The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-13

members that all were expected to be in
line, whether uniformed or not. But the
club made an excellent showing as it was.
and when it wheeled, four abreast column.
right east upon Ohio street, at Meridian.
ated great enthusiasm.
Here it encountered the Marion Club, q
young bu: steadily-growing organization.
into which young Republicans are fiockinR
by hundreds. President Wiltsie had has
club in readiness to fall in behind drum
corps as the rear of the Columbia Club
should pass. The Marions were out for the
first time in the club uniform, o
handsome gray-and- brown-bound felt
hat, linen duster. cane
and badge. There were nearly
three hundred In line to the credit of the
Marion Club, and over half were In uni
form. At the Denison House the process
sion was Joined by Governor Chase and
Chairman Gowdy, in a carriage drawn by two
white horses. The carriage took a position
between the two clubs. When passing the
transfer car portrait of the President was
found upon an advertising stereopticon
canvas, and was greeted with loud cheers.
The West Indianapolis Club joined the
procession at Maryland street. as
it passed south on illinois to
station. Here the line halted, and while
the crowd had to wait for the train which
was thirty-fve minutes late, the band
played several selections. When the train
pulled In there were from three to four
thousand people crowded about the sta
tion.
RUSH TossEE M'KINLEY.
There was a rush for first glimpse OF
the distinguished arrival As Governor
Chase appeared from the train with him,
walking arm in arm. the crowd parted
with shout to let them pass. The line then
closed, and there was scramble
to see him enter the carriage while the
passage-way was blocked with hundreds
anxious to grasp the tarif-maker's hand.
1t was with difficulty that Governor Chase
could make way for him. The crowd con-
tinued to press about the carriage
for handsbake, after he was
seated, and again there were cheers The
procession speedily formed in line again,
with the coach foil owing the Marion Club,
giving the West indianapolis Club. led bv
its gorgeous Zouave drum CORPS, place of
honor. Following this club. which was
one hundred strong. was a Haughville
club. composed OF sixty sturdy. enthusi-
astic iron -molders.
The line of march was q continuous ova-
tion TO Governor Mckinley. He was kept
busy lifting his hat TO the cheering crowds
that lined the streets "Hurrah for Nc
Kinleyw was constantly heard. No hand
that was offered failed to get q
hearty grasp as the carriage moved
along. The windows were in many
stores and residences blocks lighted up and
filled with ladies. Governor Mckinley did
not overlook his fair admirers, and repeat
ediy lifted his hat TO them. The ride to
the hotel was marked by the constant pres
ence of q colored man. one who had
known slavery and whose face bore
evidence of toll and loyalty. He strode
along by the side of the carriage as If proud
TO seem TO be guarding the vehicle from
any possible foe. HIS name is David
Jordan; He is an enthusiastic admirer of
Mckinley.
The PROCESSION halted on Pennsylvania
street and formed IN line of review. The
carriage was loudly cheered as it passed
by. When ranks were broken there was .
rush Tor AN advantageous position under
the hotel balcony. for all were determined
TO hear tho voice o. the gallant leader Of
protection.
SPEECH FULL OF GEMS.
Governor Chase presented Governor Mo-
Kinley as the istinguished executive OF
Ohio. and the name IVES . sigual fss