The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-22

dous shout went up and lasted for some time.
Mr.. Draper introduced Mr.. Blaine as ''ninth
In the honored list of Republican Presidents"
This little remark caused more cheering, and
then Mr.. Blaine stepped to the front of the
platform and said:
To be received by the city OF New York is indeed
an honor; to be received by such magnificent de-
monstration as that which L see before me touches
me deeply, moves deeply and calls for most sill
cere and heartfelt thanks. (Cheers.) Your great
emporium, this city of New York, represents in its
growth and grandeur the United States of America.
(Cheers) 1t is mol merely the chief municipality OF
the Empire state it is the commercial metropolis OF
the continent, and conceive it to be one of the
chief honors of my life to be TINS welcomed to It's
hearty hospitality. (Cheers.) l renew to you and
impress upon you the gratitude feel, the thank
fulness offer for all that you tender me. Shouts
OF you are welcome, and continued cheers)
Mr.. Blaine was followed into the parlors by
rounds of cheers. When he had disappeared
Hon. Emory Storrs of Chicago was introduced.
He made brief address which was heartily
cheered. Senator Hawley was the next
speaker He said:
It that it is impossible to speak to all of New
York. l see before me many of my old comrades.
1t seems to me that we are taking new steps in
choosing our president. Hitherto every man we
have put into the chair has won his spurs on the
battlefield, beginning with the magnificent old
hero-Grant. God bless him. (Cheers) But when
we were in the field all our enemies were not in
front OF u.s. Never had we doubt hat the Ameri-
can people would be patient, but often times our
eyes turned toward the north lest our enemies
that were there should take possession of State
legislatures and Congress and summon us home to
dishonored peace as did the Democratic conven-
ton OF 1864 at Chicago. Men in Congress had to
look upon doubtful political contest and yet had
magnificent bearing and grand hope and faith In
the American people to incur debts and call for
soldiers by 100000 In 1862 there entered into
Congress young man of 80 who became a very
Phil Sheridan of Congress, James G. Blaine Great
cheerng) Now let us turn to one OF those honcred
and gallant leaders of civilians to whom we owe
our liberties. (Cheers)
Gen. Hawley vas followed by Silss B.
butcher, Senator Hale and Hon. Ellis 81.
In response to continued calls Mr.. Blaine RS
parade of 1000 members of the various politi-
passed Mr.. Blaine being called for, he stepped
to the front and said: "Ailow me to thank
You for this fine display and to wish you all
Fifth Avenue Hotel in his carriage. As he
his hat and disappeared in the crowd.
New YORK, Sept. 21.-Mr. Blaine attended
divine service at the Brick (Presbyterian)
charch this morning. He ordered that no
cards be sent up to him to-day, andi con-
sequently received few callers. During the
afsernoon he drove through Central Park and
on his return dined in the public dining room
for the first time. AS he entered the hall he
received a round of applause Tomorrow
Mr.. Blaine will receive delegation from the
Union League Club and at D. m. will start
for Philadelphia, stopping for short time at
Newark. N j.. en- route. He will return to
New York on Tuesday night.