The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18
Mr.. Blaine Begins His Tour, and Is Greeted
by 5000 People at Lynn, and by an
Uncounted ThrOng at Boston.
Mr.. Hendricks Talks to Peoria Demo-
Gratis, and Again Demands a Change,
And General Butler Addresses Large As
semblage at LoWeyille, N IA Syndi-
cate of Western Betting Men.
MIR. BLA1NE's TOUR.
Greeted by Three Thousand People at Lynn
His Reception at Boston.


Greeted by Three Thousand People at Lynn
His Reception at Boston.
Boston, Sept. 17-At 4:30 Mr.. Blaine drove
to the station in Augusta, accompanied by his
private secretary, where, upon arrival of the
train, Postmaster Manley and Senator Hale
joined the party. There was no demonstration
upon Mr. Blaine's departure. At Portland Con-
gressman Reed entered the Pullman car, and
engaged Mr.. Blaine in coversation until the
train started. Owing to delay in arrival of Mr..
Blaine's train at Portland the regular train had
departed, and his own train was run through as
an extra. This apparently accounts for the
small crowds at the stations along the route
At Portsmouth crowd gathered about the,
car and called for Blaine, and followed him to
the dining saloon, where he partook of luncheon,
There were no remarks made here.
At Newburyport fully !, 500 persons gathered
but no stop was made, and faint shout was all
that could be heard.
At Ipswich small crowd gathered, and the
instant the train stopped the station agent en-
tered and escorted Mr.. Blaine to the platform,
where he was introduced as ''the next President
of the United States 1ntroductions followed,
Mr.. Blaine simply saying in response to saluta-
tions, 7 am glad to meet you. Cheers were
given as the train departed
AT Salem a throng had assembled to greet Mr..
Blaine, and the people gave him hearty well
come. Cries arose for speech, but the cheer
word of thanks for the cordial reception, and
then the cars passed out of the depot.
Several of Lynn's leading citizens boarded the
train at Salem. and accompanied Mr. Blaine to
Boston. Secretary Whitcomb Of the Boston
ward and city committee, met Mr.. Blaine
and escorted him to the city. The scene
at Lynn was repetition of that at Salem By
the time the train arrived. fully 5000 persons
were in the vicinity of the depot. Again Mr.
Blaine was called for, and his appearance was
the signal for tumultuous cheers. Mr.. Blaine
thanked the people sincerely for their greeting.
As the train left the station salute from
battery was fired, while the crowd followed the
| train the whole length of the station, cheering
and waving hats.
AT Sommervile Mr. Blaine opened the win
dow and from it shook hands with those within
reach.
AtI030 the train entered the Eastern depot in
this city, and Mr. Blaine was met by Henry
Cabot Lodge and Henry Parkman. chairmen of
! the ward AMI city commit;ee Colonel Allen and
Colonel Whippe. of the Go, ernor's staff; Mr..
Grozier. the Governors private secretary; Con-
bers of the State central committee.
Entering barouches. the party proceeded
to the Revere House; escorted by
a lodge of cadets from Lynn and the Chelsea
independent battalion and drum corps. The
streets along the route were filed with people,
who heartily cheered the distinguished visitors
Bowdoin square, m front of the Revere House,
was packed with people awaiting his arrival,
and the front of the Revere House was decor
ated with flags and bunting AS the
| procession reached the square, the
crowd burst into cheers, while
display of fireworks served to increase the
enthusiasm. Quickly alighting, the party
entered the hotel In a few moments Mr.
Blaine and Mr.. Parkman appeared on the bal
cony and after the latter had succeeded in
quietins the crowd, he introduced Mr. Blaine,
who said:
Il thank you, gentleman forths old fashioned
Boston welcome. / do not come to your
city as stranger, and feel am among
old friends and true friends. I have
known your city intimately For thirty years.
have watched its progress with deep personal
interest. and whenever it fell in my power
have, in humble way, contributed thereto
Boston is to all New England a center of interest
as much so IN my own State in yours. and
there is no city within the limits of the Union
where popular greeting would be more CRATE
ful than it is to me this evening Thanking you
with all my heart for the good will and good
cheer with which you have received me- | bid
you good evening" ICheers.
Mr.. Blaine was then presented formally to all
who were in the rooms. The presentations were
made by Lieutenantgovernor Ames and Colonel
Whipple, of Governor Robinsons staff assisted
by the Hon. Charles J. Brooks. Among Mr.
Blaine's visitors were Hon A. A, Ranney Col
lector Worthington, Postmaster Tobey. United
State Ditrict Attorney Sanger General N p.
Banks. Major generals S. Merrill. Chas. j. Moves,
and Geo b. Loring. 1t became evident that
the corridors were filed with people who had
neither seen nor heard Mr. Blaine, who here
~ he hAn1 Nff flaie -. |, ,tah
the Office is approaehed, where he pansea in the
midst of the dense crowd, and said:
! "If it were possible to make my way through
YOU, / would be very glad to come down and
shake hands with each one, but that looks like
word up here. l very deeply feel the corliality
with which / have been received. and desire
to oexpress to you my acknowledgement of it,
At the conclusion of these remarks he retired
to his private room.