The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-03

party reviewed the parade as it passed on
Michigan-aye.
Houors Done by Mayor Harrison.
Shortly after 8 p. m. Mayor Harrison OF
Chicago and the aldermanic committee.
with NJ. B. Madden as chairman, called
officially 10 welcome the duke and extend
to him the freedom of the worlds lair
city. Thousands OF people were assem-
bled, but the formal ceremonies
took place in the private apart
menst of the duke, and were invisible
to the anxious multitude on the outside.
Accompanying Mayor Harrison as he en-
tered the ducal apartments were the prom
inent officials of the national commission
and the local directory who had played
such an important part in all OF the for
NAL exercises of the day. The ceremo-
MES of presentation were but brief. The
mayor bowed as he was introduced to the
duke, and the latter returned the greeting
with a graceful salutation. The mayor
addressed the descendent OF the great
Columbus and said:
Your grace. the people of entire hemis-
pliers recognize that the debt due Christopher
Columbus Is so vast that IL can never be paid.
The United States. part of that hemisphere,
country more powerful than was the whole OF
Europe when Columbus lived, desirous oil
showing their appreciation of the mighty boon
he conferred uDon the world, have invited
you. his lineal descendant, to become their
guest while they celebrate the discovery OF
America through the Columbian ex-
position. The city OF Chicago. proud
of what the nation has done. feel
ing that it is highly honored by your presence.
thereby aiding Americans to become more Ia
miliar with your great ancestor. has instructed
me, its chief magistrate, to receive you and to
extend TO you Its courtesies. We recognize In
you, not only one in whom the blood OF Chris
topher Columbus flows, but one who has con-
tributed largely TO the progress and improve
ment of your kingdom and your countrymen.
We have heard that you are deeply interest ed
in agriculture, the corner stone Of
western American institutions and source OF
the wealth of our city; that you have been pro-
founcly interested in the improvements OF roads,
which are necessary to the happiness and pros
perity of country; but above all that you
have been devoted to the educational affairs OF
your people, that when the issue arose whether
the army or the school teachers should be paid
you decided in favor of the teachers, for
you know, as we know, that peace has
It's victories as well war. Holding
you therefore in high respect because
OF your lineage and because OF your patriotic
achievements the citizens of Chicago direct me,
their chief magistrate. TO present 10 you the
freedom of the city. This presentation confers
upon you no tangible privilege. but IL does
confer upon you the homage OF our citizens
and the freedom of their homes aud their
hearts. Your grace, / welcome you to Chicago
as our honOred guest, aud will speed you when
you feel compelled to leave US, and hope that
you will. on your return, find your country
prosperous and your home a happy one.
As the mayor completed his address he
presented the duke on behalf of the city
council with beautiful key of gold, on
which was inscribed don ChristOvar
Colon" stating as he did so that 1t was the
key to the city. The mayor also presented
his grace with beautiful Morocco volume.
in which was inscribed the proceedings OF
the city council at its meetings last week,
in which resolutions were adopted well
coming the duke and extending TO him
the freedom of the city.
The Dukes Reply.
The duke, in accepting these testimo-
malls. bowed and in low tone responded
in English as follows:
When / received the invitation TO attend the
opening of the worlds Columbian exposition
| did not realize how many satisfactions wers
awaiting me in this country. In landing on
the continent discovered by my Iluslrious an
cestor my heart was full of emotion. and |
feared that my personal conditions were not
as great as such memory requested; but nov.
in the midst OF you, | feel that such great
proofs of sympathy give me strength TO respond
10 the great honor Chicago cOnfers upon me-
the freedom of n city that In twenty years has
grown greater than the greatest town in the
world, and which, on this occasion, commem-
Orates the wonderful discovery and honors my
ancestry and myself. | beg you TO express my
gratefulness TO Chicago. and. with all my
heart, L express my thanks Tor such a cordial
welcome.
At the conclusion of the dukes remarks
Mayor Harrison stepped forward and
said:
Your grace, permit me TO introduce TO you
the committee OF aldermen, representing the
city council. This is Alderman Madden,
the chairman OF the committee; Al
dermen Powers. Kerr. Mahoney and McGiilen.
| will say to your grace that these gentlemen
represent four or five nations [laughterl; but
| am sorry TO say that there is not q Spaniard
among them; but If / continue TO be mayor of
Chicago. will insist that one shall be elected.
lLaughter.l This is Mr. Krsus. the legal ad-
wiser OF Chicago. He used to belong to Spain
because he is a Bohemian. Laughter.l