Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-27


sented very complimentary address. speak
ing of Mr.. Blaine as one whose whole public
life has been devoted TO the developemeut Of
American industries, and as the champion oi
human rights and the uncompromising de.
fender of free ballot in every State from
the ST. Lawrence to the Gulf. Mr..
Blaine replied in fitting terms TO both ad-
dresses.
CHICAGO, Oct %.
Blaine arrived from Milwaukee al $50 P.
NJ. considerably earlier than had been expect
ed, in consequence of which there were very
few persons at the depot to meet him. The
Young Republican club, numbering $50 per-
sons. reached the depot just before the party
entered their carriages and served as an escort
to the residence of Hon Joseph Medill. where
Blaine dined quietly. After dinner he pro-
ceeded to the Grand Pacific Hotel 10 take his
parting evening demonstration. About eight
o'clock this evening committee representing
the German republicans of this city, made
their way into Blaiue's rooms at the Grand
Pacific and delivered an address, approving
his course as public servant and promising
the support of the German republicans. Mr..
Blaine replied :"Prof Kerschner and German
American citizens of Chicago. Any tender of
your friendship and confidence would have
been grateful TO my feelings. What then
must | say of one that is so eloquent, so cor
dial, so entirely acceptable? What must
say if what | might almost call the overdrawn
picture of my own public career which you
have been pleased to paint: In meeting you
on this occasion | am not unaware that there
has been an effort made TO prejudice me in
the minds of nv German fellow citizens and
| never thought it would prevail because the
great distinction of German blood is slow ness
in coming to a conclusion, thorOughness of
investigation an d entire justice of final judg-
ment. Applause recognize the truth
tulness of what you say of the devotion of the
German Americans to the flag and institutions
of the nationality they have assumed. | am
not unacquainted with German characters.
The State, of which am native, was in a
large part settled by Germans and it has
gained no small degree of sobriety; its works,
of its high character and of its progress from
theGermans who came from fatherand in early
colonial days and descendants. Speaking.
therefore. not merely from what you said in
your eloquent address, grateful as that is, but
speaking from knowledge long anterior to
the presidential campaign. in which | am a
candidate. | can say of the Germans past
and the Germans present that between them
and Me, from NV bOyhOOd to this hour, there
never existed anything but the most cordial
relations. there has never existed anything
but entire mutual confidence. Recognizing
the influence of the German element in this
great city and the influence radiating from
this and other cities, which that element
exerts throughout the Union | appreciate at
its full measure, and its full measure is
very great assurance of the friendship and
support which you have so eloquently given
me this evening, | thank you for it with all
my heart Applause.
CHICAGO, Oct. 20.
TonightS demonstration to the republican
candidates was an affair of great magnitude
Along the line of march were illuminations of
various sorts, brilliant lines Of electric lights
and Chinese lanterns covering the fronts of
entire blocks, stretched high in the air across
the streets, incessant burning of Greek fire
of different colors and the profuse display of
pyrotechncs with the presence of deep lines
of spectators with almost incessant cheering,
combined, the great spectacle only possibly
in the great cosmopolitan centre. The pro-
cessiOn started shortly before Q o'clock and
was somewhat more than two hours passing.
Its members were augmented by numerous
organizations from outside of the city. In
coming trains, heavily laden, were arriving
throughout the entire day. rhe most remark
able spectacle was that presented at the east
front of the Grand Pacific hotel, from the
balcony of which Blaine and his friends
were to view the column. To the eastward
stretches considerable expanse between the
hotel and Custom house building and within
this space and upon steps and balconies OF
the federal building and stretching north and
south on Clark street, was a closely hemmed
crowd. numbering possibly 10000. When
Mr.. Blaine appeared there was great roar
| nd oil
ceased when he uncovered his head and mo
toned with his hand for silence. Amid great
confusion he spoke as follows: Chicago is
great in all things. especially in her hospitsli-
ties and her welcomes. desire to express my
thanks and gratitude for the magnifi-
cence and magnitude OF this reception
| in so far as it is intended for myself Fol
the national contest it is too late to submit
arguments. Action only is in order and as
Illinois, always with a certain step led the
republican columns, feel that she will do Sc
in 1884"
Blaine remained in view of the crowd fol-
some time. responding to the cries BY repeat
edly bowling, but finally withdrew. Gen
Logan also appeared and was received with
enthusiasm. He made a brief speech and
returned thanks for his reception. An effort
followed to induce the audience to disperse,
Gov. Hamilton of Illinois appearing and
making an appeal with this end in view, bu,
all to no purpose. The line of march
changed in consequence. and the procession
was only discernable to those for whom it
was directly intended.
At IL, Blaine was driven to the Lake
Shore depot, where he boarded a car attached
to the regular night express for the east. He
will reach Cleveland tomorrow forenoon and
remain there for a short respite with nc
expectation of receiving public reception OF
any nature. The procession was reviewed
for more than an hour by Blaine and Logan
and after Blaines departure, by Logan until
nearly midnight.
JAMEsTowS, n. Y, Oct. &c.
Blaine came to Cleveland by the regular
night train on the Lake Shore road, having
been compelled to leave Chicago before the
conclusion of the great torchlight procession.
From Cleveland he came by the regular
afternoon train on the New York, Pennsyl.
vsnia & Ohio railroad to jamestown, where
he arrived shortly before 10 o'clock. He is
the guest of Gov. Fenton. Tomorrow after
noon he will have pnblic reception, and at
noon leaves by special on the Erie road for
New York, making short stops BY the way,
and spending Monday night at Elmirs.
New YORK, Oct. &c.
A party of gentlemen left her for James
town today where they will meet Blaine on
his return from the West. Among them are
A. S. Draper of the republican State CON-
mittee, ex-senator Chaffee of the National
committee ex-Senator Plat Senator Ivnde