New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-04
VISITORS BY THOUSANDS.
GENERAL HARRISON LOOKING WORN.
ALLEGATIONS FROM INDIANA REPUBLICAN STRONG
HoLps-RFcEIvING THE CROWD IN UNIVERSITY
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HoLps-RFcrIvISG THE CROWD IN UNIVERSITY
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Indianapolis. Aug 3.-Two large delegations OF Re
oubIlcans called upon General Harrison to-day one
came from Montgomery County. the home OF General
Lew WALLACE. 1t has been the home OF many men OF
crircnce I'm the states history, most prominent
among whom politically. was Henry 5. Lane. for
MANY years Irdiana's most prominent representative
before the world How he impressed his neighbors
a political educator and loader is indicated in the
largo Republican majority that IS still given at every
election In aludns to him today p. 5. Kennedy
sad q him:
His battlc-axc struck heavy and frequent blows
IN behalf of the Of protection Nearly two
thousand citizens the county the crowd of
callers received by General Harrison. From Cl!n-
ton County, another Republican stronghold in the
northern part OF tho state, thousand Republicans
came. The delegations arrived in the city about
tho same time, and they united I'm the march through
tho streets 10 University Park making the most i'm
posing demonstration that has been presented by
visiting Republicans since the beginning Of tho Pill
erlmacc 10 the home OF The Republican standard
bearer. The organized bodies that represented
IN the street procession were gorgcously equipped
with campaign outfits One OF the notable features
was log cabin in miniature, on which complacently
sumbcrcd a raccoon under the shade Of red. white
and blue umbrella This the particular pride of
voters OF 1870 three clubs Of whom were in the
united delegations. Fine displays were made by club
Of young men who had organized under the name Of
General Lew Wallace, body OF 200 youths who Will
AZ the election their first vote for the Re
publican candidate. General Harrison was at the
Park when the visitors arrived. lie looking some
what fatgued The hot weather having begun to tell
upon him. Two speeches were addressed 10 him.
one was by p : Kennedy in behalf of the Crawfords
Vile VISITORS and The other by Judge j. c. suit for
the Clinton County dcegat on. Following Judge
suit bucf address delivered by Mr.. Harrison,
distant relative Of the General, introducing the con-
unCant of Tppccanoe veterans, of whom he was one
Reply nc TO all these General Harrison said:
Ny Fenow-Ciuzcns: These daily and Increasing dele
cations coming witness their interest in the great issues
which arc presented consideration and determine
zion. and bearing they do to their kind personal
greetings. quite oyermach my ability to httingy greet
and respond You here from every walk in
u you achieved success in the mechanical
arts professional pursuits and more Of you come
from great pursuit Of man-the filling OF the
sc and you 70 express the thought that you nave
interests that those diverse pursuits are bound
together tremendously, common Governmental poicy
administration Your interests have had harmonious
growth that protective system 10 which
your representatives, referred and you wisely demand
continuation Of that policy for their further advancement
and development (Appiause)
You are in large part members Republican party.
You have in the past contributed your personal influence
a. your ballots. the great victories which 1t has
Among the great achievements OF our party thlhK
may worthly mention the passage Of that oenehcent
act OF legislation known Homestead law 1t was
impossible the old parties. 1t possible only I"
party composed sturdy yeomanry OF the free States
(Aprlausc) has populated our Territories and newer
States with citizenship II opened way
ownership OF the soil to vast number Of our eth
gens and IS bond in the direction OF goh
citizenship than that people should have properly IN
soil upon which they live 1t is Of the best ee'
ncnts strength State that our farm lands are
largely possessed in small tracts and are TILED by men
who own them 1t OF the best evidences OF tho
.fsfaa sHa 1arga
men who covered by their own Taof-trees II
would pepeuate This condition we must maintain the
American scale Of (Applause) The policy OF inc
subdivision OF the soil Is one that tends 10 strengthen our
National life God grant be long before we
have in this cOuury tenantry that is hopeessly such
from generation to another (Appause) That cohui-
ton Of things which Ireland land Of tenants and
which holds in estates the lands OF LheIahu MuSV
never find footing here. (Appsuse) Small farms invite
the and the schoolhouse into the neiehooIhood
Therefore IL that in the beginning the Hepubheah
party declared free homes Of quarter section eacn
THAT policy should be perpeuaed long as our pubic
domain lasts and all legislation should tend IN the
direction which have indicated cannot discuss all OF
the important questions which have called my at
tonton. have before alluded 70 some OF them !
Ny Montgomery and Clinton County Friends; thank
you for and hopeful words you have addressed
y me- My ambition IL 70 be found worthy OF your
respect and confidence (Appause) To these veterans OF
$50 Who kindly transfer interest they felt in
that campaign first voters who come TO ION US
with the high impulses Of youth. desire to extend my
sincere thanks. (Applause)
The usual Handwriting followed. The ordeal was
evidently the most trying that General Harrison mas
gone through The crowd that passed before him
nun bercd not less than 5000 and the temperature
AZ the tine was up 81; but General Harrison kept
Up tie appearance of being much pleased Win MS
trying task as the people were
Among the callers at General Harrisons residence
TODAY was General James 6. Barrett OF CIeVeidnu'
Who came to endeavor 10 arrange for Visit by inc
Cleveland Veterans Club. The committee having
charre az the arrangements for receptions rcluseu,
however 20 appoint any time until aftcr AugJs. ~,
a. all datcs are filled up 10 thcn II - beIeVed ~ no
Absolutely necessary that General harrison shou
BE- allowed an opportunity for TWO or uliee we en- , e
NJ He Will 70 10 resort near thc idhes III tuo
Northwest FOR four weeks before the Cnlcdgo CoI-
tan. law case and since his nomination he has DeeA
Lclf upon intense strain -o. .,,,o.a.a
Mrs j. Ellen Foster. the Iowa temperance auNV
Who VIII deliver many speeches in Indiana during tne
csmpaicn aud Chaplain LOzer, also piohIinnenI III
i,ntcrance reform work. called on Generai harIIson