Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-07
WELCOME HARRISON.
indianapolis Does Royal Honor to the
EX-PreSident.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND CITIZENS
Greet Him at the Court House.
The Governor Of Indiana, the
Mayor Of Indianapolis and
Other Distinguished Persons,
Without Regard to Politics,
Unite in Hearty Welcome.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, March 6.-ln-
dianapolis did honor TO her most dis
tinguished citizen tonight. Fully 49,
600 people gathered at the State House
to bid him welcome and greeted him
with the most enthusiastic demonstra-
tions OF appreciation.
Ats o'clock the doors were thrown
open and the crowd rushed In, soon NIL
ing it,. 1t was the most enthusiastic de-
monstration seen in this city for years.
The interior of the State House was
beautifully draped with flags. The
distinguish party, headed by Mayor
Sullivan of this city, shortly appeared,
and the great building literally rocked
with the cheers which went up from
thousands of tnroats.
After q time the applause died away
and the strains of music floated down
from the balcony. When the selection
was finished Mayor Sullivan rose and
said:
at gines me great pleasure to pre-
side over a meeting Of his friends and
neighbors TO welcome back TO his home
our distinguished fellow citizen"
Governor Matthews ftepped to the
front of the platform and said: "To-
night we meet TO do honor to the most
distinguished citizen OF our State. We
see tonight a scene most beautiful In
our form of government, scene grand
in its simplicity.
sIt was never seen in the history Of
the world until seen in our American
Republic. He who has been clothed
with the highest power in the nation,
and who has had no equal in the ma
tiOns OF the earth, tonight return TO
take his station in the common walks
of life.
"Four years Indiana was united in the
honor done to one OF her sons. 10
night she welcomes him back again. |
am glad TO say, General Harrison, for
getting the differences which may have
separated us in the past, that we welcome
him homo. am glad 10 believe that
when his life may be written, as citizen,
as Senator, and as chief executive
of this great country We shall
see he has filed the measure
of our expectation and OF duty well
done. can extend to him most cor
dial welcome and all will unite with me
tonight in welcoming him among US.
Again Indiana welcomes him with open
arms"
The Governors address was hearty
in its utterances and expressed the sem
timents of the people Of Indiana.
When he was done he introduced the
Hon. C. w. Fairbanks, of this city, who
said:
"When you left us four years ago to
assume the grave and responsible du-
ties of the most exalted Office within
the gift of your countrymen, you took
with you our prayers, our confidence.
Great as our admiration then
was, 1t Is greater uow. At no
time have we distrusted your
purpose, your courage, your intense
patriotism. 1t is with a sense Of the
greatest pride that after you have
wrought so we'll in your country's cause
we welcome your return as neighbor,
friend.
'Our gladstone greetings are chas-
tened by the reflection that you come
alone; that one who shared our love
and, in a greater degree than all others
was Your hope and strength, rests with
in the hallowed bosom OF Crown Hill.
Permit me to extend to yousthe
warm and cordial greetings OF your
friends, and the hope that kind provi-
dence may spare you many years TO
dwell with them"
That Mr.. Fairbanks expressed the
sentiment Of Indianapolis was apparent
when he closed.
When General Harrison stepped to
the front Of the platform the cheers
were three times three and repeated.
For several minutes-the cheering lasted
and when the stiffness permitted him to
speak. he said:
Gov. Matthews, Mr.. Fairbanks and
friends-I do not think, even if the circum-
stances were more favorable than now
surround us, | could say more than the
fewest words OF thanks.
Four years ago, if the calendar is con-
suited, i left you TO assume high responsi-
bilities. r. should consult heart and mind
| should say ten years since bade good
bye to nv Indianapolis friends.
Not a rising and setting of the sun but
our experiences give the true sense OF du-
ration. l come back TO Indianapolis-for
since Cdulc W luduuOOO hofO hoN hO
er home. Suggestions Of an attractive
sort were made TO me TO make my home
elsewhere, but it seemed 10 me that the
only home for me was Indianapolis.
ICheers.
l come to you again, accompanied by a
great sorrow, but | trust-and your pres
ence here gives me your witness-unat-
tended by any shame growing out OF the
discharge of my puolic duties.
Add TO your kindness and to this great
welcome which you have extended TO me
TODAY the further kindness OF excusing me
from attemptig TO speak to you further.
| shall be glad TO carry out the arrange
ment of the committee and TO take as
many of you as l may by the hand, and
in these davs aud weeks that are 70 come
10 meet you in my home, in your homes, as
opportunity may offer. May God bless
you all. Cheers.
After the speaking the party repaired
to the stand under the rotunda, where
the ex-President shook hands with the
people who filed by. Thousands
were turned away unsatisbed,
but they had the satisfaction
ot attending the greatest public
reception to any individual indianapo-
lis has given in years. The reception
lasted about two hours. when the par
" entered carriages and were driven to
their homes.
VIII Not Practice Law for Year.
INDIANAPOLIS, ND, March ct Is