The Portland daily press., 1884-07-17
STILL ANOTHER.
Ward Three Alive Magnificent Demon
ssratiOn Myrtle street-A superb
Blaine and Logan Flag Run Ont-Forci-
bic Speeches by Prominent Republicans.

The Republicans of Ward Three have rea-
son for rejoicing after such magnificent dem
oustration as that of last evening. At 730
O'Clock, the hour for the fag.raising, Myrtle
street was packed solid with men, most OF the
distance from Congress to Cumberland street.
At moderate estimate at least 5000 people
must have been present, while all the window
on the east side OF the City Building were
filled with ladies, as well as those in the Ca
hoon Block opposite.
At740 o'clock, after stirring music by
Chandler's band, the meeting was called to or
der By Alderman Kelsey, who spoke as follows:
ALDERMAN KELsEY's REMARKS.
Mr.. President and members Of the Blaine Club Of
Ward Three-Ihe pleasant duty has been assigned
to me this evening of representing the Republican
ladies of Ward Three. and can assure you gentle
men that fee highly honored by the mark Of con-
fdence which has thus been bestowed upon me, and
only regret that am not possessed of an elo-
quence worthy tue cause which presents itself on
this occasion.
The women of America, as you well know, are ev
foremost in the advancement OF all the greatest
and b. ST OF the countIy's interests. In all that
tends to elevate and refine humanity, there you will
invariably find the women in the front rank-tirst
and foremost in all charitable and noble enterpris
es, ready sacrifice their personal comfort in
the alienation of distress, first 10 hear the cry of
the suffering, first extend the helping hand TO the
success of their friends ana neighbOrs.
But, gentlemen, 1t is not my purpose to eulogize
the women of America or the women OF Ward
Three. Occupying The p)sition which DO tonight
aud speaking for the women OF this ward, it would
be entirely of place tor me so to do. That pleas
aut duty deyolyes upon you Mr. President. hat the
women of Ward Three desire for me to do on this
occasion to impress upon you tho fact that they
also take interest in the politics of this country
and while you cheering yourselves hOarse for
Blaine and Logan, they are working; and the chief
object OF this meeting is to show you the result OF
their labors.
When it became known that you were TO have a
Blaine club in this ward then the ladies went forth
to take up contribution among themselves Tor the
purpose of procuring flag to adorn your head
quarters, and it has been source Of great pleasure
to them. The generous and spontaneous giving has
exceeded their fondest expectations. All were
anxious to contribute ana this strong patriotic
spirit should and does pervade the whole commun-
ity; and with the women behind you, gentlemen,
with their cheering words aud be ming counten-
ances, you Can but go forward to victory.
Mr.. President, you will allow me, in the name OF
the Republican ladies of Ward Three to present to
the Blaine Club of this ward this beautiful cam
paign flag, and with IL their hearty cooperation and
best wishes for the success of the great and good
cause in which you are engaged.
AT the close of Alderman Kelsey's remarks
a splendid flag 15x24 feet in size f1oated grace
fully on the light evening breeze, headed with
the names of Blaine and Logan and bearing
splendid portraits of the Republican candi-
oatOo Al pAOoAoOAS Gnu ftOo-pAooANOhe' As tAO
bottom of the flag were inscribed the names
Robbie and Reed. The band played "Rally
round the Flag, the crowd cheered Justify
and Bengola lights gave great brilliancy to the
animated scene.
Mr.. Freeman T. Merrill, president of the
Blaine and Logan Club of Ward Three, then
replied to Mr.. Kelsey. He said:
Mr.. Chairman and Ladies Of Ward Thrse-J do
not intend at this time to abuse your patience by
extended remarks as there are gentlemen present
who will interest you more than could. An ar
duous duty has been assigned me. wish was COM
peten. to respond in fitting manner TO the re-
marks of our honored citizen, 5. Il. Kelsey, Esq,
but trust you will overlook my short comings.
The speaker than gave an interesting and lucid his
tory of the Blaine and Logan Club of the ward
since its organization, and continuing said com
mittee of three appointed to provide flag. as
as the ladies of the ward heard of the move
ment they came forward and said they wonld furn-
ish flag and lis apply expressed in the old saying
when a woman will, sne will aud when she won't,
she won't, and that's the end Of it," In this case
''she Willed' anu in less than twenty -four hours
the money was raised, the fla purchased and now
1 accept this beautiful testimonial and call for
three cheers for the ladies,
Three rousing cheers were given, the band
played "Auld Lang Syne," and more fireworks
were displayed.
The president then said he would call upon
gentleman well known to them, the Hon. II.
B. Cleeves. Mr.. Cleaves was received with
cheers, and the following is an abstract of his
remarks:
HON. u. b. oLEAvEs' REMARKS.
In years past when your country was dotted with
hostile tents and shOok with the musketry and ar
tiefy of eOntendng forces, the patrioic ladies OF
the North evidence of their patriotism, devotion
to principle and love of country ia many instances
gave regiments the colors they we're 10 follow
in their contest for the preservation of the county
And | have been told by Confederate soldiers that
whenever you found of those flags in the line of
battle the fight waged the nercest Tor the advance
ment and protection Of the colors that had been
placed in their keeping.
This is political contest and the patriotic ladies
of this ward evidence of their devotion 10 your
cause, have bestowed upon you this nag under
which you to conduct this campaign. You will
see to it that it is carried forward to victory.
You not only contending in this contest for
pride of the State Maine, where you have lived
In prosperity under the protective policy of the Re
publican party, and where you intend TO live III the
future unless the theories of free trade advanced
by the Democratic party shall become successful,
and thereby paralyze and destroy your indus tries
and prosperity. The people demanded the nomin-
alton of Names statesman. The great Northwest
ami the Pacific slope were enthusiastic in his sup
port. They asked for a man who would have a
policy The people made the nomination and they
viii place at the head of this country who viii
enforce the laws and protect the lights of the hum
blest citizen iD the Republic. Our people demand
strong government, a government that win protect
every citizen IN the enjoyment of the right OF the
ballot his only safeguard and protection; govern
ment SO strong that an American citizen travelling
upon British soil shall feel that even there the
American flag will afford him protection against
unjust and unlawful oppression. We live in re-
public and believe in a republican form of govern
ment. We believe in wise legislation NOT
for one class to the detriment of another,
but in legislation that will protect ALL The Repub-
lican party believes that American labor, which
contributes to the support of the nation, and up
holds it in the times OF its greatest PERIL shond
ceve its protecting care. and that our legislation
should be directed towards the protection of Amer
can interests and American government, and not in
aid of foreign industries. The lines between the
two great parties are drawn; the issues must be
met. The success of the Republican cause means a
good government and prosperous future.
Mr.. C'eaves was frequently interrupted by
applause. When he had ended the band
played Marching through Georgia." after
which Hon. Wilbur f. Lunt was called for,
and received with great enthusiasm. Mr..
Lunt said in substance:
HON. W. f. LUNF's REMARKS.
Fellow Citizens;-As I gaze upon the banner
so familiar to every school boy:
"Flag of the free hearts hope and homel
By angel hands to yalour given
Thy stars have lit the welkln dome
And all thy hues were born in heaven"
Twenty-Five years ago the Democratic party
passed from power IN this country, and the parting
sounds the clank Ut the manacles of the slave
the national halls. Many of those who here to-
night cannot remember this, but there are those
here whose hair is slightly tinged with gray, who
can remember. These young men who are here
will not however, live long enough TO the Dem.
ocratic party again holding tue reins OF govern.
ment. No party in any nation who opposed
it's country in the days of peril, again in
! trusted with the governing power. The record OF
the last twenty-five years shows the Democratic
party is one of assertion, not of deed When it had
power it showed utter want of principle. 1t has
become the refuge OF the sore-headed and disgrunt
led. Toiay the Republican party submits its record
and platform every patriot can endorse. The Re-
publican party is the exponent of projection; pro
| lection to everybody who earns something by the
sweat of his brow for the good of the country. The
Democratic party advises to be done what it dare
not try to do. Democracy learns nothing it camps
| in the old Republican camps. sit hasn't got
through the war yet said old Democrat to me
the other day. ration of fifty million people is
nation to be proud Of and it will not permit foreign
nations to injure our heritage. We mean Il
the Democracy, "a tariff for only" causes
capitalists hesitate before intrustng the govern,
ment TO the caprice OF Democratic politicians. We
want policy that will whiten the seas
| with the sails of American commerce. We want an
| educational policy that will tighten the blackness
that now binds Democratic voters. The great maps
of the United States issued by the Secretary the
Interior, show in shades from white to black where
| the schools are thickest, and those maps tue
whitest districts are controlled by Republican
votes and where they are blacklist the Democrats
run the machine. This so-styled civil service re.
formers must learn they caa only realize their
Democratic party. Within sixty days able speakers
have To The vi