempted to conceal moth
|. ing. OF course, enjoy your welcome. /
left here. three months ago to discharge the
duties of very responsible position.
might have returned sooner, but such was
not my desire. / remained in Washington
to secure Offices for those OF Indiana whom
knew to be worthy and who wanted them.
] had no other purpose in remaining away
from my home. 1t might have been more
pleasant to return here, but did not re-.
gard my duty to the people of the
me with the Office of Vice Presi-
dent. believed when the battle was fought
and the victory won that it was ordered by
the people that changes should be made,
and knew that Indiana was entitled to
consideration in these changes. You have
been told in certain newspapers that was a
beggar for Office; that such course was in
consistent aud unworthy OF the position
: which hold. Is it unbecoming in the Vice
President TO plead for the people who elect
: him to office? Is it unbecoming for q man
to ask for his people that which they have
earned by their votes? Don't you recollect
that asked. during the campaign. that, if
defeat should come to the ticket it should
not come in Indiana. certain gentleman
:: called me q mendicsnt because / asked
this of the people: And. yet, |
man before which he was a candidate and he
got but thirteen votes. / didn't think he
appealed very strongly. l don't think he
was q mendicant and I doubt whether he
knows the meaning of the term. appealed
to the people because 1 thought the time
had come for charge, and wanted the
people 10 have it. When the fight was over
, the result was very gratifying to me. l got
more than thirteen votes. Indeed. didn
know how many did get / asked the
people for their votes, and when they asked
me for help gave it. Wouldn't have
been an migrate not to have done so? If
commit any fault in this matter am de-
termined that it shall be In asking and
not IN refusing to ssk for what
our people want. Many men come to Wash
ington perfect strangers. From the President
down they know no man connected with the
administration. Must no one introduce these
men? Must the offices all be parceled ont to
2ien who have influence? and must those
who are equally worthy get nothing. because
DO one will introduce them? 1 am glad I
stayed in Washington six weeks after the
adjournment of the Senate. was there
working for my people, and in doing so dis.
charged IS high duty as presiding over the
deliberations of the Senate. / had no pur-
pose save the good Of the people. I did not
.. 'h q; f SsiDs self con a9s With hsD'
future ticket. l believe in those
bdoctrines which teach that ali the people
should be represented and upon them
based my acts. think the administration
Will go on and make changes as rapidly as
consistent With an impartial investigation of
al matters connected Herewith. 1t is
twenty-five years since Democrats stood side
BIZ side in the offices of the Government. and
believe q change has been demanded by
tie people, and the sentiment is in accord.
aDce with true patriotism
Mr. Hendricks' remarks were listened to
With apparent pleasure By the crowd, and
during their utterance and at their close be
wss heartily applauded.
In conversation with the Vice President
'scon after bis return. he said that he was In
the best of health, but was glad to be at his