The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-10

after which Congressman Boutelle made speech,
which was cut short by the starting of the train,
at APO P. NJ, for Augusta
General Chamberlain would have joined
the train here, but was detained by
having an engagement to deliver an
Grafton at the dedication of new town hall
to night and having to start tomorrow for the
reunion Of the Army of the Potomac at Brook
lyn.
At Gardiner salute of artillery welcomed the
train, but a stop of only two minutes was made
All along the route the train was greeted with
cheers and waving of handkerchiefs, particu-
larly along the Kennebec river, where crowds
were gathered at many places.
At $40 the long .train-thirteen cars-rolled
into Augusta, where bands were playing, whis
ties blowing bells ringing and artillery firing
and crowds were assembled to meet it. pro
cession, with music and banners, was formed to
escort the visitors.
Ex-Governor Conner addressed the California
delegation in words of welcome, which were re-
sponded to by Senator Mcclure, of California,
who closed amid great cheering, by saying You
need not be worried about us; we will take care
of our side of the continent"
Ex-senator Hamlin said: 'You have done
wisely and well. We will sweep this country
like vast prairie on fire."
Judge Knight, of California, paid tribute
to the venerable ex-Vice-president
The enthusiasm of the crowd at the depot was
interrupted by the band striking up, and the
procession proceeded through the principal
streets to the residence of Mr. Blaine, in front
of which quite crowd were assembled watch
ing an artist sketching it for an illustrated pa
per. The procession arrived at 6:45, and the
Californians were received with the clapping
of hands as they passed in the house.
they were most cordially received by MIR.
Blaine as Senator Mcclure presented each
by name and conversation ensued, which was
broken up by Senator Hamlin coming in and,
being presented, remarking that they were nice,
boys. Mr.. Blaine then went down to the door,
where he was received with cheers General
Connor addressed him in a short speech, and
was followed by Congressman Boutille. Mr..
Blaine then said: Fellow citizens-lf anything
would add to the pleasure of welcoming to my
door and under my own roof my old friends of
Maine, 1t would be- as it is to-day, to bave them
accompanied by the loyal and true hearted men
from the Pacific coast, whom they bring to our
hospitality, and whom we greet and welcome as
our guests. l am very sure you must appreciate
the embarrassment under which man speaks
when he is overwhelmed with demonstrations
OF kindness, as am to-day. l can only say,
from the depths of profoundly thankful heart,
God bless you all. u
The speech was received with cries of "Good,"
and tremendous applause
Mr.. Boutelle followed briefly, and closed by
introducing Senator Mcclure who concluded by
introducing Judge Geo. Knigh, of California, who
paid tribute to Lincoln and Hamlin. The Cali
fornia delegation then took leave of Mr.. Blaine
and retired, and the crowd streamed by the
doors, shaking hands with Mr.. Blaine
AT OuO TeCepIlOu 10 Uile OdlIOrnld ueleRdUlOn,
which followed, j. Manchester Haynes, of Au-
gusta, made speech of welcome saying
that the single motive was that
love OF country which has ever
been inseparably connected with the history of
this land Never was battle more bravely
fought or more grandly Won 1t was the voice
OF God, and, the victory achieved, the troops
are here for review, bringing with them their
patriotic allies. Mr. Chairman, present them.
Greet them, these glorious men of California.
[Cheers
Elk Governor Davis replied, saying: "Mr.
Chairman and fellow citizens of Maine and
Republicans, in behalf of the California
delegation and the delegations from the Pacific
slope, thank you from the bottom of my heart
for this very kind and hospitabe welcome.
say delegates from the Pacific slope, because we
have with us men from Nevada and other por-
tions of the Pacific slope who are as
Jealous workers as we are, who are warmly
entitled to your welcome are. California
clasped hands with you across the continent in
an earnest desire to do the same
work. We joined together for
hearts beat in unison while we are working
for that result. Our people, can assure you,
are terribly In earnest. They have been in
earnest for a long time They began this thing
in 1876, and sent solid delegation for James G.
Blaine eight years ago. In 1880, some of their
men having failed in 1876, they again
sent solid delegation, and, not satisfied with
pledges, they gave them cast-iron instructions
Io NoIe IOr Dldlne nfSU, ldSu, ana all the time,
and so, when we came on this time they
told us not to come back unless
we brought Blaine. You perceive the
circumstances under which we came, and
the necessity we felt for carrying
out these instructions When we
arrived at Chicago and went into that CON
vention, and saw the enthusiasm there and
when the name of Blaine was mentioned in that
mighty temple, saw $4,000 people rising to their
feet with cheer upon cheer waving handker-
chiefs and hats lone man took off both
hat and boots and threw them into
the air. 1 cannot find words to express our
feelings. You need not be worried about us.
We will take care of our side of the continent"