The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-07

flfTiSNA9 with bunting. aud many
T--[S< of Harrison's pictures
were displayed. Many
organizations participated in the parade.
The train bearing the ex-President
arrived at 1880 o'clock. He was es-
certed to tue carriage, the organizations
fell in line, and The procession moved toward
the hotel. The entire distance along the
streets was lined with a great crowd of peo-
pt.. who constantly cheered as General
Harrison passed. His welcome home was
as warm as his godspeed to Washington
was enthusiastic four years ago. When he
arrived at the hotel the parade was dis
banded.
After 1t was all over President Harrison
drove to his old home with Mrs. Mckee and
family.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 6.-The capitol of
the State OF Indiana did honor to its most
distinguished citizen tonight. Fully 1900
psople gathered at the Statehouse to bid
him welcome, and they greeted him with
the most enthusiastic demonstration Of ap-
piause. Long before the hour for open
ing the doors vast mass OF humanity
was congregated about the building. and
when the doors swung open it was but a
lew minutes before every available space
about the building was densely thronged.
Ii 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-
President is held by his fellow-townsmen
The Interior of the Statehouse was beau
tifully draped with flags, and over the
Speakers stand floated the State banner of
Indiana.
Mayor Sullivan called the meeting 10
order and delivered brief speech of wei
come, which was greeted with loud cheers.
These were renewed after the graceful
remarks OF Governor Matthews, and the
Governor. Mt the conclusion OF his speech,
introduced Hon. c. w. Fairbanks, who, In
brief felicitous speech, welcomed the dis
tingushed son Of Indiana back to his home.
When General Harrison stepped to the
front of the platform the cheers were three
times three and repeated.
For several minutes the vocferous cheers
lasted, and then he spoke as follows:
Governor Matthews, Mr. Fairbanks and
friends-I do not think. even if the circun-
stances were more favorable than now sur
f9gnd US, that I could say more thar the
fewest words Of thanks. Four years ago,
Il the calendar is consulted, | left you to
assume high responsibilities. If | should
was ten years since l babe good-by to my
indianapolis friends. Not the rising and
setting of the sun but our experiences give
the true sense Of duration. l have come
back TO IndianapolIs-for since l came to
manhood l have had no other home.
Suggestions of an attractive sort were
made to me TO make my home else
where. but it seemed 10 me that
my only home was indianapolis. [Cheers
am too old TO make new home. but not
TOO old. hope, to renew the old associations
that made this so dear home, to lake within
the circle OF my atfectiOnate regard this
multitude of new faces that | see here to-
night This city has made wonderful
growth since left it, l shall have to learn
again the landmarks. Change. improve
meDt, expansion and increase are every
where apparent, and in all this rejoice with
you. The State of Indiana has made cor
responding increase. Factories and homes
have greatly multiplied. Our population has
vas .ly Increased. Wealth has been developed
and / trust and believe that with this ad-
vancement along material lines there has
been corresponding increase and develop
ment of the heart and home, which alone
can make great people. Then, too, the
nation has had its growth and development,
and some Of the lines of progress have been
indicated. Within the past few weeks |
have had the pleasure of lifting over one of
the greatest merchant steamships that
floats upon the sea that flag of beauty that
hangs before me- [Cheers. / regard it as
the precursor and pioneer of the return OF
the time when the American flag was seer in
every sea and the American navy was held
In estimation by other nations. Cheers.l
irr Il I i,ol Il 6
seeing the greatest steamship that has ever
been butt in America-a battleship which,
when completed. would be able to cope with
the greatest ship England has upon the
sea-hoat from her ways into the Delaware
with the name Indiana on her side
[Cheers.l
81 will not speak to you of those dulles
which those years Of absence have brought
me, nor of their performance. / left you
with but one certainty and l return with
the certainty that l had no other motive in
my heart than to honor the flag. preserve
the sacredness Of the constitution and TO aid
the prosperity of all our people. [Cheersl.
Il come to you again accompanied by a
great sorrow, 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 welcome which you have
extended to me to-day the further kindness
of exeusing me from attempting to speak
to you further. | shall be glad to carry out
the arrangements of the committee and TO
take as many of you as l may by the hand
and in the days and weeks that are to come
to meet with you in my home or In your
homes as opportunity may OTTER May God
bless you ALL"
Alter the speaking the party repaired to
stand under the rotunda where the ex-
President shook hands with the people
who tiled by. Thousands were turned away
unsatisfied, but they had the satisfaction Of
attending the greatest public reception to
any individual that Indianapolis has given
in years. The Legislature paid its respects
to General Harrison in a body.
To-day the House of Representatives
unanimously adopted a resolution extend
Ing to Hon. Benjamin Harrison cordial
and hearty welcome upon his return to his
home, and congratulations for the high
homer he has achieved for himself and the
State of Indiana as President of the United
States of America, from which high office
he just retired full OF honors."
1t is authoritatiyely announced that Gen.
erai Harrison will not return 10 the practice
of law for at least a year to come. lie will
go to Stanford University, California, for
two months in the autumn,