Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-10-23
BIaIne's Swing Through Michigan.

journey was very long one, 241 miles
and as there were great many stops each
was necessarily short. There were twenty
nine places at which Blaine and Gen. Ere
mont were called out, but there were really
no speeches made. In each case Blaine
merely congratulated the people upon the
Ohio victory and called upon them to imi-
tate it in Michigan, and then Gen. FIRE.
mont was introduced. At most of the
points where stops were made the crowds
were Amarkably large considering the
population of the region traversed. The
news from Ohio and Mr. Baine's coming
together seemed to have wrought the peo-
pie up to a high pitch of excitement and
their enthusiasm could not be exceeded
1t was dark when the train reached Howard
City, and torches and bOnfires began to ap-
pear At about a quarter past seven the
train arrived at Grand Rapids On the
east side of the river Mr. Blaine left the
train and was escorted by Republican
club to the Morton House, where he is to
pass the night. Several thousand people
were in the streets in the neighborhood OF
the hotel, awaiting his arrival, and there
were the usual demonstrations as he en-
tered the hotel He will leave in the
morning for Saginaw, making, of course, a
good many stops on the way. Gen. Ere
mont will probably accompany him dur
ing his entire tour through Michigan.
MUsKEGAN, Mich, October 16.-Blaine
continues his tour through Michigan, leav-
ing Grand Rapids at about o'clock. There
was the usual demonstration at the depot
as the train started. Gen. Fremont was
called out and loudly cheered. The places
on the route this morning were small, but
the crowds were large and demonstrative
EAST SAGINAW, Mich, Octoqer 16-At
Muskegon there was large meeting, the
mills closed and the workmen turned out
in force. Gen. Fremont was introduced
first. He was very favorably received and
he made a pleasant little speech. Senator
Palmer next briefly addressed the meeting
on tariff as affecting the interest of men
engaged in the lumber business During
the Senator's remarks there were a few
shouts of Butler, Butler" But when
| Blaine was introduced he was loudly
cheered, and his speech warmly applauded.
He spoke of the rapid growth in wealth
Of Michigan under the influence of the
protective policy and of her interest in not
merely preventing its abandonment, but in
putting a stop to the continual agitation of
the subject in Congress.
General Alger, Republican candidate for
Governor, and Senator COnger then ad-
dressed the meeting.
Saginaw was reached at about dusk.
Blaine was driven to the Bancroft House,
where he took tea. About 8 p. M Blaine,
General Fremont, and General Alger, Re-
| publican candidate for Gov, were driven
| to the stand in the principal square, around
oh A. i
people, who cheered wildly as the two dis
tinguished gentlemen appeared. Blaine in
trOduced General Fremont as the first can
didate Of the Republican party, and one
whose candidacy had aroused more en-
thusiasm than any other General FTe-
mont was received with great and pro-
longed cheering. After he had returned
thanks in brief speech, calls for Blaine
were renewed and in response he said:
Speaking as l was, just now, of the
great enthusiasm which attended the can
didacy of General Fremont, and speaking
thus of the great political leaders, am
reminded, could not indeed but be remind
ed when standing on Michigan soil, of
great leader whom you have lost since
l last visited Michigan upon political
errand. When last traversed you State it
was under the auspices of Zachariah Chan
dler. Great cheering. And l am sure
that in that illustrious body of political
leaders, whom the development and pro-
gress of the Republican party produced,
there was not one who excelled him. / do
not now recall one who equalled him in
the great attributes Of undaunted courage
of clear and keen foresight, of great per-
sonal force which not only secured to him
body of followers whose zeal equalled
his own, but made him terror to the oppo
sition always. Good, good, and cheers.
But if the leaders die the principles sur
yive. Great cheering And, though the
Republican party has lost Chandler and
many others Of the great men who founded
it, the party itself still lives, and it's prin-
ciples are as vital tonight as they were
when they stirred the hearts of those great
men who laid broad and deep the founda-
tions of its success and its perpetuity.
You are right, and cheers. We stand
now near the close of rational struggle,
struggle which involves much to people of
the United States. struggle which involves
much to the people of Michigan; strug-
gle to which Michigan will have an i'm
portant and influential voice. Cheers.
All political campaigns begin with many
issues and nearly all political campaigns
end with only one issue. The progress of
discussion eliminates nOn-essential ques-
tions and those of minor Importance, an
finally parties struggle over one absorbing
and controlling issue. That issue is now
whether this country shall maintain pro-
tective tariff. That's what we want, and
chers That question is one which vitality
affects the prosperity of Michigan, and
therefore / assume that when l refer to
that issue refer to one in which you take
a deep interest Are the people of Michi-
gan in favor of protection? Many voices,
Yes, yes Or are they in favor of free
trade? Loud cries of No, no. Then if
you are for protection and against free
trade you will vote the Republican ticket.
Yes, yes. Because to vote the Demo
cratic ticket is to support the party which
for 81 years has steadily opposed the pro-
lection l know you will not do No,
no. You will pardon me for saying that
you can make your will felt in most en-
phatic, direct and conclusive manner
by supporting your representative
in Congress. Cheers for Horr.
That is where the popular voice tells. And
you know as well as l know, that there has
been a no more consistent and courageous
upholder of the doctrine of protection than
my distinguished friend Horr, who now
sits beside me. Therefore if the voters OF
this district prefer high wages in America
to low wages-if they prefer home manu-
factures to foreign manufactures, and If
you desire prosperity at your own firesides,
you will support your representative who
has been faithful, and not only faithful but
intelligent-not only intelligent but zeal
Gus. Good night Cheers for Blaine and