The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-20
Who Addresses Vast Tbrong Of People, aud
Is Followed, in Short Speech, by Gen.
HOvey-COrpOral Tanner Speaks at Night.
Judge Lawrence and Gen. Coburn Ad-
dress Meeting in Knox County.
Hon. John N. Butler Discusses the Tariff at
Jsffsrsonvills. and DR.. Leonard the
General Issues at Terre Haute.


Gov. Foraker, Gen. Hovey and Corporal Tan
ner Address Large Crowds.
special 20 me Indianapolis Joarpss
MUNcIE. Oct 1.-the Republicans OF this
city were sgresably surprised to-day. The
rainy. threatening weather still continued this
morning and il was thought that the grand
Foraker rally, 90 long expected, would be q fail
ure, but such was not the case. People came to
the city in droves from every direction. Every
train on the three railroads centerirg here
brought large delegations Gen. Hovey arrived
last evening from Indianapolis. and Gov. j. B.
Foraker arrived at 1890 o'clock over the L. E. &
W. railroad. An immense crowd had been stand
ing for over an hour at the Walnut-street depot,
awaiting his coming. As the train pulled mp.
cheer after cheer came from . thousand ,hrosts.
Governor Foraker was received by reception
committee comprising Mayor Frank Ellis. Hon.
r. S. Gregory. j. W. Ream. and others pro-
cession was formed, composed of citizens on foot
and IN carriages. The procession led by
Master Earl Boyce, on his pony, and headed By
the Muncie Drum Corps, which is one of the
finest uniformed drum corps in the Stata They
marched through the heavy rain, which was
falling. to the Kirby House. The vast thronge
that lined the streets sent up cheer
after cheer as the carriage contain
inc Governor Foraker passed. Bands,
drum corps aud glee clubs came
from surrounding towns and many large and
beautifully decorated wagons came from the
smaller towns In the county. Although the
crowd not large was expected, yet
such enthusiasm was never before exhibited ia
this city. The business houses and private resi-
dences were beautifully decorated, notwi,h-
standing the rain. and windows filled with
large Autographs Of General Harrison. Al
l:30 o'clock, the time appointed, Gov
erpor Foraker made his appearance
the courthouse steps and addressed the
multitude that had gathered to hear him. The
steps. the street for nearly square. and the
windows cf the adjacent buildings. were filled
with people. Mr.. Foraker epoke for nearly an
hour. aud the cheers and applause that greeted
him were deafening. During his remarks the
Governor took occasion to criticize and rebuke
Mr.. Thurman for using the word 'lt' in referring
to the Almighty as be did in q recent speech
At the close Of his address glass cane, made by
G. II. Cashdoilsr and Christian Jackiey,
Of the Over glase-works was presented to him
He replied in a short spsech. thanking the gen
tiemen for the compliment
General Hosey was then introduced. and ad
dressed the throng in short but pleasing
speech, which was listened to with undivided
attention.
This evening the Royal Rink was flled Il
overfiowing with an enthusiastic audience I,
hear Corporal J. y. Tanner, the gallant soldier
He made q rousing speech. bringing from tbt
large crowd long and continuous applause. 4
large number who were anxious to hear this "a
nous soldier, were unable to gain admittance Il
the hall. At a late hour large aud spthnshs
astic crowd still upon the streets, and tn.
exoitement is high. This rally was. withou
doubt, the largest ever held in Delaware county