Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-26
ON TO WASHINGTON.
PREsIDENr-ErECT HARRISON LEAVES
INDIANAPOLIS.
chsered on his way-An Immense Throng
Bids Him od-BS-His
Speech.
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stars and stripes In honor OF the departure
this afternoon Of Presldent-cleet Harrison.
Quite a number Of country people came IN 20
witness the departure Of The GencrsL. Gen
eral Hsrrison's time was pretty we'll occu-
pied with receiving the constant stream OF
callers who came 10 say goOd.by. At 10
O'clock 4 delegation from the commercial
travelling mems Republican League OF Chi
cago called TO present the General a band. I
some gripsack for use on hI- journey. AT .
O'Clock Governor Hover and Mavor Denny
arrived 10 escort the Prcsident-eect 70 the
railroad. shortly after the General aud Mrs.
Harrison emerged from the house, preceded
by the Governor and Mavor. The General oe-
cupied the first carriage with Governor Hoyey
and Mayor Denny and Mrs. Harrison and Mr.
and Mrs. Mckee occupied the next carriage.
A string OF carriages and thousand or
mole people followed the carriages down
Delaware street. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed along the route. Groups OF people
cheered enthusiastically "a the carriages
drove by, the General constantly Tipping his
hat and waving his hand as farewell 10
some old friend whom be recognized. IL
was O'Clock when the party reached Union
station, where crowd OF fully 10000
awaited them. The General and his party
were escorted 10 their car. The great throng
continued cheering. and The Presdent>elect
presently appeared on the rear platform, ac-
compsnied by Governor iloyey, who intro
duced him to the crowd and called for order,
which being partially secured, General Har'
rlson said:
"dy Good Friends aud Neighbors, i cam
not trust myself to put In words what feel
ut this time. Every kind thought that is In
your minds and every good wish that IL Ia
your hearts for me hnds ns responsive wish
and thouzh ut in my mind and heart for each
OF YOU. | love this city. IL has been my
own cherished home. Twice before | have
left It 10 discharge public duties and re-
turned to it with sladness. "a hope to do
again. 1t Is city on whose streets pompous
displays OF wealth are not seen; IL Is full OF
pleasant homes, aud 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 will strengthen
me In the discharge OF my new and respon-
sible duties.
LET me say farewell TO all my Indiana
friends. For the public honors that have
come 10 NE | am their grateful debtor. They
baye made The debt 20 large that can never
discharge H. There is great sense OF lonell-
ness in the discharge OF high public duties.
The moment OF decision IL one OF isolation.
the quiet chamber OF Judgment. and TO His
! " - and unfaiing guidance will look for
direction and safety. NV family unite with
me in grateful thanks for this cordial good
by, aud with Inc wish that these Years OF
separation may he full Of peace and happi-
ness for each OF You"
The speech was received with cheers. At
ifs conclusion the General re- entered his car
and the train at once proceeded at 3:l5 L. NJ.
RICaNOXD.
The train pulled out Of the Indianapolis
Union station amidst the huzZas OF 10000
gathered there and OF those who lined the
tracks as far ~ the city limits. The pre,i.
dental party are assigned by ears a. follows
On the rear car, No 40 president ROberts's
private earl are General ADD Mrs. Harrison.
MI. and Mrs. Mckee and their two children,
and Mrs. Lord (Nirs. lIarrls0n's sister, aud
the chlldren's Eurse. The next coach i
the elegant pasce.car haywood" up
holstered in llue push. This car l. oc-
cupled by Russell u. Harrison. wife,
and Child, with nurse. Senator saunders.
and wife. Hon. J. n. Houston, W. II. Miller,
Mrs. Easion, General Harrlson's hail sister.
Priv1te.Secretary Hslfofd, and Mrs. Harri-
sons maid. The next forward was loa
lanthe, an elegant yestibue car, rendered
to the Associated Pres. II was in charge
Of Charles Hedges, special represenatiye OF
The Associated Press. lie had with him
as guests OF the association dozen repre-
seutatlyes OF as many different newspapers.
A number Of brief stops were made, but
Richmond, Ind. was reached In an hour and
forty.two minutes, distance OF siXty.eight
miles, A crowd OF 1000 people were gath
| cred. and General HARRISON, oDedient to the
mighty shout from then, went upon the rear
platform and briefly expressed mis- thanks
i0r their cordial greeting, The Presidents
car was hali.hled with flowers b the great
delight OF its lady occupants.
coLUWus.
COLUMBUS, o.. February -. The Presi-
dents train left Richmond 20 the sound OF
booming cannon and screechi0g whistles.
mingled with the voices OF the enthusiastic
multitude. After leaving Richmond the
general passenger agent OF the Pennsyiyania
Railroad Company fitted our the entire party
from General Harrison 10 the colored porter
who accompanies him TO the White House
with tickets for the trip at regular rates OF
fare. The gentlemen repre-, entlne the press
did the same az the others, and Ike gentlemen
OF old paid as they went. At Piqua, o., 5000
| people were assembled, but The plriV on the
train were Just sitting down to supper. and
there was no speech making. General lI9rr.
son merely bowling his acknowledgements
as the trained moved ot. Governor Foraker
and his wife joined the party at Piqua and
| continued with them TO Colun bus. Crowds
were congregated at every station along the
route, and enormou, bOutres lined the
roadway on both sides at many points after
dark. Columbus was reached at s:lj.
The demonstration ST TINS point 'olum-
bus) assumed unusual proportions. A, least
one fifth Of the capitals 100000 population
was In the vicinity Of the depot wben the
train arrived. The depot. one OF the largest
IN the country, was almost filed su hour be-
fore the tlme for the train. In addition 10
the general crowd organizations came and
pressed in. The Foraker Tub @as ABBOTT
500 strong, the Watch Company and South.
End Clubs were over 100 strong. and the Har-
rison aud Morton Glee Club bad about 100
in line. Before the train reached the depot
IL was impossible 10 get from point 20 point.
Tue booming Of cannon and the din OF brass
music, drun.cO,ps, and yells greeted the
presidential train ~ 4. moved into the depot.
II required large force OF police ~ open
the wav for the engine. A scramble then be-
gan. The crowd pushed, damned, aud
! swayed IN solid mass The Train pull
ed pretty well through the depot be-
fore stopping and the people were
trying to keep up and rushed msdlV
over each other. A large Sumoer Of
ladies we're Ia the crowd. and many OF them
were injured, M The apparently msddened
crowd showed no respect for any one about
them. The entire Membership OF The Legis-
hlure went down with toe Foraker Club,
but they were al lost sight OF In
the general crusb. There was no
definite p'OgraTme carried out. IL
was the intention 10 have several songs
from tue slse clubs, and listen to a speech
from General Harrison. The former was
almost eatirely eliminated from the pro-
grsmme. and less than fifty persons heard
anything the Presien.-elect had t. say.
People standing within ten feet OF hin could
see his lips move as II in t1e act OF making a
speech anu that was an. The cheer
ing, firing OF cannon, beating OF
drums, aud general confusion, lost none
o, ils force and the General talked
less than Eve minutes. lie was introduced
By Governor Foraker. VINO ssid that It was
useless for hin to tell snV one in the vast
crowd who be wa, birs. Harrison, Russell