The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-16

loose from old party associations under the insprs
ton of patriotism noble and IS pure as ina,
which wells within your own bosoms, are now banded
together under the banner of that lofty American
principle, Protection, and in support OF those two
incomparably pure and gifted citizens who carry IT.
Benjamin Harrison and Levi P Morton
tits no usual interest in the great issues now TO Dc
determined by the American people which impeis you
for the time being to leave the Injuries ana renne-
ments of homes for the rugged burrows of herce
political strife is il mere changing OF sentiment
which brings these men whom L represent together.
There is above and below and around the motive OK
each of us the solemn conviction that an imported
country demands of her citizens to-day to the end that
she may be saved the disastrous consequences OF mis-
lealing counsels and traitorous designs. the same
stern obligations Of duty noby filed ey her loyal
sons and daughters in the bloody and doubtful inter
val from Sumter TO Appomattox. The gravity OF the
situation which brings these Irish-American citizens
the pursuits of industrial life into the ranks OF
this political struggle is not lessened by the view OK
their adopted country crowned with the blessings OK
peace and prosperity but il is magnifed by the
rai ~ fact of an unAmercan administration, in this
very hour of our national existence. suffering
nay enco1rasins f. an insidiG1s .s foreign Gne.op
Shall the American people be permitted to govern
their countryl And is In answer 20 this ques
tion that you young ladies' here in sympathy
with these Irish citizens. because the blood OF those
generations that bsttled for American Independence
American honor, and American unity. bur ming In
current through veins cries. and in tones
which the world must hear, that America s the sa-
cred heritage of the American peoples and that their
spirit only shall SIT IN the high places of its govern
ment.
In rendering this beautiful green banner 10 the
h-American Protective Tariff Club, you have with
exquisite taste and knowledge of the moving
influences of the hour magnetized il with the Ameri-
word Protection, and embeished it with the
form in gold, of tina. shamrock leaf which for four
teen hundred years has been telling IN its mute eo-
quence. the long and checkered story of the Irish
race And the sentiment lying in this magnetic
American word, and the rush of mem
cries evoked by this silent leaf you have by your act
to-day interviewer in hearts soeIny pledged TO the
support of the Republican party Of America. The
,afvloa n+ mt al
this country and their just application in she future
of Irelands the lesson of your wish to the
the men have the honor TO represent. and their
behalf in accepting this beautiful gift. pledge you
that not only shall this lesson be accepted IN all its
meaning snd intent. but that its beneficial triumph
shall be sought In the hearts of others the
end that these countries loved by all of us,
nay fulfill that happy destiny intended by the great
Creator for each.
After the ceremonies attending the presenta-
ton were over, the reception committee or the
Irish-Americans and the Columbia Club marched
TO the depot 10 meet the visitors. There was
another long wait there but when the train did
finally arrive the visitors were given a hearty
reception by their fellow countrymen of Indian
| apolis. In the march up town the Columbia
| Club took the advance headed by a band. then
| came the Republican IRISH Americans of this
city. and following them were the visi-
| tors. The arrangement was to escort the
| Chicago people direct to General Harri-
| sons home, but the way from the
| depot IL began TO rain and the programme bad
4 TO be changed. IL WAS decided TO nold the re-
ception at the New Deuison Hotel. When the
head OF the procession reached thst hotel the
Ipdianapois Club formed in open file for the
| visitors to pass through. Just then cannon
| planted on the old Journal building, at the cor
ner Of Pennsylvania and Market street. began
| to boom, while the band accompanying the Wis
| itors played Marching Through Georgia" The
| large crowd that had gathered in front OF the
| hotel cheered Justify. and while the Chicago
| club marched into the hotel the enthusiasm was
| intense.
There were about three hundred OF the visi
tors, many OF them well-knowu business men Of
| Chicseo. The delegation was headed by Hon.
| John +. Beggs. All the officers OF the club
were with i. except the president n. T. Brady.
| who, on account Of pressing business engage
| ments. could not leave home. The members
| wore green badges. with the name Of their club
inscribed thereon, and high white hats. When
they had assembled in the hotel there were
| cheers for Harrison and protection. and from
| many voices came the assurance that Harrison
| was 'all right
| In accordance with the new arrangements
that had TO be made on account OF the rain IL
was announced that General Harrison would
receive the visitors al the hotel at o'clock and
| in the meantime dinner was served. A little
| after O'Clock the Chicago baud began calling
| together the members OF the visiting club in
| the hotel lobby by rendering some soul-stirring
Irish tunes. In fifteen minutes every foot Of
| room in the lobby was occupied. and people
were jostling each other to get position from
| which 20 view the scene 1t was jolly crowd.
| Everybody either whistled, sung or shouted,
and the name of Harrison accompanied
every cheer given. When 10 was known
| General Harrison had reached the hotel the
band played "My country tbs OF Thee" and
the huzzas were then louder than ever. Just
ut the close OF the music the General appeared
90 the stairway 10 company with Patrick A.
Ward and John F. BegRs, the spokesman for
| the visitors. At the sight OF him the crowd al
| most went wild Men threw their hats against
| the ceiling OF the corridor, aud
strained their throa:s to make q louder
noise than Anybody else; else The The cheering
and then when some one on the stairway made
| o movement as il to begin speaking. the en-
thusiasn was renewed, and continued several
| minutes longer How does Harrison stand
| with the lrshF some one asked above the din,
| and there came an answer shat might almost be
| soualed TO . chorus Of multitude, Hes ell
right When the crowd could not hurrah any
more Patrick a. Ward introduced Hon John T.
| BeRgs. Mr.. Beggs was applsuded when lie
| stepped forward He spoke briefly, as follows:
General Harrson-Our presence here to-day is 20
testify our devotion 70 the principles of the Re
publican party The organization have the honor TO
American Republican Club Of Cook county, Illinois.
We make no apology to anyone for using the word
to America have been of such character that
person whose opinion is worthy of respect
| will question our devotion TO the institutions
OF this country We not Republicans. sir. by
accident passion. Our faith in the principles of
the Republican party is tho result conviction. We
believe that the party that saved the Union from dis
memberment in 1851 country now from
the assaults of those who aim TO destroy indus
| tries which the life of our Nation.
We have read your letter of acceptance and the
platform of the Republican party and cheerfully
and heartily ndorse both. As the Republican stand
dard bearer N ths contest pledge you untiring
support. BY your noble utrerances in behalf Of the
| downtrodden people of Ireland you have assisted
much in building up the strong public opinion which
exists to-day in America and which, beyond doubt,
will in the near future, solve the question of the
right of the Irish people 10 selfgovernmen and for
this you entitled to and have grateful
thanks.
The band played medley OF patriotic airs at
| the close OF Mr.. Bsggs speech, and when
Marching Through Georgia was reached the
| crowd joined in the chorus General Harrison
| was rendered another ovation when he stepped
| to the front He said:
''Mr. Beges and my friends of the disclaimer
| lean Republican Cluo of Cook county, Ill.-You