The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-01
Gen. Harrison Makes Speech in Which He
Gratefully Returns Thanks for the COur-
tesy and Hospitality Extended Him.
He Will Probably Leave Middle Bass on
Monday, Reaching Home Tuesday.
Probability that General Harrison and Mr.
Blaine Will Meet Sometime This Month
Ben Butler on Cleyelands Message.
THE HARRISON RECEPTION.
Several Thousand People Pay Their Respec
to the Republican Candidate.

Several Thousand People Pay Their Respects
to the Republican Candidate.
Special to the IndianapoIis journal.
SANDUsKY, o., Aug. 31-General Harrison's
stay at Middle Bass island is drawing to q close.
He will leave for indianapolis on Monday, and
the islanders and the inhabitants of the lake
shore towns gave him parting reception to-
day, which, though the day was stormy. and a
gale blowing, making the crossing OF the lake
difficult, was attended by several thousand peo-
ple Ex-Governor Foster introduced General
Harrison, who came to Putin Bay. from
Middle Bass island. about o'clock. The recep-
ton OF the General was hearty. and he was
warmly welcomed. The grove in which he
spoke, close by where Perry's men were buried,
was profusely and lsvishly decorated while flags
and banner, Que bearing the portrait of General
Harrison and tho motto, Welcome to our next
President" A stiff gale was blowing washing
the waves up on the shore and making it diff
cult to hear what General Harrison said, but the
people crowded closer and closer to get the sub
stance of his remarks. He thanked the people
of the islands for the warm welcome which they
had given both himself and Mrs. Harrison, and
assured them that their kindness and courtesy
would never be forgotten. lie then turned his
attention, for the space of two or three minutes,
to the question of the hour-ths
tariff. He stated that the question was
greater one than that which greeted
the administration at the commencement Of the
great civil war. Then the question was how to
raise the revenue; now the question is not only
how il shall be raised, but how it shall be ex-
pended most economically. His speech was
greeted aud interrupted by cheers and snthusi-
assie shouts Of ''Thats o.""Thsts the question:
and at tho close hundreds and thousands of pso-
pie gathered around Gensral and Mrs. Harrison
70 shake hands with them before their do
parture.
pointed to escort General Harrison to the plat
form was John Brown, jr.. con of John Brown
of Hsrpers Ferry fame, who is now living
close to the village. and is true-b!ue Repub-
lean in spite Of the lies in Democratic papers to
the effect that he will vote the Democratic
ticket this fall. This report is still circulating
In Democratic papers In distant sections of the
country and loyal John Brown denies the story,
and says that after thirty years faithful service
In the Republican party he will not deser. it
now.
General and Mrs. Harrison will leave on Mon
day afternoon on the steamer Waite, They will
reach Toledo at o'clock Monday evening, will
be entertained while in Toledo by VIM. Cum
mings, and will leave the 1920 train, over
the Wabash, Tuesday morning. They will be
received at Fort Wayne, Ind, by large dele
CATION, and will arrive at Indianapolis Tuesday
afternoon. After fortnight's absence, General
Harrison is greatly improved in health aud his
appearance shows il. He leaves with the good
will of every man. woman and child on the
island and with tie hearty "God bless yous" Of
the club OF which he has been a guest. He is
now in good fighting trim for an active cam
pagn iu Indiana.