Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-31
BLAINE.
He Emcr0aches on Belva Lock.
woods Domain.

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New YORK, Oct so.-Blaine was given a
reception by the ladies of Brooklyn at the
Academy OF Music tonight In response to
the address delivered by Rev. DR.. Bethens.
on behalf of the ladies. Blaine said that in
the important national contest. which now
draws to close. much of the progress of
which l 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.l do not know that
ought to divide these, for attribute the
great interest aud activity of the young men
largely to the Influence of their mothers.
Applause. The Republican party owes a
great debt to the women OF the United
States renewed cheeringl. not debt now
. maturing, but one which began at the very
foundation OF the party. for the literature
which sprang from the pen OF woman did
much-l was about to say did most
OF freedom which, in the conflict
that came upon the country destroyed the
institution OF slavery, lGreat applause] and
I am sure that when the news came to me
that was selected for the important and re-
sp0nsiblc position for which I now stand, l
received no greeting that meant more or was
more grateful to me than the one which
came to me from that lady whose gifted pen
impaired spirit and soul to the antl-slavery
agitation. when she gave to the world
Uncle Toms Cabin. prolonged applause
and three cheers for Harriet Beecher
stowe.l do not feel, therefore. that the la
dies OF Brooklyn are taking any other step
In this extraordinary welcome than that
which grateful heart feels 1t impossible to
5ssPond e sdeasatsty In words DO no,
cxerting any other influence than that
which has been constantly exerted by
women during the thirty most Important
which the Republican party has led national
progress, lRenewed applause and cheering.
know the widespread influence that goes
out ig1m ,hs smeh ,,ho,g greslipg as this
casts often the weightiest vote
Applause l know that great moral
strength. showing itself constantly In the
political strength with which the Republ
can party has been Inspired for It's struggle
and Its triumphs has come from the gracious
and pure influence OF woman (greaI cheer
ing) 1 make, therefore, due and profound
acknowledgement,n not merely for Its grest
signihcanee OF this occasion, but for It's cor
diality and for whatever OF personal com
piiment II may imply. But should be vain
indeed II should take to myself any great
part OF that which means only an expression
ofsympathy vnd support In that great and
commanding contest In which, for the time
| am called to represent the best patriotism.
the best part the best aspirations OF the
After the ladies reception. Blaine was
driven to the residence OF s. v. white, where
he dined. The other guests included John
sswa % M the ox Ess s
evening the Brooklyn Academy was taste
fully decorated. The meeting was under
the auspices Of the Kings County Campaign
dent The Vice Presidents included Rev
Edward Beecher, David s. Babcock, Patrick
Ford, Gen. y. Y. Tracy, Rev. y. A. Farley
and Rev. $ Z. speer;, At 7;45 General FIRE.
ovation. which he acknowledged In few
remarks. He was followed by Blaine. who
said
As I am TO be followed by my distin
guished friend, Senator Sherman, of Ohio
Iapplausel, In speech, take II as my only
duty Of the evening to furnish text, and
that text shall be a brief summary OF effects
that are TO follow from a continuance OF the
Republican party In power-what Is to be
assured and what Is to be held firm.
To begin with, the currency system OF the
United States, which was brought back to
par with gold by my distinguished friend,
then the eminent Secretary OF the Treasury,
will be held at that point
Second-That the system OF duties. which
affords announcement and protection
alike to the laborer and capitalist in the
United States will be maintained. tAp-
plause.
Third-That the just system of settlement
on public lands (reneWed dpplnuse), ana the
conservation of these lands for the benefit
Of actual settlers WILDE upheld. lGreat ap-
plause.
Fourfh-That the muniicent and magnin-
cent system of pensions which has rewarded
the fortitude and valor of our soldierswill be
retained in honorable faith.
FUM-That atencouragemento OF the improve
ment In the Civil Service OF the United
States will be continued and further devel-
oped as experience shall point the way, and
IN that the Republican party, without speak
ing or intending to speak invidiously OF any
other party in the United States, past or pres
ent, is the only one that ever had the resolti-
tion and courage to limit Its own political
power. Tremendous applause.
The Republican party did not gain power
by struggle for reform In the civil service,
but, with possession OF patronage larger
and grander than imperial sway ever con
frolled. the party voluntarily abandoned the
partisan control of patronage and Instituted
snft great reform I,S, within @ Its Swn ranksasn
out parallel In the history OF politics Ap-
plause.l And what has been accomplished
Is but foreshadowing OF that which more
enlarged experience and further trial shall
demonstrate to be wise, patriotic and effect.
I've; and lastly, those great amendments to
the Constitution which are the embodiment
81 what was gained BY the war,-emancipa
declaration and definition Of the right OF
citizenship, the guaranty Of the national
credit by organic enactments, and that lib
eta V.sis VI suhrage Wnlcn 1Orbius that IL
should stop at any line OF color. All these
viii be maintained with patriotic fidelity.
Prolonged applause.1
From the Academy of Music Blaine and
General Fremont were driven to the Grand
Opera House, where there was another great
crowd outside and very large audience In.
side. Upon Blaine's appearance there was a
repetition, on a smaller SCALE of the scene at
the Academy. Being introduced by the
chairman Of the evening, Blaine delivered a
speech, as follows.
The Republican party had its origin In the
combination OF patriotic men thirty wears
ago, to prevent the Introduction OF slavery
into tho Territories Of the United States.
courage, and resisted with spirit OF
evil determination. finally eliminated in the
election of Abraham Lincoln tcheersl. and
the resistance TO his constitutional righito be
President ended In bloody war OF four
years duration, party which began its
existence by resisting slavery, naturally and
inevitably became the protector of free
labor Igreat cheeringl, and with the
question OF slavery definitely ended
The party BECAME The representaftiEve' fEe'
the embodiment OF that Industrial system
which had for its end and aim the encour-
agement OF American industry. Enthusias-
nc cheering me step from relieving the
easy 20 relieving the white man from The
degradation of that form of labor which re-
duces him TO the servitnde OF poverty. Ire
peWed cheerinE.l Standing these many
ycafs as the advocates Of protective tariff.
lcheeFsl the results have been great, the en-
largement OF our industrial activity
the vast addition to our national wealth,
the ENCOURAGEMENT aud development OF
Ameriean manuieetures; The elevation aud
bread by the sweat Of his brow. ltreat
oheerinR.l Thirty years OF effort and d'twen.
ty,fonr years OF power have certainly vindi.