The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-08-15
Harrison Appears.

At the conclusion of the reading, the
regular proceedings were broken by the
entrance of Gen. Harrison, who came in
with the escort provided for him by the
convention. Then there was a scene. The
convention rose and yelled like mad
Delegates jumped upon chairs throwing
up their hats, waving their handkerchiefs
and gesticulating wildly. Gen. Harrison
stepped TO the front OF the platform and
stood calmly gazing at the tumult that
was raging before him. He was slightly
in a black Prince Albert, buttoned
up closely. The applause continued for
several minutes. There was perfect sea
OF waving handkerchiefs, flags and hats.
Two or three times the applause died
away, only to swell out again and increase
in volume. The convention finally be-
came exhausted, and Gen. Harrison said:
When | received your invitation 10 appear
for a moment before you felt that what you
asked did not involve any indelicacy, and as 1t
offered me the only opportunity shall have to
look upon you in this convention, / could not
deny myself the pleasure.
This enthusiastic demonstration comes as
one OF the long series of friendly acts on the
part of the republican party OF Indiana. To
have your confidence is greatest honor TO be
worthy of your confidence is the highest am
bition can have. Whatever may befall me,
feel that my fellow citizens of Indiana have
crowned me forever their debtor. But must
not detain you. [Cries of go on. Such an
assemblage as this is Characteristic of America.
What you shall do will influence the prosperity
and welfare of the state. Such meeting is a
notable historical event. While this convention
is i'm progress we have to-day in this country
two other events that attracting attention. At
the great seaport to-day, that great republican
and great American, James q. Blaine-(loud
and interruDtinp applauspl We shall not be
disappointed in hearing his powerful voice in
Indiana before the campaign is old. Another
scene attracts our solemn attention. While we
are assembled q train is bearing TO the place of
intement the mortal part of Philip H Sheri-
dan. We call him a tavorite child OF fortune.
lie was one OF those who, upon the field of war,
was the very god of battle. He was not one
of those who, at the end of the first days fight,
contemplated retreat and rest. He rested his
command with the wine OF victory, and found
relief in the dispersion OF every foe confront
ing him. The gallant son OF Ireland and Amer
lea had made chapter in the war that will not
fail TO develop valuable lessons when the ext
gency shall come again. Others will not fail
TO repeat his glorious achievements And now
the great heat of the hall and the labor ahead
of you suggest that should close my remarks
and bid you good-by.
Chairman Calkins-"The question of
the adoption OF the platform is now before
the convention"
Question" "Question."
The motion was put and carried without
dissent. The republican party of Indiana
had uttered its declaration OF principles.
Getting Down 70 business.
Chairman Calkins.--"The next order
of business is the selection OF candidates"
"Porter," Porter" was the cry. There