New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-31
THE PIR1DE 4 DECIDED SUCCESS
OVER 10000 MEN MARCH IN THE RAIN.
GREAT CROWDS ALONG THE LIYE-FIREwoRks DIS
PLAYED-THE REVIEW

Persistent rain could not dampen nor cold
chill the enthusiasm of Brooklyn Republi-
cans, the great parade by torchlleht III
honor of Mr. Blaine last evening gave amplesl
evidence Thousands of marching men III
the pouring rain and chilly atmosphere. and many
Thousands more along the limo of the parade.
oviuced their high regard for the great leader and
heir devotion to Republican principles.
Early in the day it was hoped that
the ram would cease before nightfall. so that the
parade might take place under favorable crcum-
stances but the leaden clouds and steady down
pour forbade ihc realization of the expectation.
But no amount of rain or bad weather could pre-
vent the carving out OF the arrangements made
for receiving Mr.. Blaine and doing him honor.
Fully 10000 men marched steadily for two
hours in tie heavy rain in the principal streets otthe
citv IN which the water stood in puddles. aud were
reviewed by Mr. Blame at the end of their jour
noy. Not onc-half Of Tho number who would nave
been line had the weather boon fair turned out bu'
for the worst night IN months. the number IN Inc
wns "A surprise to every ono VINO saw tho parade.
with tbe cry
"Bnlnc H,lnc. James q. Blaine.
We don't care dg tor tho rain
tho War Veterans Young Rcpnhlicane'
and members of ward clubs, Blaine
and LOAN associations, rlumcd knights
organization, and Republican batteries dcdcd thc
weather and showed the strong attachment oI
Brooklyn Republicans 10 tho prime pies which have
undcrlai0 the Government of this country since
1850. Equally enthusiastic were the crowds along
the line OF march, who welcomed those ~ lino ana
checrcd them on their way with coIored llreS' fire.
works and loud applause At every point OF van
taee the spectators waited to the torches
and calciam lights flash by apd un-
bounded enthusiasm prevailed. AS the
head of the line advanced along tie route 1t was
preceded by wave of applause which drowned
the noise Of the rolling drums, and until the last
man had passed. the spectators wal 81 under avn
inrs dripping umbrellas. and out in the fast fall
ing rain.
When Colonel Rodney c. Ward, who had charge
Of all the details Of the parade. was asked In
the afternoon if the parade would take
place. he said: Eyes, if have TO
ride alone" His enthusiasm was
communicated TO the rest of tho aides OF Grand
Marshal White and they all were out.
The number Of non in limo estimated at from
5000 to 1900. The war veterans turned
out with over 1000 men, and the
two Young Republican clubs with
nearly . 900 Many @. the uniformed ward organ
izliioLs appeared with their full strength and
many in citizens dress IN line. while even the
suburbs % Brooklyn were we'll represented Such
hearty zeal amid such opposing clements speaks
volumes for the Blaine and Logan sentiment in
Brooklyn.
THOUSANDS WAITING AT HE FOUNTAIN
At half-pa,t there was nothing unusual in
qulet Beiford-ave. Tho houses were dark, tho
binds closed and curtains drawn. suddenly a5 If
by magic, knots IF men be- au TO gather along tae
street, under awnings and in do0rways. Knots
grew into croIcs; crowds swelled TIL the avenue
las chokod. From tao fountain at Dlvision-st. 10
H0oper-,t.. Bediord-ave. was black suIging sea
OF human bcing7. Grand Marshal = '. " nlte,
mounted on coal black charger, aud stan oil
it-y mounted mon, galoped up to the iouutain;
and Adjutaut- III wand gave the order to fall
in. All along the liUo and down the
wide side streets went ringing cheer; lights
flashed from thousands of torches; doors and win
dows Of tho daIkcucd houses were thrownopen, the
tights turned up and gorgeous panorama opened
to the view OF the gathered multitude.
The bands began to playa norsoman dashed along
the line giving he order 10 be ready to move as
soon "a Mr. Blame should arrive. At mention Of
that name the avenue throbbed with the uabOnnd-
ell enthusiasm that reiGned Hats umbrellas;
thousands broke in one mighty shout.
A carriage ratified up going in the direction Of
Broadway. y vcnturcsone fellow rushed TO the
window and caughi q, impse of wh'te-haired
gray-be rded man inside. i was enough. Here
he Is-Blane" The coachman lasled his horses
forward, but it was too late to ayod the rush. "A
one man. thousands tuned and fol owed the ear
with all their might Voley after volley OF cheers
followed Mr.. Blame az he went on toward Broad
way.
A MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION ALONG THE LIST.
IA early "a Z o'clock the citizens OF Brooklyn
Hooked m thousands to Bedford and Lafayette
aycs Ia welcome Mr.. Blaine The sidewalks along
the whole line Of march were packed
with people who despite the rain
remained until the last file had passed. At $50
when the War Veterans started the march before
the arrival of MIR. Blaine, whom they expected to
rsrurt. lcdiurl-NYr. was inihs7ihlc nnd ~"
ptprr. that arose both from the people on the side
avenue like tie roar uf mighN waters. After the
War Veterans had marched y few hlurks tho ely
went AZ. llete ,unpa lilaineW aud y mighty
cheer went M ga hrthttiaup ipw quickly raat hcar-
head Of the ptnApssiph hnd TOLL WITHIN The hollow
hiiuatu lutnnd blythe Nrlnihhi Tho ovation HFph
~ Nj lanp along tho Whuln linr ~ nihiNh through
bedford, Lafayette and llaihuah aNpnneh, vac sNph
Iva, liu sat IA a tloned carriage aud Win thn all
ot calcium Nght directly behind ~ his tea urra
could hn sofn dlallnctN, lilo kept constantly bow
mg.t0 the vast mnltliude, aud pleasant alnlle 0t
satalaotlln played over hs lace, Nearly eNoiY
house along the lno gave an outward token at SYM
pBthY with Mr. blaine bY displaying ilags hannoIs,
Chinese lanterns aud other forms of decoration,
Along the whole route not u single Cleveland cheer
was heard, aud when his name Was mentioned IL
was greeted with Misses ana groans 1t was Blaine
night. and every ono that out was shouting and
cheering Tor him.
ABOUND TIiR CITY HALL.
At an early hour crowds began 10 gather IN tho
vicinity of tho City Hall, especially in Mon
taguo and Court sta, and they continued
10 grow although there no sign of n cessation
of the rain. They were largely sweled by the
throngs from the meetings IN the Academy of
Music aud tho Grand Opera u0usc. An immense