Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-06-10
Tho nlalno rrai. Reaches Augusta.

aug uetus 3Auiuos June V.-l0o Blame
train left Portland at three p. m. No
stops were made until Brunswick was
reached at four clock. Here there were
four cars from Lewiston and Auburn
decorated with Blaine insignia, and three
more from Rockland and other cities, all
filled with delegations to join the Blaine
train. A great crowd with band Of
music greeted the California and Maine
delegates with cheers. The Bowbern
students were conspicuous in enthusi-
asm. Senator Mcclure, of California,
made a ringing speech, after which Con.
gresham Boutelle made speech, which
was cut short by the starting of the train
at 4:20 p. NJ, for Augusta. At Gardiner
artillery welcomed the train. but stop
OF only two minutes was made.
All along the route the flying train was
greeted with cheers and waving of hand
kerchiefs, particularly along the Kenne-
bee river crowds were gathered ut many
places. At $40 the long train of thirteen
cars rolled into Augusta, where bands
were playing, whistles blowing, bells ring
ing, artillery firing, and crowds were as.
sembled to meet it, The procession, with
music and banners, formed to escort the
visitors. Ex-Gov. Conner addressed the
California delegation in words of vel
come. which were responded to by Sena.
tor Mcclure, of California, who closed
amid great cheering by saying: You
need not be worried about us. We will
take care of our side of the continent"
Ex-senator Ham lin said: "Yon have
done wisely and we'll. We will sweep
this country like vast prairie on fire."
Judge Knight, of California, paid trib-
ute to the venerable ex-vice.president.
The enthusiasm of the crowd at the de-
pot was interrupted by the band
striking up, and the procession
proceeded through the principal
streets to the residence of Blaine, in
front of which quite crowd was Assem-.
bled, watching the artist sketching for
an illustrated paper. The procession
arrived at 6:45, and the Californians were
received with clapping of hands as they
passed into the house. They were most
cordially received by Blaine as Senator
Mcclure presented each by name, and a
conversation ensued which was broken
up by Senator Hamlin coming in and
being presented, remarking that they
were nice boys. Blaine then went to the
door, where he was received with cheers.
Gen. Conner addressed him in o short
speech, and was followed by Congress.
man Boutelle.
Blaine then said:
I Fellow citizens: II anything could
add to the pleasure of welcoming to my
of Maine, it would be as it is to-day, to
have them accompanied by the loyal and
true hearted men from the Pacific coast,
whom they bring to our hospitality, and
whom We greet and welcome as our
guests. am very sure you must ap.
preciate the embarrassment under which
a man speaks when he is overwhelmed
with demonstrations of kindness aa l
am to-day. can only say, from the
depth of profoundly-thankful heart,
God bless you ALL" Cries of "Good" nd
tremendous applause.]
Mr.. Boutelle followed briefly and was
succeeded by Senator McC Clure, who con.
cluded by introducing Judge Knight, Of
California, who paid tribute to Lincoln
and Ramlin.
The California delegation then took
leave of Blaine and retired, and then
the crowd streamed by the door shaking
hands with Blaine. At the reception tc
the California delegation, which followed
j. Manchester, of Augusta, made Q
speech of welcome, and ex-Gov. Davis
replied.