Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
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Gen. Harrison Greeted by W.. Former Neigh
bors, Whom He Addresses.

Gen. Harrison Greeted by HI. Former Neigh
bors, whom he Addrc..~..
A reception was rendered Gen. Harrison bv
the people in Indianapolis last night a, the
capitol building and great was the crowd In
attendance that the capacity of the great struc-
ture was tested
An address Of welcome on behalf OF the state
was made by Gov. Matthew'S He said.
Tonight we meet 20 honor the most distin-
gui' he'd citizen Of our state. We see tonight
scene most beautiful in our form Of govern
ment. scene grand in its simplicity. IL was
never seen IN the history OF the world until seen
IN our American republic One Who has beon
clothed with the highest power in the nation
winch has no equal among the nations Of earth
tonight returns TO take his station in the COM
mon walks of life. -Four years ago Indiana was
United IN the honor done 10 one of sons
tonight she welcomes him back again We
have witnessed another scene within n short
time. All over this nation the people have
bowed their hends in grief and spread abov,
him the canopy of sympathv Twice Ia. tha
name OF Harrison hcnored our state am glad
To say TO Gen. Harrison, forgetting the differ
ences which may have separated u in the psrt
that We welcome him home | am glad 20 be-
lieve that when his life may be written. as cit
lien. as Senator and chief executive of this
great country, we shall see be has filed the
measure OF our expectation and OF duty well
done. / can extend to him a most cordial vel
come. and all will unite with me tonight in
welcoming him among Us. Again Indiana well
comes you with open arms"
The governor was followed bv Mayor sulli-
van Of Indianapolis. who welcomed Mr.. Har-
rtson in behalf of the city, and bv Mr. C. W
Fairbanks. in behalf Of the ex-Presideut's old
friends. Gen. Harrison foelingly responded ~
follows:
GEN. HARRIsoS's REMARKS.
Gov. Matthews, Mr. Mayor, Mr.. Fairbanks
and Friends: do not think, even il the circum-
stances were more favorable than now surround
US, could say more than the fewest words of
thanks. -Four years ago. il the calendar is son
suited. left you TO assume high responsfbih-
ties. III L should consult heart and mind 1
should say ten wears had elapsed since I bads
goodbye 20 my indianapolis friends. Not the
rising and the setting Of the sun, but our eY-
periences. give the true sense Of duration. I
come back to Indianapolis. for since came TO
manhood have had no other home sugges-
tions OF an attractive sort were made 20 me 60
makea home elsewhere. but IL seemed 60 me that
the only home for me was Indianapolis ICheers
1 am too old to make q new home; not too old,
L hope. to renew those old associations that
made this so dear a home aud to take within
the circle OF my affectionate regard the multi
tude OF new faces that I see here tonight
This city has made wonderful growth since
left II. shall have to learn again the land
marks. Change, improvement. expansion and
increase are everywhere apparent, aud in all
this | rejoice with you The state Of Indiana
has made corresponding increase Factorie.
and homes have greatly multiplied. our popu-
lation has greatly increased, wealth has been
developed and trust and believe that with
this advancement along material lines there has
been a corresponding increase and developmens
in other directions. Some new lines Of progress
have been indicated Within the last few
weeks had the pleasure Of lifting over one Of
the grpataet IN M sts h..
sea that flag Of beauty that hangs before men
Cheers. Il regarded IL the precursor and
the promise Of the return OF that time when the
American flag was seen every sea and the
American navy WAS held in estimation by other
nations. lCheers. Only one week ago I had
the pleasure Of seeing the greatest ship that has
ever been built in America battle ship which
when completed. would be able TO cope with
the greatest ship that England has upon the
sea-hoat from her WAYS into the Delaware
with the name of Indiana on her side ICbeers
Il will not speak to you of those duties
which these years of absence have brought me-
nor the manner Of their performance. Left
you with but one certainty. and | return with
that-the certainty that have other motive
in my heart than the honor OF the flag, the
sacredness OF the Constitution and the proc
perity Of all people. Cheers.
II come TO you again accompanied By great
sorrow. but L trust-and your presence here
gives witness by any shame grow
ing out OF the discharge Of my public duties
Add TO your great kindness and 20 this great
welcome which you have extended 10 me TODAY
the kindness Of eKcusing me from Attempting
to speak to you further. 1 shall be glad 90
carry out the arrangement Of the COMMITTEES
and TO take as many of you as I may by the
hand and in these days and weeks that are to
come to meet You in my home and m your
homes as opportunity may offer. May God
bless you all. (Cheers 4"
After the address the er-President shook