The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-11-01
Mr.. BLAINE'S MOVEMENTS
Ills VISIT TO THE GETTY OF
CHURCHES"
Several Memorable Receptions rendered
Him by Admirers, One by the Ladies
OF BrOOklyn-FOur Speeches De-
livered by Him Yesterday After
noon and Last Evening-&c

BROOKLYN, Oct. 31.-At about 2:45
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Blaine arrived
in this city from New York, to attend
several receptions and mass meetings ar
ranged for him. He was accompanied
by number of gentlemen, among them
the chairman of the county campaign
committee. Although it was raining hard
when Mr. Blaine was driven up to the
Mansion House, large crowd awaited
him. Among these were Mayor Low,
Major B. r. Corwin, Rev. j. nj. Foster,
Mr.. M'Kay, representing the G. A. r. /;
Judge Reynolds, eX-Judge Samuel D.
Morris, Mr.. Billiard, (Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher's brother in-law), w. NJ. Pear
sail, District Attorney Tenney and others
Delegations from the Kings County
Temperance Assembly and from the New
York State Temperance Assembly also
waited upon Mr.. Blaine. Rev. George
E. Reed was chairman of the latter, all
OF whose members present shook hands
with Mr.. Blaine.
A Committee OF IrIshmeD, With an Ad-
dress.
A committing representing the Irish
American Anti Cleveland Union, of
Kings county, with John D. Carroll at
its head, were introduced by Judge
Rooney, and presented an address in
Gaelic and English. Judge Rooney, in
introducing the delegation, said it repre-
sented 4, 900 voters. Mr.. NJ. J. Logan,
of the Philo Celtic Society, said it was the
desire of the committee that Mr.. Blaine
should hear the address in Irish. Mr.
Blaine looked amused, and said: 81 sup
pose it is the language that some of my
ancestors were used to speak, and shall
be glad to hear it.
Mr.. Logan then read the address in
Irish.
Mr.. Blaine with the scroll in his hand,
said: 81 shall cherish this, not only be-
cause of its political significance, but
also because it is a very interesting
pathological contribution. "
a large number of persons, including
many ladies, shook hands with Mr..
Blaine in the reception room of the Man
sion House.
To the Academy of Music to Meet the
Ladies.
At o'clock, the rain still falling, Mr..
Blaine was driven to the Academy of
Music. Long before the hour appointed
for the reception to Mr. Blaine given by
the ladies of Brooklyn, the Academy was
crowded in every part and people were
going away, unable to get in. Although
the occasion belonged peculiarly to the
fair sex, there were great many gentle
men present. The Rev. DR.. Bebrends,
who had been chosen as the spokesman
of the ladies, delivered an address, pOr-
tions of which were warmly applauded
When he introduced Mr.. Blaine, every
lady in the house rose and cheered and
it is probable that so large a number of
white handkerchief never before fluttered
in the great hall
Mr.. Blaine bowed repeatedly, and then
stood silent until order was restored,
when he responded as follows:
An Eloquent Tribute to Woman.
In the important national contest which
now draws to a close, much of the pro-
gress of which | have personally wit.
messed, two things have especially i'm
pressed 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 | attribute the great interest
and activity of the young men largely to
the influence of their mothers. APP
plause The Republican party owes a
great debt to the women of the United
States [renewed applausel; not a 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-I was about to say did most
to concentrate that great army of free
dom which, in the conflict that came
| upon the country, destroyed the institu-
ton of slavery. [Great cheering. And
am sure that when the news came to
me that was selected for the important
and responsible post in which l now
stand, | 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 anti slavery agitation when she
gave to the world Uncle Toms Cabin. !"
Prolonged applause, and Three cheers
for Harriet Beecher Stowe" do not
feel, therefore, that the ladies of Brook
Ign are taking any other step
in This extraordinary welcome, which
grateful heart feels it impos-
sible to respond to adequately in words.
do not feel that they are taking any new
step or eXerting any other influence than
that which has been constantly exerted
by women during the thirty most impor-
tant years in the history of the United
States, in which the Republican party had
led the national progress. Renewed
cheering. know the widespread in1u-
ence that goes out from such a greeting as
this. | know that without suffrage
woman casts often the weightlest vote
Applause know that the great moral
strength, showing itself constantly in po-
litiCal strength, with which the Republi-
can party has been inspired for its strug-
giles and its triumphs, has come from
the gracious and pure influence of
woman. [Great cheering. | make,
therefore, due and profound acknowledge
ment, not merely tor the great signifi-
canoe of this occasion, but for its cordi.
atty and for whatever of personal COM
pliment it may imply. But should be
vain indeed if should take to myself
any great part of that which means only
an expression of sympathy and support
in that great and commanding contest in
which for the time am called upon to
represent the best patriotism, the best
heart, the best aspirations of the Ameri-
can public.
AS Mr.. Blaine took his scat there was
another enthusiastic demonstration like
that which had greeted him on his intro
duction. General Woodford made a short
speech.
The Evening Meeting.
Notwithstanding the extreme inclcm.