The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-12
GRAND DEMONSTRATION
BY the Republicans Of Indiana
at their Capital City.
A MAGNIFICENT OUTPOURING
or Hoosier Protcctionists, the Like
of Which was Never Before Seen
in the State, to Greet Mr..
Blaine aud Gen. Harrison.

INDIANAPOLIS, ND, Oct. 1.-THE Re-
publican demonstration to-day was one
Of the largest and most successful ever
held in Indiana. This morning opened
with lowering clouds and a chilly atmos-
pherc. AS the day advanced the tenn
pcrature moderated, but there was no
sunshine. The early trains poured their
thousands into the city. Nearly all the
fifteen railroads entering the city ran
special trains. Some OF the railroads
were unable TO bring all the passengers
who desired to come. Towards noon
the streets around Republican head
quarters ut the Denison began to fill, and
at o'clock nothing but solid wall of
humanity was to be seen for two squares
up and down Pennsylvania avenue.
The column formed on east Washing
ton street, and owing to the great con-
fusion that prevailed in its formation by
divisions samething like five thousand
members OF the Lincoln league from the
country were unable to obtain their po-
sitiOns in the line and took no part in
the parade. There were nine divisions
to the procession, with Col. Chas. S.
Millard us chief marshal.
At 80 General Harrison, accom-
panied by Mr.. Blaine, arrived at the
new DennSson and made their way across
the crowded balcony TO the outer rail-
ing. Their appearance was the signal
for tremendous outburst from the
thirty thousand people packed like sar-
dimes in the street below. Beside Gen
eral Harrison stood Mrs. Harrison and
Mrs. Qimmick, accompanied by Mrs.
Judge Woods and number OF other
ladies'. The tnmuituous cheering on
the appearance OF General Harrison aud
Mr.. Blaine continued several minutes,
the cheers being first for General Har-
rison and then for Mr.. Blaine. Both
gentlemen repeatedly lifted their hats
in acknowledgment. AS Grand Marshal
NIillard, followed by fifty aides, passed
the reviewing stand they halted mo.
ment with military precision and saluted.
The column was one hour and thirty
minutes in passing, and it is estimated
there were 1900 people in line, the
OF whom were uniformed.
HcIC WcIC HO lcsS luuu lOTly Uullus ullu
drum corps in the procession. There
were over twenty-five colored clubs,
their numbers aggrcgating between 1000
and 5000, They were among the most
clubs in the procession.
The parade, taken as q whole, viewed
from the speakers stand, could hardly
be improved upon. Mr.. Blaine was
heard to express his astonishment at
the crowds and the brilliant display of
many colored uniforms and banners.
After the column had been passing for
m hour Mr.. Blaine withdrew from the
balcony and sat down in one Of the par
lors OF the hotel 10 rest before proceed
ing to the exposition grounds. Mr..
Blaine was driven to the exposition
grounds, arriving at the speakers stand
Just rs the roar OF the great column
reached the ground. Surrounding the
stand was multitude estimated at 3O,-
300, only small portion of whom could
hear the speaking. Briefspeeches were
made by Gen. Hovey and Mr.. Blaine.
After Mr.. Blaine's departure there was
further speaking, but sprinkle Of rain
started the crowd toward the city, ar
riving at nightfall, and filling the hotels
lgain to overilowing.