Wichita eagle., 1888-08-14
THE LOVED STATESMAN.
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called the richest in the whole of England.
A large number of the counties in Eng
land have each population greater than
that of whole state of Connecticut. But L
wish I could compare the statistics of Con-
necticut with any country or of any COM
munity OF 600, 900 people in England. Inc
comparison would give a sharp test by
whioh the good people of Connecticut
could determine the pressing effects OF Tree
trade upon the mass OF laborins men. AS
/ said in New Haven, | do not
believe that the sun shines
upon people more prosperous in every re-
spect than the people of Connecticut. You
are asked now to change the tarIn system
under which the prosperity has been at
tanned 4 voice-'We shall never dol" J.
The country wishes to hear your answer
upon that point and awaits to hear 1t with
confidence [Cheersl. l thank you for
your very generous welcome, and as am
on an express train which L must not de-
Law, have time only to say good bye"
loud cheeringl.
At Springfield, Mass, the largest as
semblage of the day was in waiting Tor Mt;
Blaine's train. Among those who boarded
the train to Meet Nj. Blaine were Mayor
Maynard, of Springfield, Democrat; eX-
Governor Robinson and Elisha Morgan.
Mr.. Morgan introduced Mr.. Blaine, who
said: Gentlemen, it would be sheer
vanity in me to attribute the as
sets voters to desire to meet me. take
it rather as an index of the profound in
terest which you feel in the pending con-
test / take 1t rather as an indication that
great as the Republican majOrities have
been in Massachusetts, YOU intend to make
the majority of 1855 still larger. Loud
cbecrsl. In that worthy and patriotic pur-
pose am most heartily with you. share
your feeling. / bid you god speed. The
national policies which have so strongly
advanced your state in the union, the pol
lev of protection, has been the chief. That
policy is represented in this contest by
Harrison and Morton. iCheersl. 1t is moth
ing that you Republicans give your
electoral vote to Harrison and Morton, as
you surely will, but you should roll up
majority of tens of thousands IA voice I'VE
will do it") and beyond that, IN every
practicable and proper way, you should
help your neighbors in Connecticut. At
the conclusion of Mr.. Blaine's speech three
cheers were given thrice over with the
tiger appendix.
When the denot at Worcester was reach
ed and Mr.. Blaine's figure was recognized
on the rear platform OF the train, the
cheering was vociferOuS and brass band
broke out in greeting. DIR. Burden, OF the
Republican state committee OF Massachu-
sets, performed the ceremony Of introduce
ton. Mr. Blaine responded ~ have
y
such crowds and such demonstrations as
this The crowds have not been SO large
but everywhere the welcome has been
hearty | repeat here what 1 said in
Springfield. ! am not vain enough TO sup
pose that this vast asseIhblage
Is simply personal compliment TO my
self 1t is rather, and far more largely, an
exhibition of the deep sympathy which the
Republicans in Massachusetts, have in the
pending national contest for Harrison and
Morton Cheersl Massachusetts can do
much in this contest, IL volce-"we WIFI
and much is expected of her. She can lead
the way in contest which shall restore
the Republican party to national power
and insure the permanence of sound pro
lection policy TO the labOrers of the United
States Loud cheers. Thanking you
personally, gentlemen. for the kindness
which the gathering of this vast multitude
implies toward myself, which | fully recip-
rocate, bid you God speed and farewell.
Loud and continued cheering
At South birmingham, a smaller, but
not less enthusiastic gathering awaited
Mr. Blaine's coming. Mr.. Blaine began
his speech by saying: 1.-The one question
uniting and inspiring the Republican
party everywhere is best illustrated by the
progress and history of Massachusetts, for,
after all, Massachusetts perhaps furnishes
the finest example of industrial progress
in the United States. At this point Mr..
Blaine was interrupted by the backing up
of q car, which caused "A general scatter
ing of the crowd That's the way" said
Mr.. Blaine, that the Harrison locomotive
is gong to scatter the Democrats, unless
they get out of the way to avoid being
hurt" Before Mr. Blaine had time to
pick up the thread of his speech the train
began to move, much to the disappoint-
ment of the large crowd.
South Farming CHAM was the last station
at which stop was made. The train sped
on at high rate TO make up for lost time.
and despite the numerous delays of the
day it rolled into the depot at Boston only
five minutes behind schedule time.
On alighting from the train Mr.. Blaine
was conducted to an open barouche, and
DIR. Burden, chalrmrn of the Republican
state committee, took seat beside him.
The four horses attached were driven
slowly along the streets to the Nendome
hotel. MIR. Rlaine appeared tired and
worn. The party arrived ut the hotel at
6:S5 o'clock From that hour on to
O'Clock people gathered until 10000 Were
about the hotel balcony. When Mr..
Blaine appeared he was greeted with ire
mendous cheers. DR.. Burden in introduc-
ing him said: He (Blaine) cores among
us tonight, not with the pomp and display
of a general, but as private soldier in the
ranks ready for orders ICheersi. But cur
general, Ben Harrison. tremendous cheer
ingl will not allow him to remain long as
private soldier III the ranks Icheers. H
will issue to him his commission as COM
mander-in-c chief of the Republican forces
in the field" [Great cheering.
Mr.. Blaine, replying, said; My voice
has been so much worn today by much
speaking that doubt if / may be heard TO
the limit of this great assemblage to give
thanks to their greeting OF me in New
England But for all the absence and the
g. Is .l,.,- lie
beyond the sea for year, | am compensat-
ed over and over again 10y the magnificent
welcome ] 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.
[Cheersl Never since the Republican
party came into existence more than a
generation ago, at no time. on no issue,
under no eXigency. has Massachusetts,
failed to respond for right. lAp-
plause. Never was Massachusetts
called upon to perform more important
part for more beneficent end than in
son and Morton. Cheers and cries of eve
can do it" and I'VE will'l. What Massa-
chusetts says she can do, she will
do. [Renewed applausel. 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 re-
ducing the wages of the Amer
lean laborer. They are alarmed
ICries of they ought TO bel
President Cleveland is alarmed. the sup
porters of the Mills bin are alarmed. the
Democratic party is alarmed, because they
know the mighty power of the host which
earns its bread by the sweat of the brow. and
it will resent the attempt TO place them
ON the low bars Of the Enropean plan