Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-06
Marion Pays Tribute
 to Sen. Harding
Little Ohio City Welcomes
 Home Its Distinguished Son { With All Day Celebration.

paid tribute to Senator Harding. the re- publican candidate for the presidency upon his return, accompanied by Mrs. Harding, to his home here from Wash ington for the first time since his nom ination. It was a big day for the little Ohio city and one that will go down in it's history
 The celebration began early in the day and lasted until tonight. when in the Rssence of crowd of hemefolk that crowded the spacious lawn of the Hard ing residence and overaowed to the op- posite side of the street, Senator Hard ing was officially welcomed by D. R. Cris- singer, president of the Marion Civic association The senator replied in brief speech in which he opposed one man gov ernment and urged the restoration of normal conditions as a steadying force for civilization which he said has been J'fevered by the supreme upheaval of all the world"
 'Jset me say to you friends and leigh bors," said the republican nominee. If believed in one-man government, if believed the superman were necessary to appeal to the sober sense of the repub- lie and ask our popfe to plant their feet in secure and forward paths once more, I would not be here in the capaci- tyf which has inspired your greeting.
 Let us pte0ge ourselves anew one anu all. that this heritage haded to us through the 1eroisn and Sacrifices of the found ing fathers shall be held sacred. un- abridged and undimmed, and American nationality shall be the inspiration of the nyriads of Americans of the future even as it stirs our hearts today"
 Partisanship took no part In today celebration and both speakers carefully avoided any reference to politics. Mir Crissinger. in his speech paid tribute to Mrs. Harding in connection with the success attained by the senator while Senator Harding in conclusion introduced his wife faithful friend who knows my. faults but has stuck to me- Mrs Harding blushingly acknowledged the tribute and bowed while the crowd cheer. ed
 Harry NJ Dougherty of Columbus manager in the rre-convention campaign was also introduced by the senator as ''one of the best scrappers in the world T The senator's speech was delivered iron the front porch of his home ad was the forerunner of many others that are ex. rected to follow from the same place ir connection with his policy of conductins front porch, campaign. Later ht and Mrs Harding stood on their step. for an hour and shook hands with theil fellow townsnen as they filed past The senator, Accompanied by Mrs Harding and 3 party of newspaper n1eY arrived in Marion early in the afternoon after having notored from Washington Ipcn. nearing his home the senator found q crowd waiting his arrival and ; cheer was raised as he alighted from hi, au5oHlobile. A
 fine senator raised his can in acknowi F -e1EsuaaE af-usfs eting and. smiiingil spoke to friends in the crowd whom h. knew while battery of cameras click ed unceasingly.
 Among the first to greet the senate were his sisters, Miss Abagail Harding and Mrs. Heber Votaw, both of whom firmly emplanted kiss upon his cheek
 Dr. George T. Harding. the senator i father. however, withheld his greetin, until the doors of the Harding residence could hide father and son from view. 1 A large number of delegations from ad joining Ohio cities joined in the welcom 1 ing celebration.
 | In anticipation of the senator's arriva the city was dressed gala attire. Flag and bunting hoated from the bushes ! houses while many residences had larg 1 Autographs Of the senator displayed il the windows.
 While the senator's plans are at pres 1 ent incomplete. he informed the newspa ! per correspondents at his nrSt conferenc
 slnce his return that he had no inten
 tion Of abandoning his front porch cam
 psign policy at least for the present
 Despite statements attributed to Sena
 tor Penrose republican, of Pennsylvania 1 endorsing modification of the policy | The Ohio senator said he had som
 convictions about it himself and that tn
 outcome Of the San Frisco conventio
 would not affect the plan
 My position is that the campaign 1
 not dependent on personalities. tthe sen
 ator said. Individuals do not count wit
 us I do not mean that in any incon
 siderate way. This is not to be cam paign of personalities but it is to b 1 spnhict of parties"
 The senator said he might make thre
 or four speeches on specific occasions.
 Senator Harding plans to devote hi
 time during the next week principalf
 to the preparation of his speech of ac | ceptance although he will continue hi
 conferences with republican leader.
 Among those expected to see him i
 General Leonard Wood. who was a can didate for the republican presidentia nomination, but it was said no time ha been fixed for his arrival