St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-27
RIaine,s Movements.

CHICAGO, Oct 25-Mr Blaine was driven to
the Northwestern depot at 0 80 this afternoon,
accompanied by his sons, Walker and Emmons,
together with Mr.. Joseph Medill having passed
the night at the residence of the latter gentle
man. crowd numbering 1000 awaited Mr..
Blaine's arrival, and il was boisterously enthu-
siastic, SO much so that 1t compelled him to APP
pear on the platform OF the rear coach of the
special train where he said
thank you very sincerely for this demonstra-
ton. Ii adds another TO the many welcomes /
have received in your city, and
at no time could it be more
The special train was composed of a drawing
room, dining room and express car, elegantly
decorated with American colors and bunting. 1t
drew out of the depot at az and was to make
the first stop OF any length at Racine. Among
those on board were Eek Governor Fairchild and
Horace MAYOR, of Wisconsin; Congressman j
b. FiEeriy and j. B. Hawey, of this city.
u was announced in view of the Blaine demon
straiion here tonight that Postmaster Palmer
bad issred an order closing the office during a
portion Of the afternoon and late collections and
deliveries Of mail viii be dispensed with.
KENosHA. Wis. Oct. 25.-At Waukegou Mr..
Blaine Left tAe train and went 10 Il platform near
the station. where there large crowd. A.
NJ Jones, chairman of the Illinois state central
committee, introduced Mr.. Blaine the man
who would receive the electoral vote of every
northern state, al announcement which was re-
ceiyed with cheers. Mr.. Blaine said il was
very pleasant to be transferred from contested
states, doubtful localities. to state that is full
of enthusiasm and certainty. Illinois is one Of
the great reserves of the great Republican party.
Illinois gave 10 the country It's first Republican
president, and has never since failed 20 maintain
the lead in the great northwest. /, therefore.d do
Il. IL halo rsw,r-e
state that ever has, or can be, classed as doubt
ful. and ] stop only FOR moment TO thank You
for your kindly greeting and TO congratulate you
in the assured victory in Illinois As TO the
largest victory of which the chairman OF your
state committee confidently speaks, hope
that his prediction may be verified but we shall
know more about that on the evening OF the 4th
of November
The first place in Wisconsin at which the train
stopped was reached soOu after II. Here again
Mr. Blaine left the train. when he appeared on
the stand ne was received with loud cheering
He spoke briefly presenting the protective tariff
as the great controlling issue Of the campaign.
He said:
Formerly the enemies OF the protective tariff
sought to excite prejudice against it upon the
ground that il was for the benefit of the east,
but not of the west But / think that during The
twenty-three years that that system has existed
in this country the Development OF wealth
west than in the cast. and just as mRnufactur-
ing industries move westward the price Of land
rises II is higher in Pennsylvania than in
Ohio. and higher in Ohio than Indiana, and all
three OF these states the value of land has in
creased in proportion to the growth OF manGfac-
tuners and the prosperity of the farmers has in
creased with it.
When Blaine retired he was given three hearty
cheers.
MILWAUKEE,, Oct 25.-At Racine junction
Blaine left the train and was driven through the
city: rejoiuing the tram at the regular depot,
where there was very large gathering A
stand had been erected, but Mr.. Blsine stepped
upon the back seat of the carriage and made a
few remarks, which were loudly cheered.
AT cHICAsO.
CHICAGO. Oct 25.-BIaine arrived from Nil
waakse at ) so p. N, considerably earlier than
had been announced. As consequence. very
few persons were ST the depot TO meet him The
young Republican club, Numbering 1850 march
ers. reached tie depot before the party entered
carriages. and served as an escort 20 the resi-
denee OF Joseph Medill. where he dined quietly.
After dinner he proceeded 10 the Grand Pacific
hotel 10 take his part in the evenings demon
stratiou-
The night Demonstration was an affair OF m
toward magnitude The conditions proved "a
vo-abie FOR the marchers. 4 clear sky and a
nraciug atmosphere. and uuiil late into the night
the down town thOroughfares were alive with the
masses. when il wonld be only conjecture, al
best 70 attempt 10 enumerate- Along the ad-
vertised line Of march were iIuminztsons OF var
ions sorts, brilliant lines OF electric lights,
Chinese lznierns covering the fronts OF entire
business blocks, and again stretched high in the
air across the streets The ineessant burning Of