The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-15
Demonstrations That Show the Spirit and Ag-
gressiveness of the Great Republican Army
in the Contest for Home aud Protection.
Two Speeches, Short but Eloquent, thai
Announce the Faith of Patriots.
What the Illinois People Say of the Political
Conditions In Their State-Minor In
cidents of the Spirit of the Day.
ADAY OF DEMONSTRATIONS.
Illinois and Indiana Unite In Honoring Ger
Bspiamin Harrison.


Benjamin Harrison.
The city was almost given over to strangers
yesterday, who poured in to pay their respects
TO General Harrison. In the morning two
train loads from Hamilton county arrived, and
after dinner three excursion trains came in from
eastern Illinois OF the former there were
about twenty-five hundred, and of the latter
three thousand, making almost six Thousand
visitors for one day. The Hamilton county del.
egation made great display. and in mum psrs
far exceeded anything that was expected. The
train on the Erie road brought many coaches
that were crowded to overhowing, inssmuch az
quito number rode upon top of the cars The
visitors arrived at the Union Depot shortly be-
fore ii o'clock. and on disembarkine formed in
line immediately for the march mp town. The
procession was headed by the Tippecanoe
Club recently organized in that county Eighty
Of the $50 members OF the club were in yester.
day's procession Their banner was one of the
most attractive ones which has yet been seen in
the many professions that have visited the city.
IL consisted Of a large Dust portrait of General
Harrison---an excellent lkeness-which was
placed in q frame wrapped in bunting of the
national eolors. The back Of the picture con-
tained the inscription, ''Protection. Prosperity
and Psrpetuity of the Union" Be-
hind the Tippscanoe veterans came
hest of younger and noisier,
although perhaps no more enthusiastic Repub-
licsn. The parade abounded in bands. banners
and badges, and made an imposing display along
the line Of march. The Noblesville band led the
way, and furnished excellent music. Among
the other bands that which attracted the most
attention was the Sheridan Kid Band Il was
composed of fourteen boys. the Oldest OF whom
is not fourteen years of age and the youngest
not yet nine. Yet the boys gave some very fair
music. The teacher of the band is n. B. Corne-
illus, formerly Of this city. Master Charles God
win. wis is only eight years of age. plays q cor
net very we'll
The banners were, as usual, full Of patriotic
sentiment, serving erring indications OF
public opinion. One banner was inscribed on
one side. Protection means progress. peace
and plenty and upon the other "Free-trade
means rstrogresson, riot and ruin" Another
banner proclaimed, I'VE are of the tribe Of
Benjamin and Levi. and they will get there,
Eli" There were many others of . similar
character. One Of the mos. noticeable persons
In the procession was a giant, dressed in red
white and blue muslin, who bore banner with
red, white and blue fringe, with the inscrIp-
tion. THE eagle and the flag against the rooster
and the rag"
The procession arrived at University Parf
shortly after IL o'clock, and in few moments
General Harrison appeared. He was escorted
to the stand by Judge Martindsle and Hon. j.
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publican central committee General Harrison
was greeted with enthusiastic cheers, while two
of the bands played patriotic airs Then Mr..
Gray was introduced by Judge Martindale to
present the Hamilton county visitors to General
Harrison. which he did in the following words:
General Harrison-We are here to-day from
Hamilton county to greet you. We come for
the purpose OF expressing our appreciation Of
the distinguished honor conferred upon the man
OF our choice by that grand body OF men who
composed the recent national Republican con-
vention at Chicago. We come to congratulate
You personally. upon the great unanimity with
which you have been nominated as the candidate
of the Grandest political party in the worlds
history. for the greatest political Office in the
world, AID upon the suspicious signs Of victory
attending that nomination. We come as
eoiiectIon OF citizens representing in peculiar
sense the benefcent results of our American
system OF protection. We live in
county in which nature has been
exceedingly generous in her bestowal of re-
sources Especially agricultural resources),
which are being constantly improved by our
people; and while at present we are not largely
engaged In enterprises that command the sery-
ices of large bodies of men. yet our occupatons
and interests are so diversified that each is the
helpmate OF the other; and thus develop
ment and prosperity continuous aud health
full and our prospects and possibilities for rapid
development in the near future are very great.
Hereare gathered from our county representa-
tives OF the various callings, pursuits and occu-
pations In life 10 greet you. and inform you that
We are satisfied with the Republican policy of
protection for labor. for home industries and for
home markets for home products, because that
policy brings us worK. wages aud wealth; and
we will demand and vote for its continuance.
ave present you here to-day the greetings Of
this large number of the old veterans who in
164O were for Harrison and protective tariff,
and they defeated New York ree-trsde Demo-
erat in his race for a second term for the presi-
dency then; and they are for Harrison and q
protective tariff to-day. and they intend TO de-
feat another New York free trade Democrat in
his race for a second term OF the presidency
with our own Gen. Benjamin Harrison in 1888.
We present you here to-day the greetings cf this
large number of ex-soldiers, who, like yourself.
10 1s6l-65, voluntarily left all that was near and
dear to them at home. and with their
lives In their hands, hazsrded all that
on the bloody battie-fieids of the South, to con.
quer rebellion against the authority Of the
government IN order that we might have q
country over which the ola flag might continue
TO noas forever. as the proud emblem Of prctec-
uon 70 lfe liberty and the pursuit of happiness
These men are for you now, because they know
tnat you are one OF them. we're with them and
WILL stand by them in all their interests.
Il Will not detsin you by traversing the is-
sues OF this campaign. They are many and
vital, too; but thank God, our people read and
believe they will understand the issues and de-
eide them eorrrscty-by electing Harrison and
Morton We want our American Congress to
le9lslate Tor the protection of American inter-
ests and not in favor of pauper interests. We
don't want England TO rob and starvs our labor
ing men, as she is robbing md starving the
Irish people in Ireland to-day
''In conclusion. General allow me to assnre
you that speak the sentiment OF all the Renub-
licans of my county when l say that we know
your history. life and character perfectly. and
shat you have not only proper convictions Of the
right, but that you have tho courage, Also to as
sert and maintain them AZ any hazard And
while we extend our congratulations to YOU we
also CONGRATULATE ourselves and the country in
the fact that this great struggle for the right
have in you q standard bearer who is a thorough
Republican, fully equipped. both in head and
heart for the great trust which intend to
the country an able, honest and pure admins
tration. and we here and now pledge to you our
earnest. faithful suppor.
General. allow me to introduce 10 you the Re
publicans OF Hamilton county, for il Is you they
desire to see and hear Ladies and gentlemen.
/ have the honor and pleasure OF ntroducin e
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