The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-12-13
MORTON's VISIT.
He Shakes Hands with Gen.
Harrison.
RECEPTION IN INDIANAPOLIS
The Much Talked of Indictment
Against Col. Dudley Fiattens
Ont Completely.

ISDIASAPoLfs, Dee. le.-Nice President.
elect Morton aGd wife reached Indian
spoIis e; 8 o'clock this evening or a special
train. The mammoth rotunda of the new
union depot was filed with citizens, travel
ers and newspaper correspondents await
ing the arrival of the distinguished visitors.
A citizens reception committee was also
ia waiting. Gen. Harrison did not come
down 20 the station. There was no demon
sfration. II was the Intention yesterday
to have Wanamaker's guards present as an
escort. bat ON recommendation. not know
ing Mr.. Morfon's wishes in the premises, il
was determined 20 abandon all projects
looking to public demonstration. aud in
lieu OF this 70 appoint committee 20 wait
upon the president anu president
elect and ask them TO name = time and
place for holding a pubic reception in
hsuor Of Norfon's visit.
As the train CAME 20 starGsiill Col.
New, Secretary Halfori, Mr. Mckee,
Nsyo= Dee-Dy, I2sge Marfindaie. Col.
BridgeiGnd and Ar. Scott Immediately
boarded the e-pTesidentisi car from the
rear platform. They were met az the door
OF the smoking room ey Mr.. aad Mrs.
Morton. who had already donned their
Faps and were prepared 10 alight. Mr..
New was the first 10 cordially welcome the
honored guests. and introduced Secretary
Halfnrd and Mr.. Mckee, who welcomed
them in the name of General aud Mrs
Harrison. Members OF the committee and
other gentlemen were then introduced.
ard the party Immediately ahghied aud
were escorted through the great TotuIida
Carriages were in waiting, and after bid
ding a number of gentlemen goodnight
and thanking them for their presence the
vice -presidenteleci assisted Mrs Morton
10 seat and was followed by Mr. Mckee
aud Mr. Halfors. The carriages drove
e sFs1 nff nd ont A.a~f q
Delaware street 70 the residence OF Gen
Harrison.
Nr. Morton. on behalf of his wife and
himself, heartily thanked the mayor for
his welcome. and 20 the committee stated
that he would make reply In the morn
courteousig extended The gentlemen
comprising the committee and the other
mem bers present then entered into a gem
eral conversation.
AT THE HARRISON MANSION.
At go O'Clock the carriage drew up in
front Of the Harrison residence. secretary
Hnliord alightcd and assisted Mr.. and
Mrs. Morton out, leading the way up the
path toward the front door In the yard
stood group of curious sight seers. The
party had scarcely reached the top OF the
steps when the general opened the door
and extended his hand 20 Mrs. Morton, as.
sisflng her within. BY the side of the gen
eral stood Mrs. Harrison, aud as Mrs. Nor
ton entered the Threshold the next
lady of the White House cor
daily embraced her aud bade
her welcome. Meantime Gen. Harrison
turned 10 bid his distinguished associate
welcome. Leading the wsy into the front
parlor, the little party Sa. down before the
fireplace and ehatted about the trip. After
few moments' conversation the guests
were shown TO their apartments and at 1:l5
they sat down to dinner. Only Gen. Harri-
sons family and Mr.. aud Mrs. Morton were
present
Before dinner was concluded Federal
Judge Woods. warm personal friend of
Gen. Harrison's dropped in upon them,
shortly after which Gen. Harrison and
Mr.. Morton excused themselves 10 the
ladies aud with Judge Woods retired to the
library TO enjoy their cigars. Before the
gentlemen had finished their Hayanas
friends began to arrive 10 pay their respects
to the generals quests. As the number of
callers increased small impromptu recep-
ton was held. and Gen. Harrison, with Mr..
and Mrs Morton by his side. stood in the
back parior and conversed with the visitors
in the most informal manner. When the
citizens committee arrived, Mayor Denny,
as spokesman, warmly welcomed the vice
president. elect and his wife TO indianapolis
and extended 20 them the freedom of the
city. He suggested TO them that the state
house was proper and convenient place
for public reception. and said the com
mittee had no doubt that Gov. Gray
would gladly tender them the use OF the
capital for such purpose.
Atg;30 O'Clock the callers babe the gen
eral and his guests good night, and Mrs.
Morton retired. For the first time the
president and vice-president elect found
themselves alone, and they rat down on a
big sofa in the back parlor and chatted for
half an hour or more. shortly after 10
o'clock the household retired for the night.
There is no set programme for 10 morrow.