The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-29
FROM JENNINGS COUNTY.
Republicans Who Are Wide Awake and En-
thnsiastic In the Cause.

FROM JENNINGS COUNTY.
Republican, Who Are Wide Awake and En-
thnsiastic IN the Cause.
The Republicans Of Jennings county came up
20 call on General Harrison yesterday. The ex-
sursion was one that was gotten up since Tues
day, and when most OF the farmers in the neigh
borhood were as work in the harvest field. still
there were 500 of the visitors and they filed o
brain eleven cars long. They were received IS
5ll others have been at the depot by the commit
ZEE on reception, and escorted to University
Park, where General Harrison addressed them.
The visitors were headed by Judge Berkshire,
w. @. Morris, editor Of the Vernon Plain Deal.
)r. T. C. Bachelor. and f. E. Little. president
Of the North Vernon Harrison and Morton Clue.
they brought with than the Hardensburgh
sand. which led the column as it passed ND Penn
Bylvania street by the Republican headquarters.
Arriving at the park, Mr.. f. Z. Little was in
PRODUCED as spokesman for the visitors. and said:
General Harrison-In behalf of the Jennings
Bounty delegation, who are merely the advance
guard of the great multitude OF Republicans
that flourish on the banks OF the Musearatuk. L
take pleasure In extending TO you the congratu-
batioas of the Republicans Of Jennings county
Upon your nomination as the Republican candi-
late for President of the United States. The
bounty from which We come has the proud dis
junction OF being the only Republican county In
the Third congressional district. While the
other six counties of the district are continually
struggling under the depressing in
Rusncss Of adverse majorities, Jennings
>ountv. ike q lighthouse on q barren coast, con-
snually sends forth the clear light OF Republic
Anism to dispense the darkness that enshrouds
pur brethren in the other counties. The Repub-
licans in Jennings county believe that every cit
lien should have equal rights before the law.
They believe that every man in this great free
eountry of ours should have the privilege and
bhould exercise the right OF u-ntrammeled suf-
frage. We believe that ever man should have
the right to cast one ballot and
70 have that ballot counted exactly
As it is cast We are Enthusiastically
IN support of your candidacy. because We be-
heve that when You shall attain to the highest
Office in the gift Of the people your whole power
and authority will be exerted, within the bounds
of law. in order to guarantees that right to every
citizen and secure him in the uninterrupted en-
joyment o. it. The Republicans of Jennings
county are in favor of protection to American
industries They believe that our manufact-
arSs should be fostered; that our agriculture
ought to be encouraged; that our laborers should
be literally paid. and they Nnow enough about
Sou to bslisve that as President OF the United
States your influence will be exerted against the
encroachments OF free trade, and in favor Of the
wise system Of American protection. Applause.
The Republicans OF jennings county were in
favor OF the suppression OF the rebellion. aud
zhey will never cease TO remember with graft
Rude those loyal defenders of the Union, whose
heroic sacrifices and illustrious deeds and pa
.triotic devotion on the field of battle served to
unity this country and to preserve the
integrity OF the government; and they are
for you for President because they
believe that every soldier of the grand old army
will receive fair aud honorable treatment at
your hands when you become President. APP
tplausel The Republicans of Jennings county
lbelieve that our public lands should be sppro-
priated as homesteads for actual settlers. They
believe in the vigorous assertion of the Monroe
Doctrine rs applied to American continents.
They believe in honest money. They are ia
favor OF the admission Of the Territories. when
properly qualified, TO the great sistsrhood OF
States; and they recognize in you . sound and
faithful exponent OF those cardinal Republican
ideas. Your election to the Presidency will
secure these ideas in the form Of protection
laws and thus crown the Nation with the full
fruits Of . vindicated Republican policy. In
conclusion. permit me TO say that L think
speak the sentiments of every member Of tie
Jennings county delegation when / say that the
limestone cliffs that ariss along the borders of
the streams of our county are hot more fixed and
'immovsble than the resolution OF the people Of
Jennings county, from now until November
Harrison and Morton as President and Vice
president Of the United States"
General Harrison replied to the speech Of Mr..
Little as follows:
"My Frisnds-It 10 a source of regret 70 me
that / can do so little to compensate those who
take the trouble TO visit me. l need hardly say
u you that l very highly appreciate this evil
dence of your friend.iness. and also the kind
words which you have addressed 20 mo through
your representative. Jennings county has o
history of which il may be proud. Ii has contrib
uted TO the city OK Indianapolis some OF our most
distinguished and useful men. Your spokesman
has not Exaggerated the fidelity and stsadfast-
hess Of the people or your county. Your Re-
publicanism has been as high and straight as the
-alls of your cliffs iApplausel, and as solid IS
the limestone with which your hills are but
tressed. Applause
'You have said to mo that You arc in favor of
a free and equal ballot the country over. We
are so related 10 our government that any dis
turbance OF the suffrage anywbers directly af-
fects rs all. Our members of Congress pass mp
on questions that are as vide as the domain over
which our flag floats. Therefore our interest in
the choice Of these representatives is not limited
to our own district liz the debate upon public
questions 10 to be of value. the voter
must be FREQ 10 register his conclusion.
gument must not be coerced. You have said to
me that you favor the doctrine OF protection.
The Republican party stands for the principle
Of protection We believe in she preservation
of thu American market for our American pro-
drcers and workmen. Applause, and cries Of
That's i'll We believe that ths development of
homo manufactures tends directly to promote
tbs interests OF agriculture by furnishing a
homo market for the PRODUCTS OF the farm. and
thus emanc:oating our faTr1ers from the trans
p~ortatiou charges which hey must pay when
their products seek distant markets. Applause.
We are confronted now with a treasury surplus.
Oar position 10 exceDtional We are not seek
ing, as many other nations are. new subjects of
taxation, new sources OF revenue. Our quest is
now. how wisely to reduce our national revenue.
The attempt las been made TO use this surplus
as lever to overthrow the protective system.
The promoters OF this scheme. while protesting
adesire TO diminish the surplus, have acted as
If their purpose was to increase II in part by on
posing necessary and legitimate appropriations.
agree that there is danger that a surplus NAV
promote extravaganza. on, do no,
find myself in sympathy with that
pSliey that denies the appropristions
necessary for the proper defense OF our people
and for the convenient administration OF our
public affairs throughout the country in order
that the threat g . a surplus may be used for A
siniste: purpose. / believe that in reducing our
revenues TO the level Of our needful aud proper
expenditures We can and should continue TO
favor aud protect our own industries. / do not
like 20 inirust this work TO those who declare
protective duties TO be vicious, 'legalized rob-
berry,
The Republican party has, by its legislation,
shown its >a?acity wisely TO reduce our revs-
nues and ~ he same time 10 preserve the
American system. Applause. IL can be trust
ed TO do the work that remains and to do it
wisely" lApplause
When the General had concluded. the visitors,
So other delegates have done. fled by the stand
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