The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-14
THE CURRENT OF POLITICS
Instantaneous Preparing to Receive
the Visiting Club from Chicago.
They Will Make an Imposing Parade, and
Their Greeting Is to Be Full of Irish
Manufacturer Political Matters.

The two rooms in the Talbot Block used by
the Irish-American Protective Club, were too
small last night to hold the large number pres
ent, and it was necessary to adjourn the meet
Ing TO the county committee rooms. The meet
ing was for the purpose of receiving the report
OF the committee appointed az the last meeting
and TO make arrangements for the reception OF
the visiting Chicago club tomorrow afternoon
IL was one of interest and enthusiasm through
out, and, judging from the number OF rous-
ing speeches made, the Chicago irish
American Club will meet with
royal reception in its visls 10 this
city aud to General Harrison. The committees
report to accept Mr. Hasselman's offer to
furnish, without cost, the badges was adopted.
The banner now completed by the Young
Ladies' Harrison and Merton Club for presenta-
ton to the organization was cordially accepted.
1t is made of costly green satin. beautifully
trimmed ard bearing these words: Protection
1t is Irish. You Know. Free Trade-It is En-
-gllsb, You Know This striking inscription is
worked in gold letters, the word protection being
az the top and stands out boldly, while between
each sentence is also worked in gold the en-
} blematic shamrock.
The latest from the Chicago club is that the
delegation will arrive here at l:30 o'clock
IN the afternoon tomorrow, and the committee
reported in favor or q committee Of one hundred
20 march 10 the depot and receive the visitors,
providing one hundred volunteers could DO had
10 compose such q committee. Accordingly the
roll was called and nearly all present volun-
teered- Prior to calling the roll Mr.. Z. j.
keleher made q stirring speech. urging the
necessity OF all present to volunteer. He said
% h. ~ go rrsr I'YRDI land
On the face 1t was a glorious opportunity, he
continue6. for the Irishmen Of Indianapolis to
show that they were splitting ND forever this
1rish Democratic vote An effort will be made
TO have j. L. Finerty address the clubs IL the
evening, or, should he fail to be present, Mr..
Grady will be invited to address them. The First
Regiment Band has volunteered its services and
will lead the procession both TO the depot. and to
hhe place where the General will receive the
visitors One man, last night, objected to 1t
being announced that committee of 100 be ap-
pointed 10 receive the visitors, saying that tQe
Sentinel would endeavor to make political gain
out of il, should man less than that number
attend. He had scarcely taken his seat when a
eudden springing to the floor of number
showed conclusiveiy that the club did not take
seriously anything the Sentinel might sag.
we care for the SentinelT Mr.. Kelleher SAID
that il was farce. and that the editor himself
did not believe one-half what he wrote. No
body believed the Sentinel. 1t was made mp Of
lies.
As the names were called for volunteers some
patriotic expressions were made by several
in volunteering. Mr.. Kelleher said
he was proud Of the opportunity to show re-
fpect to the grandest candidate ever nominated
foe the presidency. 1--WE must show eaid be,
Ito our in New York that Harrison is all
right In Indiana" When Capt. Michael 'Brien's
name was called he said: II took or my apron
TO 60 with Gen. Lew Wallace in 1865, aud it will
be a cold day when fail to turn OUT When
atd ha not atf no.
eestsi that he do as Cleveland did-send . sub
etitute. President Ward stated that he had re-
ceived q letter frsm Greencastle TO the effect
chat it was the inteaton of the club of thas city
TO be here tomorrow. 1t was decided
thst this club should be invited to meet the
Indianapolis club at the hall at o'clock to-mor-
row afternoon The Columbia Club, of this
city, also sent in request TO join the process
zion, and q committee of three was chosen to
notify IL Of the acceptance of its offer The line
tef procession will be formed opposite the Tai
hot Block, and all the clubs are requested to be
on hand promptly at o'clock at the ball Over
thirty names OF new members were enrolled
Cast night. and the organization is rapidly grow
ing into a large and powerful one. On the ar
rival Of the visitors they will be escorted TO the
New Denisou House. From there they
Harrison's residence. University park or such
place may be secured for the reception. The
Following officers were chosen to direct the pa
fsde.
MarShai--Ihomas K. Ryan.
Banner bearer-Patrck Gresney.
Flag beare-s-Peter Dorsey and James Scrivens.
Marshal Ryan has appointed as his aides p
J. Kelleber, Captain O'Brisn and James Divine
The question Of having two flags carried or
either side OF the banner presented By the Youns
Ladies' Harrison and Morton Club elected some
discussion, but was settled very promptly whsr
tome one offered the suggestion that two fiaci
would serve TO show that the 1rishmen and the
'Americsn flag were on the very best Of terms