The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-09

pie prosperous and contened may in years to come.
far exceed the grand results already achieved
At the conclusion Of his srsech three cheers
and tiger were given for General Harrison.
The General then stepped upon the sofa. aud
after the cheering had ceased, spoke a. fouoWs'
Gentlemen of the Commercial Travellers Associa-
ton of Indiana and " sitting Frends-I most heartily
thank you for this cordial manifestation or your re-
spect II is to be expected when has been nam ed
tor tSs Office tS. ct the n accord wiss
him in his political convictionsw show their interest
in the campaign which be represents but 1t Is par
tcularly gratifying TO that many OF you who ofer
with in political opinion, reserving your own
opinions and choice, have come here tonight to ex
press your qualification, personally that have been
named by the Republican party as its candidate Tor
the presidency.
II is very pleasant thing in politics when this sort
of testimony is possible, and it is very gratifying to
me tonight 20 receive = at your hands. do not
know why cannot hold political differences
with RESPECT for each others opinions, and with
entire D, respect tor each other d1i
parties ought not to De held in such spirit OF bigotry
will prevent from extending to political oppo-
nent the concession of honesty in his opinion and that
personal respect to which he may be entitled lap
plause.
very much value this visit from you. for think
know how TO estimate the commercial travellers OF
America am not going 10 open before you tonight
any store of fattery. / do not think there is any
market for il here. Laughter and cries OF That's
goodp and cheers. You know the value OF that COM
modify perfectly. daughter and continued ap-
plause.] I do not TO suggest at all
that you dealers in it yourselves liaughterl In
your Intercourse with your customers, but do mean
to say that your wids acquaintance with men; that
judgment of character and of the moods of men
which is essential to the successful prosecution OF
your business makes you . very unpromising audi
ence upon which to pass any stale compliments.
NV memory goes back to the time when there were
no commercial travellers When first came to In
danapolis to reside your profession was not known.
The retail merchant went TO the wholesale house and
made his selections there appreciate the fact that
those who successfully pursue your calling must, In
the nature Of things be masters of the business IN
which you engaged and possess great adaptabity
and high order of intelligence.
thank you again for this visit;
sincere respect and regard. [Applsuse] / re-
greet that there is not enough here for your COM
fort, . voice. There will be more room In tie
White House." Another I'VE will take your order
now and deliver the goods in November. but shall
be glad if any all of you win remain for better
plause and rousing cheers for the next President]
Three cheers were again given when the Gen.
erai had finished his speech, and there was q
Many again shook hands with him, and nearly
all those representing houses In other States
were introduced to him the second time. They
all had a word OF encouragement One gentle
man, representing a New York house. said:
Twenty five of our twenty-seven travelling men
turned Independents in 1884 / was one of them,
but am back in the fold again. / had letter
from the house to-day stating that every one Of
the twenty-five would support you" There
were similar expressions from many others.
After pleasant social time the gentlemen
formed in line and marched down town again.
All were well pleased with the visit