The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-18
TARDY TELEGAAMS.
THE DEFERRED Df,rAoF MONDAY
Logan and i,hlno pioiting u iiod-hoi
,nmp1ixn- Gordon Mennred by the
dahdi's hiSnnldons -- Mon-
day sport Ltc., Etc,


AUGUSTA, Juno 10. Mr.. Blaine was In
readiness nj homo to give his associate
ON the ticket hearty welcome. Mr..
Logan comes ut his suggestion so that
they may confer together on the work Of
the campaign, and especially on their
letters of acceptance. before the commit
tee which II 10 convey official Informs
ton of their nomination reaches here.
Blaino's letter Is all written, but the
phrascology In one on two places viii bc
changed before II Ii given out. " Is I'M
derstood IL will he of considerable
length. Gen. Logan's letter Is thought
To be brief.
At so'clocS this evening, n procession
formed, In which there were over 100
veteran soldicrs,and marched To Blaine's
residence. The streets were thronged
with people. Gen. Conner in few clo-
qucnt remarks, introduced Gen. Logan.
The latter stepping forward to the porch
of lllainc's mansion, spoke ns follows;
Ladies', Gentlemen and tomradcsi
most fully appreciate this Kind of n
compliment Tonight. ! ann truly glad 10
meet so many citizens of Augusta. |
must confess | feel embarrassed in
attempting to say anything to,
night, after listening To what
has been said hy Gen. Conner. IL Is
true that the soldiers of Maine In the
snmo great contest stand side by side
with those from all parts of the country
and did their duty in preserving this
great nation, ~ was proved ny their
energy. their patriotism and prowoss.
Behind them stood the loyal citizens OF
this great republic, giving them their
support and prayers, with their hearts
fun of hope for their success; ana
rs liberty first found birth ON
the Atlantic slope, wen may
there have found true hearts for its
preservation, not only of this counlrN,bui
Of that liberty which God intended for
all men. Let that which followed rs II
result of its preservation not now be
lost. This can only be done by keeping
control of the institutions of this coun-
try in the hands of those who sought to
maintain them. This people believe in
the fundamental principles of Republic
can Government. The same rulo also
applies IL In 'h ,Gn S sGiGG,,Ha 1
of the Government. The voice
of great majority of Republicans OF
this mighty nation has chosen rs II
standnrd-bearer of that great party I'm
the coming contest for president, your
fcllow-citizcn, James q. Blaine, and you
need have no fear rs to the result of the
contest. II will be glorious victory,
to this country H., first Republican presi-
dent. Maine was then associated with
Illinois. In 1881 Maine will give
as gallant president to this Re-
public as has been elected by this
people. Citizens of Maine feel honored
and complimcnted by being associated
on the ticket with man worthy of the
confidence of the people and in every
way capable of filling the Office with
honor to himself and to the country.
Applause and cheers for Logan.
Senator Hale was called for and
responded briefly. At the close of his
remarks loud calls were made. for Mr.:
Blaine, who appeared Mt the door and
gave cordial Invitation to all present
or so many as could do so, to enter the
house and take General Logan by the
hand. The reception lasted until late
hour.