The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-26
THE SISTER CITIES.
Lewiston and Auburn Unite in a
Reception to Mr.. Blaine.
INTERPRETIVE OF PARTY THE
CITIZENS GREET HIM.
10000 People Take Part in .he Re
cePtiOn.

LEWISTON, June 25.-As the time for the arrival
OF the train with Mr. Blaine approached people
gathered at the Maine Central station. Although
1t was known that no demonstration would be made
the crowd became so dense that the utmost efforts
OF the police were required to clear the way to the
carriage He at once drove to the residence of Col
Drew whose guest he is during his visit After tea
procession was formed as follows
Auburn Light Infantry, Capt. storah. 90 men.
Lewiston Zouayes Capt: Parker, 80 men.
First Maine Battery Artillery, Lieut.. GuptiIl
The procession was formed under the direction of
Charles Clark and with the reception committee in
carriages proceeded to Col. Drew's house where
they received the guest of the city and escorted him
to the hall which was densely packed. There was a
stir as the committee filed upon the platform, and
when Marshal Clark stepped forward escorting Mr..
Blaine TO his seat the applause was tumultuous the
band Joining in the cheers of the audience.
quiet being restored, A. R. Savage, ESQ.,, in be-
half OF the committee of arrangements welcomed
Mr.. Blaine as follows:
Nr. savage's Remarks
Feltoao Citizens:-
We are honored tonight by the presence OF dis.
greet and extend to him the hospitality of our two
cities. 1t is for me to say more than this that
now have the distinguished honor of presenting to
you the Hon. Jrmes G. Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine was received with prolonged cheers
and applause. After quiet was restored he said;
Mr. Blaine's Speech.
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies' and Gentlemen of the Sister
Cities Of Lewiston and Auburn:
am deeply moved by the cordlality of your re-
ception. 1t is very great addition to the compli-
ment of your reception that it is outside and be-
yond the lines of party division and that am per-
and fellow 10 ssDs you OF tSe simply old
| am proud 20 claim as my home
In the last thirty years have in public station and
private life known and appreciated your cities and
citizens, and have cooperated with them in many
ways for the benefit of our joint constituents at
tended public meeting in Lewiston thirty-two
years ago. Then It was small village. When
see the superb city which now welcomes me and
meet this vast assemblage of your people am more
IMAM eyer Eh me energy character and
Republicans and Democrats alike, great applause]
and can say with pride quoting almost literally
the language OF Mr.. Jefferson that upon such an
occasion as this we are all Democrats and ali
Republicans. Great applause.) L cannot close
Y without again thanking you most profoundly,
you have greeted me- and wishing to each and al of
you and to your beautiful cities continuation of
that abundant prosperity in the future which Won
nave enjoyed so richly in the past (Applause.)
At the close of his remarks as Mr. Blaine stepped
from the platform, the immense audience pressed
forward to take him by the hand. He had pleasant
words for old friends, whom he quickly recognized
and cordial greeting for all. It was more than an
hour before the numbers thinned off, He took by
the hand at least $500 people, and it is safe to say
that not less than 10000 people took part in the
ovation. 1t was the most hearty welcome ever ex-
tended to any person in this community.
Dispatches were read from Senator Frye and
Congressman Dingley regretting their enforced alb
sence.
The committee of reception was made up ire
specve of parties, the exmayors of the two cities
being the first selected and it was noticeable that
the audience was entirely representative embracing
all parties and all interests.
Thursday morning Mr.. Blaine will attend the
meeting of the trustees of Bates College. He will
attend the literary exercises in the forenoon and
the dinner in the afternoon, returning to Augusta
in the evening.