The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-16
RUSSELL B. HARRISON.
He Will Remain Citizen of Montana, and
Has No Desire to Occupy Public Office.

HELENA, M. T., Jan. 15.-The banquet and
reception to Russell b. Harrison last night
was the largest and finest affair ever given
in Montana Territory. Mr.. HaTrison's
speech was delivered too late for transmiss-
ion East. He said:
Fellow townsmen and fellow citizens of Mon
tana-On my journey to Montana, after a pro-
tracted stay in the East, found, by reason OF
kilograms sent to others, that there was some
anxiety on the part of my friends here to learn
of the exact date of my return 10 Helena. / did
not know, until after my arrival in this CITY, that
this desire to learn of my intentions had behind
IL nnd nes PURPOSE 10 Lender me me snen cordial
has been given me here tonight. The esteem,
confidence and good wishes of ones neighbors
to any mans ife When came to % this f territory rT
nine years ago, came to make 1t my future
home, and It has been source of great gratifca-
uon 10 me that have been permitted, during my
residence here, to join you in efforts that have
resulted in the thorough settlement and devel-
ment of good-s1zed portion of the last of the
frontier or the United States. We are knocking
loudly and energetically for admission as a
State Of the Union and for the boon of self gov
as earnestly now as it was in Massachusetts in
11!6. have been absent for several months,
doing what could in humble way to further
dent of the United States, and afterward his
election, During my absence rnmors of various
had left Helena and Montana to take up my
residence in other places. I wish to assure you
tonight that there is not the slight.
that character. am still, and intend so to re-
main, citizen of Helena and of Montana Terri
tory stu register, when dare just now to
register at all, as from Helena. NJ. T. You have
tentions, bat it may afford relief to some in this
not accept any public office. AS citizen of
Montana and as a member Of that great army of
people who claim to be intelligent citizens Of the
0fa hnf xuh nnf
nitted to take any part in the election of a
President or to govern themselves, and as a
who have never been permitted to cast single
vote for President of the United States I
took deep and active interest in the success of
the Republican party and its candidate during
fact knew, that Republican success meant in
creased prosperity and great advancement to
lean candidafe. % asa as Senator Of the % United
States, made record as friend of the Territor-
ss ths that ~es gTaat with
there will be. no impropriety in my
saying now, and know it Will give you encour-
agement and hope, that his record as President OF
will meet greater approval by the citizens OF
Montana and other Territories, Democrats and
have much influence with the next administra-
ton, but what influence will have you can rest
assured will be exerted for the development and
prosperity of Montana, and in calling attention
to the fact, where can with propriety, that
there are men in the Territories as intel
ligent, as well qualified and as honest for the
creditable discharge OF the duties of any public
Office as can be found in any State of the Union.
You have In very complimentary manner
Guest" is to be responded to by another, and
fear have occupied more time than should.
felt delicacy in saying anything tonight be-
yond expressing my thanks, but on this occasion
feeling the inspiration of your welcome, do moi
think could have said less. thank you again
very sincerely and heartily for your esteem, good
will and hospitality.