New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-21
WELCOME TO JAS G.. BLAINE,
GREAT DEMONSTRATION N FIFTH.AvE.

GREAT DEMONSTRATION N FlFTH-AVE
DMrNsE CROWDS PACK TIE sTREFT-sPEgcHEs
81 MR. BLAINE, SENATOR'S HAwLEY AND HALE
AND oTHERs-A BRILLIANT PARADE.
The informal sercnade which II had been p-o-
posed to tender Mr. Blaine at the Republican Ma
tonal Committee Headquarters last even
ing became, by the Will Of the cItI-
zens of New-York. an imposing DEM
onsuauon in honor Of the Republican
candidate for President. The campaign was
| yet at early stage and tho
organization Of uniformed bodies of voters
yet 50 imperfect. that the National Committee did
/ not expect any great popular demonstration until
Mr.. Blalne's return from Ohio. But great a de-
sire expressed the part Of Republican voters
F 10 see and know their candidate that II was
/ decided that he should appear for a few mlnut
last evening on the platform IN front Of tho
National Headquarters. at No. 242 Ffth-sye.
The announcement that Mr.. Blaine would be visible
caused citizens to begin to assemble by o'clock
Gradually the sidewalks near the headquarters
began TO be covered with people The steps OF the
adjoining houses and of those within view tho
opposite side Of the avenue We're favorlte place.
with the early comers. As the crowd grew IN num-
bcr- II became evident that the assembdge would
be one of the largest that has greeted any visitor to
New-lork.
AZ INSPIRING SIGHT.
Tho scene from the National Headquarters whea
the crowd had assembled was d remarkable one.
The platform IN front Of the parlor windows,
handsomely dmped with dag. and dec
grated with plumed helmets, was rem
dered easily visible bv frequent
flashes of red light. just m front of the platform
stood guard oi honor, composed Of veterans Il
the late war bearing the tartercd remnants If
I4f ia. .f..rI rI,,..
opposite The headquarters. doomed mp nearly
hundred fee-, the balconies aud VIM
dows at several of the stories being
occupied Boy s.ghi-secrs. Below. ths
street was packed impas-ably With crown
oil person, whose dress and appearance showed
generally that they were of the intelligent and
thoughtlu class. II was sea Of faces and hats
stretching across tilth-ave from above Twenty
eIgAth-st. nearly to Madi-on-~quare. The outer
doorways and windows Of all Tie ue.ghJor1g
houses were filed The Hotel Brunswick,
from which the stand was just visible,
was used by some ot those who were not
fortunate 20 g't within hearing distance of tLe
headquarters. Opposite 10 headquarters a military
band furnished music for the crowd. Captain /.
: Williams was IN command Of the police toroe
which guarded the entrance 10 the comm tes
rooms. once or twIce the crowd burst through tbs
lines Of police and were with difficulty driver
back
ARRIVAL or Mr. BLAINE.
Before the crowd had become inpatient the ar
rival of Mr. Blaine announced. Tie left tie
Fifth Avenue Hotel soon alter O'Clock Many per
SONS had gathered 70 him leave the hotel but Le
made his way quickly to his carnage Tie rode with
Chairman Jones, OF the Ma Ional Committee while
other carriages conveyed the United states senats
aud Others who afterward spoke from the platform.
Nh Blaine observed by the crowd and cheered
heartily, but the carriage was driven as rapidly IL
possible IN front of headquarters Captain Williams
was IN waiting and took Mr. Blaine by the arm as
the carrage door was opened and hurried with him
up the steps pushing back those whO
had rushed forward 10 obtain
better view. Nj Blaine disappeared from view
and the crowd was Ieit 10 the Amusement II
watching the rockets that were sent mp At various
angles. sometimes directly upward and sometimes
nearly into the opposite houses.
The crowd continued 10 cheer at interval. now
for Blaine and then for Logan. aud aglu. for
change, for Blaine and Logan" Mr. Blaine re-
NAMED for abou' fifteen minLtcs u rear room az
the headquarters. lie coaycrsed with tbe repp-
sentative Republicans from various states,
who were assembled in the roon-
Senator Hale and J. K. Hawlcy, b.
Jones, Of the National Committee; ex-governor A.
B. Cornell Enory \. Storr~, OF Chicago; Colcctr
Robertson. Gcorgc Bliss, Murat Hastead, thaunceY
l. Fley. of Missouri Andrew :. Draper Ellis IL
ROBBERS. SIlas b. butcher. Major L. K PaAgborn. of
jersey lty; Secretary Frssenden, of the National
Committee; Postmaster Maney, of Augusta;
District Attorney 1cnney, Of Brooklyn, ard
George W Hooker, OF Vermont wee
among those who greeted Mr.. Blaine.
OF rHE PLATFORM.
The crowd mad become pressed into al even
Gen,er mass than before when Mr.. Blame. escorted
by Andrew = Draper, the chairman Of the TX
ecutiyc Committee OF the Republican state Cor-
nllttee. appeared on the platform. Beside tuuss
who accompanied Nr. Blame from within the build
ing there were on the platform Judge Earnest Hail,
j. II. Houck. ex- Governor Pinchback, Of Lou sians;
: 3. E.kins Ex-Governor Clinton Rice, senator
Aldr.ch Of Rhode Island Andrew /. King, Gee-
era Fov er Marshal Tate, of Brooklyn T.. Maody
Boyntou. Ex-Governor stone, Church Howe AID q
few others.
When the crowd saw Mr. Blaine a. he stepped ia
the front OF the platform they burst into
uproarlo,ls cheers Hats of various
ness and of every description from the last
straws of summer TO the black six hat were waved
IN the air. Far down the ayenue, where II was
scarcely possible to see the platform, handkerchefs
and hats could seen waving a. the people real
ized from the shouts that Mr. b Iaue had appeared
The band played Hail TO the Chief The var
veterans waved their flag poles till the
fragments of the battle hags nearly shook pieces
several moments passed before even an ineligible
cheer could be- obtained. Finally some strong
voiced citizen called for Three cheers FOR Blaine'
which were given with a will, the crowd contlnE-
ing to wave hats, handkercn,efs and canes wildly
III the aIr Then followed heartily three moro
cheers.
REMAINS or ANDREW :. DRAPER.
Mr. Blame stood near Mr. Draper as the latter
faced the great audience and spoke as soon com
paratiye silence could be obtained Mr. Draper
Il