The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-16
He Deyotes aPew Words to Trusts, Showing
How They Flourish in Free-TraGe Eng
land, and Dsnounces the Fisheries Treaty.
Senator Vest Makes an Attack on Gen.
Harrison, Which Meets Prompt Reply.
Republican Senators Will Present and Pass q
Tariff Blll-Tbe Convention of the Amer
lean Party Splits Into Two Bodies.
BLAINE AT PORTLAND.
A Speech Devoted Co Trusts aud Denuncia-
ton OF the Fisheries Treaty.

meeting was held in the City Hall this afternoon
to express welcome to Hon. James G.. Blaine
Three thousand persons were present When
Mr.. Blaine appeared in tho corridor of the
building great shout went up from the crowd
outside. and was re-echoed by the throngs in
the hall. the men cheering and the ladies wav
ing their ndkerchiefs. As the gentlemen
csndsd the platform. Gen. Harry B. Cleves was
called upon to preside. he spoke briefly upon
introducing Mr.. Blaine, and Mr.. Blaine, in re-
sponss, said:
"Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen-I
should not have left my homo the very day
after my arrival, but for my desire to feel my
self once more in touch with those with whom
have 10 previous years fought in many good
Republican contest lchsers once more to COM
pare notes with those upon whose wisdom the
party has always relied-nameiy. the Repuo-
lican masses-as to what should be done at this
crisis in the political affairs OF the country and
in the history of the party which is It's great de-
fender. When President Cleveland de-
lvered his message he had some
about the danger of trusts 1 think there
have since been no Dem ocratic papers 10 the
country, whether they understood the meaning
of the word or not, that have not been CON
stantly warning the people as to the horrible
danger Of trusts. Laughter. Well. l shall
venture to say that they are altogether ad-
vantseeous or disadvantageous. They are
largely private affairs with which neither Presi-
dent Cleveland nor any private citizen has any
particular right TO interfere. Aside from that,
the point which wish TO impress upon you is
that trusts are not the outgrowth nor in any
way the incident of the protective
policy, as the President charges; that
protective policy no more oreeds what
the President considers the pestilence OF trusts
sha ar fvas rad
world, which is England; for England Is literally
pastered all over. under her system of free trade
with trusts The very day before sailed for
home, just fortnight ago, cut from London
facturers of coffins and all the undertakers OF
the United Kingdom had gone into trust
llsughterI; that it was to consist or S2.OO0, UoO
capital. which. in the language OF the
Euelish financial market .,;.I was TO
bonds.' and that the yearly death-rate might be
expected to yield a semiannual dividend of II
per cent. Laughter. Now, think, my friends,
that We might bury all the Presidents predic-
tious Of evil from trusts in this country. 10 the
graves in which these cofiips are about TO go.
preferential bonds and ell, and We might do this
safely by showing that. so far from the protec-
tive policy Renenerating trusts. an utter free
trade policy generates them in far greater num-
bers; lcbeers] and thus leave the question.
I'm Maine, we are not able to devote our
selves to Affairs OF the national election, bat
primarily to the State election, and am glad
that both parties have nominated gentlemen or
unexceptonal personal character and respect
ability, staining high in their communities
against whom, personally. nothing can be said.
That applies equally to Mr.. Putnam aud Mr..
Burleigh, and am proud and glad to say so. for
1t leaves the contest where It should rest-on
principle. Mr.. Putnam, Judge from speech
of his which hold in my hand. and which
read in the Portland Argus Of Aug. 9. Is very
uneasy in regard to the charges that have been
brought against him concerning the very disad-
vantageous treaty he aided in making, giving
away, as think. in large degree. the rights of
American fishermen. have read his speech
with great interest, aud found it to be mainly
an answer to some criticisms that Senator Frye,
of this State. had made on the President, the
Secretary Of State and the fisheries commission in
connection with the treaty. I have never yet
seen Senator Frye in any contest or controversy
In which he was not abundantly able tn take his
own part. [Cheers. So far as the controversy
between himself and Mr.. Putnam is involved, it
would bs sheer presumption In me to say any
thing In behalf Of our distinguished Senator
Cheers. 1 assure you from what know Of
him that he will be heard from in due season.
But what interested me most IN this speech Of
Mr.. Putnam was the three or four
ly. about the middle Of his remarks.
AT this point says the Argus, Mr.. Putnam
discussed several features Of the treaty, showing
the practical benefits which our fishing feet
did Dot think IL worth while to mention what
these points Of Mr.. Putnam's were. Laughter
and applause On all the points of criticism of
Mr.. Fryes speech Mr.. Putnam was full to affiu-
ence. but just in breathing spell. or as Artemus
Ward used to say, AT this poin:, desiring to
rest my voice. will tell you little story
ILauehter] so about the time that Mr..
putnam got half way in his speech
he seems to have needed little
rest and told all these advantages to the Ameri-
fiabi ha IN In
clude In his regular speech, aud which the Ar
gus did not seem TO deem worth whils reportiug 2.
Well, pow If there is anything IN this question
at ALL II there Is anything in the world about
day touching this fishery question, it is the in
terest of the fishing feet. and that Is the very
| point which the voters OF Maine, before
whom Mr.. Putnam appears as a candidate,
are desirous to have him explain. For we be-
leve-by we 1 mean those opposed to the treaty
| that it 10 q complete abandonment of the
whole fishing interests Of the United States. and
| / may myself, following the example of Senator
| Frye. At some future period of this campaign,
take occasion to show the grounds of my charge.
| tGreat appIause.] 1 will promise you. if do,
| viii not limit it in small threelne pareuthesil
In the middle OF n paragraph. lGreat applause.
'On Monday OF last week. as the passengers
| on the steamer on which was crossing the At
| one OF the rumors that float With wonderful
swiftness even over the largest of steamers, tha,
| we were in the midst of fishing feet We had
| como TO the banks OF New FoundlAnd during the
| night, and ~ rushed-those of rs who were
/ not seas -sck-to the deck. we were surrounded
by some twelve to fifteen sail
OF fishermen, partly French, partly
| Canadian and more largely American.
The sea was very rough. 80 much 30 that at leas
| half of the passengers were very seriously dis
turbed with the most unpleasant sensation
known TO human nature. [Lsughter.l But
| those OF us who could get on deck-snd I will
honestly confess that was not one of the swift
est myself-beheld in this rough sea the fisher
| were not moro than fifteen feet long, out or
the waves that seemed to those
on the steamer to be rolling hall
the height Of this great room, and they
| were taking up their travis with a.
little concern as Maine farmer would NOW hi.
| hay IN July. and there was one burs. of admira
tion on that steamer at the daring heroism ant
| the splendor of the bravery that would risk life
| In q contest with such angry elements. GGrea
applause l said TO myself then. aud as say
| to you now. that in my judgment the United
/ States would dishouor itself for all time II, b,
| any negotiation, or FOR any consideration, 4
| should surrender one jot or one little of thu
| rights Of those gallant, generous and bray
mep.' Great applause.
| After Mr. Blaine came Hon. Warner Miller
of New York He opened by saying: '.Fou
years ago. by mistakes, the country lost one o
| tbs greatest Statesmen the world had eve
] known. IChsers.l During the last forr year