Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-16

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Of the City of New York, Mr.. Blaine's face
and form were plainly visible to every one
ON board. Cheer after cheer broke forth,
handkerchiefs and flags were waived,
cries Of "Blaine, Blaine. James q. Blaine +"
and mo free trade" arose, end the utmost
enthusiasm prevailed.
At last at 0;15 O'Clock, 20 the music OF
Hail 70 the Chief" Mr. Blaine got on
board the Starin, escorted by Whitelaw
Reid and Mr.. Pool.
Mr.. Bartlett delivered the speech OF well
come.
Mr.. Blaine said in reply;
Mr.. President and gentlemen OF the Rcpub-
lican Club and fellow citizens; To enable you
10 appreciate this welcome each and overy ono
OF you should be absent nom home for the
long period OF fourteen months. am sure YOU
can have but little conception OF the inspiration
had when ! saw the great shores OF this
Republic. I not tell you how grateful
am TO be remembered by you In this manner.
II is scene / shall never forget. II is an occa-
sion which assure you appreciate from the
depths OF my heart IL Is shadowed only by
the sad event which greeted US. A. the first
piece Of American news we heard OF the death
OF General Sheridan, man who was above re-
proach and stood bravcly for the union OF the
States lShouts OF "GOod.~l
With thaI exception my arrival upon my na-
tive shore was unattended by any thing but
JOY and happiness
The campaign on which you are about 10 en-.
ter should be prefaccl. II that were possib e. by
cscry voter IN tho United States seeing what
have seen Good, good y and hearing what
have heard during the past year. Applause
The progress OF the 'ampaign IN the United
States Is viewed from the European stand.
point with an interest profound as II il In
the United States II is the opportunity OF
England II Is the long looked for occa ion
81 81. II. H..H.
fabrics Of the old world expect 20 invade The
new ana lower the wages OF the new world TO
those Of the old. lApplause.l
IL is not a contest OF capital against capital;
Il Is not a contest OF partisan against partisan
II Is much higher than either OF these II
trauscends all party motive. Applause
Whether the grout mass OF American
citizens who earu their bread by the
sweat OF their brow shall be so reduced In
the emolunent from eay 10 day-lapplausel- l.
That D, The whole pith and moment OF this ques.
o.. Any thing that diyerts the question from
that single point is n weakening OF the cam
paign lApplause and cries OF Good u say
here what hope to say with much more elab-
oration-lioud cheering and cries OF That's
what We want"l-i say here that the wages OF
the American lab0rer can not be reduced ex.
ccpt with tho consent and the votes Of the
American laborcr himself
The appeal lies TO him. IL comes 70 his door
aud asks him whether, with the great power OF
the franchise and the great majority he DOS.
scsses IN his own hands, he Is willing for him
telt aud his associates, his children and HIS
chiidrens children 10 take that fatal step al the
bidding OF am American Congrs 5 and an Amer
lean President, who are governed By that ele-
ipent which sought 10 destroy this Nation
But gentlemen, II Is not time for political
speech Ny heart Is too full 10 enter at this
fime on heightened arguments. In this mo-
iuent OF JOY. getting home TO old scenes and
s. faI 1 m ln NIL IN "a.
: en-r..i emotions Of the occasion. l can only
uic my ieryent thanks 20 each aud every mem.
hes OF the CLUB and 20 all M friends for the
90 erous ana joyous welcome they nave ex-
nded 10 noe IN the harbor OF New York.
While Mr.. Blnino was speaking the cabin
was crowded 10 It's utmost limits and ears
nnch through the transoms with eagerness
10 bear every word. The greatest enthu-
siasni prevailed. An outburst of cheering
followed the conclusion OF bis brief speech.
air. Biaiae said hs and his family en-
9oSed tho trip over and that II was on the
whole pleasant one.
The Siarin meanwhile was steaminq up
the North river, with the band PLAYING
ANA its passengers indulging in frequent
cheers for Blaine. All along the river Il
was escorted by the police boat and other
vessels, while constant yell OF salutes
ifoin the steam whistles OF the boats il
passed. marked liz progress TO the pier at
Twenty second and North river, where Mr.. |
Maine Gnd all ON board disembarked. The |
police landed from the patrol and pre- |
served oder, while others already sta |
TONED az the entrance to il prevented the |
large crowd waiting In the street from surg !
ing IN. Mr. Blaine was escorted 70 an open |
iriage by Messra. Pool aud Bartlett, of
ihe Republican Club, and was al once
aiiven 10 the Fifth Avenue Hotel, where
rooms had been engaged for him.
AZ Madison square.
NEw YoRK, Aug. ll.-Hon. James q. |
bnine attended the demonstration IA his |
irnor al Madison Square Garden last even. |
i'g. Mr. Biaine's appearances caused the
innienso audiente 10 break into an uproar- |
i5ns scene Of enthusiasm. Replying 10 the |
,diiess Of Mr.. David Healy on behalf OF |
Nrw York working men, Mr.. Blaine said;
u Nonld DC cousideraDle esotlsm on my part |
" take his magnificent demonstration as /
cr'ounl, altogether 20 mysclf II rather Sig
nlntf ho great popular Interest Ia the ques. /
iiu1 npon which am supposed 20 have A con |
iHtnut ucord ana an earnest zeal fApplnusel 1
lyld sou hugo holore you coniest In witch |
fnai great Issue n 10 be settled hy the Amer. /
icin people for perhaps un Indefinite period. /
illn one way on the other The year 1871 was
io,srcroHs and the President al rs close pro.
Q,cd D radical change IN The industrial system /
ilAh has produced that great prosperity and /
Ipt that day there has been coa.
'|nn lu The commerce ana manu-. |
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