New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-04
WAGES AND WAGE-EARNERS.
GEN. HARRISON EXPRESSING HIS VIEWS
BRIEF ADDRESS TO THE REPRESENTATIVES
OF MANY HANDICRAFTS.

BRIEF ADDRESS TO THE REPRESENTATIVES
OF MANY HANDICRAFTS.
indianapolis Oct. (SpccaD.-The quiet and rest 10
was intended General Harrison should enjoy to-day was
interrupted frequently by callers nearly all OF whom
were strangers passing through the city. Among the
number was a party of West virginians. Tonight at
IL O'Clock delegation of 300 persons from Grand
Rcplds, Mich, arrived In the city. They were met
at the railway station by an escort committee, and
were taken directly to the Denison Hotel They
will be received by General Harrison tomorrow
morning, with other visiting delegations.
About 400 uniformed members OF the Porter
Columbian Club which is composed Of workingmen,
paraded the streets tonight. II was o'clock when
they started tho long march to General Harrisons
house. At the head of the column was company
carrying large iron hammers the insignia Of the club
The others carried long poles covered with row OF
small flags. Tho company was composed entirely
OF wheelmen from the local factories. The General
received them on the steps. Marshal p. Woods, the
president and founder of the club, addressed the
General telling him Of the numerous different trades
and occupations represented by thom, for whom he
spoke. General Harrison responded follows
My is In condition TO speak at much length
in this cold night air. L am deeply grateful for this
evidence OF the Of this large body Of indianapolis
workngmen. 1 glad to be assured by what has
been said to that realize that this campaign has
special interest for the wage-earners OF America.
(Cries OF Good good) That is the first question In
life with you because tdnvolves the subsistence and
comfort OF your families. do not wonder then that out
OF many different associations in life. you have come
together this organization express determination
for the maintenance OF the American system OF
protection. Great cheering) 1 think you can all
understand that It is not good for American workmen
that the amount Of work to be done In this country
should be diminished by transferring OF 1t to for
egn shops. (Applausc) Nor ought the wages paid
for the work that is done here be diminished by
bringing you into competition with the underpaid labor
Of the old country. Applause) 1 not speaking
any sentiment tonight Many times be-
fore the Chicago Convention I have, In public
addresses, expressed the opinion that every
workingman ought have such wages would not only
yield him decent and comfortable support for his family,
and enable him keep his children in school, and out OF
the MILL in their tender but would allow him to lay
up, against ncapacty by sickness accident for old
age, some fund which he could rely. These views
entertain tonight. L beg you further public
speeches and allow receive personally such OF
you as care to speak TO me. (Applause)
The visitors then passed through the house. shaking
hands in the hallway with both General and Mrs.
Harrison IT after 10 o'clock when they formed
In line and giving the General, who came out the
steps, three cheers, badc him goodnight and marched
down Delawarc-S