The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-04
GREETING TO Mr.. HALSTEAD
Republican Clubs of Cincinnati Unite in
Welcoming Him Home from Europe.
In Reply to an Address He Touches Lightly
Upon His Rejection by the Senate, and Says
He Will Obey the Gail of the People.


CINCINNATI, Aug. ga reception to Mr.
Murat Halstead, of the Commercial Ga
zette, upon his return from Europe was
given tonight by the Republican clubs of
Hamilton county, in Music Hall. The
great hall was tastefully decl1ed with flags
and streamers of the national cOlors. The
lower floor was entirely given up to the
clubs, while the dress circle and balcony
were filed with ladies and their escorts,
The clubs marched from their respective
quarters, and as they entered with their
bands the enthusiasm of the crowd was
kept at a white heat. The stage was
cupied by large number of gentlemen de-
signated to act as vice-presidents.
The entrance of Mayor M0sby
escorting the Observation-Disclosures
figure of Mr.. Halstead was stimuli
| taneous with the coming of one of the
largest clubs, bearing a transparency with
| the legend, "Halstead, Welcome Home"
| wild scene of waving of hats and hand
kerchiefs. and of people rising and cheer
ing. followed. The appearance of Governor
| Foraker renewed the enthusiastic welcome.
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| health and with trifie of nervousness at
such demonstration, be took his seat beside
| the Mayor. When all the clubs had been
| seated. Mayor Mosby made welcoming ad-
dress, containing illusions 10 the honored
| guests fearlessness as a journalist and a
| suggestion of the usefulness of such quail
| ity in the Senate of the United States.
When Mr.. Halstead arose to reply no had
most hattered reception. which contin-
/ ued several minutes. during which the as
| semblage of five thousand arose and
| cheered and cheered again. He said:
| am both gratified and surprised at the mani
festati0n before me tonight, and L can answer
| the question as to how am by saying am very
well indeed. Concerning the action of the SEN
ate in my case, which his Honor has referred to,
| have no grievances that desire to have the
ate was, SO far as the Republicans opposed me,
| largely owing to misapprehensiOns which was
| unable at the time 10 correct. There was also
| evidence in some cases Of personal feeling that
| did not do me justice, but, however intended on
the part of those who rejected me, cheerfully
and sincerely recognize the fact that they did
| me kindness 1 have been abroad on my own
hook, and have accomplished the mission most
important to myself, the restoration of my
| health. The President had no difficulty in find
| ing suitable man for the place in the Hon. VIM.
Walter Phelps. gentleman admirably qualified
to discharge the duties of that office, as has
been proven by his excellent work in the Samoan
conference
candidate for the United states Senate. 1 do not
wish to have that urged upon the people. That
| Is matter for consideration after the Republic
| vember by the triumphant reelection of Gov
| Foraker, and the election Of Republican Gen.
ersl Assembly. 1 do not think it possible for the
| Of the State to pass into the hands of the Demo-
| Gratis. There Is nothing in the recent history Of
the party to warrant such action. When this
| Republican Legislature is elected, If the Repub-
licans in 1T shall think that would be good
| representative man-that In their good Judgment
| 1t would be good thing to elect me Senator OF
| the United States-I should regard it as great
honor. and attempt to perform the duties of the
office to the best of my ability. But the object to
| be aimed at, however, and which cannot be too
| clearly and strongly stated. is not any fndivid-
| ual triumph but to make sure that Ohio shall be
hereafter represented In the Senate of the United
| States by two Republicans. That IL object
| worthy Of any Republicans ambition No per-
| sOnal ambition should be permitted to interfere
| a clean Republican victory i'll a straight Repub-
| lican fight and to make the fight on the ground
| OF sustaining the national administration of
| President Harrison and the State administration
| OF Governor Foraker.
The more 1 have travelled abroad, and the
| more have become acquainted with the people
and affairs of other nations, the higher has been
my appreciation of the conditions of life in our
| country, where, however diverse may be the
| fortunes of the people, their opportunities are
| far greater than in any foreign country. Speak
| ing for myself while understanding that we have
| no occasion to be sorry for the Germans, the
| French, or the English, who occupy some of the
most favored portions of the globe and have at
| tanned splendid civilization, must say that
have an unfeigned preference both for the climate
and the diet of the United states of America.
Mr.. Halstead's address was listened to
with interest Mt and frequently appllaauded.
MI: W: n: Parham, on behalf of the
of Ohio, made brief address, telling why
| the colored people followed with prayers
the ship that carried him abroad and well
coined his restored return: 1t was he said,
because the colored people were not guilty
of ingratitude, and Mr. Halstead had al
ways been the colored mans friend. Mr.
| Parham is a colored man, teacher in the
public schools of Cincinnati.
| Mr.. M. A. jacob of the Freie Presse fol-
lowed with welcoming speech on behalf
of the press.
1t was after 10 o'clock when Governor
Foraker arose to make his address. The
Governor said his duty was an unnecessary
one. He was to welcome Mr.. Halstead on
behalf of the Republicans of Ohio, but Mr..
Halstead knew he was welcome long be-
fore this time.
He went on to speak of the extent and
earnestness of this demonstration, such as
was seldom accorded to any one not great
statesman or q soldier. Yet, on his return,
he asked What have done to merit re-
ceptionW The Governor said Mr.. Halstead
was the only Republican in Ohio who
would ask that question. He went OH to
tell why Mr.. Halstead was welcome
citing as reasons the high regard the PEG.
pie had for his courage and honesty
for the purity and simplicity of his life, fol
his Intelligent patriotism, and for his
complete and entire Republicanism. Ii
was fortunate that his return, restored ia
health, is at this time when an important
election is approaching. 1t was an election
when Mr.. Halsteads sturdy service
was needed to assist in blotting on,
the most foul taint upon the
legislative action of Ohio-the corrupt
election of Henry b. Payne to the United
States Senate. Mr.. Halstead's service
said he, can be counted upon to assist in
making the next Legislature Republican
Drifting into political matters the Gov.
ernor spoke of the marked reform in the
election law of Ohio in the past four wears
| and of the police force, both of which he
claimed as results of Republican legisla
ton.
| In conclusion he touched upon the recent
manifestations of lawlessness on the part
of certain people. and repeated his assertion
| made in his recent letter to Mayor Mosby
that obedience TO law is the first duty o.
citizenship. Referring to the warning thai
| in taking this ground he would offend the
German voter, he said he had no fear
| of that He knew the German voter
and the German character; he was himself
of German blood, and he served through
the war with German soldiers. He knew
the German citizen to be true. ant
patriotic, and lover of justice. Through
ont his address the assembly gave liberal
applause which was especially marked il
his eulogy of Mr.. Halstead, and in hi,
| declaration in favor of the support of the