The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
THURMAN,
The Democratic Nominee for
Vice. President En- Route to
New York.
Great Enthusiasm and Popular
Demonstrations ALI Along
the Road-Addresses.

HARRISBURG, September 5.-Desiring to
enjoy an unbroken nights rest, Judge
Thurman and party kept the hour of their
departure from Columbus to themselves.
The private car of President Brice, of the
Lake Erie and Western, had been placed
at their service, aud it was attached to the
Pennsylvania special fast through train
on the Pennsylvania road, and the party
was whirled along at the rate of forty
miles an hour. At Altoona word
was received of the reception
to be rendered at Harrisburg, and
it became evident that the quiet trip
that had been planned could not be made.
The party in the private car consists OF
Judge Allen G. Thurman, Allen W. Thur
man, Allen G. Thurman, lr,
Allen O. Myers, Colonel VIM.
Allen Taylor, Congressman Beriah Wilkins,
an Associated Press reporter. The Judge
arose and breakfasted heartily soon after
8 O'Clock, having passed pleasant night.
ALONG THE ROUTE.
PHILADELPHIA, September 5.-At Lam
caster the same demonstration
of applause bade farewell that welcomed
the train at Coatesville. Several hundred
people gave hearty cheers as the train
addressed them and received pretty
bouquet of flowers. The train reached
Philadelphia at twenty minutes past l,
having been warmly greeted all along the
way. At the Philadelphia depot a large
crowd gathered, and Judge Thurman
answered their cheers in q brief speech,
thanking them for their cordial welcome
and expressing the wish that, SO far as
they could conscientiously do SO, they
should shout and vote for Cleveland and
Thurman.
AT HARRISBURG.
LANCASTER, Pa, September 5.-As the
train drew into Harrisburg the first greet
ings came from the men in the railroad
shops, who had stepped to the doors to
wave bandanas and cheer heartily. At the
depot between 1000 and 5000 persons
crowded up around the train, headed by
the central democratic club and a band.
The sight of the train called out cheers,
and the appearance of the judge aroused
much enthusiasm. On being introduced
as "the next vice-president" by Hon.
Beriah Wilkins, Judge Thurman said:
II have been introduced in that
way by enough people to elect
me viue- president, but whether
enough Of you vote for me. l cannot
make speech worthy of your attention
before the train starts, but 1 cannot de-
cline to Say something since you have
turned out to Welcome me. We are in the
midst OF q presidential campaign, and we
have before Us 80 candidate for president
. man WIG, for three years and half, in
my Judgment, has discharged the duties
of the Office wiJA his utmost ability and
patriotism, No fair-minded man can say
Cleveland has Z ot made good president
IGhesCs, ( Gul glad you think as do,
and hope whau the votes are counted the
people via have once more placed their
confidence IL him for the place. l
cannct say more now than to once more
thank you for your politeness."
The crowd cheered again heartily, and
as many ~ could do SO crowded up about
the train and shook hands with the judge.
IN speaking Judge Thurman showed he
could be in good trim for the meeting at
New Yo.t his voice being clear and
strong.
As the traiU pulled out the band struck
up and the crowd cheered and waved ban
dana, and the party was hurried on its
way 80 LaL aster, where another crowd
vas il waiting.
Thurman passed through Lancaster at
1l:3O Tho train stopped fifteen minutes,
during which Sir. Thurman made brief
Rpeech bat aid not touch national issues
for want of time. The democrats turned
ont in force accompanied by brass band
~ welcome him.