The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-01
A Hearty Welcome Even in the Democratic
Counties, and Great Enthusiasm in
the Manufacturing Centers.
A Day Full of Deep Significance and
Importance in a Political Way.
Full Reports of Mr.. Blaines Remarks-NOtes
Incidents and Unique Features of
Some of the Receptions.
FROM TOLEDO TO DAYTON.
The Most Important and Interesting Day
Since Leaving New York.

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Since Leaving New York.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DAYTON, o., Sept 30.-At forty five minutes
past o'clock this morning Mr.. Blaine and
party departed from Toledo in their special
train There has been no day since Mr.. Blaine
left New York so full of significance and so i'm
portant in its political results, as the one which
closed at Dayton tonight To-day Mr.. Blaine
has visited all the large towns in western Ohio.
At no time on his tour has he visited so many
towns of Importance. The route lay through
Democratic counties in the earlier part of the
day, and the thrilling demonstrations of popular
interest in Mr. Blaine which were witnessed at
half a hundred places were not expected. The
day was one of strikingly agreeable
surprises. Strong Democratic towns and coun-
ties manifested an enthusiasm and regard for the
Republican presidential candidate which is al
together without precedent
At Fostoria and Tiffin the train was ninety
minutes late, but the delay did not diminish the
number of people gathered at the stations and
speakers stands to catch glimpse of the great
Commoner.
AT Carey there was another great assemblage.
The ladies at the station wore Blaine and Logan
caps.
At Kenton, the home of General Robinson, the
Republican candidate for Secretary of State,
there was gathered crowd which must have
represented in numbers fully seven eghths of
the population of the city and county. Mr.,
Blaine was introduced by General Robinson,
amid laundering cheers and spoke from p&yil-
ion handsomely decorated with flags and
flowers.
At all of the small stations which the train
dashed by without hating the platforms were
crowded with people, who sent cheer after cheer
in pursuit of the flying train.
A highly satisfactory reception was rendered
Mr. Blaine at Bellefontaine, the home of Judge
William West, the blind orator, who nominated
Mr. Blaine at Chicago. Mr.. Blaine was intro
duced to the people from stand erected under
the shadow of the great stone courthouse.
Emery A Storrs, of Chicago spoke after Mr..
Blaine. His speeches are remarkable for their
pith and point Few men say so many good
things in as few words as Mr. Storrs.
Mr. Blaine has been fortunate in the selec-
ton of oratorical aids for his journey.
Through New York he had the dashing and
brilliant Chauncey NJ. DePew and Howard Car
roll; in Ohio he has Judge A. w. Tenney, of
Brooklyn, Judge Foraker, Charles Foster, and
Mr.. Storrs. sio ..iaa
One of the most impressive demonstrations of
the day was witnessed in Urbana. Senator
Sherman spoke in the morning, and people had
gathered there from all the towns and townships
for thirty miles about 1t was great political
day. The streets fairly bristled with flags, ban
ners and bunting In Monumental square
x,,,1o I.-s1 >.
monument; over it dozen ingenious designs
hung, and cluster of flags was suspended from
wires. Twenty-Five thousand people lifted
their hats and cheered when Mr. Blaine stepped
from his carriage to the stage. Every inch of
standing room in the great square was filed.
Men and boys clung to the trees and leaned from
the windows and house-tops. Eight hundred
ladies in uniform riding habits accompanied by
escorts wearing high white hats, passed in re-
view before Mr.. Blaine After them came
clubs and bands in great numbers.
It was magnificent tribute to the
peoples candidate. A great many quaint and
original inscriptions were displayed on banners
and transparencies. One read: THE Democrats
don't like cats; they hate the sound of Mariah.
The most demonstrative and hearty reception
which has been given Mr.. Blaine on his trip was
given him by the people of Springfield. Spring
field is the seat of the largest establishment for
the manufacture of agricultural implements in
ity, and large numbers of Irish-Americans re-
side there. In honor of Mr. Blaines visit
all of theagreat factories closed their doors and
smothePed the fires in their furnaces, and the
city took holiday. At Urbana reception com
mittee of 200 had their cars attached to Mr.
Blaine's tram. When Springfield was reached,
an artillery salute was fred as the cars rolled
into the depot, where was congregated the most
madly enthusiastic and excited crowd of peo-
pie which has yet been seen At no place has Mr.
Blaine been met with such lavish expenditure
of eordiality and good will The people cheered
till they were hoarse, and great crowd followed
Mr.. Blaines carriage through the streets. At
one place dozen pretty children stepped into
the road and showered roses and bouquets upon
Mr.. Blaine till his lap and shoulders were Gov
cred with beautiful flowers. The houses
on the line of march were decorated |
and from every window and doorway
welcome was waved to the distinguished
visitor Returning to the station; Mr.. Blaine
addressed 40 900 people from stand near the
depot Crowds followed Mr. Blaine's train till
it passed the city limits
At Dayton there was grand Republican rally |
Mr.. Blaine reviewed a procession of G, 900 torch
bearers, and madea short speech. The demon
stration yesterday surpassed in multitude and
cordiality anything of the kind |
ever witnessed in the political history of the |
country
THE DAY IN DETAIL.