St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-17
Blaine's Movements.

MUSHROOM Mich, Oct. 16.-Mr. Blaine
continues his tour through Michigan, to-day
leaving Grand Rapids about o'clock. There
was the usual demonstration at the depot as
the train started. Gen'l fremont was called
out and loudly cheered. The places on the
route tnls forenoon were small, but the
crowds were large and enthusiastic.
EAST SAGINAW, Mich, Oct 16-At Mus
kegon there was very large meeting. The
mills were closed and the working men
turned out In force. Gen. Fremont was in
troduced first. He was very fayorably re-
eeiVed and made pleasant little speech.
senator Palmer next briefly addressed the
meet on the tariff as affecting the interests of
the men engaged in the lumber business.
During the remarks there were few shouts
OF Butler, Butler,' but when Mr.. Blaine
was introduced he was loudly cheered, and
his brief speech warmly applauded. He
spoke OF the rapid growth in wealth of Mich
igan under the influence of protective pol
icy, and OF her interest in not merely pre-
venting Its abandonment, but in putting a
stop to the continual agitation of the subject
In congress. General Alger, Republican
candidate for governor, and Senator Conger
then addressed the meeting.
Saginaw was reached about dusk. Mr.
Blaine was driven to the Bancroft house
where ne TOOK tea about 9 p. m. Mr.. Blaine,
Gen. Fremont and Gen. Alger, the Republi-
can candidate for governor, were driven to
stand in the principal square, around which
were assembled several thousand people
who cheered wildly as the two distin guished
gentlemen appeared. Mr.. Blaine intro
duced Gen. Fremont as the first candidate
OF the Republican party and the
one whose candidacy had aroused more en-
thusiasm than any other. Gen. Fremont
was received with great and prolonged cheer
ing. After he had returned thanks in a
brief speech the calls for Mr. Blaine were
renewed, and in response he said:
Speaking, as was just now, of the great
enthusiasm which attended the candidacy of
Gen. fremont. and speaking thus of the
great political leaders, am reminded. could
not indeed but be reminded when
standing on Michigan soil-of great leader
whom you have lost since l last visited
Michigan upon political errand. Wien
last l traversed your state it was under the
auspices OF Zachariah Chandler, and 7 am
sure that In that illustrious body of political
leaders whom the development and progress
OF the Republican party has produced, there
was not one who excelled, I do not now
recall one who equalled, him in the
great attributes of undaunted courage. of
clear and keen foresight, of great personal
force, which not only secured to him a body
OF followers whose zeal eQualed his own, but
made him terror of the opposition always
But II the leaders die, principles survive,
and although the Republican party has lost
Chandler and many others of the great men
who founded it. the party itself lives and
its principles are as vital tonight as they
were when they stirred the hearts of those
great men who laid broad and deep the
foundations OF its success and its perpetuity.
We stand now near the close of national
struggle. A struggle which involves much
to the people OF the United States. A
struggle which involves much tn
the people Of Michigan. A struggle
in which Michigan will have an important
and influential voice. All political cam
paigns begin with many issues and nearly
all political campaigns end with only one
issue. The progress of discussion eliminates
non-essential questions, and those of minor
importance, and finally the parties struggle
over the one absorbing and con-
trolling issue. That issue now
is whether or not the country shall maintain
protective tariff. That question is one
which vitally affects the prosperity of Mich
igan. aud therefore 1 assume that when I
refer to that issue l refer to one in which YOU
take a deep interest. Are the people of
Michigan In favor of protection? Or are
they in favor Of free trade9 Then if you are
for protection and against free trade
you will vote the Republican ticket, because
to vote the Democratic ticket is TO support
the party which for ifty-one years has stead
lily opposed protection. That 1 know you
will not do. You will pardon me for saving
that you can make your will felt In a most
emphatic, direct and conclusive manner oy
supporting your representative in con
gress. That is where the popular
voice tells. and you know as well as know.