The Osceola times., 1888-07-14
A VISIT TO HARRISON.

AParty Of Several Hundred Commercl''
Travellers Cali on General Harrison at
His Home In Indiana polis-A Pleasant
E,chsngs Of Fluctuations.
INDfASAPoLrs, Ind, July s.-Notwith-
standing the rain was falling heavily at
the time, between four and five hundred
commercial travellers, irrespective OF
party, met at their Rendezvous last even
ing, and afterward marched fully mile
and half 10 General Harrison's resi-
dence. The General received them at the
door of his house, and as each passed in
to the hall he was greeted with n cordial
good evening and shake Of the hand.
The visitors crowded the two parlors, and
when sufficient quietncss prevailed,
Colonel E1.H. Wolfe, in behalf Of the WIS.,
itors, addressed tho General The Gen
eral, in the first place G, had not expected
so many; and in the next, thought the az
fair would be OF an informal character.
The address, therefore, surprised him,
but, with Characteristic readiness, he re-
sponded a. follows:
GENTLEMEN or THE COMMERCIAL TRAVEL
EHs' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA, AND VISITING
FRIESDs-I most heartily thank you for this
cordial manifestation OF your respect. 1t is tC
he expected, when one has been named for OF
fee by one OF the great parties, that those who
are In accord with him in his political convic
tons will show their interest in the campaign
which he represents but IL is particularly
gratifying TO me that many Of you who difei
with me in political opinion, reserving your own
opinions and choice, have come here tonight &c
express your grathcation personally that
have been named by the Republican party a,
its candidate for the Presidency. 1t is very
pleasant thing in politics when this sort o
testimony is possible and IL is very gratifyinl
10 me tonight to receive 1t at your hands. dc
not know why can not hold our political dit
ferences with respect for each others opinions
and with entire respect for each other person
ally. Our opinions upon the great questions
which divide parties ought not to be held II
such spirit of bigotry as will prevent us from
extending to political opponent the conces
sion OF honesty In his opinions, and that person
al respect TO which he may be entitled. lap
plause.l l very much value this visit from
you, for think know how to estimate tn,
commercial travellers OF America. am not tC
open before you TO night any stock OF fiattery
don't think there is any market tor IL here.
Laughter, and cries of That's good"l w,
know the value Of that commodity perfect
ly. laughter and continued applause IA
not mean to suggest at all that You are dealer
in it yourselves Ilaughterl in your intercours'
with your customers, but do mean To say tina
your wide acquaintance with men; thai you
judgment Of the character, and even of tn
goods of men which is essential TO the SUCCESS
full prosecution OF your business. makes you
very unpromising audience upon which to pa,
any stale compliments. My memory goe
back to the time when there were
no commercial travellers. When | first cant
TO indianapolis TO reside your prof sson wa
not known. The retail merchant went to tn,
wholesale house and made his selections
there appreciate the fact that those VIII,
successfully pursue your calling, in the natur,
OF things, must be masters OF the business IL
which you are engaged and possess rea
adaptiblity and high order of intelligence
| thank you for this visit.
regret that there is not room enough hert
for your comfort A voice : There will HI
more room in the White House; we will talk
your order now and deliver the goods in No
vembcr, but shall he glad Tor all OF You tt
remain for better acquaintance and les
formal intercourse.
The Generals speech won him three
cheers and tiger.
A pleasant time was spent in socia
intercourse, after which the visitors de
parted with good wishes for the General
and his wife, TO whom all had been intro.
duced.
Among the Generals visitors during
the day was John Z. Clarkson, of Iowa