The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-11
VETERANS FROM THE WEST
Kansas Republicans Send Greetings
Through Their Old Union Soldiers.
They Meet General Harrison, and With Brief
Speeches and Handshaking Offer Pledges
to the Leader of Great Host

western Kapeas arrived in the city last night
over the Beeiiae at 6:30 o'clock, en- route for
Columbus and the opportunity was taken to
make q call upon General Harrison. Represent
atives from Mitchell, Cloud. Republic. Osborne,
Smith and Jewell counties, aggregatine 600.
were brought into the city in eleven coaches,
and at the Union Depot they were met by the
local committee who escorted them to the New
Denieon House. They we're most
enthusiastic set of Republicans. a
poll OF the delegation showing only
sixteen supporters of Cleveland. one
Prohibitionist, aud two for Belva lockwood 1t
was exclusively G.. A. R. delegation, with
small sprnkling OF ladies and children. There
are six divisions in the Kansas corps G. A. R..
the frat. which constituted the delegation last
night, being commanded by Gen. w. II. Cald-
we'll He was assisted by Frank McGrath. Be-
lott, Kan, chief OF staff; DR.. A. Patten, Beloit
assistant adjutantgeneral; C. L. Mcneil, assist
ant quartsrmaster general; w. S. Search, as
sistant commissary-general;J j. r. King, sur
eeon general, and J. w. Garner. corps chaplain
1t was arranged to include IN the evenings pro-
gramne, during the reception by Gen.
eral Harrison, to turn the command
OF the division over to the command of Col. W.
Ii. Whitney, who lie the only Republican post
master in the State of Kansas. His successor.
however has been appointed and he is daily
expecting his walking papers on the grounds Of
offensive partisanship.
At the depot the veterans were formed into
line. in column OF tours, and marched directly
to the New benson. Here they secured sup
per and afterward awaited the arrival of General
Harrison. At 100 o'clock the word was
passed around that the General had
arrived, and the corridors were crowded
by the veterans eager to see him.
Among the visitors was F. G. Snow, Of Cawker
City, Kan. who was . member Of the Generals
regiment On the march TO Atlanta he was
taken i'll, and, falling to the rear, he was
heard by General Harrison in bis complaint at
being compelled to carry a knapsack. 'Les me
carry It for you.' said the General, then
colonel. After some hesitation Private Snow
consented, and last night he remarked: II felt
smau enough to crawl into o ground hogs hole
when Colonel Harrison took my knapsaek, but
now can bali way repay him by voting the Re-
publican ticket, which shall do
A half-hour later the corridors were crowded
to their utmost and shortly after the General
appeared upon the stairs, escorted by DR.. Pat
ten. Colonel Whitney and General Caldwell
Ho was greeted with three rousing cheers as he
appeared, and recognizing the compliment by q
slight bow. he was introduced by General Cald-
well. who said:
General. no. Comrade Harrison-It is. in.
deed, a happy incident Of my life TO have been
selected to tender to you the greetings of the
First Division. First Corps, Department of Kan
sas, G.. a. r, while on our way to the national
encampment at Columbus, o. We come IN q
special train composed of ten coa.hes, and rep
resenting the counties OF Mitchell Jewell, Smith.
Republic. Cloud and Ottawa, and State whose
history was begun in trouble and distress, but
whose progress has been wonder TO be ad-
.uired and extoIled; a State whose population is
| augmented by l25 600 Union army veterans. In
our party we have men and women with diff
| ferent political opinions, that am con-
strained TO say tbet this ie not intended as po-
| litical denomination, but purely as q tender
| Of respect To and admiration OF, you as
distinguished comrade and eminent
| statesman, and al cumulative example of Ameri
can manhood Applause and three cheers. 1
said there are those among US OF different poiti-
cal opinions yet feel sure in saying to you that
| there differences among US in the high
| TEEN OF all for you 10 a personal sense, and TO
assure You that in giving US this cordial recep-
! to our entire party
General, speak to you with feelings akin
| to relationship. by reason OF the fact that my
| father was such an admirer OF your grandfather
| that when | was born, in the memorable year
that old Tippecanoe Was elected President, he
named me William Henry Harrison. (Applause.
| Now, sir in obedience to orders received, and
ia Your presence, / resign the command OF the
First division to accept the command Of the First
corps, department OF Kansas. In working Tor the
success OF the splendid excursion We have thus
far enjoyed. IL was labor of love, but as Q sol
diers first duty is obedience TO his superior off,
Ger. / now have the pleasure of introducing to
| you. comrade and General, the First Division
| commander. comrsde ". c. Whitney"
General Caldwell WAS interrupted by frequent
cheering, and Colonel Whitney was next intro
| duced. He spoke but briefly. as follows:
(, General Harrison and Ladies and Gentle
men-This 10 unexpected 70 me TO be called on
| to address you this evening. take it / am not
| put forward to represent the Sunfower State on
account Of anything have done, on account
Kansas productions, llauehterl-srsss in
| every thing. Kansas, the largest State 10 the
| Union. 200 miles wide. 400 miles long, reaching
| down TO China and mp to the stars; which raises
the biggest corn and pumpkins; which has o
schoolhouse in every valley and upon every
bill; which has the prettiest women, the most
old soldiers and the greatest number of babies
| to Its population OF any State In the Union
kansas, l say, sends greeting to Indiana.
Indiana has been regarded asia doubtful State.
but it seems to me, looking at this sea Of faces,
that your intelligence and patriotism
should place it above suspicion. Kan
| sas pledges 10000 majority for Harri-
con and Morton, Applause What does Indiana
sayl A voice, Fifteen thousand for Indiana. I
| We wait until November for your answer.
| Comrades OF Kansas, what's the matter with
| General Harrison9" From the whole crowd
| came the response, "Heis all right
| At the conclusion of Colonel Whitney's re-
marks General Harrison was introduced. After
| being given three rousing cheers, he said:
My Comrades-I have a choice to make and
you have one 1 can occupy the few moments
| which have TO spare either 10 public address
| or In private, personal greeting. / think you
would prefer as l shall prefer, to omit the pub
| lie speech that | may be presented to each Of
| you. lCriss of GOOD, good"l I beg you
| therefore. to permit only to say that
very heartily appreciate this greeting from
| my comrades of Kansas. The bond that binds
us together soldiers of the late war is one
that is enduring and close. No party associa-
tons can break it; it is stronger than political
| associations, and we are able thus In our Grand
| Army associations to come together upon that
| broad and high plane OF fraternity. loyalty and
| charity. Applause aud cries of Good, good.
| Let me now, If it be your pleasure. extend q
comrades hand to each of you.' Applause.
AT the conclusion of the Generals speech he
took the hand Of each veteran as they filed by
in single file. 1t was an impressive scene. Be-
| ing distinctively meeting of veterans of the
late war. the General was much interested in
the greetings Ct his comrades. and. as he took
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