New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-25
JAMES G. BLAINE IN TOWN.
RETURNING IN EXCELLENT HEALTH FROM
HIS TRIP WEST.

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CONFIDENT THAT INDIANA WILL GIVE THE RE-
| PUBLICAN TICKET A HANDSOME MAJORITY
REVIEWING THE JOHN J. o'BRIEN LIE
GIoN AT THE NATIONAL HEADoUARr
TERs-To SPEAK TONIGHT IN
THE MADISON SQUARE
| James G. Blaine arrived I'm this city yesterday
about noon from Rochester, back from his Western
trip lie stepped from the train picture Of health
and with quick, light step hurried through the
crowd TO a carriage and driven to the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. Mr.. Blaine travelled in General Al
gers private car, which attached to the Gin
cinnau express. The train about half an hour
late He accompanied by his son, Walker
Blaine, General Adam King, ex-Judge 1hurston, Con-
gresham Charles A. Boutelle, Of Maine, and Dwight
Lawrence, of this city General King has accom-
panied him throughout the trip. Captain Boutelle
Joined Mr.. Blaine at Rochester, where both spoke
Mr.. Lawrence met the party at Buffalo, and acted
as escort in behalf of the Republican Stale Com
miitce
1t was not generally known that Mr. Baiao was
on the train but as soon as he stepped of the
train crowd Of people recognized him, Dut MI.
Blaine did not stop. After luncheon Mr. Blaine anu
his son took drive until o'clock going to Central
Park and Riverside Park. Then he received some
callers among whom ex-senator T. c. Plat,
Colonel Fred. ID. Grant, General Hustled and Colonel
Goodloe, the latter dining with him. Walker Blaine
said that his father had greatly enjoyed his Trip
and was feeling confident OF success In Indiana. lie
had as large audiences he had In 1854, ana even
larger one in indianapolis than four years ago. EV-
erything is given up to politics in Indiana; the state
is modified and Mr. Blaine believes that Indiana
will give Harrison and Morton handsome majority
He was also greatly pleased with his VISIT 10 inc
other States and thought that the outlook Indicated
the election Of Harrison and Morton. II believe
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Indiana, sure.'
READY FOR THE BIG MEETING TONIGHT.
Mr. Blanes health is excellent, and he has entirely
recovered from hoarseness, as the thousands VIII
learn when they hear him speak 10
night at Madison Square Garden, at the
Irish-Amerlcan meeting He VIII remain
in this city until the last of this week, probably
well into next week Walker Blaine said that with
the exception Of the speech in Albany on Tuesday,
his fathers movements were as yet undecided Gen.
era King said that the speeches OF the Maine states
man had thousands over to the Republican party,
and he himself was sangune OF success captain
Bouelle who has stumped the interior OF the state,
Is tubllant over the outlook and says that the Re
publicans will roll up an astonishing vote In the In
terror of the State
Another OF Mr. Balnes friends who paid his respects
to Mr. Blaine last night Lewis Barker, OF Bangor
Mr. Barker is veteran Republican campaigner and
a sagacious politician Mr. Barker has Just returned
General Harrison and of the Indiana politicians
From the convers he had, Mr. Barker Is confident
that Indiana is all right" In Connecticut he saw
Nathan d. Sherry and Joseph l. Harbour Harbour; Mr.
Barker says We've got them licked. L never
the American people SO thoroughly aroused since
the war"
tlronged last night with people inquirlng for Dir:
Elaine ana as he ei ere ey soon followed in
his lead. 1t was surprise 10 the members OF inc
National Committee when Nj. Blaine, Waller Blaine,
Republican headquarters TO review the obreh
legion a. passed the building 0 eouIsd, was
building and all the members OF the committee were
there when Mr.. Blaine and his friends arrived
REVIEWING A PARADE.
A large crowd had already assembled in front OF
tie door, and when the carriage containing the Blaine
party was driven up Mr. Blaine was recognized and
received a hearty salutation. There were then
large number Of prominent men In the building ana
few minutes was spent in CONCENTRATING MI: 5,ane
on his excellent appearance, ana no was tHose
there TO review the procession with MI Blaine we're
Chairman Quay, Vice. Chairman Carhson ana MIS- Mrs
Clarkson, General and Mrs Dudley Colohei anu Mps
swords, Senator Fassett Colonel p G9od ana
General Joseph c. Jackson Mr. Blaine was cneci leu
continually the procession was passing, anu ne
head was kept bowling to the sauleS IRON 'I frce
There were 1000 men In lne 1hey wore
bright uniforms and carried banners torches ana
tIansparences. The column was led by twelve OF
the tallest policemen OF the broadway squad Eify
mounted men came next, and then like number OF
pioneers. Boswells band followed, and behind the
musicians walked John J. O'Brien and Bernard
O'ROurke. The stars-and stripes were a prominent
feature the parade and at the head of each section
foaied side by side with the French, German and
Irish National colors. The column started from MI
O'Brcns headquarters, at Grand and Forsyth sts.
shortly after o'clock the men being formed In COM
panies The route up tho BOvery 10 Host0n-st, 10
Washington Square and FIith-ave skyOckets
Roman candles, red blue aud green lights were burned
ali along ;he route and at many pafeS me
and stast
near the Republican Headquarters the men wore
formed in review order Of companies % file front,
and In this position they marched passed cheering
loudly for the Republican candidates and Mr. Blaine
Marshals Kraus, Carroll and smith had charge OF tho
parade. .,, -,
had been closely packed on neighboring stoo ps ana
quarters shouting for a speech. Mr.. Blaine made a
short but effective when he said Gentlemen:
Unite with me In three rouslng cheers for Harrison
and Morton. and Miller and Cr'iger.n Mr.. Blaine led
I'm the cheers that followed, and rouSng tiger was
given.
BIG CROWDS WILL HEAR MIR. BLAINE TONIGHT.
The big meeting tonight in the Madison Square
Garden will undoubtedly be great success. The
Irish Protectionsts, under whose management the
meeting IS held will more than pack the big building
Mr. Blaine IS in rstclass health and his voice Is In
excellent condition. His speech Will be one OF his
greatest efforts in this campaign. Patrick Ford will
be chairman, and will Introduce Mr. Blaine ana tho
other speakers.
Baynes Goth Regiment band Will be on hand. and
there will be music and enthusiasm without bounds
The apple alton for tickets has been extensive ana
spears, o parform have Sent requests for seats As
there several speakers 10 be heard besides Mr
Blaine, an effort Will be made to have me spca,hg
time for all TO be heard Colonel John r. fiDerty,
Of s s &9e Fgan and DAVID Heaey
will be present and deliver addresses.