Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-18
MORNING. SEPTEMBER Is. 1884.
BLAINE AT BOSTON.
The Maine Statesman ut Last Starts o
His Western Tour.


His Western Tour.
BoSToN, September l7.-At 4:SO this ey-
ening Mr.. Blaine drove to the station in
Augusta accompanied bAhispriyate secreta-
ry, Sherman, where, upon the arrival of the
train, Postmaster Msnley and Senator
Hale Joined the party. There was no dem
onstration upon Blaine's departure.
AT Portland Congressman Reed entered
the Pullman and engaged Mr..
Blaine in conversation until the
train started. Owing to the delay in the
arrival of Blaines train at Portland the
regular train had departed and his train was
run through as an extra. This perhaps ac-
counts for the small crowds at the stations
along the route.
At Portsmouth a crowd gathered about
the car and called for Blaine and followed
him to the dining saloon where he took
luncheon. There we're no remarks on in
tructions.
At Ipswich small crowd gathered and
the instant the train stopped the station
agent entered and escorted Blaine to the
platform where be was introduced as the
''next President Of the United States"
Introductions Folloyed,
Riaine simply saying in response to the
salutation: II an Cad so sseegey6as''
Cheers we're given as the train departed.
At Salem throng. Assembled to greet
Blaine, and gave him hearty welcome.
Hriac for @ spaacl, hut ha nhaarip1
had lasted so long that there was time only
for word Of thanks for the cordial recep-
t.;i5n, and the cars passed out Of the depot.
Several of Lynn's leading citizens board
ed the train at Salem, and accompanied
Blaine to Boston.
Secretary Whitcomb, Of the Boston ward
and city committee met Blaine and escort.
ed him to the city. The scene at Lynn was
repetition of that at Salem. By the time
the train arrived fully 5000 parsons were
in the vicinity OF the depot Again Blaine
was called for and his appearance was the
signal for tumultuous cheers. Blaine
Thanked the People
sincerely for their greeting as the train left
the station. A salute from the battery was
fred while the crowd followed the train
the whole length of the station, cheering
At Somerville Blaine opened window
and from there shook hands with those
within reach and at 1920 the train enter
ed the eastern depot of this city and Blaine
was met by Henry Cabot Lodge, Henry
Parkman, chairman Ward and the city
committees, Col Allen and Whipple of the
Governor staff, Grosier, Governors private
secretary, Congressman Crspo and South
worth and Means Of the State Central Com
mittee.
Entering barouches the party proceeded
TO the Revere House escorted by the lodge
cadets OF Lynn and the Chelsea indepen.
dent battalion and drum corps. The streets
were filed with people who heartily cheered
the distinguished visitors. BOwden square
in front ofthe Revere House was packed
with people awaiting the arrival. The
white front of the Revere House was decor
ated with flags and bunting. AS the pro-
cession came to the square the crowd burst
into cheers while a display of fire works
served to
Increase the Enthusiasm.
Quickly alighting the party entered the
hotel. In few moments Blaine and Park
man appeared upon the balcony and after
the latter had succeeded in quieting the
crowd introduced Blaine, who said:
II thank you gentlemen, for this old
fashioned Boston welcome. applause !
do not come to your city as
a stranger and | feel | am among
old friends and true friends Cheers.
| have known your city intimately for thirty
years. have watched its progress with
deep personal interest, and whenever it fell
within my power / have in an humble way
contributed thereto. Boston is TO all New
England the center Of interest, as much in
my own State as in yours, and there is no
city within the limits of the Union where a
popular greeting would be more grateful
than it is to me this evening from you
Cheers. Thanking you with ali my heart
ior the
Good Will and Good Cheer.
with which. you have received me | bid you
good evening Cheers.
Blaine was then presented formally to all
who were in the room. The presentation
were made by Lieutenant Governor Ames
and Colonel Whipple, of Governor Robin
son staff, assisted by the Hon. Charles j
Brooks. Among Blaine's visitors werp
Hon. A. A. Ranney, Collector Worthington,
Postmaster Tobey, United States Dis
,rict Attorney Sange, Gen. n. P. Banks
Mai. Geo. S. Morrill,, Chas, J. Noyes and
Geo. B. Loring. 1t became evident that the |
corridors were filed with people who had
never seen nor heard Blaine, who thereupon
went to the head of the steps by which the
office is approached where he paused in the
midst of the crowd and said: IF it were pos
sible to make a way through you j
would be very glad to come
down and shake hands with each
one, but that looks like impenetrable
phalanx and l will speak word up here
very deeply feel the cordiality WITH which |
| have been received and desire to express
to you my acknowledgements of it
Cheers.
At the conclusion Of his remarks he re
turned to his private room. Later he took |
q light repast and soon after retired for tn"
night.