Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-11-07
MR.. BLAINE IN BROOKLYN,
GRAND REPUBLICAN DEMONSTRATION
The Republican Candidate Greeted with
Enthusiastic Ovations-Seycral Mann
moth ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ladies' Reception to MIR. Blaine.

moth strations-Brookly
Ladies' Reception to Mr.. Blaine.
NEW YORK, Oct 30.--NIr. Blaine went to
Brooklyn to attend the reception and mass
meeting there and to review the parade
The flags of the city were hoisted on the
city hail. municipal buildings and many
private residences. Mr.. Blaine went first
10 the Mansion house where an informal
reception was held, and hundreds of peo-
pie were presented to him. Among those
present were Mayor Low, Mr. Mckay repre-
sentng the g. A. r.. Judge Reynolds and
ex-Iudge Morris, Mr.. Billiard 0Ienry
Ward BeeCher's brOther-in-law), Senator
Albert Daggett, District Attorney Tenny,
Rev. SOhn j. lIcischmun and others. Dele
cations from Kings county temperance
assembly and from the New York state
temperance assembly also waited upon Mr..
Blaine. \ committee representing the Irish
American anti-ClcVcland union of Kings
county with John d. Carroll at its head,
were introduced bV Judge ROnnev and
presented an address in Gaelic and English.
Judge Ronney in introducing the delcga-
ton said ii represented 1000 voters. Mr..
NJ. j. Logan of the Philo-Ccltic society
said il was the desire of the committee
that Mr.. Blaine should hear the address
in Irish. Mr. Blaine looked amused and
said II suppose it is the language that
some of my ancestors used to speak. so |
shall be glad to hear it,.
1Lr Logan then read the address in Irish
Mr.. Blaine with the scroll in his hand,
said, IL shall cherish this not only hccause
of its political Significance but also because
it is Il very interesting pathological cOntri-
button"
Reception to Mr.. Blaine by the Ladies' of
Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN. Oct. 3O-Long before the
hour appointed for the reception to Mr..
Blaine, given by the ladies of Brooklyn.
the Academy of Music was crowded in
every part and people were going
away unable to get in. Although the oc-
casion belonged peculiarly to the fair sex
there were a great many gentlemen pres
ent. At o'clock Mr.. Blaine made his APP
pearance and was introduced by Rev DR..
Behring. Everybody in the house rose
and cheered and Mr. Blaine bowed re
peatedly and then stood silent until order
was restored, when he responded as fol-
lows
In the important National contest which
now draws to IA close. much of the progress
of which | have personally witnessed. two
things have especially impressed me The
influence eXerted by the women of the
United States. and that eXerted by the
young men. APPLAUSE. And | do not
know that ought to divide these for at
tribute the great interest and activity of
the young men largely to the influence OF
their mothers. Applause The Repuh-
lican party owes Il great debt to the
women of the United States Renewed
applause Not debt now maturing, but
one which began at the very foundation OF
the party for the literature which Sprang
from the pen of women did much. | was
about to say did most. to concentrate that
great army of freedom which il
the conflict that came upon the cOun
try destroyed the institution of slavery
tGrtat cheering. | am sure that WheI
the news came to me that | was selected
for the important and responsible post il
which ! now stand, ] received no greeting
that meant more or was more grateful Il
me than the one which came to me from
that lady whose gifted pen impaired spirit
and soul tOthe anti-slavery agitation, WhcI
she gave to the world "Cncle Toms Cab
in Prolonged applause, | do not feel
therefore, that the ladies of Brooklyn il
this extraordinary welcome, are taklnganN
new step or exerting any other inhuenc,
than that which has been con
stantly eXerted by women dur
ing the 80 most important year
of the history of the United States il
when the RcpuDllcan party mas lea tnt
National progress.
As Mr.. Blaine took his seat there was
another enthusiastic demonstration lik,
that which had greeted him on his intro
duclion. Gen. Stewart H. Woodford be
ing called out by the audience made
short speech which was favorably re
ceiVcd.
a Mammoth Meeting in the Academy q
Music Addresses by Mr.. Blaine and
senator sherman.
BGoOKLYN, Oct. wthstandin!
the inciemency of the weather the Brook
Ign Academy of music was again paclc
this evening by the admirers of Mr.. Blaine
very many ladies be ng present Tn
meeting was under the auspices of tn
Kings county campaign club. Hon. \
w Tenny presided. As Mr.. Blaine Ell
tered at 80 he was received with will
applause and when he was formally intro
duccd the enthusiasm broke out anew an
cheer after cheer was given. Mr.. Bain
said Citizens of Brooklyn; As am /
be followed by my distinguished frent
Senator sherman of Ohio. Applause
in speech, | take it as my only duty t
this evening to furnish a text. Applause