The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-17
THE CANDIDATEs sERENADED.
Streets ThrOnged with PeOpIe-stirring
Speeches from Gen. Logan and Others.


Speeches from Gen. Logan and Others.
AUGUSTA, June 16. Hon. John A. Logan
and Senator Eugene Hale arrived in this city
at 3.15 o'clock this afternoon. They were
eheered at stations along the line. They will
remain with Mr.. Blaine tonight and to-
morrow depart for Ellsworth, returning to
Washington Wednesday. Mr.. Blaine will be
invited to accompany the party to Ellsworth.
At the station in Augusta on alighting the
gentlemen were received with round after
round of applause. They were met BY Mr..
Walker Blaine and driven to Mr.. Blaines
residence.
Thls evening there was a handsome demon
stration in this city in honor of Hon. John A
Logan who arrived in the afternoon. He was
rendered a .serenade at Mr.. Blaine's residence
by ex-soldiers and citizens of Augusta and sur
rounding towns. At o'clock procession
headed by band formed on Water street.
Some 100 ex-soldiers followed, citizens on
foot and carriages coming in the rear. The
sidewalks were a perfect jam of people.
Moving on the crowd reached State street and
formed in front of Mr.. Blaine's residence.
Here was one Of the largest crowds seen here
yet.
Mr.. Blaine's grounds and the neighboring
grounds of Mr.. Homan were completely
thronged with people. After the band had
played several selections Gen. Conner stepped
forward and in eloquent remarks introduced
Gen. Logan to the large assemblage. The
latter gentleman then spoke as follows:
GEN. LOgan's Speech.
Ladies, Gentlemen and Conrddes:-I most
fully appreciate this kind compliment tonight
and am truly glad to meet so many citizens of
Augusta. I left the city of Washington YES
terday with our friend Senator Hale of this
State to make little visit to his home and
tarry over night with our great citizen of the
United States. 1 must confess I feel embar-
raised in attempting to say anything after
listening to what has been said by Gov. Con-
nor. tits true that the soldiers of Maine in
the same great contest stood side by side with
those from ma all a.; other parts Of the
the preservation of this great nation,
and it was preserved by their energy and pa.
triotism. Behind them stood the loyal citi-
zens of this great republic giving them sup
port and prayers with hearts full of hope for
success, and as liberty first found birth on the
Atlantic slope well may it there have found
true hearts for the preservation not only of
this country bat of that liberty which God in
tended for all men. Let that which followed
as tne result Oh us preservation not now be
lost. This can only be done by keeping the
control of the institutions of this country in
the hands OF those who fought to maintain
them. This people believe 10 the fundament-
al principles OF republican government
which is that the will of the people shall con-
troll. The same rule also applies in the selec-
ton OF agents for the administration OF the
government.
The voice of great majority of the Repub.
licans OF this mighty nation has chosen as the
standard bearer of that great party in the
coming contest for the Presidency of the
United States your fellow-citizen, James G.
Blaine, (applause) and you need to have no
fear as to the result. This contest will be a
glorious victory, full and complete. Illinois,
lnl 1860, gave to this country the first Repub-
with Illinois. In 1884 Maine will give as gal
liant President to this republic as has been
elected by this people.
Citizens of Maine feel honored and com.
plimented by being associated on the ticket
with aman worthy of the confidence of the
people and in every way capable of filling the
high office OF President with honor to himself
and to the country. ] thank you and bid Won
good night. Tremendous applause and three
cheers for General Logan.)
Senator Hale was loudly called for and re-
sponded briefly. At the close of his remarks
loud calls were made for Mr.. Blaine, who
appeared at the door and gave cordial invita-
ton to all present or as many as could do so to
enter the house and take General Logan by the
hand.
After the reception and some stirring airs BY
the band, the crowd at q late hour dispersed
Tomorrow being Memorial Day at the
Soldiers Home in Togus Gen. Stephenson will
extend an invitation to Gen. Logan to be
present, and he will deliver short address to
the soldiers there. Gen. Logan will remain
here several days.
Opening the Campaign in Bangor.
BANGOR, June 16.-The Republicans opened
the campaign tonight by the raising of a
Blaine and Logan flag in West Market Square,
with cheers and music by the band The
crowd adjourned to City Hall, where large
meeting was held and q Blaine and Logan
club organized. J. G. Clark was elected presi-
dent, and five vice presidents, three secreta-
ries, treasurer, finance and executive com.
mittees were also chosen. Speeches were
made by Hon. S. F. Humphreys, Hon. s. s.
81. Blake, ex-Gov. Davis and Presiden Clark
Much enthusiasm was manifested.
Enthusiastic Meeting in Brunswick. A
Blaine aGd Logan Club Formed.
BRUNSWICK, June 16.-A large and enthusi. .
astlc meeting of Republicans was held this
evening for the purpose of forming Blaine
and Logan club. The following officers we're
elected:
President-Frank Adams
Vice Presidents-Frank Roberts, A. Whit
more, j. D. Parks and W. @. Whitehouse.
There was also present large Blaine and
Logan club from Bowdoin College.
Massachusetts COIOred Men Endorse she
Ticket
Boston, June 16.-Representative colored
Republicans of Boston at a meeting tonight
adopted resolutions endorsing the nomination
of Blaine for President
Committee TO Notify MIR. BIaine-H How
and When They will Come TO Maine,
DOVER, N. H., June 16-The Eastern Rail-
road Company has rendered the committee ap-
pointed by the Chicago Convention to potifv
Mr.. Blaine of his nomination the use of q
special train to convey the committee from
Boston to Augusta. The offer has been accept
ed by Senator Rollins on behalf of the COM
mittee, and the train will leave Boston for
Augusta at o'clock on Friday afternoon,
Senator Rollins arrived here from Dakota this
afternoon, and expresses himself as thoroughly
confident of Republican success now, no mat.
ter whom the Democrats may nominate.
HE EMBEzZLElD $46,SOO.