The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-14
RECEPTION AT BOSTON.
A Great Throng Of People Enthusiastically
Cheer tho Protection Doctrine.

A Great Throng Of People Enthusiastically
Cheer the Protection Doctrine.
BosToN. Aug, 13.-On slightine from the
train Mr. Blaine was conducted to an open ba-
rouche, and DR.. Burden, chairman Of the Re-
publican State committee, took seat beside
him. The four horses attached were driven
slowly along the streets to the vendome Hotel
Mr.. Blaine appeared tired and worn, ever and
anon strokine his beard. The party arrived at
the hotel at 635 o'clock. From that hour on to
Q o'clock people gathered until 10000 were
about the hotel balcony There was band
music, fireworks and cheers. When Mr.. Blaine
did appear he was escorted to balcony
which, he remarked he thought insecure-hy
Dr. Burden, Henry c. Lodge. A. W. Beard, and
others. Mr.. Blaine's appearance evoked tremen-
dous cheers. which were renewed again and
again. Mr.. Blaine turned to DR.. Burden and
remarked of the balcony on which he stood,
''thsre is something insecure about this" Dr.
Burden treasured him. however, and after some
little time It became possible for DR.. Burden to
make himself heard While introducing Mr.
Blaine he used, among others, these words:
'He (Mr Blaine comes among us tonight,
not with the pomp and display of a general, but
ders, lcheers but our general. Ben Harrison,
tremendous cheering1 will not allow him TO re-
main long as private soldier in the ranks.
[Cheers.] he will issue to him his commission
as commander-ip-c OF the Republican forces
in the field" [Great cheering
Mr.. Blaine. replying, said:
My voice has been so much worn to-day by
much speaking that doubt if may be heard
to the limit of this great assem- bly, give thanks
for their greeting OF me to New England. But
for all the absence and the feeling of exile that
obtains in q man beyond the sea for year.
am compensated over and over again by the
magnificent welcoins j have received since
touched my native shore. From no town. city
or State has this been more grateful than from
Boston and the great and leading
State of Massachusetts,. Cheers. Never
since the Republican party came into
existence. more than generation ago-at no
time on no issue. under no exigency, has Mass
achusetts failed to respond for right Applause.
Never was Massachusetts called upon 10 perform
more important part for a more benlfcsnt
Harrison and Morton. [Cheers ahd cries OF We
can do it, and We will What Massachusetts
says she do she will do. lRenewed applause.
Already our opponents have taken the alarm,
and the Young Mems Democratic Club
OF Massachusetts, have set themselves
the task to prove that you can introduce
free trade into the United States without reduc-
inc the wages Of the American laborer. They
are alarmed lCries OF lhey oaent 10 oe j
President Cleveland is alarmed, the supporters
Of the Mills bill are alarmed, the Democratic
party is alarmed. because they know the mighty
power of that host which earns its bread by the
sweat Of the brow. and it will resent the attempt
10 place them on the low basis Of the European
plane. tChsers. We will let the Democratic
party know that this 10 no fight for manufactur-
ers They can take care of themselves. lAp'
plause. But this is q fight fc. the
strong arm and the sturdy heart of the Ameri
1aho If s.nn II II ra
have free trade the factories will not he closed
but If kept open. they will be run at half the
present wages. Loud applause That is the
issue which should be pressed home on The
Democratic party. They should be arrsigned
as arraign them. as conspiraiors against the
welfare of every laboring man. fCheers. Lei
that be the issue and the watchword of Repub
licans. and defeat is impossible"
Thanking the great gathering for its recep
tion, Mr.. Blaine withdrew. TIE display Of are