New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
Mr.. FAIRBANKS AT HOME.
THOUSANDS GREET HIN.
PIunging Horses Endanger the
Candidate and HIS Party.
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Indianapolis. June 25.-The home coming Of
Senator Fairbanks tonight was made the occa-
sion for a rare exhibition of enthusiasm. Thou
sands of men. women and children. Drawing
threatening weather, assembled to greet him
and Cheered Justify when he appeared and at
every utterance of himself and the speakers who
formally welcomed him and congratulated him
on his honors.
For few moments n shudder ran through the
crowd. and there were many CALCULATIONS Of fear,
for it was thought that the Senator was In dan
ger. The driver Of the carriage in which the
Senator was riding stopped in front Of the house
after the crowd had been forced back. but mis-
took the place and essayed to drive further
north. The crowd had pressed around the car
riage and the Senator was standing hat in hand
bowling the people applauded him. The
horses became excited and began to plunge and
rear, and Mr. Fairbanks was thrown violently to
his seat. Again and again the frightened ami
mails reared and plunged forward, jerking the
carriage violently. At first the crowd shrank
back but as il was realized that the occupants
Of the carriage were in danger several men
grabbed the brides of the horses and held them
until the Senator. Secretary Payne and Chair
man Cortelyou alighted.
The reception to Mr.. Fairbanks along the
streets and at his house was generous In the ex-
treme. He reached the Union Station at 7:3O
o'clock. and was met by the Marion Club in uni
form. each member carrying torch flag. and
members of the commercial bodies of the city.
He was escorted. after a short season OF con-
graduation. to carriage. and the Marion Club.
preceded by band. began the march to the
Senator's house. at Sixteenth and Meridian sts
People lined the way and cheered Justify as the
parade moved along the streets. while several
hundred vehicles fell in behind and formed
continuous line for several squares.
After leaving the carriage at his house the
Senator passed to the porch on the south side
and there greeted by members OF COM
mittees which had preceded him As he as
cended the steps the air resounded with ap-
plause. and he turned and made his acknowIedg-
ments with bows and smiles Mayor Hoffman,
John W. Kern and John L. Grifflths then made
brief addresses Of welcome. and the Senator re-
piled
Though the Marion Club, political organiza-
tion had charge OF the reception. it was a non
partisan affair throughout. and there was little
reference TO politics by any OF the speakers
Many Democrats were present and for the time
nothing was remembered except the fact that
Mr.. Fairbanks had received high honor at the
hands of one Of the great parties of the country
In his reply to the addresses of welcome he
said:
you the gratitude feel for this kindly Erecting
high honor which the Republican National Convens
ton at Chicago has conferred upon me but above
and friendly regard which / have So long enjoyed
hisS mere and which you manifest so generously TO-
THIS city Is very dear to US all; We have for it
and what are and what expect to be ia
centred here. Its shame Is shame; it's honor
our glory. our city has contributed many who
nave taken cons places IN American history
brought to il. There was Thomas NJ Hendricks
chosen by the AMERICAN people for the Vice-Pres!-
Senator, and William II. English, once a candidate
for the second ONCE in the gift OF his countrymen
honor their memories irrespective of political
In the perilous hours of our country oliver P
Morton. the Cromwell OF American politics,
tower 0 tar MA Matter teri q Gresham
left us a spotless name. In the silent city of the
He wrote a high record Of intelligent conservative
patriotic service to the Republic
We are proud Of our city and State and beyond
that are proud Of our citizenship Here labor
and capital. those two mighty forces in up
here their mutual rights are we'll respected. We
value and hold fast to those virtues of the hreside
which are the real strength of the Republic Our
people are characterized by plain living and high
My friends, we have much to be thankful for
About us are the ample rewards OF honest indus
promote good laws wise administration and make
ment which comes from the observance and orderly
enforcement of the law.
Senator Fairbanks at the close of his address
expressed desire to meet personally as many
possible of those present. and shake hands
with them. For an hour following the speeches
a line marched past and shook hands with SEN
ator and Mrs. Fairbanks Chairman Cortelyou
and Postmaster General Payne.
on his trip from Chicago to Indianapolis the
Senator was greeted at the various stops by
crowds and at many stations made brief ad-
dresses.