The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
He Secures Extension of Time for Ar.
gufng n California Irrigation Case
and May Speak To-Day.
WILL CALL ON CLEVELAND
MERELY TO PAY HIS RESPECTS TO
THE PRESIDENT OF THE LAND.
He Declines All Invita- lions to Attend
Social FunctiOns-House-to
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. q. - Ex-President
Harrison arrived here at TAO o'clock this
morning, accompanied by his private secre-
tary, Mr.. Tibbott, and took quarters at the
Arlington. He was called on during the
morning by Mr.. John w. Foster, Secretary
or State in the Harrison Cabinet, and by
many other prominent public men. In spite
or rain, which came down in steady
torrents, the hotel was the goal of steady
stream Of people, who hung around the
lobby and the corridors for hours, waiting
for a glimpse of the ex-President. His
visit to the city was his first appearance
here since he left the White House, three
years ago. On all who saw him and COM
pared his appearance with his aspect when
last seen here he made the impression of
a man in full enjoyment of life and it's
pleasant features. He was of course, the
recipient of many congratulations and good
wishes on his forthcoming marriage. Gen.
Harrison carefully avoided any reference to
public or political questions now pending.
The ex-President has been rendered num-
berless courtesies, all of which he has been
compelled to decline. Immediately on his
arrival he was invited by the correspondent
of the Journal to attend the annual dinner
Of the famous Gridiron Club of Washington
correspondents of leading newspapers of the
country. The dinner will be held Saturday
night. Three years ago Mr. Harrison at
tended the clubs annual dinner, and his
after-dinner speech was conceded to be one
of the cleverest Of all the clever things said
at these witty gatherings. Since then he
has been invited every year. but has never
been able to attend. To-day he again ex-
pressed his deep regret. He said he was
overdue by more than a week in Indian
apolis, and that he fully intended returning
home tomorrow afternoon, # the status of
his business before the Supreme Court
would permit.
General Harrison will call on President
Cleveland tomorrow morning. This visit
is an exchange of amenities similar to
those during Mr.. Harrison's occupancy of
the White House. when Mr. Cleveland visit
ed Washington a private citizen and paid
his respects to the then President. This Is
the only social engagement the ex-Presidsnt
occupied In the case before the United
States Supreme Court IN which he Is en-
gagged.
The Supreme Court room was densely
packed this afternoon when General Harri-
son entered 1t. He was greeted warmly by
many friends. AS has been repeatedly
SJdteQ, ne Is COUNSEL III the ldulOuS Odll-
fornia irrigation case. He remained in
court but a short time, and did not speak,
the only part he took being TO ask an ex-
tension of time for hearing arguments.
This was granted. The title of the case is
william Tregea VS.. the Board of Directors
Of Modesto Irrigation District. The argu-
ment was begun to-day in behalf of Mr.:
Tregea by Thomas Bond. He was followed
by Judge Rhodes, for the irrigation dis
trict, who had not concluded when the
court adjourned for the day. The nearing
of the case will be continued tomorrow
and most of Monday. Mr.. Harrison will
speak some time tomorrow, but whether
early or late in the day has not yet been
determined. He appears in support of the
irrigation law, as the direct representative
of some of the holders of bonds issued by
the Modesto district under the Wright act.
The case is one of direct Importance only
to the people of the State of California
and to the holders Of bonds issued by the
various districts created under the law, OF
which there are said to be S0,OOO,OOO out
standing In the entire State.
All members of the Indiana delegation
called on the ex-President this evening to
pay their formal respects.