New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-30
THE VISITORS TO HARRISON.
MANY DELEGATIONS CALL ON HIM.
TWO SPEECHES BY THE REPUBLICAN STAND
ARD-BEARER-wHAT THE VETERANS


INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 29.-The first Of tho several
visiting delegations arrive to-day came from Cleve-
land Ohio, between 600 and 700 strong over the Bee
Line at 30. Although small in number, IL was the
best uniformed and Of the finest looking deega-
tons Of the hundred that have visited General Hafri-
son. 1t comprised 200 Union veterans, commanded
by General James Barnett. They were known as the
Harrison Boys in Blue and the historic cape
coats Of 81 The Central German Club 200 in
number the John A. Logan Club, Harrison and Morton
Club and Fremont Guards, completed the handsome
delegation. The Fremont Guards wore striking blue
Continental uniforms each carrying log cabin torch
being miniature house constructed OF colored glass
The Harrison and Morton Club carried large battle
axes, with H. and NJ inscribed on the blade. Among
the prominent gentlemen accompanying the delegation
were Amos Townsend and General Edward Myers.
at noon the delegation Of 200 students from the
State Normal school at Normal Ill., arrived. There
were seventy young ladies' I'm the delegation wearing
jauny felt hats Of all colors and one shoulder
rosette Of red white and blue ribbons the other
a handsome badge
The delegations arrived at noon and marched to
University Park The atmosphere was very chilly
General Harrisons appearance greeted by storm
Of cheers The young ladies occupied the choicest
seats Immediately fronting the speakers stand Gen
eral Edward Myers spoke on behalf Of the Cleveland
visitors and Student william Galbrah for the Normal
delegation Taking of his overcOat and hat, General
Harrison amid renewed cheers, stepped forward and
in clear ringing voice, addressed the visitors at
some length lie said
Gentlemen and Friends: The organizations rep
resented here this morning have for me each ln'u,
vdual interest Each Is suggestive Of a tone OF
thought which should be glad to follow but can
not, IN the few moments that can SPEAK 10 you III
this chill atmosphere, say all that the names anu
character of your respective clubs suggest a. appro
pirate | welcome these comrades OF The Union Arm!
, in the Cvil War. (CheersJ Death wrought its
work in chastity form IN those years, when patiently
fearlessly and hopefully you carried the nag 10 inc
front and brought IL last in triumph TO the Nations
capital (Cheers) Death, since In It's CENTER tOIis'
has Leen comm into the Louseholds where the veterans
that were spared from shot and she'll abode The music
roll of the living Is growing shorter Inc larger COM
pany Is being rapidly recruited. You I'VE DOt alone
| In the memories OF the Your presence hcI,
2ftestS that. Citizens you feeI me lHPoItdiCc Vi
| the civil strife You recall the Incidents OF inc
great war not In malice TO stir or 10 revive sec
fional divisions, TO remark sectional mes Dut DC.
cause YOU believe that IL Is good Tor the Nauoh INA,
LOYALTY TO the flag and herOsm IN its defence shouli
| be remembered and h0n0red. applause lnere Is
who docs not desire that the streams OF prosperity IN
! the Southern States shall run bankiuL "a voice
! " Amenr and cheersJ There i not one VINO uofs
not sympathiZc with her plaques trichen communities
! developmcnt The Union veterans have never sought
10 imDose hard conditions upon the brave men they
| vanutshed The generous terms OF surrender gwen
Nv Grant were not alone expressions OF MS own rdNe
| Who carried the gun and the knapsack in his vic
\ torious army generous "a his. You We're
clad 10 accept tie renewal Of the Confederate soldier
allegiance 10 the flag the happy end OF all STRIFE
willing that be should possess ne equal
| protection and power Of citizenship that
! You had preserved for yourselves and secured
! 70 him fApplausel You have only asked
and you may confidently submit TO the judgment