New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-10
BLAINES CALIFORNIA VISITORS.
RECEIVING THE COMMITTEE IN AUGUSTA
A DAY OF REJOICING AT The CAPITAL OF MANI
SPEECHES or CONGRATULATIONS.

RECEIVING 1HE COMMlIlEE IN AOOC0lh'
A DAY OF REJOICING AT THE CAPITAL OF MAINE-
SPEECHES OF CONGRATULATIONS.
AUGUSTA June 9.-Thc special train having on
board the Maine and California delegates ana
great numbers of people from the various cities OF
the state arrived here at $40 p. The train was
made up of thirteen passenger cars The city
was in wild excitement. Bands were playing,
whistles blowing, bells ringing artillery fr-
ing and crowds assembled to meet the
delegates A procession, with music and ban
ncrs, was formed to escort the visitors.
Ex-Governor Connor addressed the California del
eeation in words of welcome, which were responded
to by Senator 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 Hamlm was called for and was well
coined enthusiastically. He said " You have done
wisely and well we will sweep this country like a
vast prairie on fire."
Judge Knight of California, called for and
paid tribute to the venerable eX-VIce-Prcsdent
Hamlin. The enthusiasm of the crowd at the
depot was interrupted by the band striking
up and the procession proceeded by the
principal streets TO the residence of Mr.. Blaine, in
front of which quite crowd was assembled watch
ing an artist sketcnng it for an illustrated paper
The procession arrived at G:45 and the Cafornians
were received with capping of hads as they passed
first into the house. They most cordially re-,
CeiVcd by Mr.. Blaine as Senator Mcclure presented
each by name, and conversation ensued which was
broken up by Senator llamln coming in and beng
presented, renarking that they were n,ce ooys. %
received with cheers. General ConnOr addressed
him In short speech and was followed by
Congressman ROuteilc. Mr. Blaine then SAID;
FELLOW CITIZENS: II anything could add to the
,asurc Of welcoming to my door and under my roof my
old friends of Maine. II would he a IL Is to day-to nave
them accompanied by the loyal ana truc-hearted neI
from the Pacific coast whom they bring to our hOspl-
taly, and whom we greet and welcome as our guests.
| am very sure that you must appreciate the
embarrassment under which man speaks when he Is
overwhelmed with demonstrations OF Kindness a. am
profoundly grateful heart-God bless you all.
iCries OF "Good,' and tremendous a9plause'l
Mr.. Boutele followed briefly, and was succeeded
by Senator Mcclure, who concluded by introduce
ing Judge George A. Knight, OF California, who
spoke as follows:
few words TO The audience. Ny honottbe friend Han
nbd Hamlin who has Just spoken to you. sald tgat II
while that aged Republican was talking 10 you was
standing in his presence Ny NINA went back 10 n'se
dark days OF the Republican patywhen ms name t4g
with that OF immortal Lincoln was heraiaed 10 INC
people these United states lapplause and these Two
men, strong, firm OF cOn icOns, with cfysaZcd sehll
mnt OF b the rTs reerdsh huona People nneradcd
with nothing but the glorious -, principles 1ha {d,
est people give thom audience during that campaign.
They we're the standby OF the Republican parry
iniusted the important weys of carving the shiP
safely through the darSness and adyerslty tha
man as am who received his r3t impressions from the
feel soeWat abashed up before the crowd IN
his native statc and undertake enghen talk 10 you
of the politics of the Republican paltyi Here Is the
homo OF RcpuOlcauisn. lAppltdse and heere.J
The California delegation took quiet personal
leave of Mr.. Blaine aud retired and then the
crowd streamcd by tine door, shaking
hands with Mr.. Blaine. At the reception
to the California delegation which fol-
lowed J. Manchester Haynes, of Augusta, said :
Long before the Chicago Convention there came voice
to Maine from California, saying; meet us at h!ca6o
Convention Maine answered I'VE will bring 10 you
our man OF Maine" We struck hands at
splred enthusiasm and dauntlcss courage, with the
motto of the Roman Fathers: "See 10 1t that
single was that love OF country which has eyer
been inseparaly connected with tue history Of the Re
public. Never the political history of tis county was
battle bravey fought more grandly won Voice
The victory achieved the troops are here for review
ging with them their patriotic allies, A. 49,.
glorious men Of California. IChoers.I
Ex-Governor Davis replied as follows;
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW CITIZENS OF MAINE, AND
FELLOW REPUBiCANs In behalf Of the California dele-
You from the bottom Of my heart for this very kind and
the Pscidc slope because VIC have with US from
Nevada and other portions Of the Pacific slope who are as
earnest as we are, who are as Jealous workers
as we are; who are warmly entitled 70 your welcome
as we are California clssped hands With you across the
continent in earnest desire 10 DO tne
same work. We joined together for one purpose,
Que determination and our hearts beat IN unison whg
can assure you, are terribly. IN earnest.
Applause They have been IN earnest for long time
ibev began this thing In 1876 and sent solid delegation
for James q. Blaine eight years ago. lAppause
In 1880 some Of their having failed IL 1876, they
again sent a solid delegation, and not satls-
fled with pledges. they gave them the cast-iron IN
strctions fLaughterl Of " Vote for Blaine first,
last and an the time," [Appauscl and so when
we came on this time, they told us not TO come
back unless we brought Blaine. You perceive the
circumstances under which came ana the necessity we
felt for carrying out those Instructions
We had eyci! thing on the trip that
If was ali abazc with euth siasm from end to the
other. retepouA with bands Ol music ana companies OF
sodicrs-eveIything IN the nature OF warm welcome
accorded us and were assured that their hearts
thrObbcd for Blaine. IT,. A.. -
Wien we arrived at Chicago and went into that con
venon and saw enthusiasm there; when the name
Of Baine was mentioned in that mighty temple
II 600 p.ople rising their feet with cheer upon chccr,
wavng handkerchic and hatsOne man took on Olh nat
and boots and threw them into the air llaghterl-l cd-
not find words in which TO express our feelings.
4 VILLAGE DESTROIED.
THE RAVAGES or A STORM IN VERMONT.