New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-05

the purpose of attending the funeral or some
Tippecanoe brother Ono Of these few meetings was
held on January 4, when resolutions were adopten
ndorsing the grandson Of their old hero as candi-
date for tho Presidency, and with many OF them his
nomination and election Is cherished last wish OF
life OF the 291 members OF the club now alive, there
Is not one below seventy years OF age, While the
oldest, William Hubbard has passed his one hundred
and fourth birthday. when they called upon Gen.
eral Harrison this afternoon. they were invited into
the parlors Of his house, whero he shook hands with
each of the old followers of his grandfather Dr.
George W. New, In behalf Of the club, made brief
address, to which General Harrison responded as fo
lows: <,,
Mr. President ami Gentlemen OF the Tippecanoc Club
Of Marion County: very deeply touched by your
to-day The respect and confidence OF such booy OF
is a Many Of you have known since hrst
came Indianapolis count you my friends (Ciies o
" Yes, sir arc.') You have not only shown your
friendship ami respect in the political contests IN when
my name been used, but very many OF you, IN inc
social and relations OF e extended to me when
came young man, among encouragement ana hcip
know beginning respect and commence
was buildcd unon the respect ami Affection
may 1 not say, which you boro my grand
father a voice. "Yes that Is trueD May
self laudation now say that upon that iou
dation you have modest structure OF respect
for me. (Cries OF 4" Yes, have that's the talk')
came among you with heritage, trust OF good name
(cres That's good stock") such as all OF you ENJOY
the only inheritance chat mas oeen transned IN our
family (Cres OF 1t has been enough.") think you
recoect perhaps that much as aught else
that drew your choice 1910 the whg candidate for tie
Presidency that of Virginia to the West with
no the sword he bore and unsheahed nero IN
defence frontier homes He transmitted little TO
his descendants but respect had from his fellow
citizens. to be the settled habit In our famiy
10 leave nothing else TO our children daughter and cries
Of That's enough.n)
My friends 1 am a thorough believer in the American
test OF character (Cries OF That's rightD The rule
be applied to a mans own life, when his stature
taken lie will not build high who does not build fol
himself. (Applause and cries OF That's true") be-
ilcvc in American opportunity which puts the
starry sky above every boys head and sets his foot upon
ladder which he may climb until his strength gives out
1 than; you cordially for your greeting and for
this tender Of your help in this campaign 1t
will add dignity and strength TO the campaign when IL
Is found that the jealous and intelligent CO.
operation Of OF mature years like you Is given 10
It. The Whg party TO which you belonged had but one
serious fau-there Nugh of them after 1870
Laughter and app,ause.) We have since received 10
our ranks In the and greater party to which you
now belong accessons from those who were then our
opponents, and unite with them In the deiehcc
of principles which dear to you as Wings which
were indeed the cherished and distinguished principles
Of the Wing party and in the olden AMI better tme OF
the Democratic party also. Chief among these were
reyerent devotion the Constitution and the nag au
Drm faith the benefits OF protective tarit' III
In some OF q
some OF the Wings who stood with you In the campaign
OF 1910 to which you have referred wandered from US
may we not send to-day the greetings OF these their
old associates and invite them to come again into the
fold
And now. gentlemen thark you again for your visit,
and would be glad II you would remain with us for
little personal intercourse.
At the conclusion of General Harrisons remarKs'
Mrs Harrison came forward and invited the veter-
ans to partakc Of luncheon, which they aid WITH
evident relish.