The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22
Thousands Greet Him Enthusiastically
on His Trip from New York
to Boston.
Stirring Speeches on the Benefits OF
Protection Delivered to Exulting
Crowds.
A Great Concourse Welcomes the Famou;
Traveller to Boston-Reception
at Augusta.

Depot Mr.. Blaine was loudly cheered by the as
sembled thousands as the train pulled out Al
Stamford Conn.,, the tram was greeted by cheers
from 2 900 or more men and women who were
waiting. When the cheers had subsidized MI
Blaine said
81 thank this large assemblage quite beyond
the power of my expression for the compliment
they pay i Journey homeward. In the
brief moment of the train stopping have only
time 20 add 20 my thanks an admOntion. That
is, il Connecticut shall maintain her great pros
perity il she shall maintain her forward posi-
ton among the industrial and prosperous COM
munties of the United States she must be up
and doing. She must see 20 il that no harm shall
come 10 the Republic or her by the neglect OF the
Republican citizens. 1t il not improbable in the
political contest now upon us that the post OF
honor aud responsibility shall rest upon Con-
necticut. 1t is not improbable that the Presi,
dental election of Is . may be settled on the soil
of your State. My request is that each and every
one of you shall regard the task of carrying Con-
necticut for Harrison and Morton as imposed
upon himself. Believing that YOU arc awake 10
your duty / shall return TO Maine and ask her
Republicans 10 show Connecticut the path in
which she should walk lAIplausel l thank
you, gentlemen, once more, and bid you good
morning.
At Meriden 1900 people welcomed Mr. Blaine,
and Editor w. +. Graham, OF the Republican,
introduced him in glowing terms, after which
Thanking my friend for his somewhat ex-
travngant laudation, beg 20 thank you all for
this compliment in greeting me SO warmly.
have time only 20 add what | have said else
where on my route to-day that important as the
vote of Connecticut always has been il is ten
fold more important in this year OF grace, lSSS.
III We can have every Republican voter in Con-
necticut fully comprehend and appreciate what
the vote Of this STATE may mean, i shall rest
content with the result which your understands
ing and your appreciation will bring. Trusting,
gentlemen, that tho ides of November may
chronicle victory in Connecticut, aud, as n con-
sequence, victory in tho nation return your
greeting with al the corliality with which it
has been rendered
At Hartford there was gathered beneath the
long, green elns large and enthusiastic crowd.
The roadside, as far almost as the eye could
reach was lined with wagons which had evil
IDENTITY come in from the outlying districts.
Mayor Root introduced the travelling guest, who
responded rs folio VS.:
Less than fortnight ago was in tho coun-
try which, according to its urea, is called the
richest in the worid-Old England. \ large
number OF the counties in England have each
population greater than that OF the whole State
of Connecticut. But wish could compare the
statistics OF Connecticut with any country or OF
any community Of 100000 people in England.
The comparison would give u sharp test by
which the good people of Conn cticut could de
termine the depressing effects OF free trade upon
the mass of laboring men. AS l said in New
Haven, do no believe that the sun shines upon
"A people more prosperous in every respect than
the people of Connec lieut.. You are asked now
TO change the tariff system under which the
prosperity has been attained The country
wishes 10 hear Your answer upon that point, and
awaits 10 hear 1t with confidence. | thank you
for your very generous welcome. and as / am on
an express train which must not delay, have
only time to say go)d-Dy,"
Az Sprlngneld, Mass, the largest aSSemDiage
OF the day was in waiting for the train. Elisha
Morgan introduced Mr.. Blaine, who said
"GENTLEMEN-lt would be sheer vanity IN me
10 attribute the assemblage of this vast mass of
Massachusetts voters 10 n desire to meet me- l
take IL rather "a an index of the profound inter
est which you feel in the pending contest.
take it rath. r al indication that great the
Republican malorities have been in Massachu-
sets, you intend TO make the majority OF 1882
still greater In that worthy and patriotic pur-
pose am most heartily with you. i SHIRE your
feeling. l bid you Godspeed. OF the national
policies which have strikingly advanced your
state among the States in the Union the policy
of prote ton has been the chief. That policy is
represented in this contest by Harrison and
Morton. 1t Is nothing that YOU Republicans
should give your e, ctoral vote TO Harris III ard
Morton, as you surely will but you should roll
mp majority OF tens OF thousands, and beyond
that, IN every practicable way, you should help
your nei ghbors in Connecticut"
At the conclusion of Mr. Blaine's speech three
cheers were given thrice over with tn tiger APP
pendix The next stopping place W sWorces-
Ter Before the city itself was reached there
were seen from the train throngs of workmen in
tho numerous factories on either side OF the rail
road who had suspended work and stood at the
factories waiting Tor Mr.. Blaine train 20 pass.
When they it they waved their hands and
'cheered. When the depot at Worcester was
reached and Mr.. Blanes figure recognized
ON the rear platform of the train, the cheering
was yoci!esous, and n brass band broke out in
greeting Dr. Burden, of the Republican State
Committee of Massachusetts, performed the
ceremony of introduction He said Fellow
'Citizens-The heart of the old commonwealth,
tthrobbing in unison with the pulsation of the
great Republican heart of the Nation, extends
.rousing welcome TO james q. Blaine" Mr..
Blaine spoke thus:
Il have been really embarras sed the whole day
10y such demonstrations this. The crowds
have not been so large. but everywhere the well
. comes have been hearty repeat here what
said in Sprin yfield. l am no5 vain enough TO
Ssuppose that the vast assemblage is simply
personal compliment 10 myself IL is rather,
and far more largely, an exhibition OF the deep
sympathy which the Republicans in Massachu-
huw fnfNnI
Harrison and Morton. Massachusetts can do
nr Ech in this contest, 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 pelmanence OF n sound
pro ection policy to the laborers OF the United
States Thanking you personally gentlemen,
for the kindness which the tthering of this vase
multitude implies toward myself which fully
Seciprocate, bid you Godspeel and farewell.
On reaching Boston. Mr. Blaine was conducted
10 an open barouche and was dri ven TO the Ven
dome Hotel, arriving there ut d 30 p m. From
that hour on 10 o'clock people gathered until
40 900 were about the hotel balcony. Mr.. Blaine
appearance evoked tremendous cheers. which
were renewed again and again. He spoke as
follows:
aAIy voice has besn so much worn to-day by
much speaking that doubt If may be heard
to the limit of this great assembly TO give
thanks to their greeting of me to New Eng
land. But for all the absence ana fee ing OF
exile thai obtains in "A man beyond the soa
tOr a year, / am compensa ed over and over
again by the MAGNIFICENT wei come 1 have
received since touched my native shore. From
notown, city, or State has this been more Crate
full than from Boston and the great leading ate
of Massachusetts. Never since the Republican
party came into existence, more than genera
tiOn ago, nt no time. on no Issue, under no ext
sQency, has Massachusetts failed TO respond for
for right. Never Mass9chu setts called 70
perform a more important part for II more be-
nef cent end than in this year OF grace 1888 In
gelecting Harrison aud Morton. What Massachu-
sets AVS she can do she will do. Already OPP
ponents have taken the alarm, an1 the Young
Mems Democratic Club OF Mas sachusetts have SEE
themselves the task TO prove that You can in
troduce free trade into the United States with
out reducing tho wages OF the American laborer
They are alarmed President Cleveland is
alarmed, the supporters Of the Mills bill are
alarmed the Democratic party is alarmed, be-
cause they know the mighty power OF that
host which earns its bread by the
sweat of the brow, and IL will resent the
attempt to pla them on the low basis Of the
European plane. We will let the Democratic
party know that this il no fight for the manu-.
facturer They take OF themselves
But this is fight for the strong arm and the
ssturdy heart OF the America laborer. III we
have free trade the factories will not be- closed /;
but il kept open, they will be run at half the
present wages. Tint Is the issue which should
be pressed home on tho Democratic party. They
should be arraigned as arraign them. rs con-
spirators against the welfare Of every labOring
man. Let that be the issue and watchword Of
Republicans, and defeat is impossible e"
The display of fireworks. which exceed
fnglY good, was then continued. n large set piece
representing portrait Of MI. Blaine eyoking
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