Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-14
There was gathered an enthusiastic
crowd. Msyor Root introduced the trav-
cling guest, who responded as follows:

crowd. Msyor Root introduced the tray-
cling guest, who responded as follows:
Less than fortnight ago was in a country
which, according I'd its area, is called the
richest in the world-old England large
mum er OF the counties in England have each
population greater than that of the whole
state OF Connecti ut. but wish l could COM
pare tho statistics OF Connecticut with any
county or of any community of 60J, 600 people in
England. Tne comparison would give a sharp
test by which the good people of Connecticut
trade upon the mass of laborlng men. You are
asked now to change the tariff system under
which prosperity has been attained. The
country wishes to hear your answer upou thai
point, ana awaits TO hear 1t with confidence.
ON MASSACHUSETTS SOIL.
At Springfield tie largest assemblage of
the day was in waiting. Among those
who boarded the train to meet Blaine were
Mayor Maynard, Ex-Governor Robinson
and Elisha Morgan. Blaine was introduced
and said
GENTLEMEN: 1t would be sheer vanity in me
to attribute the assemblage of this vast mass Of
Massachusetts voters to a desire TO see me. l
take /. rather as an index OF the profound in
terest which you feel in the pending contest In
that worthy and patriotic purpose [ am most
heartily with you share your feeling and
BID you God speed. Among the national poll
cles which have strikinglS advanced your State
among the States in the Union the policy of
protection has been the chief. That policy is
represented in this contest by Harrison and
Morton. You should roll up a majority for
Harrison and Morton Of tens of thousands and
beyond that. In every practicable and proper
way you should help your neighbors in Con-
necticut.
at the conclusion of Blaines speech
three cheers were given thrice over with
the tiger !" appendix.
ENTHUSIASTIC woRKINGNEx.
The next stopping ploce was at Worces-
ter. Before the city itself was reached
there were seen from the train throngs of
workmen in numerous factories on either
side of the railroad who had suspended
work and stood at the factory windows
waiting for Blaine's train to pass. When
they saw it they waved their hands and
cheered
When the depot at Worcester was reached
and Blaine's figure was recognized on the
rear platform of the train, the cheering was
yociierous Dr.. Barden, of the Republican
State Committee of Massachusetts, per-
formed the ceremony of Introduction. Mr.
Blaine said:
have been really embarrassed the whole day
by such demonstrations as this. repeat here
what said in Springf eld-lhat am not vain
! enough TO suppose tnat this vast assemblage is
simply a personal compliment TO me- IL is
| rather, and lar more largely, an exhibition of
that deep sympathy which the Republicans in
Massachusetts have in the pending national
contest for Harrison and Morton. MaSsachu-
| sets can do much in this cyntest, and much is
| expected of her. She can lead the way in a
| contest which shall restore the Republican
| party to national power and insure the per
manency OF G sound protection policy to the
| laborers of the United States Thanking Won
| personally. gentlemen, for the kindness which
| the gathering OF this vast multitude implies
| toward myself. which l fully reclpr, cate / bid
| you God speed and farewell. loud and con-
| tinued cheering.
| LITTLE INCIDENT.
At South Framingham, small but not
| less enthusiastic gathering awaited Blaine's
coming. When the train stopped a little
girl was pushed forward through the
| crowd bearing aloft in her extended arms
an American flag wrought of flowers, on
| which was worked the inscription
SOUTH FRAMINGHAM WELCOMES JAMES G.
BLAINE.
The little girl, whose name is Ida G.
| Burt began prepared speech with the
words, MIR. Blaine: The ladies of South
birmingham present you this but she
was helplessly ;cut off by J. G. Crawford
of Clinton, who introduced Mr.. Blaine
The flag, however, was received with
the usual demonstrations of enthusiasm.
Mr.. Blaine spoke briefly, his remarks being
shortened by the starting up of the train.
South Framingham was the last station
at which stop was made. The train sped
on at high rate to make up fer lost time
and, despite the numerous delays of the
day, it rolled into the depot at Boston only
five minutes behind the schedule time.
PURSUED TO HIS HOTEL
Boston, August 18th. 20 aliehtine
from the train, Mr.. Blaine was conducted
to an open barouche, and Dr. Burden
Chairman of the Republican State Com
| mittee, took seat beside him. The foul
horses attached were driven slowly alon.
the street to the Vendome Hotel Mr.
Blaine appeared tired and worn, ever anC
anon strokias his beard.
The patty arrived at the hotel at 6:3
O'Clock. From that hour uD to o'clccl