The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-22
D THURMAN.
He Continues His Journey to Port Huron
A Short Speech at Detroit.

He Continues His Journey to Port Huron
A Short Speech at Detroit.
DETROIT, Aug. 2l.-'May the waves Of the
ocean recede and prevail not against the Old Ro-
man." shouted one of the crowd of three hun
dred who had gathered on the Toledo wharf to
bid Judge Thurman and party a hearty God
speed. The crowd Endorsed the sentiment with
three times three cheers, the lines were cast off,
and W. f.. Botsford's steam yacht Pickett, with
Capt T. E. Harbottle in charge, steamed down
the Maumee and out into Lake Erie. on her
swift course TO Detroit. A pleasant breeze was
blowing which freshened and compelled the wear
ing Of overcoats. the party generally seeking
SPOTS sheltered from the wind and spray, but all
remained on deck. Flags and streamsrs gave q
gala appearance to the little vessel and called
forth the greetings OF people on the boats and
wharves that were passed on the way down the
river. The pleasure yacht Fanchon, of Toledo,
had q gay party Of young people on board, VIII
waved hats, flags. handkerchiefs and jackets.
The steamer Greyhound kept close in the wake
OF the Pickett until well out in the lake, tho
passengers leaning over the rail and
waving haudkerchiefs and flags to the
distinguished guest on the small boat.
At last the big steamer passed by. The steam
yacht In which the party is carried has been off
on a fishing trip in Lake Superior. and came for
the purpose OF making this trip. Pictures of
Cleveland and Thurman adorned the cabin
walls. Collector OF Customs {. A. Ward and j.
q. ONeil, of Port Huron, members Of the re-
ception from that city, were in
charge of the party. ably assisted by Congress
man Whiting. in whose district the SEVENTY
Port Huron IS located. The trip has had
an excellent effect on Judge Thurman, who was
pafurallv vgaariad altar his frip and epeaehaa0,
Monday. and he enjoyed the rest it afforded
him. Before the Crosse Pointe clubhouse was
reached a committee was received from Detroit.
After q nights rest at the Oaklands, Port
S. S. Cox, who was expected to speak
at that place. will be unable to
be present. but speeches will be
made by other Of the Congressman
from various parts OF Michigan. Three stards
have been provided. and three meetings will be
held at the same time. Delegations will be
present from all the neighboring counties, and
q big parade will preceds and follow the speeches.
Judge Thurman and party have been invited to
remain in and near Port Huron until Friday
morning. when the trip to Chicago will be made.
This will give a healshful days rest where
callers cannot intrude. and will be greatly ap-
preciated by the Judge. whose thoughtfulness
for the Democratic party at first made him IN
willing to think of his own comfort.
just before reaching the city the steam
yacht Lille. with the Detroit reception commit
tee on board, came In sight. She was covered
with fags and bunting, and fired q salute as
she came alongside. The two vessels then
steamed along together past the city. after the
committee had been greeted cordially by the
Judge, the yacht Truant joining them on the
way. Greetings were waved from the Flora,
aud other boats on the river. Going past the
city at $3.50 the Pickett kept close to the docks.
aud Judge Thurman Was kept busy responding
TO the greetings extended to him from the shore.
At the foot of Woodward avenue = large crowd
had gathered and cheered heartily as the boat
the extensive river front equally hearty greet
ing was extended by workmen and others who
had gathered. AT the upper end of the river O
couple OF sportsmen enthusiastically fired off all
xfheir ammunition in salute to the party. The
reception committee had prepared dinuer and
an Informal reception at the Crosse Pointe club
house, and it was thoroughly snjoyed by all.
At the conclusion of the dinner Judge Thurman
was introduced by w. 3. Moran, of Detroit, aud
responded as follows:
Now, my friends. this is first kidnapping me,
and in the second place it is treating your pris.
oner with cruelty. Laughter / know you
do not want me to exert myself. for
l am r~eserving myself for tomorrow,
and l have promised my friends here to spread
myself then. Michigan is a sister State of Ohio.
and, although when / was almost y
boy there was some little disturbance be-
tween our States. | Am not now disposed
to take the advantage We got. Laughter I
am inclined TO think the Miehiganders were
pretty sharp people. Allow me simply to return
my thanks. We have always bsen good friends:
we will also continue to be-
Congressman Hatch, of Missouri, followed in
a brief speech. and then the party returned to
the yacht and proceeded on their way to the
Oakland. Owing TO the high wind prevailing
the yacht made very allow time. and il is not
expected that she will arrive at her destination
before l o'clock.