New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
VISITORS FROM THREE STATES.
GENERAL HARRISON MEETS MEN OF OHIO,
MICHIGAN AND INDIANA
DISCUSSING THE WAR OF DIFFERENTIATION Be
TWEEN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND THE
PROTECTIVE TARIFF-PATRIoTIsM OF
THE NORTHWEST.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Indianapolis, oct 4.-ManufacturerS from michigan,
merchants and professional men from Ohio and farm
crs from Indiana accompanied by fair representa-
ton OF wage eaners, the delegations that came
TO indianapolis today call upon General Harrison
The Michigan visitors, representing the western part
of the State, delayed the road, and did not
arrive here until fourteen hours after their depart
ure from home. They came from Grand Rapids
Muskegon, Grand Haven aud Holland, ana the ma
tority of them interested in the manufacture
of furniture, the most distinctive of the western
Michigan industries They are strongly In sympathy
with the protective doctrine, and 1t was TO emphasize
their Endorsement of It, well as TO pay tribute 10
for whom they have great admiration. that
they made the long trip There werc 800 OF them'
and all wore badges affirming allegiance to the cause
of the Republican candidates and protection. Among
the visitors the wife Of Governor Luce, who, ac-
companied by several lady friends called upon Gen.
eral and Mrs. Harrison at their home early this
morning The Ohio visitors came from Tifin. There
were 200 of them, including number OF ladies. The
delegation composed largely of business men
anxious to meet General Harrison. They came with
out organization o. the usual street display, Out
their train gayly decorated with flags, and IN
addition bore streamers reading: Tffin gives free
gas and free land to all manufacturers, but nothing
10 English free trade" and Ohio will give 10000
majority to Harrison, Morton and Protection The
wife of General W. H. Gibson a member Of the
party, aud, with several lady friends, called on Mrs
Harrison after reaching the city. AT O'Clock
thousand citizens of Jay County, the majority OF
whom were farmers, arrived in the city. In pre-
vious electors the county has been doubtful, but
two years ago Il gave Republican plurality OF IS
1t is the confident belief OF Republicans that this p
rality will be increased 10 1000 for Harrison, and
the visitors wore badges making such pledge
Early in the afternoon the three delegations assem-
bled IN Tomlnson Hall, the largest building In the
city, and were received by General Harrison There
were three Introductory speeches. John Patton, r.
spoke for the Grand Rapids people, Teferring TO the
fact that the Republican party was organized In
Michigan and said that the State had since been one
Of its strongholds. In closing his speech In behail
of one of furniture manufacturers of Grand Rap
ids he presented TO General Harrison large arm
chair, with a specimen of Michigan copper ore j. X
Rohn spoke for the Tifin visitors, and J. NJ. La
Toilette delivered an address in behalf of the thou
sand Republicans from Jay County. In response 10
these speeches, General Harrison said:
Ny Michigan. Ohio and Indiana Friends These cordial
manifestations OF your personal regard move me very
deeply (applause) but do all appropriate to my
self great expressions Of popular interest Oh which
this meeting is only one. understand that my relation
those public questions and to the people Is representa-
tive one-that which thus expresses itself Is
In principles OF rather than in men, (Cneers
l am one Of the oldest Republicans, my first Pres
Dental vote given the first Republican candidate
for Office appause and it has always been source
Of profound qualification that in peace and war
high spirit patriotism and devotion 10 our country has
always pervaded and dominated the party tCheera)
asters hickened and the future crowded with un
canny fears never any Republican convention assem-
bic without declaring its faith in the ultimate triumph OF
our cause. Great cheerng) And with a broad
patriotism that and regards the interests Of all
the States policies that Will develop and
unite all communities friendly and profitable inter
change well as in lasting political union
(Applause)
These great Western States will respond to the at
tempt to excite prejudice against New-England We
advocate measures that are broad National
domain that calculated dist their equal blessing
upon all land. (Cheers) The peope of the great
West recognize and value the great contribution which
commonwealth about Plymouth Rock have made to
the civilization material growth and manhood OF our West
ern States (Cheers) We not envious OF the pros
perity Of New England We rejoice in it, We believe
that protective policy developed her great manuac
urng institutions and made her rich and we do not doubt
that OF that policy will produce the same
results In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. (Cheers) We
are not content wholly agricultural States in our
relations either to New England old England ZAP
nlause) We believe all the great Western States
there minerals in the SOIL and energy and Skill In
the brains and arms people that will yet multiply
and develop manufacturing Industries as to
give US nearer home market for much
~ the products OF cheers and for that great
plus which and always perhaps shall not consume
at home, think New England market better than
foreign market Enthusiastic and prolonged cheering)
The issue upon this great industrial question is drawn
barplv as the lines drawn between contendng
armies readustng their party relations upon
this great question The appeal that made for the
-sence OF our American system is finding its response
and many opposed TO u Upon other ques
tons are committing such questions 10 the future for settle
ren while they help settle and for an indefinite
future great question OF our commercial independence
fApplause) The Democratic party has challenged our
protected industries 70 fight o; determination The wage
Farmers OF our country accepted the challenge The
issue Of the will settle for years our tariff
policy prolonged cheering)
The eloquent descriptions which have listened OF
Of he OF
been full Of interest citizens OF Indiana We
cannot the people Of State having such gen
erous invitations the development OF great home
wealth in manufacturing and mining pur
suits will understand that is presented and
will cast their influence In favor Of that policy which will
make development rapid and and more than ALL
and than all, will maintain in her communities
well-paid class Of wageeaIners (Checrs) Our wage
they American citizens and It is essential
that kept free from the slavery Of want and the
discontents bred Of injustice. (Appause) l thank
nv Michigan friends handsome specimens Of the
products their mines and OF their mills shall cherish
them with grateful recollection Of this pleasant visit
(Applause)
To my Indiana friends always generous 1 return my
thanks this evidence OF their esteem tCheers)
my Ohio friends, who often before have visited me
with kind expressions regard the thanks
OF native Ohioan. prolonged cheers from the
Ohio deegaton) Three great States arc grouped nero
today remember Resaca, when the field and stan
OF the regiments that were TO make the assault were
ordered 10 dsmount there Michigan officer too sick
10 20 on foot proud subject himself TO the i'm
mutation Of cogardce by staying behind He rode alone
the one desperate charge and died on That
booav hillside rather subject his State TO the mpu-
taton that one Of had fingered when the enemy
was 70 be engaged. lie noble type OF the brave
men these great gave TO the country (Cheers)
After the spcechmaking a large number Of the Wis
TORS shook hands with General Harrison.
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REPUBLICANS GAINING IN WISCONSIN,
Chicago, oct 4 (Specian.-A dispatch from MI