New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-18
GEN. HARRISON'S VISITORS.
POLITICAL CLUBS FROM OHIO AND IN
DIANA VETERANS

EMPHASIZING THE ONE PRINCIPLE TO BE
FOUGHT FOR IN THIS CAMPArGN-THr
HONOR DUE TO OLD SOLDIERS.
,Br TELEGRAPH TIE TRrBUNEl
Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 17-Governor Foraker
came over from Ohio to-day to call upon General
Harrison and to address Republican meeting.
He was accom- panied by the glee clubs, the Gar
field and the Harrison and Morton clubs Of Colum-
bus, and the 1st Regiment Band Of Ohio The
delegation comprised about 300 PERSONS and in
appearance was one of the finest that has Wis
tied indianapolis The delegation arrived in the
afternoon at 2 O'clock and after an hour Of rest
at the Republican headquarters, marched out to
General Harrison's house, escorted by the Colum-
bia Club, of indianapolis Governor Foraker.
by special invitation, went to the house immedi-
atey after his arrival in the city, and was there
when his escort called He spoke briefly for the
visitors. General Harrison had not intended to
say than a few words, and in beginning his
remarks spoke in q conversational tone but before
he had proceeded far he became as fervid as at
at any time, and caused much enthusiasm among
his hearers He said
Gentlemen: 1t very appropriate that these repro
sentative Ohio Republicans should the State
OF Indiana your distinguished Governor whose presence
among us to-day is so welcome TO our people. We know
his story the young Ohio the fearless cham
plon OF Republican principles public debate and the
resoute courageous and sagacous Of the great
State OF Ohio. (Applause) We welcome him and we
welcome you. The fame Of this magnificent Rlee club has
preceded them. We glad have opportunity to
hear you
To these members OF Garfield Club return my
thanks for this friendly call You bear honored name
with pleasure the small contribution was
able make In Indiana toward securing the electoral vote
Of great OF Ohio. whose tragic death
spread gloom and disappointment over our land vel
you citizens Of my native State (appiause)'
shall always because all Of my early asso-
Citations with It,
In this State to which came In my earliest manhood.
the Republicans are as sanch and valorous and
rcsouts be found In OF the States You have
advantage OF except in numbers. (Applause ana
cries Of Good good.')
We welcome you all as Republicans. "A voice;
That's what we are.7) We believe that our party now
advocates another principle that needs to DC esto
shed, made fast put where 1t shall be beyond assaui~
principle which has wrought marvellousiy In thc
development country since the war; 1t has enaoed
us to handle great National debt which our despondhR
Democratic friends said would inevitably sink our country
bankruptcy that are not troubled about getting
the money pay maturing bonds out are Ret'ihR
faster than ever bonds We need 70 establish ns
prncpe OF Protection the defence Of our wageworKers
the degrading and unfrendy competition OF pauper
labor in all other countries tcheehne) so unmstskaoy
that It shall again be asssiled "a voice An'en'
Our Democratic friends previous campaigns nave de
ceived the people upon this great aucs'loh W -
and eyasiye uerances. We are glad to know thae no"
,hev havs drawn the issue clearly We accept IT, Zap
plause) II shall be able in this campaign, as DO
ieye we will (cres of Good, good' ana oure % "
arouse our people Importance OF maintaining every
defence against unfair foreign competition we snail ao
minister 10 those who believe in revenue tarn ana pro
c,essve free trade wholesome lcssonone that VIII ias'
them a lifetime Cheers and cries OF Good-")
hsd resolutely determined when came upon these
s,ens not 10 make a speech. daughter ana cries o v"
~ I an
,e,nned to stop W. Qaughter.) snah oo si@" "
- ,he members Of escort clubs personally IN my
house.
Tho cleo clubs at the conclusion of General
- ~ sneoch. ioined in singing several new
ii",--1' -,,-. .ancs and afterward filed into the
,a''ns 7,horo they were cordially received with
.ho,,o - tho hand by General Harrison. Inc
a,,',.1 rornion Of the 10Th Indiana Regiment
Lila hore to-day. and the veterans, headed ny
General Fred Knifter, called on Generai harri
son General Knjfter made a brief speech In pre-
on,;un tho voterans. in response to which General
Harrison said:
corer,, Kntter and Comrades: am always deepN
touched when my comrades visit me ana oler 'ne' NJ H.
ereetincs I have higher ambition than W SOU -
in the estimation Of my comrades OF the OLD Union army
III, ~, snoak NJ any political topic. These men VINO
ara beore me gave the supreme evidence OF their o'o
and tbelr devotion to their country NO man coui' s
more than they offered The perpetu'y Oh gu, , ,
n ,ha honor NJ what General Sherman so fecltousiy
called the Old glory" demands that the country Snal
Away. and in every appropriate way honor and reward
the men who kept 1t Nation Whatever may De SAD OF
our great growth and prosperity since the "a,' an" ~
- .arcotv ho exaooerated IL we the cause
under God Is It not found in the stout hearts OF theSe
mcnl They have opened this wide avenue OF prosperity
| and honor In which we going 1t Will be shame
II our people do in every way properly recognize ~
doht ana nronev honor the men gave this supreme
evidence OF their devotion the country and Its insstu
tions
Thanking you again for this VISIT will be glad II
you will enter my house and let me meet you personally