The Portland daily press., 1884-09-25
Mr.. Blaine's Journey Through New
York.
IMMENSE CROWDS WELCOME HIM
AT EVERY STATION.

| ries and houses along the track were filed with
| spectators. Mr. Blaine appeared on the plat
! form with Chairman Warren and Hon. G. Hill
ton Scribner, of Yonkers. There were cheers
and shouts of go it Jimmie" Many in the
| crowd, which extended long distance down
the track, threw up their hats aud cheered.
MI Blake bowed, waiting for silence, and
\ then said:
| for your very cordial greeting. know the value
OF the compliment and receive it with gratitude
bid you cordial goodbye.
AS Mr.. Blaine ceased speaking, the cheers
| were renewed, and cries for Depew, who had
been seen in the car, went up. Mr. Depew
| came forward and addressed the crowd brief y
AS the stations were passed by the train,
crowds were seen gathered, cheering and try
ing to get bettsr view of Mr.. Blaine. At
several towns, flags were conspicuously dis
played, as were also campaign banners and
pictures. The train stopped for a moment at
Sing Sing. Mr.. Blaine appeared on the plat
form, and member of the town Republican
committee briefly welcomed the candidate. A
from Augusta, Me-, presented Mr.. Blaine with
bouquet. Cries for speech CUTOFF his re-
| marks, and a crowd of workingmen from a
neighboring fouadry rushed up to shake hands.
Mr.. Blaine shook hands with those he could
reach, but declined to make speech.
AT Peekskill, fully 1900 persons had gather
ed with flags and banners. Hon. James W
Hustled introduced Mr.. Blaine to the crowd.
Mr. Blaine said:
L am very much obliged to you, gentlemen, for
much of the Hospitality and cordaiity Of the Re-
puplicans Of West Chester county towards myself
and am glad to have this opportunity of thanking
you in person
At 11.So. the train stopped at Cold Spring,
Wnere band OF music and cannon welcomed
the party. A company of Blaine Guards, in
Zouave uniform was drawn up in line near the
train. Hon. Hamilton Fish, Jr., introduced
Mr.. Blaine as the most distinguished repre-.
sentative Of American labor and citizenship.
Mr.. Blaine said:
thank you very sincerely, gentlemen, for the
compliment you pay me- In assembling in such largo
numbers on my way up the Hudson valley, valley
through which always travel with increasing pleas
ure and delight. am glad, sincerely glad, to be
welcomed so cordially by you, and bid you in re-
turn, cordial goodbye.
The crowd numbered about 1 900, and cheer
ed IS the train movd away, Mr.. Blaine stand
ing on the platform waving his handkerchief.
At Fishkill, one of the largest and most en-
thusiastic crowds, with the exception of that
at Yonkers, was gathered. A battery kept up
continuous fire, while band vas stationed
near the cars. Col. W. d. Dickey, of New
b1rgh, introduced Mr.. Blaine as sour next
President" and the people cheered enthusi-
astically. Mr.. Blaine sald
am greatly pleased to be SO cordially welcomed
by the citizens Of the Hudson valley and especially
of that part of the valley which is SO rich Ia patri
otto tradition If there be any portion of the peo
pie OF the United States who should be naturally
and nstincvey patriotic, it is that portion which
see before me, and which must be Inspired by so
many OF the most inspiring incidents of the revolu-
toLary struggle.
This was followed by great cheering.
AT Foughkeepsie dense crowd of people
thronged the station, while the street over the
uunnel above was crowded. 1t is estimated
that 5000 persons we're present. The cannon
on the hillside fred a salute and band playd
as the train stopped. Mr.. Blaine appeared and
cheer after cheer arose. Mayor White intro
duced him as the next President of the United
States, and was loudly cheered. Mr.. Blaine
said:
1t has fallen to my lot on several occasions in the
past to visit your beautiful city and to partake of its
Dounteous hospitality. am glad once more to greet
you and to accept your welcome / have only the
pleasantest memories of my past visits and I am
sure shall carry away today still pleasanter memo
bidyon good bye.
Rnthusiastic applause greeted this speech.
Chauncey M. Depew was then introduced and
made speech on the tariff issue.
When the train reached Rhinebeck dele
CATION rushed up in advance of the crowd and
with rope in hand formed guard about the
rear platform to keep the crowd back Geo.
W Esselstyne, chairman of the local Blaine
club, introduced Mr.. Blaine who briefly ex-
pressed his thanks for the reception.
As the train moved out the steamer Cornell
and tug boats clustered in the harbor with
several locomotives filled the air with shrill
whistles. A delegation from Hudson headed
by Gen. ]. w. HOhsradt were taken aboard,
AT hudson rush for the train again COM
Pelied the police to keep the crowd back.
Chairman Warren and Draper led Mr.. Blaine
to the platform in front of which stood uni
formed campaign clubs. Mr.. Blaine said:
| recall with great pleasure visit made your
city IL years ago when met not so large number
as on the present occasion and feel a pleasure in
creating you who extend to me this cordial welcome
to Hudson. My journey through your beautiful
State this morning hiss been succession of com
phments to- me and you add one not the least i'm
pressiVe of many. bid you cordial farewell
enthusiastic applause.)
At 1.25 the train reached Albany, where
the demonstration was very large and
enthusiastic. There was large crowd wait
ing and every available foot of space was
filled, and people climbed on top of the cars
and on the roof of the depot. Hon. Hamilton
Harris introduced Mr.. Blaine, who was re-
celVed with great cheering, again and again
repeated, SO that he had to stand bowling for
quite time before he could get chance to
speak. When order was restored, he said:
thank YOU citizens of Albany from the bottom
OF my heart Tor this magnificent welcome. should
be less than human not to be very deeply touched
by your cordially. have nothing to offer in re-
turn but my sympathy and my thanks, but those
give you IN full measure. Again gentlemen
thank you from my heart and bid you goodbye.
Mr.. Blaine retired amid tremendous cheers.
U. 8. Attorney Tenney of Brooklyn followed
and when he alluded to Mr.. Blaine as the fore
most protectionist in the rep0blic the crowd
cheered with unusual vigor. A delegation
from the Mohawk valley boarded the train st
Albany including committee from Schenec
tady. Luncheon was served after the train
lett Albany, and Supt. Priest took charge of
the train. A delegation from Troy also cot
aboard at Albany. At Schenectady several
Thousands crowded around the train and cheer
ed, while students from the Union College
shouted their heartiest tiger call. Mr.. Blaine
said:
am not only very glad to have the pleasure Of
meeting the people of Schenectady but am much
honored in being presented by Judge Potter whom
have long known and regard with respect and ad-
mlratlon. am glad to be ia the old Dutch town of
Schenectady, which perpetuates SO much of the
glory of the old Knickerbocker civilization of New
YORK and has done so much for the education and
enlightenment OF this country through that college
over which Eliphalet Knott presided for SO long
time (Here the college boys gave a college figure
with great spirit) thank You again for the Great
kindness of this reception, and take INV leave
with cordial farewell. Enthusiastic applauseJ
a delegation from Utica iboarded the train
at this point. At Amsterdam there was a great
and enthusiastic gathering. Ex.Uongressman
SANFORD, tne largest carpet manufacturer of
Amsterdam introduced Mr.. Blaine who said.
With your distinguished fellow citizen. who has
done me the honor to present me to you had the
pleasure OF serving in the House of Representatives
ana l not only remember him personally with
friendship, but remember well his zeal and his in
dustry in behalf OF his constituents here
ana Wnom now have the pleasure to see before me.
thank you and him for the very cordial reception
you have given me.
AT Fonda and Fort Plains there were rene
titions OF the enthusiastic cheerings which
characterized the previous stoppages, to which
Mr.. Blaine briefly expressed thanks.
At Little Falls Mr.. Blaine was introduced
to the people by the Hon. Titus s. Head
speaker of the Assembly.
At Herkimer Gen. f. e. Spinner, ex-Unitad
States Treasurer, joined Mr.. Blaine upon the
car platform while the people cheered for Mr.,
Blaine and for Mr.. Spinner. When order was
restored Mr.. Blaine said:
!, consider it a very happy omen of my welcome
that am permitted to stand here beside NV old
friend whom have known so long and honored 40
highly (Applause) L thank you, Citizens Of
Herkimer for your kind greeting l feel thankful
Tor the succession of gracious welcomes that have
had today In this beautiful valley of the Mohawk
and thank you all citizens of New York for ten
derng to me so generously the Inequalities of your
great State. '0N-
When the train reached Utica all the avail
aole space beside the track and in front of
braggs hotel was packed. Mr.. Blaine was in
PRODUCED by VIM. Haekett of the State COM
mlttee and was loudly cheersd. He said:
-, thank you very sincerely, citizens of Utica for
TINS cordial greeting and this cordial welcome II
Is grand conclusion Of the series of welcomes that
tOda i, h.