The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-26
HARRISON ON THE ROAD.
TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE CHEER
HIM AS HE STARTS.

The Republican Drummers OF chicago
present Him with New Sachel to
Carry with Him-A Civilian Escort
+ron His Residence to the Depot-A
Farewell Speech.
INntANAPoLIs, Feb. 25.-Many buildings
,n the business portion of the city are gaily
decorated in flags and bunting, while from
the top of nearly every building float the
stars and stripes in honor of the departure
this afternoon of President-elect Harrison.
Ouite a number of country people came in
TO witness the departure of the general.
Gen. Harrisons time was pretty well oc-
cupied with receiving the constant stream
of callers who came to say good-by.
DRUMMERs GIVE HIM GRIP.
At 10 o'clock delegati II from the Com
mercial Travelling Mems Republican
League, of Chicago, called to present the
general handsome grip-sack for use on his
Tourney. At 2 o'clock Gov. Hovey and
Mayor Denny arrived to escort the presi-
dent-elect t the railroad. Shortly after
General and Mrs. Harrison emerged from the
house, preceded by the governor and mayor.
The ge eral occupied the first carriage
with Gov. Hovey and Mayor Dennv, q
Mrs. Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Mckee oc-
cupied the next carriage. A string OF car
riages and LOCO or more people followed the
carriages down Delaware street. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed along the
route. Groups Of people cheered enthusi-
astically as the carriages drove by, the gen.
eral constantly tipping his hat and waving
his hand farewell to some old friend whom
he recognized.
AT THE STATION.
It was O'Clock when the party reached
the union station, where a crowd of fully
10000 awaited them. The general and his
party were escorted to their car. The
great throng continued cheering, and the
Presidentelect presently appeared on the
rear platform, accompanied by Gov.
Hovey, who introduced him to the crowd
and called for order, which being partially
secured, Gen. Harrison said:
My Coon FRIENDS AND NEIGHBoRs-I can not
trust myself to put in words what feel at this
time. Every kind thought that is in your
minds, and every good wish that is in your
hearts for me, finds its responsive wish and
love this city. 1t has been my own cher
ished home. Twice before have
left it to discharge public dnties and
returned to it with gladness, as I hope to do
again. 1t is a city of whose streets pompOus
displays Of wealth are not seen; it is full of
pleasant homes, and in these homes there
is an unusual store of contentment. The
memory of your favor and kindness will
abide with me, and my strong desire TO hold
your respect and confidence wi strengthen me
in the dischar Of my new and responsible du-
ties. Let me say farewell to all my Indiana
friends. For the public honors that have come
to me, am their grateful debtor They have
made debt so large that / can never discharge
it. There is a great sense Of loneliness in the
moment of decision is one of
isolation. But there is one whose help
comes even into the quiet chamber of Judgment
and to his wise and unfailing guidance will |
look for direction and safety. My family unite
with me in greatful thanks for this cordial
good-by, and with me wish that these years of
separation may be full of peace and happiness
for each of you.
The speech was received with cheers. At
its conclusion, the general re-entered his
car, and the train at once proceeded at 3;l5
o'clock.
HOW THE PARTY is ASSIGNED.
RICHMOND, IND, Feb. 25.-The Presi-
dent-elect's train pulled out Of the Indian
apolis Union Station amidst the huzzas of
the thousands gathered there and of those
who lined the tracks as far as the city
limits. The presidential party are assigned
by cars as follows:
On the rear car, No. 1870, President Rob-
erts' private car, are Gen. and Mrs. Har-
rison, Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee and their two
children, and Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Harrisons
sister, and the children's nurse.
The next coach is the elegant palace car
"Maywood,' upholstered in blue plush.
This car Is occupied by Russell b. Harri-
son, wife and child, with nurse; Senator
Saunders and wife; Hon. j. N. Huston, w.
ii. Miller, Mrs. E ,stol, Gen. Harrison's
half-sister, Private Secretary Halford and
Mrs HarrisOn's maid.
THE NEWSPAPER CROWD.
EsNext forward was the Iolsnthe, an ele-
CANT vestlbule car rendered to the A ssoci-
ated Press. 1t was in charge of Charles
hedges, special representative of the AssO-
ciated Press. He had with him as guests of
the association dozen repre- -entatives Of
as many different newspapers. A num-
Der OF brief stops were made but
Richmond, Ind, was reached in an hour
and forty-two minutes. The distance is
sxty-eight miles. Here q crowd of 1000
people gathered, and Gen. Harrison, obe.
dent to mighty shout from them, went
upon the rear platform and briefly expressed
his thanks for their cordial greeting. The
Presidents car was half filed with flowers,
70 the great delight of its lady ccIpants.
NO DEAD HEADS.
COLUMBUS, o.. Feb. 2j.-rhe Presidents
Train lefO Richmond to the sound
OF booming cannon and screeching
"hlSJles mingled Win the voices or
the 9 thusiastic multitude. After leav-
ing Richmond, the general passenger agent
Oh the Pennsylvania railroad company
ntted out the entire party, from Gen. Har-
rison TO the colored porter who accompa-
MES him to the white house, with tickets for
the trip at the regular rates of fare. The
gentlemen representing the press did the
talne as the others, and like gentlemen of
Oh, paid as they went
5000 OUT AT P1oUA.
AT Piqua, o., 5000 people were assembled,
out The party on the train were just sitting
uown to supper and there was no speech
making, Gen. Harrison merely bowling his
acknowledgements as the train moved cut.
gov; Foraker and his wife Joined the party
az flqua and continued with them to
columbus. Crowds were congregated at
every station along the rou o, and enor-
nous bonfires lined the roadway on both
sues at many points after dark.
BIG Demonstration AT COLUMBUS.
p, Columbus was reached at s:15 o'clock.
me demonstration at this point assumed
unusual proportions. At least one-fifth Of
Ine capitals 100000 population was in the
vicinity OF the depot at the time the train
arrived. The depot, one of the
largest in the country. was
almost filled an hour before the time
lot the train to arrive. In addition to the
general crowd, organizations came and
pressed IN. The Foraker Club was about 300
sr09ng, the Watch Company aud South End
CUBS were over 100 strong. and the Harrison
ana Morton Glee Club had about 100 in
IIue' before the train reached the depot it