Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-22
MR.. BLAINE IN NEW YORK.
He Speaks to a Large Crowd saturday
Evening-He Goes to Philadelphia
To-day.
NFw YORK, Sept. 20.

were j. E. Miller of Council Bluffs. Com
missioner Drummend of the United States
secret servie, Patrick Ford and NJ. B. Brady
of the Irish world, Gen. Carr, Collector Rob-
ertson, T. J, Plat, Speaker Sheard, Green
Raum, Ex-Governor Cornell. At IL O'Clock
Mr. Blaine appeared in the reception room
and personally greeted each visitor. Several
ladies. guests in the house were, were also
presented He will visit the rational repab-
lican headquarters, and at nine o'clock will
be at the recipient of q serenade and will ad-
dress an assemblage. A grand parade of
differene organization is expected. President
the afternoon.
Mr.. Blaine received great ovation at the
headquarters of the National committee on
5th Avenue tonight. The 9TH Avenue from
10th to 29th streets was crowded with IL, 900
people long before the hour appointed for
Mr.. Blaine's introduction. The platform had
been erected in front of the parlor windows
of the headquarters and il was tastefully dec
GRATED with flags. A band of music played
many lively airs and electric lights and fire.
works lit up the scene. The enthusam of the
crowd was extraordinary. Promptly at nine
o'clock Mr.. Blaine arrived from the 5th Ave
nue. hotel Police Captain Williams occupied
a seat on the box of the driver. No little
ulHCuNS WAS Hhu III mdhiHS q phecdRe lOT Tue
carriage. MIR. Blaine was accompanied by
Senators Hale and Hawley, Col. George w.
Hooper, Chair B. f. Jones, Secretary Fes-
sender and Church Howe of the National
committee. Assistant District Attorney of
Brooklyn, Ex-Governor Cornell, Hon. Emory
Storrs and George Bliss. In the absence OF
James K. Warren, chairman of the State
committee, A. S. Draper, chairman of the
executive committee, received MIR. Blaine
and conducted him TO the platform. When
Mr.. Blaine was recognized by the persons
tremendous shout went up and lasted for
some time. Mr.. Draper introduced Mr..
Blaine as the "ninth in the honored of repub-
lican presidents. This title cause more
cheering and Mr.. Blaine stepping to the front
said:
To be received by the city of New York
is indeed an honor. To be received by such
a magnificent demonstration as that which l
see before me touches me deeply, moves me
deeply and calls for most severe and heart
felt thanks. Cheers. Your great emporium.
this city of New York represents in its growth
and grandeur of the United States of America.
Cheers. 1t is not merely the chief munic-
ipality of the Empire State, it is the CONNER
cal metropolis of the continent and | con-
slider it to be one of the chief h0nors of my
life to be thus welcomed by its hearty hosp
tality. Cheers. renew to you and i'm
press upon you the gratitude | feel, the
thankfulness offer for all that you offer
me. Shouts Of "you are welcome" and
continued applause.
Mr. Blaine was followed into the parlors
by rounds of cheers. When he disappeared
Hon. Emory Storrs of Chicago made brief
address which was heartily cheered.
Senator Hawley was the next speaker. He
hnfnV ma nf oil
rades. 1t seems to me that we are taking
new step in choosing our president. Hitherto
every man that we have put into the chair
has won his spurs on the battle field, begin.
ming with the magnificent old hero Grant.
Cheers. But when we were in the field
all of our enemies were not in front of US.
weinever had we doubt that American people
would be patient. But often times our eyes
turned towards the North lest the enemies
that were there should take possession of the
State legislature and Congress and summon
US home TO a dishonored peace, as it did at the
democratic convention at Chicago in 1864. Men
in Congress had to look upon doubtful po-
ltical contest and yet had a magnificent dar-
ing and grand hope and faith in the American
people to incur debts and call for soldiers by
five hundred thousands in 1862. There en-
tered into Congress a young man of 32. who
became a regular Phil Sheridan of Congress,
James G. Blaine. Great cheering. Now
let us turn to one of the honored and gallant
leaders of civilians, and when we owe our
liberties, Cheers.
Gen. Hawiey was followed by Silas B.
butcher, Senator Hale and Hon. Ellis II.
Roberts, all of whom were cordially received.
In response to repeated calls MIR. Blaine re-
turned to the platform and witnessed parade
of 2OO0 members of the various political or
CARNATIONS. After the uniformed men
had passed Mr.. Blaine being called on again
stepped to the front and said "Allow me to
thank you for this fine display and to wish
you happy good night" He returned to
the 9Th Avenue hotel in his carriage. As he
was getting into the vehicle a man snstched
his hat and disappeared with it.
New YORK, Sept. 81.
Blaine attended worship at the Brick
Presbyterian church this morning. He or
dered no cards sent up to him today and
consequently received few callers. During
the afternoon he drove through Central Park
and on his return dined in the public dining
room tor the first time. As he entered the
hall he received a round of applause. To-
morrow he will receive delegation from the
Union League club and at six z. NJ will
start for Philadelphia, stopping for a short
time at Newark, N. j. He will return to
New York on Tuesday next.