Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-25
GEN. LOGAN'S VISIT TO MIR. BLAINE.
Especial from Augusta, Mel

Especial from Augusta, Mel
Gen. Logan and Senator Hale ar
rived from Washington this afternoon.
Quite crowd, among whom war veter-
ans were prominent, greeted the party
at the depot and cheered Gen. Logan
when he alighted. Before he could
reach a carriage, Gen. Logan's hand
was wruRg dozen times, and the veter-
ans greeted him with shouts of: you're
the man for us. " You'll give us a good
administration, etc. Cheers were given
again as the party drove away. They
went directly to Mr.. Blaine's house.
There was no formal greeting there,
Mr.. Blaine received his guests private
1y, and after brief rest, Mr.. Blaine,
Gen. Logan, Senator Hale, and Walker
Blaine went off to ride The beauties
of Augusta's outskirts in June were
appreciated, and politics apparently
was banished for the time At o'clock
In the evening a procession was formed
downtown, and great crowd marched
TO Mr.. Blaine's house. A band played
a serenade, and then the crowd called
for Gen. Logan. Ex-Gov. Conner
came to the portico, and made short
speech in eulogy of the candidate for
Vice President.
Then Gen. Logan appeared and was
vigorously cheered He said in response:
Ladies, gentlemen, and comrades: I most
fully appreciate this kind compliment to-
night. am truly glad to meet so many
citizens of Augusta. [ must confess [ feel
embarrassed in attempting to say anything
-
Gen. Conner. It is true that the soldiers
of Maine in the same great contest stood
side by side with those from all other parts
of the country, and did their duty for the
preservation of this great nation. Behind
them stood the loyal citizens of this grand
Republic, giving them their support and
prayers, with their hearts full of hope fortheir
success. And, as liberty first found birth
on the Atlantic slope we'll maytit there have
found true hearts for its preservation, not
only of this country, but of that liberty
which God intended for all men. Let that
which followed as result of its preserva-
ton not now be lost. This can only
be done by keeping the control
in the hands Of those who sought
to maintain them This people believes in
the fundamental principles of a republican
government The same rule also applies in
their selection Of agents for the administra-
ton of the Government. The voice of
great majority of the Republicans of this
mighty nation has chosen as the standard
bearer of that great party in the coming
contest for the Presidency of the United
States your fellow citizen, James G.. Blaine
Applause. And you need have no fear as
to the result of the contest. It will be
glorious victory, full and complete. Illinois
in 1860 gave this country its first Republi-
can President. Maine was then associated
with Illinois. In 1884 Maine will give as
gallant President to the republic as has
been elected by the people. Citizens of
Maine, feel honored and complimented in
being associated on the ticket with a man
worthy of the confidence of the people, and
in every way capable of filing the high Of
fee of President with honor to himself and
to the country. Applause and cheers for
Logan.