Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-11


sent and the votes of the American laborer
himself The appeal lies to him. 1t
comes to his door and asks him whether,
with the great power of the franchise and
the great majority he possess In his own
hands, he is willing for himself and his
associates, his children and his children's
children to take that fatai steep, at
the budding Of an American Congress
and an American President, who are gov
ernsd by that element which sought to
destroy this Nation. "But, gentlemen,
it is not o time for political speech. My
heart is too full to enter at this time on
lengthy argumsnt. In this moment OF
welcome and joy, getting home to old
scenes and old friends, must be allowed
to enjoy the pleasant emotions of the occa-
sion. can only add my fervent thanks
10 each and every member Of the club,
and to all my friends for the generous and
joyous welcome they have extended to me
in the harbor of New York"
While Mr.. Blaine was speaking, the cab
in was packed to Its utmost limits, and
heads were thrust in through the windows
from the deck without, eager to hear every
word spoken. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed, and every point made was
quickly seized and cheered. An outburst
cf cheering followed the conclusion OF the
brief speech. Mr.. Blaine was escorted
into the ladies saloon, where he received
number of his friends In little while
he assembled to the saloon on the upper
deck, where he received the congratulations
of all, having pleasant word for all who
greeted him.
While there he was handed an address
by Edward Fitzwilliam, of Boston. repre-
sentirg the Workingmen's Protective
Union of Massachusetts,. He was also pre-
sented with an address by Murat Hal
stead, representing the Young Mems
Blaine Club of Cincinnati.
THE MAGNETIC MANS PLANS.
To a reporter Mr.. Blaine said that he did
not know whether he would go on to
Maine tonight or not. He didn't know
what arrangements had been made for
him. When told that the Irish-Americans
proposed to serenade him and present an
address, he replied That's all right. Pm
glad of it." As to what part he would
take in the campaign Mr.. Blaine said he
would say nothing at present. He did not
think he would 90 outside Of the State OF
Maine until after the State election there,
on the second Monday in September. When
asked about his health he at first said he
was perfectly well, and then added laugh
iugly: ''That's question haven't an
swered in three years
To question as to the political aspect
his reply was that he didn't come to say
anything then furthur than he had said in
his speech.
w. H. H. Miller, the law partner Of
General Harrison, was cordially greeted
and Mr.. Blaine inquired for the Generals
health. Mr.. Blaine said he and his family
enjoyed the trip over, and that it was oD
the whole pleasant one. He said they
had three days of fogs and what
land lubbers might call rough weather,
but they had nothing to complain OF. The
Starin, meanwhile was steaming up the
North River with band playing and its
passengers indulging in frequent cheers for
Blaine. All along the river it was escorted
by the police boat Patrol, the Chicago
Blaine clubs tug and other vessels. While
a constant series OF shrill salutes from the
SI6dm WHISTLES buC bOooo plooSdt
marked its progress to the pier at Twenty
Second street, North River, where MIR.
Blaine aad all on board disembarked.
AT THE LANDING.
The police landed from the patrol and
order, while others already
at the entrance to it prevented
the large crowd waiting in the street from
surging in. Mr.. Blaine was escorted to an
open carriage by Messrs. Pool and Bartlett
Of the Republican club, and was at once
driven to the Fifth avenue hotel, where |
rooms had been engaged. He went i'm
mediately to his room, but cries of speech
brought him to the head of the stairs,
when he said: "Just word to thank You |
tor your tribute. It is the grandest sight
and the most cheerful sounds have heard
for year." He went to the suite OF ap- |
partments which had been prepared for
him and where his family had already
gone. 1t consists Of five rooms, No. 70,
so, 81, 81 and 80, situated on Twenty
third street and Fifth avenue corner, on
the second floor.