The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-07
ROYAL WELCOME HOME.
Ex-President Harrison Honored
by People Of Indianapolis.
MET WITH BANNERS AND BANDS.
A Mammoth Reception BY Citizens at
the Capitol Of the State.
The General Addresses lB, 900 People
A speech Of Thankfulness and
Kindly Feeling - The Legislsture
Adopts Complimentary Resolutions
Harrison 20 Practice Law.
MET WITH BANNERS AND BANDS.

grated in honor of the return home of Gen.
Harrison The day was clear and comfortable.
Great crowds assembled to welcome the dis
ttnguished citizens return. Business bull dings
along the line OF march from the station to
the Dsnnison hotel were festooned with bunt-
ing, ana many OF Harris0n's pictures were dis
played. Many organizations participated in .
parade. The train bringing the ex-president ar
rived at u:3). Harrison was escorted to car
riage. the organic atoms fell In line and the pro-
cession moved toward the hotel The entire
distance tho streets were lined with great
crowds of people who constantly cheefed as
Harrison passed His welcome home was ~
warm a. his God speed to Warrington City was
enthusiastic four years ago. Arrived ct the
hotel the parade dishanded. Later in the after
noon Gen. Harrison drove to his old home with
Mrs. Mckee and family.
At the reception of Gen. Harrison tonight the
capital Of the state Of Indiana did honor to it,
most distinguished citizen. Fully $1,000 people
were gathered at the state house t. bid him
welcome and greeted him with most enthusi-
astic demonstrations Of applause. Long before
the hour for the opening OF the doors vast
mass OF humanity was congregated about the
building, and when the doors swung open it
was but few minutes before every available
space about the building was thronged. 1t was
the most enthusiastic demonstration seen In
this city for years, and the cheering which went
up gave evidence OF the deep affection
and appreciation in which the ex-presi.
dent 10 held BY his fellow townsmen.
The interior of the state house was beau
tifully draped with flags and over the
speakers stand hoatsd the state banner of In
diana Mayor Sullivan called the meeting TO
order and delivered . brief speech of welcome,
which was Kreeted with loud cheers. These
wore renewed after graceful remarks BY Gov.
Matthew'S The governor, ct the copclu sion of
his speech. introduced Hon. Mr.. Fairbanks, who
in brief. felcitous speech welcomed the dis
When Gen. Harrison stepped to the front Of the
platform the cheers we're three times three and
repeated. For severed minutes the cheering
lasted. and then he sp4ke - follows:
Gov. Matthews, Mr.. F1ir6Gsks and 5riends: l do
not think, even II circumstances were more fav-
orable than now surround US, that could say
more than the fewest words of thanks. Four
years ago, IL the calendar ID consulted. lett
you TO assume high responsibilities. II should
consult heart and mines should say that II is
o; s;n yesIs since bsae Socd bye g my lndisnap,
the sun. but our experiences give true sense Of
Duration come back 70 indianapolis, for aimee
! have come to manhood have had NO other
made to me to make my home elsewhere. but it
seemed to me that my only nome way Indian
apolis. am too old 10 make new homes, but
not too old. hope. to renew old associations
that made this 20 dear home, and to take
within the circle OF my aiIectionate regard this
multitude OF new faces that I see here to.
night; ahi; n. city has N, made wonderful
have to learn again its landmarks. Change, I'm
provement. expansion and increase are every
where apparent, and in all this rejoice with
you. The state OF Indiana has made CORE.
spending increase. Factories and homes have
greatly multiplied. Our population has greatly
increased Wealth has been developed, ana
trust and believe that with this advancement
m n n
spending increase and development of heart
and home, W which alone can make a great people.
Then. too. the nation has had i,s growth, and
the development in some lines Of progress h q.
been indicated. Within the past few weeks
had the pleasure Of lifting over one of the great
est merchant steamships that 6oats upon the
General / regard it a. precursor
and pioneer Of the return of tho time when
the glorious American flag was seen
IN every sea and the American navy was held
in estimation by other nations. fCheen] Only
one week ago had the pleasure of seeing the
greatest steamship that was ever built in Amer
ica. the battleship, which, when competed,
would oe able 10 cope with the greatest ship
England has upon the sea, hoat from her WAYS
into the Delaware, with the name "Iudiana' on
her side. lCheers.l / will not speak to you OF
brought me, nor Of their performance. left
you with one certainty and return with the
certainty that had no other motive in my heart
than to honor .s the flag, maintain the
people. IChecrsl | come to You agsin accom-.
panied by great sorrow, but / trust. and your
presence here gives me your witness, uuat-
tended BY any shame growing out of the dis.
charge OF my public duties. Add to your kind.
ness and to this great welcome which you have
extended to me today the further kindness of
excuAing me from attempting TO SPEAK to you
further. l shall be glad to carry out the ar
rangement OF the committee and to take ss
many of you as / may BY the hand, and in these
days and weeks that are to come to meet you In
my home and in your homes, 40 opportunity
may offer. May God bless you all tCheersl
After the speaking the party repaired to the
stand under the rotuuda, where the OF -presi-
dent shook hands with the people who filed by
Thousands were turned away unsatiafied, but
they had the satisfaction of attending the
greatest public reception to any individual In
dianspolis has had In years. The legislature
paid their respects to Gen. Harrison in body
Today the house of representatives Of the state
Legislature unanimously scorted a resolution
extending 10 Hon. Benz imin Harrison q cordial
and hearty welcome upon his return to his
home and congratulations Tor the "high honor
he has achieved for himself and the state of In
diana a. president OF the United states of
America, from which high Office he has lust re-
tired full OF nonors
It is authorita;ively announced that Gen.
Harrison will return to the practice of law for
at iesst Year TO come. He vii! go to the stan.
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