The Portland daily press., 1888-08-11

States. He subsequently gave a reception
at his hotel
ESCORTED TO LAND.
Enthusiastic Republicans Give Mr..
Blaine Rousing Reception.
New YORK, Aug. 1O.-Shortly after l
o'clock this morning, when the last strag-
glers were returning to their various quar-
ters from the big Republican procession, the
long expected steamer City Of New York
was sighted some miles off Fire Island max
ing for Sandy Hook. The news soon
reached the city and Gen. Jackson's head
quarters were as If by magic overwhelmed
by eager citizens. politicians and statesmen
anxious to get whatever particulars were at
tainable. They came in all stages OF negli-
gee, some evidently having been in bed short
ly before. The white plumes Of the men
who had marched for Harrison and Morton
were conspicuous, and waved picturesquely
amid the more sober civilians dress.
Tney crowded around one of the aides,
who held piece of brown paper in his hand.
He read in loud voice: "The Inman steam
er City of New York, with Hon. James G.
Blaine on board, was sighted of Fire Island
at LIS a. M" There was great roar of ap-
plause. Men seemed crazy and waved their
torches frantically to beat time to a rousing
campaign song. These were the young
bloods, aroused by spark.
The more dignifed .of the gathering dis
cussed the situation in its bearing on the
coming movements Of Mr.. Blaine, whether
he would speak on the way to Maine, and
when ne would address the impatient New
BY this time the news had got around the
city streets and into the hotel lobbies, which
seemed to spring into blaze of light and a
babel OF sound. Everybody was glad that
the long wait was over. There was some
lamentations that the big Inman boat did
not do as she ought. but every one admitted
that spite OF her freak, the procession had
been splendid success.
1t was just $3.50 o'clock this morning that
the lnman steamship City Of New York.
opposite the quarantine station at
Staten Island, and the Laura M. Starin,
carrying the members Of the Young Mems
Republican Club, with their friends, drew
alongside to receive the Maine statesman
and his family aboard and give him formal
reception and welcome home. There was
no tormality, however, in the manner in
which the crowd on board the Starin gave
out their first note of welcome when they
caught sight of the familiar form of Mr..
Blaine as he stood on the upper promenade
deck Of the big ocean steamer with his wife
and two daughters beside him, waiting to
catch glimpse of some of his old friends.
Then all the disappointments and tribula-
tions of the last three days were forgotten,
and the pent-up enthusiasm broke forth in
great yell, which lasted for several min
utes without interruption, while the fire
crackers OF the Chicago men doomed, and all
steamboats, with big whistles Tin the yicinj-
ty made the air vibrate with their footing.
There he was sure enough, looking in ex-
eeilehI ess neaitni Urine pale, perhaps, and
astic crowd below, and every now and then
recognizing friend with wave of his hand
among those on the hurricane deck of the
Starin.
1t took about Is minutes to make the ar.
rangements for transferring Mr.. Blaine and
his family to the steamer Starin, and mean
while all the cabin passengers of the City OF
New York, as well as a swarm of young
looking steerage passengers, who crowded
the rail on both decks, watched the proceed
ings with interest and curiosity. During all
this time the shouting and cheering of the
reception party continued, and cries of
blaine, Blaine. James G.. Blainew and
mo. no, no free tradep occasionally
broke IN upon the general and indiscrimin-
ate yelling.
twas 9.15 when gang plank was finally
swung from the deck OF the City of New
xora-, ~ra Ch~i-saan pool. who had ullar -
et of the whole uh affair sprang lightly aboard
despite his 20 odd years and grasping Mr..
Blaine's hands led him aboard the Other
boat. The passage took place amid tumul-
tuous cheering, and the Maine man had nc
sooner reached the hurricane deck of the
his sons, Walker and James G., Jr,
and saluted in true family tyle, while Mrs
James G. came in for her share Of the kisses,
Mr.. Blaine was then absorbed by his old
cronies, William Walter Phelps, WhitelaW
keid, Murat Halstead and about a dozen
others who secured places in the pilot house
in advance. Mrs. Blaine and her two daugh
tiers, Hattie and Margaret, who completed
the family party, were brought on board by
Committeeman Hawes and Blanchard.
The committee had arranged that the ad
dress OF welcome should be made in the af
ter cabin on the main deck adjoining the la
dies saloon, and line having been formed
Chairman Pool escorted the distinguished
guest down stairs to where President Ed.
ward 5. Bartlett was waiting to receive him
IN i. tne name Oh the club. Mr.. Pool called
Tor silence, and then introduced President
Bartlett Of the New York Republican Club
who spoke as follows;
The Address Of Welcome.
Mr.. Blaine: The Republican Club of th,
city OF New York, and its invited guests
tender to you, sir, through me, as the presi
dent of the club, their warmest greetings
and sincerest congratulations upon your ar.
rival once more, in health and strength. OF
these shores. When the club first proposed
this reception, it was not intended as an aet
having any political significance, but rather
as private expression of love and regard
for one whom we look upon as our most II.
lustri0us citizens, but we found our sugges-
tions stirred the friendly jealousy of the
whole country, and with one accord it was
insisted that the event of your arrival home
should be the occasion of demonstration
more general than was originally contem.
plated; and, as result, there were assem-
bled for several days in the city of New
York tens of thousands Of your friends
from all parts of the country impatiently
waiting to pay you the generous tribute OF
their respect and admiration. Delay in youI
arrival has interfered to some extent with
the,programme Last night great parade
took place, about 10000 strong, lacking bui
one thing. your inspiring presence. MANY
Of the paraders from abroad were compelled
to return 10 their homes at an early houl
this morning.
We are not assembled, sir, on this occa
sion in spirit Of adulation, to do homage te
one occupying high official position. MOI
are we seeking to lind favor with a candi.
date upon whom the mantle of power /,
soon to rest, but we come to greet citizer
whose name is so intimately associated II
our history for the past generation that nc
office can add lustre to his fame, no honor
can increase the esteem and admiration IL
which he is held by his fellow countrymen
The history OF the country for the pas
thirty years is the history of the Republican
party. As leader Of that party in the House
Of Representatives, as Senator and Cabinet
Minister. you have won imperishable re
nown, and stand nearer the hearts Of the
since the days Of Henry Clay.
You have returned to us, sir, at crisis II
our history, when our individual interest,
are imperilled, and for tho second time II
our career as nation, our foes are those q
of own household. In the past your voice
labor; your reply to the Presidents message
flashed under the sea, in December last
struck the key note Of the campaign. Histo
nv Is repeating itself. When the armef
hosts of treason sought to destroy the gov
ernment, the Republican party saved the ma
tion now when the Democratic party. in
trenched in power, adopts policy that will
PROSTATE our industry and compel our wag,
workers to compete with the pauper labor Q,
the old world, the Republican party stand
forth once more as the saviour Of the conn
try. The solid South again dominates III,
northern wing Of the Democracy and tha
party IS encouraged by English sympathy a,
was the confederacy in the DAYS Of our civil
struggle, when we fought in defence of ouI
political system on the field, even as now
though on more peaceful one, we contenC
for the protection OF our industries and the
preservation OF American manufacturers.
In this emergency, sir, the Republican
party looks to you as its leading champion IL
the debate in the great battle between pro
lection trade m xyif