The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-11-06


massed In great forcaI aRd cheered those
in tho procession most heartily. Mr..
Blaine WAS most Enthusiastically cheer
on his way TO and from she reviewing
stand. and willis there it seemed one
continuous roar.
NEW YoRK. Oct. 30--BEr. Blame was
late arriving Ia Brooklyn. The time ap-
pointed for him 70 cross the bridge was
9 O'Clock, but IL was nearly before he
appeared. HIS delay 9as occasicnsd by
the large number Of callers upon hIm e
the Firth Avenue hotel, New York. At
about 3 quarter % in the sfkernOon Mr..
Blaine, with Maj. e. II Hobbs, chairman
OF the county campaign committee. and
". 81. Williams. president Young Mems
Republican club, drove in . barouche
TO The Nension House.
Il was raining hard still, but about 800
men Weits1 under the Varanda and on
the vealibnle Of the hotel Among those
were Mayor Low, Mr.. Bullard, Rev
Henry Ward Beecher's brother-in-leW !;
Rev. John HeschmRn, and delegations
from the Kings county temperance as
semblY and the New York temperance
assembly. a committee representing
the Irish American anti Cleveland un-
ion Of Kings county with John D. Car
roll 81 lie head, were introduced by
Judge Rooney and presented an address
in Gaelic and English. Judge Rooney
said the delegation represented 400 20
ters Of New Jersey,
Logan Of the Philo Celtic society said
it was the desire of the committee that
blaine should hear an address in Irish.
Mr.. Blaine said: 81 suppose il IL the
language that some of my ancestors were
used 70 speaking, 90 shall be glad to
- IL
dress IN Irish. Mr.. Blame was very at
tentive After the residing, Mr.. Blaine,
with scroll in his hand said: 81 shall
cherish this, not only because of It's POI
iitical significance, but also because It is
very interesting biological contribu-
slon." Altogether about 500 persons
including q number of ladies, shook
hands with Mr.. Blaine In the reception
room of the Mansion house. At four
O'Clock, the rain still falling. Blaine took
q carriage and attended the ladies' re-
ception.
Long before the hour appointed for
the reception to Blaine given by the
ladies of Brooklyn the Academy OF
Music was crowded in every part, and
people were going away unable TO get
in. Although the occasion belonged
peculiarly 70 the ladies there were many
"
was chosen spokesman for tie ladies,
delivered an address, portions of which
were warmly applauded. When he in
trod lced Mr.. Blaine everybody in the
house arose and cheered, and il is pro-
bable 80 large q number of handker-
chiefs never before huttered In the
great hall. Mr.. Blame bowed repeat
| eddy 70 the plaudits. Silence finally
being restored, he said:
In the important national contest
| which now draws TO close, mnch OF the
progress of which have personally wit
messed, two things have really impressed
me, the influence exerted by the women
of the United States. and that exeFted BY
the young men. [Applause. Aud ]
/ do not know how / ought 20 divide
these, for attribute the great interest
and activity of the young men largely
TO the influence Of their mothers. lap.
plause.l The Republican party owes q
great debt 70 the women of the United
/ States. Renewed applause.l Not 9
debt now maturing, but one which be-
gan at the foundation of the party, foI
the literature which sprang from the per
of woman did much, was about to say
did most to concentrate that great army
of freedom which in The conflict thai
came upon the country dethroned the IN.
stitution of slavery. LGreat cheering. !
/ And arm sure that when the news came
/ to me that was selected for the impor
tant and responsible post Ia which
IL now stand, received nc
greeting that meant more OF
was more grateful to me than the one
which came to me from that lady whose
gifted pen impaired spirit and soul tc
the anti slavery agitation when she gave
TO the world "Uncle Toms Cabin
| prolonged applause and three cheers
for Harriet Beecher Stowe. do moi
| feel, therefore, that the ladies of Brook
/ lyu are taking any unusual steps on this
/ extraordinary welcome which q grateful
heart feels il is impossible to respond tC
adequately in words. do not feel thai
they are taking any step or exerting any
/ other influence than that which hal
been constantly exerted by women dur
ing the thirty most important years II
| the history of the United States, il
| which the Republican party has led the
national progress. Renewed cheering.
| / know the widespread influence tina
goes out from such greeting as this
| know that without suffrage woman
casts often the weIghtiest vote. ZAP
pIsuse]. I know that the great moral
strength showing itself constantly il tbs
political strength with which the Re
publican party has been inspired for it
struggles and its triumphs, has come
from the gracious and pure influence o
| woman. Cereal cheeringl. make
i therefore, due and profound acknoWI
/ edgement, not merely for the Significance
of this occasion, but FORTS cordialitY
/ and for whatever of personal compli
ment Il may imply. But I should be
vain indeed if should take to myself
| any great part of that which means only
/ an expression of sympathy and supper
| in that great commanding contest il
| which for the time was called TO rep
resent, the best patriotism. the "bes
| heart" the best aspirations of the Amer
lean republic.
AS Mr.. Blaine took his seat there wa.
/ another enthusiastic demonstration like
that which had greeted him on his intro
duction.
Gen. Ste wart L. Woodford being
called on by the audience made shori
speech.
After tho ladies' reception Blaine wa:
driven TO the residence of s. v. White
where he dined. The other guests inclu
ded John Sherman, ex-secretary of tbs
treasury; Rev. Edward Beecher and
Mayor Low. The Indictment weather Of
the day continued throughout the
evening notwithstanding which the
BROOKLYN Academy of Music was AGAR
packed by admirers of Blaine. The hal
| was tastefully decorated, under the aus
pices of Kings County Campaign club
Hon. A. W. Tenny was elected presI
dent The vice presidents included Rev.
Edward Beecber, David L. Babcock
Patrick Ford, Gen. B. F. Tracy, Rev
F. a. Farley. and Rev. 8. 7. SpeeF. A
/ H. 4.
received quite an ovation, which ne &C
knowledged in few remarks.
i As Blaine entered at 1850, he was re
ceived with wild applause, the enttrt
audience rising, cheering and waving
hats and handkeFchiefs. It was severa
minutes before the applause subsidized
When Blaine was formally introduces
by Mr.. Tenny, the enthusiasm brok
forth anew, and cheer after cheer, witt
several rouslng tigers" were given
Blaine said:
| Citizens Of Brooklyn: As am to b,
followed by nv distinguished friend
Senator Sherman. of Ohio, in a speech
take as my only duty OF the evening Il
furnish the text. (ApplausA.) And tina
J text shall be briet summary Of the ei
feet that are to follow from a continT
ance Of the Republican party in powel
(Cheers.) What is TO be assured, whist
TO be held hrmH To begin with, the cuI
Ieney system Of the United States Whicl
was brought back to par with gold b
. my distinguished friend, then the emil
nent secretary of the treasury, will b
held at that point. (Great applause
Second, that system of duties whic
affords encouragement and protection
alike tothe lsbOrer and the capitalist i
the United States, will be maintained
| (Applaase-)
Third, just system of settlement {
: the public lands. (renewed applause) an
the preservation Of these lands for ID
benefit of actual settlers, viii be upheld
, (Great spplause1
Fourth. that the munifcent and MAJ
nifceDt system of pensions which be
Z ra.nardnsl the fnrailnda and ualor nf IN