The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-15

man should do his duty. aud We here pledge you
to do it as God gives as light to see that duty:
Some of our number whose locks are whitened
by the frosts of many winters. voted Tor your
illrstrious grandfather; others stood oy the
cradle of Liberty at the birth of the grandest
party of any nation of any age: others promptly
responded to the Nations call OF danger, ana
fought side by side with you until treason crieo
enough: while others will cast their first presi-
Dental vote for you.
I'VE have more young men in our party to-
day than at any period of it's history. The Re
publican party has arisen from the ashes OF oe-
feat, stronger better organized, and more oe-
termined than ever that the results OF the war
shall not be curtailed, defeated, or repealed oy
adverse lerislatiop, o. the reorganization OF the
Supreme Court.
There are two subjects mentioned IN our
platform that tower high over every other issue
before the American people, and these are pro,
lection TO American labor aud free ballot ana
q fair count As during the darkest hours OF
the rebellion you were ever found in the thick
est OF the fight at the head Of our army: with
words of cheer you strengthened their already
brave hearts. aud turning in your saddle You
shouted. Come on boys,' and plunged into the
breach so in this battle for liberty and equality.
for protection and prosperity. you our con-
quering hero. leading US TO veto
ry Your soldiers are enthusiasts.
confident and true. Your bearing ct the
focus of public thought has turned
utterances have been words of widosm. treasured
by your friends and dreaded by your enemies.
And the stars and stripes producing silk
fagl-this ensign or yictory-this flag, whose
stars seem real, whose lines of white symbol
the purity Of our heroic eires and those of red
their patriotic blood shed in defense Of the
right; this flag, that has kissed the breeze over
many hard fought battiefelds, this flag has been
chosen the insignia of Republicanism in this
campaign, and you our colorbearer. Then 90
-. H. e
coantrymen who are looking TO you to plant
this flag here handing General Harrison the
fagl in triumph In every Northern State at
least, thereby guaranteeing to a pure, honest
and efficient administration
Then General Harrison arose. and, after some
moments of cheering and waving Of parasols and
hats. proceeded to speak, as follows:
''My Republican Frisnds--I feel myself
able to respond suitably to this magnificent
demonstration and to these kindly words which
you have addressed to me- Public duties in
volve grave responsibilities The conscientious
man wilt not contemplate them without serious
ness. But the man who sincerely desires to
know and to do his duty may rely upon the
favoring help OF God and the friendly judgment
of bis fellow-citizens. Great applause.
Your coming from another State and from
distant homes testifes to the observing interest
which you feel in those questions which are to
be settled by the ballot in November. [Cries OF
we will settle them
'The confessed free-traders are very few in
this country. But English statesmen and En-
glish newspapers confidently declare that in
fact we have a great many. [Applause.
I'VE are told that it is only an average redue-
ton OF per cent. that is contemplated.
Laughter. Well, if that were true and not
very deceptive statement, as it really is, you
might fairly ask whether this average reduction
does not sacrifice some American industry or
the wages Of our workingmen and working
women. You may also fairly ask to the
free list, which does not figure in this average.
Applause and cries OF That's i'll We would
have more confidence in the protest OF these re-
formers that they are not free-traders IL We
could occasionally hear one of them say that be
was protectionist laPplausel. or admit that our
customs duties should adequately favor our do
nestle industries. But they seem to be content
with a negative statement.
Those who would, if they could, eliminate
the protective principle from our tariff laws
have, in former moments OF candor. described
themselves as progressive free-traders, aud It
is an apt designation. The protective system is
a barrier against the food Of foreign importa-
tions and the competition of underpaid labor in
Europe Applause. Those who want TO lower
the dyke owe il TO those who live behind it to
make plain statement of their purposes Do
they want to invite the food or do they believe
in the dyke, but think it will afford adequate
protection at lower !evell lGreat and eIthu-
siastic applause
Il
this brief talk go into details, or even properly
limit the illustrations have used. But this is
an appropriate and timely inquiry With what
motive, what ultimate design. what disposition
towards the principle of protection is it that our
present tariff sch sdule is attacked 1t may be
that reductions should be made; II may be that
some duties should be increased. but we want
TO know whether those who propose the revision
believe in taking thought OF our American work
ingmen in fixing the rates. or will leave them to
a
lApglause:
will accept this Inadequate acknowledgment Of
this magnificent demonstration.
81 thank you my Illinois friends, not only on
my own behalf but on behalf of the Repub-
licans of Indiana for the great interest you have
manifested Applause.
1t had been thought that the General would
not attempt to shake hands with the afternoon
delegation, and some Of bis friends advised him
not to undertake it. as the crowd would not ex-
pect it il an explanation was made, but he said
he felt perfectly able for the job aad according
ly gave the visitors the satisfaction Of shaking
hands with him. The expressions of those who
passed him were full Of encourage
ment "We1l elect you. General" was
one OF the most frequent. illinois is
solid for you,n was another, and "God bless on
and elect yoa,n was also heard. Gen. Harrison
within four hours had .'haken hands with proba-
bly, not less than 1000 people, at the smallest es-
innate, but lie stands the strain with all the
strength excelen. health and the inspiration of
good feeling give him.
Receptions to Come
This will bo another busy day with General
Harrison. Three Indiana counties. Rush, De-
catur and Delaware, are to send delegations to
visit him. Large delegations are expected from
EACH and the receptions will take place, as
usual, in University Park. II il is possible the
General will address the delegations at the same
time There will be no delegation tomorrow,
but Friday and Saturday will bring in several
thousand more pilgrims. On the former day