New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-18
TEN THOUSAND VISITORS.
THRONGINa TO GREET GENERAL HARRI-
SON.
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND INDIVIDUAL TRHE-
DOM THE TsgME OF HIS ADDREss-NISErY-
ZINE CARLOADS OF PEOPLE YROM IL
LfNOTS, INDIANA ANR OHfO'
IET TELEGRAPH TO rTB TRIBUNE.

| TIY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE
Indianapolis, Aug 17-Betwcen IL and O'Clock
to-day ninety nine loads OF people were emptied
into indianapolis They represented three states,
and all came to pay tribute to the Republican
standard bearer. TLey brought with them fifteen
bands besides several glee clubs, and the street
demonstrations In many respects the most not
able since the beginning Of the pilgrimage OF polit,
cal bodies to the homo Of the Republican Presidential
candidate
The delegates were escorted separately from the
depot to the Republican headquarters at the Denison
Hotel They came from Paxton, Kankakee ard
Jacksonville, Ills. Bellefontane Ohio; vcrmillion,
bartholomew and Johnson Counties Indiana Many
Of the clubs attractlvcly costumcd, especially
those from Kankakee, Jacksonville and Johnson
County, the members OF which wore white coats.
white hats and carried umbrellas Of red white and
blue In the procession Of Johnson County glee
club Of young ladies, uniformed in dresses Of blue.
with light hats, each carrying slender rattan cane,
attracted particular attention. Conspicuous features
of the display two strcaners, each fifty yards
in length, borne poles by dozen men in single
file. In the streamers were pictures illustrating
the campaign issues, together with Republican
notices. At the head Of the vermillion County
delegation miniature log cabin carried by four
men with banner reading
Our fathers voted for Harrison and Protection IN
1910. We will vote for Harrison and Protection in
1882
The representation Of old soldiers large, and
many Of the banners expressed their dissatisfaction
with Clevelands vetoes, but the sentiment that
given most prominence that favorng protection
TO American indus tries At p. NJ. all Of the dele
cations marched 10 University Park, where after
speeches in behalf OF the visitors from the different
sections, Of which by Judge Lawrence, Of
Bellefontsine, former Controller Of the Treasury
General Harrison addressed the great gathering "a
follows
Nv Eryap Tha fuSa -
quite outreaches tho capacity my voice It 20 great
and cordial It has been accompanied with many
expressions that heart is deeply touched deeply 10
permit Of extended connected speech return most
cordially the greetings OF these friends Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois checrs, trio of States lying in this
great valley, endowed by with productive cspac
y that rivals the famed Valley Of the Nile populated By
people unsurpassed In Intelligence, manly independence
and courage. Applause and cheers The association OF
these States brings my mind the fact that brigade
with which served Indiana Ohio and Illinois rep
resented applause regiments from Illinois tbs
1921, the 1o5,h and the 1o9th one from
Ohio, the 18th, and from Indiana
the 10th Infantry I the Of these States
stand In the evening parade. also
them charge together in bate and die together for the
dag they loved sppauss) and when battle
have the dead gathered from the feld they
had enriched with their blood laid side by side 10
grave. Again you evidence. by your coming thsi
these States have in peace interests and
common sympothies
The Republican party has always been hospitaoe 70
the truth. applause and laugher.) 1t never
stunned debate. 1t has boldly and in the courage
principles has advocated opened challenged
all it has found 1t necessary consistcns
vita its great principles TO suppress free discussion upon
any question There is a Republican community
where any no: advocate without fear his political
beliefs Cries OF That's so") There lie a Repub-
can voting precinct where any whatever may have
been his relation to the flag during the war. may
freely exercise his right vote. (Checrs) There IL
mt gnnh ykera fha rfCh rapsaN
crate soldier freely to cast the ballot Of
his choice would be defended by Union veterans
OF the applause ami cries OF You right that's
rue") Our party tolerant Of political differences
has always yielded 10 others all that II demands for itself
1t has been ntoerant OF but thing dsoyalty tho
flag and the Union OF Great applause Il
had the good fortune 10 set in the Constitution ana tho
permanent laws OF country many the great principles
for which it has cOncnded 1t has only persuaded
majority Of thinking people but t has had the unusual
fortune to compel those who opposed give besed
assent to every great principle it has supported
And now, gentlemen 1 you will excuse further
speech. What say necessarily be worry gen.
cra 1t would not be in good taste for make too
close personal application OF Republican princ.
pies daughter and applause, ond cries OF You're
tandy") do not know what TO further ! have up
to this time greeted personally all those My
courage Is little shaken as look this multi
tude, but for time eas-as long TO thoss
who especially desire #, will give greeting.
Great applause and cheers)
Tho formidable size Of the crowd, numbering fully
10000 persons, did discourage General Harrison
from undertaking TO shake hands with each OF tho
visitors. By quick work and the Of both hands,
he completed the task in an hour and a half A
majority of the visitors remained I'm the city until
late tonight and two or three delegations marched
out TO General HarrIson's house to give farewell
cheer.
In the evening the Columbia Club an organi7 ation
of merchants witch T. is proposed to make perma
BODY 100 strong. They by the General
md his wife and presented 10 their daughter Mrs
Mckee. No speeches were made
Oh, NO. THEY VOULD NOT R1CE