The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-23
RECEPTION TO VOORHEES,
1T AMOUNTS ToAcoMPLETE OVATION
williard's Hall FILLED With a Brilliant Au-
dience-An Eloquent Address Greeted
With Tumultuous Applause-An At
fecting Incident.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-[Special. THE re-
! ception rendered to Senator Voorhees, tonight
by the Indiana democratic association was the
most interesting event OF its kind here for
several years. All the members of the various
state democratic associations participated and
brilliant, attentive and intelligent audience
crowded Williards hall, where the reception
was held. The hall was one mass of flags.
The walls were covered with the national
colors, the ceiling was hung with streamers and
the stage was q perfect canopy of bunting.
A screen of potted plants, thick in foliage and
fragrant with flowers, was placed along the
! front of the stage. Flanked on the side by a
floral shield from the Virginia democratic asso-
citation, and on the other by a vase of flowers,
stood life-size bust of Thomas A. Hendricks.
On the right of the stage was a large portrait
of President Cleveland, and on the other a
picture of Senator Voorhees,.
Amid these decorations sat the guest of the
evening with his son, Delegate Voorhees,, ex-
Gov. Curtin, Senator Reagan, Representatives
Cultivate, (0.) Compton, (Ind.) Cain and Mar
tin, 1Tex.) johnson, IN. c. and Delegate
Smith, (Ariz.) Appointment Clerk Hessler
| Commissioner Hall, Third Auditor Williams
| Commissioner Black and his Deputy Commits
! sioner Mclean, Commissioner Stockslager and
| Deputy Commissioner Anderson of the land
office, who bears striking resemblance to the
late Mr. Hendricks. When Senator voorhees,
was introduced he was greeted with great
enthusiasm and many shouts.
''The voices" he said, care familiar. 1 have
| heard them on the other side OF the mountains
! in our distant beloved state. 1t almost seems
TO me as If l were at home in Indiana tonight
have passed through many scenes Of pub
lie life. None touched my heart more nearly
than this welcome here tonight"
! This feeling acknowledgment created some
applause, but the first spark of unbOunded en-
thusiasm was awakened when Senator Voor-
hees referred to the fact that Capt. Hilligass
had marched with Sherman to the sea, and
that five of Shennan's corps commanders in
that eventful expedition were democrats, as
well as were Mcclellan and Hancock. The
mention of these two names created perfect
whirlwind of demonstration, which was not
quieted for several minutes
Then Senator VOORHEES, gave the names Of
democratic generals like Gen. Slocum, and
referred to the thousands Of gallant democrats
who had marched under them.
'And yet / suppose" said Senator Voorhees,
cat this late day they are to be called 70 ac-
count for their loyalty and patriotism because
and cries of mot "My record" continue
the speaker, 'is before the world and | would
not change it now. / stood by the principles of
my government. stood for its honor and stood
for its liberty. l stood for the union of the
states and stood likewise for the right to dis
cuSs every measure of administration for war
well for peace. voted for every supply
and eyerV dollar that went to feed, pay and
clothe the soldier in the field. That is
my record, [Applause.l | recall here,
that when the money of this government de
precated until the soldier was not being paid
more than 81 or IS n month, although $50
promised him, made movement in congress
to increase his nominal pay so that the actual
value of what he received should be equivalent
to what had been promised"
Rapidly and eloquently Senator Voorhees,
pictured the manner in which the democratic
party in the past had fulfilled the duties and
the trusts which had been reposed in il. It
had advocated equal justice TO all. 1t had OPP
posed the paternal, the meddlesome idea OF
government with the principle that
power can be safely trusted TO local
communities. As the speaker mentioned the
names of Thurman and Hendricks there was
great applause, renewed with increased vigor
moment later as he referred TO the TACT that the
democratic party had been victorious in 1876.
After recounting all the good that the present
administration has accomplished, and asserting
that the present high credit of the country
next campaign Senator voorhees, said:
mo wonder that there is trouble 10 find out
who is going 10 run on the republican ticket
lLaughter and applausel have followed the
morning and evening papers through the be-
wildering maze OF guess work until ] have lost
my mind on the subject. Lauehier.l l do
not care. 10 viii make difference
whether IL Is Mr.. Blaine or any
appliance and cheering.l After three years OF
probation the most powerful argument that
will rc-olect our president Is the fact that the
business interests are satisfied, tho country Is
prosperous, our commerce with oil nations is
Increasing Men OF the North and Sonth
rise up irrespective OF parties and eay
Let well enough alone ] DO not think 10
will take great deal OF stump speaking this
fall TO elect The democratic candidate. Laugh
ter The people understand that this has
been a clear.hcaded. strong and clean-handed
administration of tho government.
After Mr.. voorhees, had concluded with in-
dorsing the democrats In Indiana. and predict.
ing victory next fall, Miss Minnie Quapin,
pretty young lady, dressed In deep black, the
daughter Of dead Indiana soldier advanced
to the center OF the stage In neatly ex.
pressed aud appropriate speech she gracefully
presented Senator voorhees, with handsome
basket OF flowers, "a6 an earnest OF the high 70.
gard In which you are held by the daughters OF
the union soldiers Of Indiana. This little incl
dent, so unexpected and 80 pleasant was the
signal for another tremendous demonstration,
during which the lady stood snlilingly beam.
ing upon the senator. When the audience at
last became quiet the senator responded
briefly. ''fhe father OF this young lady" he
said, carried n gun for four years lie served
with honor ahd with yalor. lie was loyal 10
his country and to the democratic party. l
pray God that His choicest blessing may rest
upon his daughter and her widowed mother"
Speeches were then made 10y number OF
congressman and by Gen. Black. A demon.
stration amounting TO tumult was accorded
En,r Eurtfn The audtcuca dfcperaad a. n late