Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-26
ALL HAIL, HARRISON!
The President-elect of the
United States.
TRlUMPHAL PROGRESS BEGUN.
Enthusiastic Thousands Listen to
His Modest and Graceful
Farewell Speech.

Farewell Speech.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
INDIANAPOLIS, February 25.-Amid the
hurry and confusion of preparation, the
work of the last hours of residence at the
Harrison homestead, there has been 6
constant stream of callers keeping the
General busy all morning. Many build
ings in the business portion are gaily
decorated in honor of the departure o.
the President.elect for Washington this
afternoon. AS the hour of 9 O'Clock ap.
preached the streets began to fill up, and
Pennsylvania avenue was soon thronged
with thousands anxious to participate in
the farewell demonstration of the Presi-
dent.elect. At 2 O'Clock sharp, Governor
Hovey and Mayor Denny drew up in
front of the Harrison residence, behind a
pair of large white horses drawing a
handsome carriage. General Harrison
met them at the door and cordially shook
hands. The ceremony was entirely
informal.
Governor Hovey said they had come to
perform the very pleasant duty of escort
ing the General to the station on his
eventful trip to Washington. A crowd
of hundred or so people stood on the
sidewalk and in the yard, watching the
departure of the distinguished party.
Shortly after, General and Mrs. Harrison
emerged from the house, preceded by the
Governor and the Mayor. The General
occupied the first carriage with Governor
Hovey and Mayor Denny, and Mrs. Har-
rison and Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee occupied
the next carriage. A string of carriages
and thousand or more people followed
the carriages down Delaware street.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed
along the route. In front of every resi-
dence were groups of people, who
cheered enthusiastically as the carriages
drove by, the General constantly tipping
his hat and waving his hand in farewell
to some old friend whom he recognized.
When Ohio street was reached the
throng was innumerabe. Here the vet
Grams of George H. Thomas Post were in
line, among them being General Lew
Wallace and many other well-known
men. They were accompanied Ey al
military paud and as the Gen
eral's carriage drove up they opened
ranks and cheer went up
from the thousands of people that
was heard for many squares. From this
point to the station it was an impenetra- |
BILE throng. The buildings were black
with people. At the intersection of Mar
ket and Pennsylvania streets the mem
bers of the Legislature were drawn up in |
line and the carriage passed through the |
open files, the lawmakers cheering lus- |
tily. They then fell in line and escorted |
the General to the station. 1t was 8
O'Clock when the party reached the sta |
ton, where crowd of fully 10000
awaited them. The General aud party |
were escorted to their car.
The President-elect presently appeared
on the rear platform, accompanied by
Governor Hovey, who introduced him to |
the crowd and called for order, which,
being partially secured, General Harri-
son said: "My good friends and neigh
bors, l cannot trust myself to 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 hearts |
for me, finds its responsive wish and
thought in my mind and heart for each |
of you. love this city; it has been my |
cherished home. Twice before 1 have
left it to discharge public duties,
and returned to it with glad |
ness, as l hope to do again. |
1t is city on whose streets the pompous
displays of wealth are not seen. 1t is
full of pleasant homes, and in these
homes there is an unusual store of con-
tentment. 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 responsible
duties. Let me say farewell to all my |
Indiana friends. For the public honors |
that have come to me 1 am their |
grateful debtor. They have made
the debt so large that 1 can never
discharge it: There is great
sense Of loneliness in the discharge of |
high public duties. The moment of de-
cision is one of isolation, but there is
One whose help comes even into the
quiet chamber of judgment, and to His
for direction and safety. My family |
cordial goodbye, and, with me, wish that |
peace and happiness for each of you"
LILO pPOOCh W0b ACCOlNCu Wlbh VAOCAos
At it's conclusion, the General re-entered
the car, and at 3 :15 the the train left
Indianapolis amid great enthusiasm.
RICHMOND, Ind, February 25.-When
Knightstown was reached, where is |
located the Soldiers Orphans home, the
train stopped for moment, and a crowd
of five or six hundred gathered about the
rear platform and gave three cheers for
Harrison. He spoke few words of fare
we'll.
Richmond was reached at :O2 p. NJ.
Fully four thousand people assembled at
the station and the crowd was very de-
monstrative, cheering at the top of their
voices, while cannon doomed and
whistles blew, making din
that was deafening. General and
Mrs. Harrison appeared on the rear
platform of their Car and we're greeted by
a mighty shout from the crowd, which
was very noisy one. Finally when the
tumult had partially subsided, General
Harrison spoke as follows:
my friends, have 80 long had my
home among you that cannot but feel
a sense of regret in leaving the soil of
Indiana. | 60 with deep sense Of in
adequacy, but am sure you will be
patient with my mistakes, and that you
will all give me your help, as citizens, in
my efforts to promote the best interests
of the people and the honor of the nation