The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
General Harrison Receives Them. and in His
Speech Refers to FOrceful Issues That
Will Come Up in tie State Campaign.
How Major Steele Views the Prospects Of
the Party as He Observes the Signs.
Short and Pithy Interviews That Show the
Strength and Unanimity of Republican
Opinion Regarding Success This Fall.
VISITORS FROM KosCIUsKo.
A Republican County Sends It's Usual NJ
jority To General Harrison.

A Republican County Sends It's Usual Ma
jority to General Harrison.
A large number of visitors TO see General Har-
rison came. yesterday. from Kosciusko county.
a county that gives 900 Republican majority.
and that was about the size OF the delegation. so
that it may be inferred that for one day. at least,
political opinion in Kosciusko stood about equal
They came in over the Bee-Iine, coming down to
Anderson on the c., W. & W road. A vexstious
delay at that place Of over an hour and a half
was occasioned by q breakdown, so that the
train, which was due here at IL o'clock did not
arrive until about 3 in the afternoon. The Wis.,
itors were provided with two bands. the Etna
Green band and that of Milford, both of which
towns are in Kosciusko county. The reception
took place in University Park. as on the previous
day, the visitors being conducted there immedi-
ately on their arrival by the mmit on re-
certion. They took the usual line of march up
Washington and Pennsylvania streets. The
delegation made d most creditsble appearance.
There were a number OF significant banners in
the column. such as "Vots Tor the Soldier aud
His Family" 1--WE Will Veto Cleveland" 'Pro.
tect the Ballot and the Tally-sheets," Protect
Our Benevolent Institutions. ~ ''Our First Vote
for Harrison, " Veterans Of 1910 for Harrison
and II osciusko County !, 200 for Harrison
Arriving at the park the bands struck MP an
inspiring air. while the crowd was assembling
around the stand. In a few moments General
Harrison appeared, and was greeted with en-
thusias:ic cheers as he mounted the stand. 81
S. Biggs, Of Warsaw. acted as spokesman fi
the visitors. He said:
"a thousand Republicans from Kosciusks
county have made a pilgrimage to-day TO the
Capital City to extend to you their coneratula.
tons over your preferment by she national he
publican convention. They have not come
through idle curiosity; they come because they
believe 10 you; they come because they believe
in that great overshadowine principle Of pros
lection to American industries and protection ID
the wsge-workers of America / will not say.
General. that they are better Republican, than
any other in the State of Indiana; but l will say,
for admiration for your high personal character,
publican party and for enthusiasm in the sue
cess of is ticket they cannot DO OK,
celled by any Republicans in the great
State of Indiana tApplause.l We have with
us to-day som who were voters In 1910. In
that memorable contest they cast their ballots
for Tippecanoe and Tyler, too. and IL God shall
spare their lives until next November they will
vote in 1888 as they voted in lS40. lApplausel.
We have with Us to-day some OF the grandsons
of the pioneers OF 1910. When the ides OF next
November shall come they, for the first time.
will walk up to the ballot box and vote as theiI
grandfathers voted IN 1910. General. this dele
CATION of Republicans will 60 home. and from
this moment, Until the last silent ballot is de-
posted in Novemb Der next they will do warfare
for yourself. and the success OF the grand prin'
ciples you represent; and, when the result u
counted ont in November 1 stand here for them
TO pledge you old kosciusko county by l,00d
majority. (Applausel. w-Rspublicans. I
take pleasure in introducing to You Gen. Ben
Harrison, our next President Of the United
States"
To this General Harrison responded with
q speech somewhat longer than any that he has
yet made. 1t was one full of thought. and was
greeted in many places with approving cheers.
He said:
"Mr. Biggs, ard my Kosciusko County FriendA
Il did not need to be assured of the friendliness
of the Republicans of your county. II has been
evidenced too .iany times IN the past Before
the convention at Chicago the Republicans OF
your county gave me the assurance that my
nomination would meet the cordial appreciation
of your people. / am glad TO welcome you here
to-day, and regret that your journey hither has
been so tedious. You are proud OF the State 10
which you dwell, proud OF her institutions OF
learning; proud of her great benevolent institu-
tions, which, | notice by one Of these banners.
you have pledged yourselves to protect from
party spollatlon and deGraastion; lApp,aost
and cries Of Good, good. But while we have
much that is cause of congratlation, we are moi
enjoying that foil equality of civil riRhta
In the State OF Indiana TO which w
are entitled. Our government 10 q
representative government. Delegates In Con,
gress and mem bers of our State
Senate and house of Representatives are appor
toned to districts, and the national and Stat
Constitutions contemplate that these district
shall be equal, SO that. as far ss possible. each
citizen shall have in his district the same poten-
cy in choosing a member OF Congress OF
of our State Legislature as is exercised
by O voter in any other district
We do not to-day have that condition OF things.
The apportionmept of our State for legislative
and congressional purposes is unfair. and ID
known to be unfair 10 all men. No CANDID DEM
ocrat can defend it as a fair apportionment II
was framed TO be unequal; u was designed tc
give to the citizens of favored districts an undue
influence. 1t was intended 10 discriminate
against Republicans. IL 10 not right that II
should be so. / hope the time IS com
ing, and has even DOW arrived, when the
great sense Of justice which possesses our people
will teach men of all parties that party success
is not to be promoted at tina expense or an in
Justice 10 any OF our citizens. lApplsnse.
These things take hold of government II We
would maintain that respect for the law which
is necessary TO social order, our people must
understand that each voter has his full and
equal influence in determining what the lau
shall be.
II hope this question will not be forgotten By
our people-untll We secure ia Indiana q fan
dDIOE " 2 u Ctn ~
purposes. [Cheersl. When the Republican,
shall secure the power IF making an apportion
ment | hope and believe that the experiment Of
seeking a party advantage by n public injustics
will not be repeated lGreat applause and cries
of Good. good.1
There are some other questions affecting sut
frege. TO one of which my attention has, from
circumstances been particularly attracted.
There are IN the North west several Territories,
organized under public law, with defined boun-
darles. They have been filed up with the very
elect of our citizens; the brave, the enterpris-
lug, the intelligent young men from all the
States. Many OF the veterans or the
late war. have sought. under our bench
cent homestead law. new homes In The
West Several OF these Territories have been
for years possessed Of population. wealth and
AL the requisites for admission as States.
When the Territory OF Indiana took the census
which WAS the basis Of it's petition for admission
to the Union, we had less than "a, 900 people; wa
Lad only thirteen organized counties. In the
Territory of South Dakota there are near half
million people. For years they have been
knocking for admission TO The SIS
rerhood Of States They are pcs
seesed OF all the elements OF al
organized and stable community. II has more
people, more miles of railroad, more postofhces.
more churches, more banks. more wealth. than
any Territory ever possessed when " was ad'
m,tted to the Union. 1t surpasses some OF the
States ia some Of these particulars. Four years
ago. when a President was Co be chosen. the
COMMITTEES on Territories in the Senate. %
meet the objection OF our Democratic friends