New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-08
Mr. BLAINE EXPECTED TO-DAY
PREPARATIONS FOR HIS RECEPTION.
YEARS THAT THE FOG May DELAY TIE STEAMER
CLUBS FROM MANY CITIES AND TOWNS
GATHERING TO HONOR THE DIS


GATHERING TO HONOR THE DIS
TIN6UIsuED LEADER
A feeling of uncertainty exists in regard TO Mr..
Rlainc's arrival here to-day, II is due TO two
causes. First the fact that this being really the
trial trip of the City Of NewYorl, il is not At all
unlikely that she may not be able TO make the
rovoce within the time expected. six days, even
with the most favorable weather. Reports
cciyed Yesterday from incoming vessels indicate
that she has not been favored with this important
condition Heavy fogs have hung over the Banks
for several days, and unless the new steamer has
been exceptionally fortunate, valuable time has
been lost in consequence of these mists. The
agents of the Inman Line still hope that the YES
sci Will arrive on time but they felt grave doubts
about it last night
PEOPLE WHO WILL MEET Mr.. BLAINE
The Reception Committee Of the Republican
Club however or most of the members at least.
believe that Mr. Blaine will get here to-day.
All the preparations for receiving him have been
completed. The steamer Sam Sloan will be ready
st Pier is, North River. carly this morning for
the members Of the club, the National Republi-
can Committee. the State and County Committees
and the prominent party leaders, who have been
anviaed by the club to go down the Bay.
Among these will he William Walter Phelps.
Charles Emory Smith, Senator Quay, General
J. W. Hustled. Joseph II. Manley, Ellis ii. Roberts.
ex-senator Warner Miller, ex-senator T. c.
Platt General Harrison's law partner Mr.. Miller.
James d. Brady, of Virginia, General New, and
General Knapp.
Mr.. Morton sent word yesterday that he would
not be able 10 90 down the Bay but would join
in welcoming Mr.. Blaine at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. Congressman Reed was unable to go on
of ma tTU
where he is TO speak. 1t the
original intention of the committee that
the Sloan would start from her pier at IL o'clock,
but OWING TO the probable delay of the City Of
New-l orl il is not likely that the steamboat Will
start for TWO or three hours later.
There has been good deal of criticism lavished
upon the Reception Committee i'll certain quarters
because Chairman Pool declined TO take every one
on board that wanted TO go down the bay. The
Sloan only carries about 1900 people but several
thousand requests for tickets have been received
The reception of Mr. Blaine the steamboat is
Intended to he an entirely informal affair. This
was Mr. Blainc's specific request In view of this
the club simply invited the representatives Of the
Republican party Ii did not feel justified in
doing more Ii is not true. has been charged,
that Charles Emory Smith and Senator Quay have
been denied tickets. Mr.. Smith said last night
that nc received an invitation week ago. So
did Mr.. Quay. Mr. Pool declares. Furthermore,
that an invitation has been sent to every news
paper liz tho city and the correspondents Of the
leading journals Of the country.
IMPOSSIBLE TO HIRE ENOUGH BOATS.
Owing 70 the difficulty of obtaining suitable
STEAMBOATS, by the various clubs. the Naval pa
radc was practically abandoned on Saturday.
Bat through the efforts Ct Bernard Bighn and
other members Of the County Committee. a num-
her Of boats have been secured by different organ
izaticns NJ. Biglin said last night that there
would probably he thirty or forty steamers and
tushcais and number Of sailing craft. The Re-
pubi!cqn League las hired the Robert Garrett
which will accommodate 5000 people The
Pulvcr has been hired by the Chicago Blaine Club
Last evening several Of the. local organizations
were trying TO hire boats and il reported that
most Of them had been successful
The ranks of the out-of-town division of the
parade were further swcllcd yesterday by the ar
rival of the Kansas City Blaine Club and the Young
Mems Republican Club Of Baltimore. The Kansas
City men came by the Eric Road OH the first solid
train that ever made the trip from Kansas City
here NJ. Orr, the general agent of the Burlington
Railroad at Kansas City. was in charge of the
train. Colonel S. L. Scott is in command Of the
club, assisted by Major J. L. X. Herrick and
Alderman j. A. F.ndlcy. There are about $50
members in the delegation. Their banners at
traotcd general attention. On one is this in
scription: We want no johnny Bull in Ours
Another had the picture OF "A farmhouse, with
sheep grazing near by. British lion lie about
70 devour them when an American eagle swools
down upon him and drives him off. Below arc
these words Our Bird can take care Of the
British Lion
The club made It's headquarters at the Hoffman
House, near those OF the Chicago club Last
nig.t the two organizations held sort OF mass
meeting in the Kansas rooms Speeches were
made by President Bartlett, of the Newly
alr. Wood, OF Chicago, Oliver Sumner Teal ?, and
other prominent mem bcrs of the clubs 1t was
highly successful meeting.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIMORE CLUB.
About $50 members of the Young Mems Club
OF Baltimore arrived shortly before midnight
by the Pennsylvania Roilroad. They also came
by special train which was handsomely dec
Grated in the most patriotic style. This club
viii stay at the Sturtevant House President
johnson, Of the Maryland State Republican
League, came early in the afternoon. He will
20 down the hay to meet Mr.. Blaine. The Young
Mems Club will probably go on tho Pulver with
the Chicago club The Kansas men
expect 70 get boat for themselves.
The Ohio contingent headed by Judge John A
Caldwell Of the Ohio State Republican League.
Is expected this morning II will consist OF
between 200 and 300 men Governor Foraker
expected 20 come with them but was detained
ut the last moment The 1000 or more men
from Pennsylvania will not leave Philadelphia
untl tomorrow afternoon. Most of the Connecti-
cut and New-England organizations including the
oarleid Club Of Pawtucket will come this even
ing or tomorrow morning. Governor Louns-
opry OF Connecticut. will take part in the parade.
lie will ride at the head Of the National League
DIVISION in President James +. Fosters carriage
winch. II Is said, will be drawn with six horses
instead Of four
THOUSANDS EXPECTED IN THE PARADE
MI Foster says that his division will number
nearly lo'ooo men. Over 900 Hungarians will
urn out under command of julius Schwartz
antonio Reeves company Of Italians will number
aver lOO, and the Scandinavian Republican Club
vii SEND about 500 Of its members Here are
some Of the additional Leacpe o1uhs ,h.. sor. "a