Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-26
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Blaine ell Route to
Wisconsin.
HIS ARRIVAL IN MILWAUKEE,.
He ExTatiltes OH the Protective
Tariff, and Gives the Ger
mans Taffy in Chicago,
with a Sugar Plum
for the Irish.


to the Northwestern depot NJ s"o inns "''ih
ing, accompanied by his sons Walker ana
Emmons, together with Mr.. Joseph Medill
having passed the night at the residence Of
the latter gentleman crowd numbering
1000 awaited Mr.. Blaine's arrival, and was
boisterously enthusiastic so much so that II
compelled him to appear on the platform of
the rear coach of the special train, where he
said: 'I thank you very sincerely for this
demonstration. 1t adds another to the many
welcomes | have received In your city, and
Mt no time cOuld II be more welcome than
now" The special train was composed of
two drawingroom, one dining and one
express car, very .elaborately decorated
with American cOlors and bunting. II
drew out Of the depot at 947, and
made its first stop of any length at Racine.
RACINE, Wis, Oct. 25.-Kenosha was the
first place IN Wisconsin at which the train
stopped Here Mr.. Blaine left the train.
When he appeared on the stand he was re-
ceived with loud cheering. He spoke brief
ly, presenting the protective tariff as the
great controlling issne of the campaign.
FORMERLY said he, "the enemies of a pro-
tectiye policy. in order to excite prejudice
against II, said 1t was for the benefit Of the
East and not of the West. Yet ! think that
during the twenty three years that that sys-
tenn has existed in this country the develop
ment of wealth has progressed in far
greater degree in the West than in the East.
Just as manufacturing industries move west
ward the price of land rises. Il is higher In
Pennsylvania than in Ohio. The Repubi-
C m party had its birth in the Northwest, and
there II has always found steady support
teheers). Five great comm0nwealths that
were formed from the old Northwest terri
tory represent today great empire-an en-
pire founded in 17S7-but an empire which
has had its greatest growth since 1861: The
growth of that imperial section Of the Union
has been most rapid under the Republican
administration OF the national government
and under the continuous influence of a
protective tariff good, good and cheers. In
the past twenty-three years Us wealth
with protective tariff In operation, Its
wealth will increase In even greater ratio.
do not come here at this late day In the
come merely to recall historic facts, and let
You draw inferences. (Cheers) A protect
I've tariff has found its steady friend in the
Republican party icheers1 II has found
(''That's so.' Cheers) Under the protect
I've system agriculture, manufactures and
commerce have fourished in an
equal degree. and the question
question before the voters and before the |
nation Is whether that system shall be aban- |
doned or whether 1t shall be continued. |
Sixteen States OF the South will In all prob |
ability vote against 1t. II remains to be seen |
whether a sufficient reinforcement can be |
obtained from the North TO hand over the |
Government to the domination OF the free |
trade South Never. never. And as the |
west, we come to you now for re baptism In |
the original faith aud for added strength |
10 the prestige OF the party. ['Well give It, |
Three cheers for Blaine and I.ogarand pro- |
tection.'1 do not believe that Wisconsin |
do not believe that Illinois / do not believe |
that Michigan; am sure that Ohio fcheersl, |
those great component members OF the NortI |
west Territory; do not believe that any Of |
t.a ind D1A 80 md -
work which they began in 1854. |
I'.Never. never" and loud cheering do |
not believe that the free arms OF the free |
hearts Of the great free Northwest can ever |
be used to turn the government OF this ma |
ti0n over TO the men that sought its destruc- |
tion. Never, neverf In that faith ! greet |
you; in that faith thank you profoundly |
Tor the reception. which is proportioned to |
the grandness of your empire and the |
warmth Of your hearts. prolonged cheer
At Racine Junction Blaine left the train |
and was driven through the city, rejoining
the train at the regular depot, where there |
was very large gathering. A stand had |
been erected, but Mr. Blaine stepped upon |
the back seat OF a carriage and made few |
remarks, which were loudly cheered. 1t was |
about 80 when the train reac he'd theMilwau
kee depot. Here Mr.. Blaine and party were |
transferred to carriages and drawn In pro- |
cession, escorted by the Plumed Knights, to |
the large Exposition building on the west |
side Of the river. The Exposition building
Is said to hold 5000 people, and 1t was well |
filled. When Mr.. Taylor, Chairman OF the |
State Republican Committee, introduced |
waved hats and hendkerchiefs. When the |
demonstration ceased, Blaine made long |
and eloquent speech
CHICAGO, oct. 2.-Blaine arrived from |
Milwaukee at 80 p. NJ, considerably earlier |
than had been announced. and as conse-
quenee very few persons were at the depot |
TO meet him. The Young Republican Club,
numbering 800 marchers. renched the depot |
served as his escort to the residence OF Hon. |
Joseph Medill, where he dined quietly.
After dinner he proceeded TO the Grand |
Pacific Hotel to take his part In the evening
demonstration.
The procession was then formed to escort
Blaine TO the depot. I'm route they stopped |
~ the Plankinton House. where a commit
tee OF fifty German Republicans waited on
on behalf OF the Germans OF Wisconsin,
highly complimentary to his candidacy, to
which he responded in appropriate terms.
A COMMITTEES OF students of the German
synod Of Wisconsin, presented resolutions
endorsing his nomination and pledging |
their votes In November, which had been
adopted and which were accepted by Mr.. |
Blaine in few appropriate remarks.
and varied industries Of Milwaukee,,
the workingmen, presented a handsome |
address on satin, which greatly pleased the |
Ftcipltnt. Inc huuIths says tnAt The l
workingmen extend to you. the friend OF |
the workingmen, most distinguished rep |
resentative of American statesmanship, a |
most cordial welcome, and we desire TO |
yonr bold and fearless advocacy of the |
principles we all cherish, as artizans and |
American citizens. We particularly desire |
to express TO you our appreciation and full |
endorsemeuf of the views advocated by you /
in relation to the rights of our citizens, |
native or foreign born, at home or abroad, |
OF the need and right Of our nation to |
the commerce Of this hemisphere and more |
especially OF your earnest and able champi |
onship OF our national industries and the |
right and duty OF this government 10 ensure |
for them adequate protection" To this Mr.. |
Blaine responded, dwelling on the topics in |
fsoduced.
N. X. Higgins, a carpenter; ID. f. Murphy, |
Jas. Harmon, DR.. J. l.. Flynn and ]. Quinn.
committea OF the Irish-American Blaine and
Logan Club, presented very compliment
AIRY address, Speaking OF him as one whose
public life has been devoted to the develop
Iment of American industries, as the cham
pion OF human rights and an nncompromis-
Ing defender. OF free ballot in every State
from the Vt. Lawrence to the Gull. To this
Mr. Blaine responded In fitting terms.
CHICAGO, Oei. 25-About so'elofk tonight
a committee representing the German Re-
publiaans oil Chicago made their way into
Mr.. Blaipe's room at the Grand Pacific and
delivered an address approving his course
as q public servant, and promising the sup
port Of the German american Republicans.
TO this address Blaine replied; Professor
zens Of Chicago:--Any tender Of your friend
shin and confidence would have been
welcome and grateful to my feel
inags. What, then, mus. st. say
quent. so cordial so entirely acceptable.
What must say OF what might almost III
the overdrawn picture of my own public
career which you have been pleased TO
lat In .natt xrart an al. n
am not unaware that there has been any
effort made TO prejudice the minds OF my
German fellow citizens, but never feared
that y would prevail, because the great dis.
coming TO conclusions, thoroughness of in.
yestigation, and entire justice OF final
Judgment. lApplause.l ! recognize the
OF the German Americans 10 the tiag and
institutions of the nationality they have
assumed. am not acquainted with the
derman character, The State of which
am a native was In large part settled by
Germans, and 1t has gained no small degree
OF Its sobriety, OF its worth, OF It's high char
acter and Of Its progress from those Germans
who came from the Fatherland In the early
ants speaking therefore not merely from what
you have stated In your eloquent address.
grateful as that Is. but speaking from a
knowledge long anterior TO the Presidential
campaign In which am now a candidate,
can say OF the Germans, past, and OF the
Germans present. that between them and
me, from my boyhood to this hour, there has
never existed anything but the most cordial |
relations: there has never existed anything
but entire mutual confidence. Renewed
applause. Recognizing the vast influence
aftha GERMAN element In this city, an infiu.
snee radiaiipg from this and other
cities In which thai element exerts an
influence ethroughouttha Union, appreciate,
at Its full measure-And Its fulf rheasiIro Il
very great The assurance Of friendship
and support which you have so eloquently
given me this evening. ! thank YOU for Il |
from the bottom OF my heart. Prolonged |
cheers.1
Al night the demonstration accorded 10
ns aents c,nddhfo vas an aiiar do q, npiowers
magnitude. The conditions proved fayora- |
BILE for the marchers and spectatois allks, |
clear sky and bracing atmosphere, aud |
fhDroughfares were alive with the masses |
s.hnn Il wnuld be only cnninrtlrn at hesi |