Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09
MR.. HARRIsON,S RETuRN.

Cordially Welcomed Reaching His
Home at dhnRpolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 7.-The
city was gaily decorated In honor Of the
return of benjamin Harrison, ex-presi-
dent of the United States. He met
with a most cordial reception. At
night there was II grand reception at
the state l.ouse.
Addresses of welcome to Gen. Harri-
son were made by Gov. Matthews and
Hon. c. W. Fairbanks to which the ex-
president responded as follows:
Gov Matthews, Mr. Fairbanks and Friends:
don't think even II the oircums tances were
more favorable than now surround US. you could
say more than the fewest words OF thanks.
-Four years ago, II the calendar is consulted,
left you to assume high responsibilities II
should consult heart and mind, should say IL
was ten wears since l bade goodbye TO
my indianapolis friends Not the rising
and the setting Of the sum- but
our experiences, give the true sense
OF duration come back TO Indianapolis-for
since came 10 manhood have had no other
home. Suggestions OF an nttrative sort were
mnde TO make my home elsewhere, but IL
seemed that the only home for me was Indian.
apolis. lChecrs.l am too old TO mako q new
home not too old, hope, TO renew those old
associations that made this so dear home,
regard this multitude of new faces that 1 sec
here TO night This city has made a wonderful
growth since left IT. l shall have TO learn
again the landmarks.
Change improvement, expansion and In
crease are everywhere apparent and in all this
rejoice with you The state OF Indiana has
made corresponding increase. Factories and
homes have greatly multiplied Our popula.
ton hrs greatly increased. Wealth has been
developed, and trust and believe that with
this Advancement along material lines there
has been correspon ling increase and develop
ment of the heart and OF the home, which alone
can make a great people The nation, too, has
had its growth and development
Some new lines OF progress have been
Indicated. Within the past few weeks
had the pleasure OF lifting over
one Of the greatest merchant steamships
that floats upon the sea the flag Of
beauty that hangs before me- Cheers re.
garded II as the precursor and the pioneer OF
the return Of that time when the American
| Il & was seen in every sea and the American
navy was held In estimation by other nations.
| tCheersl
Only one week ago had the pleasure Of see
| Ing the greatest ship that has ever been built
In America u battle ship which, when com
| pleted, would be ab o to cope with the greatest
ship that England has upon the sea-float from
her ways into the Delaware with the name
Indiana" on her side. [Cheersl 1 will not
| speak to you OF those duties which these years
OF absence have brought me, nor OF their DER.
| formance.
left you with but one certainty and return
| with that-the certainty that had no other
motive in my heart than the honor OF the flag,
the sacrednoss OF the constitution and the pros
| perity Of all our people. lCheersl. l come 70
you again, accompanied by great iorrow, but
trust and your presence here gives me your
witness unattended by any shame growing
out Of the discharge OF my public duties
Add TO your kindness and to this great well
| come which you have extended 10 me to-day
the further kindness OF excusing me from at.
tempting TO speak to you further. ! shall be
glad to carry out the arrangement to take as
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 as opportunity
may ofier May God bless you all lCheers,l