Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-18
IN THE BAY STATE.
Mr.. Blaine rendered a Reception in
Boston.
BosroN, Sept. II,


AT 4.30 o'clock Mr.. Blaine drove 10 the
station in Augusta with his private secretary,
Mr.. Sherman, where on the arrival of the
train Postmaster Msnley and Senator Hale
Joined the party. There vas no demonstra-
tion on his departure. AT Portland Con-
gresham Reed entered the Pullman and en-
gagged Mr.. Blaine in conversation till the
train started. Owing to the delay of the
train at Portland the regular train had de-
parted and his train was run through as an
extra.
At Portsmouth crowd gathered about the
car and called for Blaine, and follow ed
him to the dining room where he sought a
lunch. No remarks or iniroductions oc-
CURED here. A. Newburyport fully 1000
people had gathered. but no stop was made
and shout was all that was heard of the in
tended reception. At Ipswich a crowd had
gathered and the instant the train stopped the
station agent entered and escorted Mr.. Blaine
to the platform where he was introduced as
the Next President of the United States"
Introductions followed, Mr., Blaine simply
saying, Il am glad to meet you" Cheers
were given as he departed. At Salem a
throng had gathered TO greet Mr.. Blaine and
gave him hearty welcome. Cries arose for
speech, but the cheering had lasted so long
there was time only for word of thanks for
the cordial reception and the cars passed out
of the depot. Several of Lynn's leading citi-
zens boarded the train at Salem and accom-
panied Mr.. Blaine to Boston. Secretary
Whitcomb of the Boston city and ward COM
mittee. met Mr.. Blaine at Lynn and escorted
him to this city. The scene at Lynn was
repetition of that at Salem. By the time the
train arrived 5000 people were in the vicinity.
Again MIR. Blaine was called for and his ap-
pearance was signal for tumultuous cheers.
Mr.. Blaine thanked them sincerely for their
greeting. As the train started a salute from
battery doomed forth, while the crowd fol-
lowed the train the whole length of the station
cheering and waving hats. At Somerville
Mr.. Blaine opened the window and shook
hands with those without.
About 10 80 the train entered the depot at this
city, and there Blaine was met by Henry Ca
bot Lodge, Henry Parkman, chairman of the
ward and city committee. Coils. Allen and
Whipple of Gov. Robinson's staff, Mr.. Gro
Zlers, the governors private secretary, Con-
gresham Crapo and Messrs. Southworth and
Means of the State central committee. En-
terlng barouche the party at once proceeded
to the Revere House, escorted by the Lodge
Cadets of Lynn and the Chelsea Independent
Battalion with drum corps. The streets
along the line were filled with people who
heartily Cheered the distinguished visitor.
Bowdoin square in front of the Revere House
was densely packed with people awaiting Mr..
Blaine's arrival, while the front of the Revere
House was decorated with flags and bunting.
As the procession came into the square, the
crowd burst into cheers while the display of
fireworks served to increase the enthusiasm.
Quickly alighting, the party entered the
hotel. In few minutes, Mr.. Blaine with
Mr.. Parkman, appeared on the balcony and
after the latter had quieted the crowd, he in
troduced Mr.. Blame, who said;
81 thank you gentlemen for this old-fash-
ioned Boston welcome. Applause. | do not
come to your city as a stranger, as feel that
l am among old friends and true friends
Cheers. | have known your city intimate
ly for three years. | have watched its pro-
gress with deep personal interest, and when
ever 1t fell within my power | have, in an
humble way, contributed thereto. Boston is
to all New England the centre of interest, as
much in my own State as in yours, and there
is no city within the limits of the Union
where popular greeting would be more
grateful to me than the one this evening
Thanking you with all my heart for the good
will and good cheer with which you have
received me, l bid you good evening""
Cheers.
Then Blaine was presented more formally
to all who were in the room. The presenta-
tions were made by Lieut. Gov. Ames and
Col Whipple of the governors staff, assisted
by Hon. Chas. J. Brooks.
Among Mr.. Blaine's visitors were Hon. A.
A. Ranney, Collector Worthington, Post
master Tobey, L. S. District Attorney San
ger, Gen. N. 2. Banks and a great many
others.
1t became evident that the corridor was
filled with people who had neither seen nor
heard Mr.. Blaine. Thereupon he went to
the head of the stairs by which the Office of
the hotel is approached, where he paused in
tine midst of the dense crowd and said ''If
it were possible to make way through you,
would be very glad to came down and shake
the hand of each one but that looks like an
impenetrable phalanx, and l will speak a
word up here. very deeply feel the cor
diality with which | have been received, and
l desire to express to you my acknowledge
ment of it,"
At the conclusion of his remarks Blaine
retired to his private room. Later he partook
of lunch and soon after retired for the night