The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-15
HARRIS0NS RUSH EAST.
A GREETING AT HANNIBAL. MO,
AT SUNRISE.

tne FreSioentS Eyes at the Greeting
OF Old Friends at Indianapolis.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May l4.-As she first
rays OF the bright spring sun shone on the
seven hills of Hannibal, No., the presidential
special arrived at that city in the midst of
the noisy blowing of whistles. the shouts of
thousands and the music Of bands. Leav-
ing Hannibal at $40 o'clock, the party was
greeted at every subsequent station by en-
thusiastic crowds Short stops were made
at Barry, Baily and Griggsville, reaching
Jacksonville at s o'clock, where the fire de-
partment, school children aud hosts OF citi-
zens crowded around the train.
AN HOUR AT SPRINGFIELD.
The President and bis party had an ova-
tion at Springfield, H., where a very pleas
ant hour was spent. Their arrival was
heralded by the firing of the national
salute and the cheering of the immense
crowd. Gov. Fifer, Mayor Lawrence. SEN
ators Cullom and Palmer, Representatives
Springer and Henderson, Collector John NJ.
Clark Of Chicago, ex-Gov. Oglesby and
Col. Ed Swain were among the first to
greet the visitors aud bid them welcome to
the capital OF the state. The city was
handsomely decorated, and the arrange
nlSuVo weho 50 PeIAeot tuhut htsuou&u tne
visit lasted only one hour, nearly
every resident in the city was
given an opportunity TO see the chief mag
istrate OF the country and the members Of
his party. The local military, grand army
men aud civic organizations were drawn up
in line at the station and escorted the party
through the gaily decorated streets, past
the state capitol to the Lincoln monument
in Oakridge cemetery, where the formal
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presided and Gov. Fifer delivered an elo-
quent address of welcome, to which the
President made fitting response.
WILD CHEERING AT MoNTEzUMA.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May 14.-A large
delegation Of Indiana friends met the
presidential party at Montezuma and made
themselves hoarse cheering the President
He was overcome by the greeting, and, for
the first time since he started from Wash
iugton, was unable to respond to the de-
mand for speech at any length. He man
aged to say:
Ny FRIENDs-we have had q long journey,
and one that has been attended by great many
pleasant incidents, We have had cheers of
welcome, reaching from our first stop at Roam
oke, Va, stretching across the mountains of
Tennessee and Northern Georgia and Alabama,
down through Arkansas and Texas, and along
the Pacific coast. Everywhere we have had q
most cordial and kindly greeting; but as cross
to-day the border line of Indiana and meet
again these old friends, l find in your welcome
a sweetness that exceeds it all.
HIS EYES FILLED WITH TEARS. E -
At this point the tears came to the Presi-
dents eyes, and his utterance became SO
choked that he could say no more. He
soon recovered, however, and extended a
cordial welcome to the indianapolis recep>
tion committee, which then boarded the
Tho al ID,
this city promptly on schedule time AS
O'Clock this afternoon-andi its approach was
heralded by salute fired by Battery A,
light artillery. The preparations for the
Presidents reception were magnificent in
every way, considering the limited length
of his stay. From every window and
housetop on the principal down town streets
the stars and stripes were unfurled to the
breeze and large-sized pictures of the PresI-
dent were conspicuous every where Espe-
cially was this so along the line Of march.
THE SPEAKERS STAND.
In Jackson place, near the union station,
a speakers stand was erected, but the
rough hewn planks were concealed from
view By perfect mass Of bunting and the
stars and stripes. The effect was very
beautiful, In the center was hung a large
likeness OF the President. 1t was to this
stand he, together with the other mem
bers Of the presidential party, were escorted
Immediately upon the arrival of the
train through an immense crowd which
thronged every available point of standing
room. The crowd in cheer after cheer gave
the President genuine Hoosier welcome to
his old home. Arrived at the stand, Gov.
Hovey addressed the multitude and Mayor
Sullivan in neat speech welcomed the
President home.
HARRIsoN's RESPONSE.
President Harrison responded as follows:
/ do not think can speak much to-day. The
strain Of the long journey and frequent calls
made ON me to speak from Washington to the
Golden Gate, and from the far northwest terri
tory to Indianapolis have somewhat exhausted
my body and mind, and have made my heart
so open to these impressions as l greet my old
friends that cannot, fear. command myself.
Our pathway has been marked by the plaudits
of the multitude; our way strewn with flowers.
We have Journeyed through the orchards of
California, laden with fruits; we have climbed
the SUBMITS of great mountains from which
rich metals have been extracted; then we have
dropped into fruitful valleys and our whole
pathway has been made glad by the friendly
acclaim Of our American fellow-citizens
without regard TO party. [Shouts OF
applause But all the sweetness of these
flowers, all the beauty of these almost tropical
landscapes, all the richness of their precious
mines sink into forgetfulness as / receive to-day
this welcome from my old friends There was
perceptlole molStneSs in the Presidents eyes
and his voice almost failed him.
HOME, SWEET HOME.
My manhood has known no other home but
this It was the scene of my early struggles
IL has been the scene and instrument and SUD.
port of my early success In life. come to lay
down before you to-day my offering Of thank-
fulness for the friendly helpfulness in Doyhood
and in all the hours down to this. / left you
two years ago to take up the work of the most
responsible office in the world. l went to
these untried duties sustained by
your helpful friendliness. come
after two years to confess many errors but to
mind, TO use whatever influence / have for the
general good OF the people. Applause.l Our
stay is so brief that l must deny myself the
pleasure Of taking all these friends by
the hand. God bless you all. I have
not forgotten, / cannot forget Indianapolis /
look forward if my life is spared. to this as the
city where shall rest when the hard toll is DONE
love its homes and rejoice In its commercial
prosperity. Pardon further speech and allow
me TO say God bless you, every one, and
good-by.
ON THE HOME STRETCH.
As President Harrison remained but forty
Eve minutes in the city the entire pro-
gramme OF the line Of march was not car
Tisd out Owing to this fact large num-
Dor Of people who did not 20 10 the union
station, but we're scattered along the line OF
march, were disappointed in not seeing the
President. A hurried smbarketion and the
party were on the hume stretch for Wash
tDgton.
TENTH SPEECH FOR THE DAY.
DAYTOs, o., May l4.-Ths special train
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