The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-04
NEW YORK TO BOSTON.
Mr.. Blaine Awaits the Result with Calmness
and Without Anxiety.

Mr.. Blaine Awaits the Result with Calmness
and Without Anxiety.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov 3-Mr Blaine,
accompanied by the members of his family, Mrs.
NJ. A. Dodge, Senator Hale, and Mr.. and Mrs
Manley of Augusta, left New York this morn
ing on the regular 9 o'clock train, for Spring
field
Mr. Baine's reception at Springfield was
very fine one Fully 20,O 900 persons were on the
streets through which the procession passed and
in the public square where the stand had been
erected. Mr.. Blaine was introduced by Col.
Metcalf, of Springfield and was loudly cheered
He congratulated the people upon so
large and deIn,nstrative a manifestation
of Republican strength of rl@Tsashusetts. Be
ing somewhat hoarse Mr.. Blaine exG"sed him
self from speaking further and gave way, as ho
said, ITO some one whose voice could reach the
great crowd" There were cali for Governor
Robinson, but he did not respond. Senator
Hale was introduced and made few remarks,
saying that if Mr.. Blaine could not be widely
heard today, he could be felt This was re-
ceived with loud cheering When Mr. Blaine
and his party returned to the train they were
joined by Senator Hoar and A. w Beard, of
Boston
AT lao the train reached Palmer, and was
greeted by salute from steam whistles.
On arriving at Worcerter, Mr. Blaine was es-
corted to a stand erected near the track, and was
introduced by Senator Hoar. Mr. Blaine spoke
as follows.
II never more sincerely regretted the impair.
ment of my voice than at this moment, that
might make fitting response TO the most cor
dial and most ELOQUENT greeting which dis
tlnguished chairman has given me- | crave the
power of expression that might say to him, in
the presence of a Worcester audience that his
presentations of the peoples cause in this cam
paign constitutes the political literature of 1884
He knows better than you know how profoundly
thank him, and l know better than he
knows the full reason have for gratitude. This
campaign is over, with all that has been un-
pleasant; with all that has been important; with
all that has been unimportant-it closes to Gay,
and even though it may sound like the voice of
egotism, in the heart of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, that not once, in not single in
stance has any poisoned shaft reached me here
laying his hand over his heartl. and return to
my home, not with a less, but with greater ap-
probation of the grandeur, the nobility and the
justice of the American people To that people
of which Massachusetts forms so distinguished
and SO honorable part, l submit, with the
cause | am called to represent, whatever of per
sonal fortune have at stake, calmly, without
anxiety, and with an abundant readiness to ac-
cept with cheerfulness whatever may be the
verdict of the great popular tribunal [Cheers
Governor Robinson followed, and spoke very
briefly. AS the train moved off there was
another salute from the steam whistles, cheers
from the crowd, and general rush of the peo-
pie nearest the train to shake hands with Mr.
Blaine.
At Natick there a very large crowd, one
section of which was composed of Butler men,
who cheered repeatedly for their candidate Mr.
Blaine spoke briefly to the people nearest him,
expressing regret that he could not utter with
full voice his thanks to the Republicans of
Massachusetts for their generous and. lie hoped
victorious campaign. Cheers,
The crowd at Newton was immense. Mr..
Blaine was escorted to a large platform erected
beside the depot, and was introduced, but just
as as he was was about about 70 speak the plat
two there good deal Of
excitement, but Mr. Blaine sprane upon
the platform and exclaimed: There is always
enough left of Republican platform to stand
upon" This reassured the crowd, and Mr.
Blaine went on to say that he consoled for
the bad condition of his voice by the reflection
that the time for discussion was past. The ver-
dict to be rendered to morrow lie awaited calmly
and with reasonable degree Of confidence.
ECheers
Itwas about 5;2O o'clock when the train reached
Boston. In the depot there was a very large
crowd, who cheered loudly for Blaine. There was
also some cheering for Cleveland from one por-
ton of the crowd, and as the carriage containing
Mr.. Blaine, Northumberland Ames and Hen
ry Cabot Lodge moved off number of small
boys ran after and his5ed while large crowds Of
people in the street cheered Mr. Blaine was
then driven rapidly to the Hotel Brunswick ar
irving shortly after $50. The sidewalk and
steps i'll front Of the hotel, and the sidewalk on
the other side of the avenue were crowded with
men ard boys who cheered Mr. Blaine as he
entered. leaning or Mr. Lodges arm. Emmons
Blaine joined the party at Newton; the other
members of the family, with the exception of
Miss Hattie Blaine who met her father at the
hotel, arrived few minutes later than Mr.
Blaine who went Immediately to his apart
mentS.