Evening journal., 1889-02-26
HARRlSON'S FAREWELL.
A Vast Crowd Sees Him Off for
Washington.
DEMONSTRATIONS ALONG THEwAY


Gen. Harrison and his family for Washington
was made the occasion of much display on
the part Of citizens irrespective of politics
All the business houses and many Of the
private residences on the principal streets
were decorated with bunting. Gen Harri-
sons picture was displayed in many Of the
windows, and every one showed commenda-
he zeal in the effort to do the distinguished
Indianian honor
1t had been arranged for the party to leave
home at 2:l5 o'clock. AT noon a large crowd
OF people gathered around the house. The
street was lined with carriages for a distance
of two squares, and every movement about
the house was watched with the keenest in
terest.
The president-elect was the first to appear
and enter the carriage He was escorted by
Governor Hovey, Mayor Denny and w. II.
English. Gen. Harrison lifted his hat and
bowed to the people gathered about the en-
trance to his house as he walked to his car
riage. -Four carriages were filed with mem
bers Of the Harrison and Mckee families.
The Grand Army post Of which the general
is member acted as an escort. A platoon of
led the way to the Union station.
As the party passed down the principal
streets it was greeted on all sides with en-
thusiastic cheers from the thousands of per-
sons who lined the sidewalks and moved to-
ward the station, keeping time with the car
riages On several occasions Gen. Harrison
acknowledged the enthusiasm by bowing to
persons whom he recognized, but the trip
was without any further incident
AT the depot anumber Of policemen guarded
the entrance 70 the train sheds, and for a
while the people We're kept back. Pretty
soon, however, the crowd in the rear pushed
through the gates carrying the officers with
them, and then came a general rush Five
thousand people crowded through the gate
ways and surrounded the train.
When Gen. Harrison reached the station It
was with the greatest difficulty that a path
could be made for him and the ladies to the
special train that stood waiting for them on
the track. Russell Harrison and his wife had
arrived previously, and were the first ones 70
greet the president-elect as be boarded the
car, which he Immediately entered. Then ali
the party, except Mrs Harrison and Mrs.
Mckee, followed.
In a moment the president-elect came out
with vexed expression on his countenance
that was plainly discernible, and spoke to the
police officers Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Nc.
Kee had been separated from the party and
could nowhere be found, aud Mr.. Mckee and
Col. Bridgeland started out to hunt them up.
Governor Hovey then called attention and
introduced Gen. Harrison to the crowd, which
caused a prolonged cheer The chief execu-
tive-elect stepped close to the brake on the
rear platform of the car, and made an address
fbot f,,y,ly ol.a
He removed his hat, adjusted his eve glasses.
and read the following address from manu-
script:
MY Coon FRIENDS AND NEIGHBoRs-T cannot
trust myself 10 put in words what l feel at this
time Every kind thought that is in your minds
and every good wish that is in your heart for me
finds its responsive wish and thought in my mind
and heart for each of you. love this city il has
been my own cherished home Twice before !
have left it to discharge public duties and return
to it with gladness, as hope to do again. 1t is a
city on whose cheek the pompous displays Of
wealth are not seen. II is full Of pleasant homes
and in the homes there is an unusual store of
contentment
The memory Of your faces and kindness win
abide with me- aud my strong desire to hold your
respect and confidence will strengthen me in the
discharge Of my new and responsible duties Let
me say farewell 70 all my Indiana friends For
the public honors that have come to me I am
their grateful debtor.
They have made the debt so large that can
never discharge it. There is a great sense Of
loneliness in the discharge OF high public duties
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 wisdom
and mfailing guidance will look for direction
/ and safety.
My family unite with me in grateful thanks fol
this cordial good-by, and, with me, wish that
these years Of separation may be full Of peace
and happiness for each of you.
/ just at the close Of his brief remarks Mrs
Harrison, having been found, slipped blithely
out Of the doorway and made graceful bow
to the throng. Cen Harrison grasped her
hand eagerly and his face frightened up with
evident satisfaction as she stood by his side
Conductor King leaned over the guard gate
moved his hand to the engineer, and the
presidential train moved slowly away as tn,
clock showed 3:l3tS.
The president-elect and his wife remained
on the platform saluting the crowd until tn,
train got a square away.
RICHMOND, Ind, Feb. 26-The Harrison
train was greeted by large and ent husiasti,
crowd on its arrival here.
While the engine was taking water tn,
president-eleot, in response to cheers aud erie.
for Harrison, appeared on the rear platform
of the car and addressed the citizens a
follows:
My friends have so long had my homl
among you that / cannot but feel sense O
regret in leaving the soil Of Indiana. go witt
a deep sense Of inadequacy. but l am sure yol
viii be patient with MY mistakes give me you
help as citizens lcheers and cries ''We viii g
in my efforts to promote the best interests of tn
people and the honor Of the nation we love
lCheersl I thank you for this cordial greeting
URBASA, o., Feb. 26.-At Piqua there wa
a brief stop Cries were made for the presi
dent-elect by a large crowd Of people who ha,
gathered at the station. Gen. Harrison wen
out ON the rear platform Of his car and wa
about to address the assemblage when tn
bell rang and the train started.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 26-The Panhandl
special, bearing President-elect Harrison, al
rived here at s;l5. Members of both branche
Of the Legislature, local Republican clubs
headed by bands of music, and 10000 Colum
bus citizens met hun. As the train pulle
across High street the national salute wa
fired, and the cheer that went up from thou
sands of throats was simply deafening. Tn
ladies were well represented in the crowd
and We're just as anxious to see Gen. Harrison
as the men,
The train pulled out at s:25. Governor an
Mrs. Foraker attended the party as far a
the Pennsylvania line
READY FOR THE PRESIDENT-ELEcT