The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-14
ToAll of Whom He Returns Thanks and Points
Out that the Issue of the Canvass Is Main
tenance of the Protective System.
The Days Journey Broughttoa Close at
the Capital City of Massachusetts,,
Where the Returned Statesman Is Enthusi-
astically Cheered by Throng of Republic
ans-Scenes and Incidents of the Trip.
ALONG THE ROAD.

NEW YORK, Aug. l3.-Mr James g. Blaine
started on his homeward trip by the IL o'clock
train on the New York, New Haven & Hartford
road, which left the Grand Central Depot
promptly on time this morning. The party
consisted OF Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine, Walker
Blaine. Miss Blaine, Miss Dodge and Colonel
Coppingsr. Mr.. Blaine drove from the Fifth
aueuus Hotel. reaching the depot ten minutes
ahead Of time A large crowd had congregatsd
on the sidewalk opposite the entrance to the de-
riaee . loud shout went up from the throng.
The ladies of the party had preceded hira in
two carriages, and that iu which Mr.. Blaine
rode also contained John c. Dougherty, of Ten
nsssss, and James G. Blaine, jr. A passage
was made through the mass Of humanity, and.
uncovering his head, Mr. Blaine smilineiy passed
into the dspot-yard. The train was in
waiting, and attached to the rear was the sps-
cisl car designed to carry the party. 1t was the
observatory used by the president of the
road. As Mr.. Blaine ascended to the platform
q sea Of faces OF persons standing on the elevas-
ed railroad station BRIDGE and on the balconies
surrounding the interior of the structure, met
his gaze As be looked up the assemblage
cneereQ, and MI. Blaine ooueC DIS nat IN recoS-
milton Of the ovation During the few minutes
stay 10 the depot Mr. Blaine held On informal
reception. Mr. Blaine loudly eheered as
the train pulled out of the depot
BRrDaEPoRT Conn, Aug. 13-wbsn the train
ran into Stamford at ll57 1t was greeted with
cheers from 1000 or more men and women who
were waiting. When the cheers that greeted
him had subsded, Mr. Blaine said:
II thank this large asser, bly, for the compli-
ments they pay me as journey homeward In
the brief moment of the train stopping L have
only time to add to my thanks admoniton.
That is IL Connecticut shall maintain her great
prosperity if she shall maintain her forward DO
sition among the industrial and prosper
ous communities of the United States
she must be up and doing She must see
Republic by the neglect OF her Republican ciii-
zens. 1t is not improbable IN the political con-
test now upon US that the post of honor and re-
sponsibility shall rest upon Connecticut. IL is
not improbable that the presidential election OF
1888 may be settled on the soil of your State.
My request il that each and every one OF you
shall regard the task Of carrying Connecticut for
Harrison and Morton as imposed upon himself.
Believing that you are awake 10 your duty,
shall proceed to Maine and ask her Republicans
to show Connections the path in which che
should walk. Applause.l l thank you, gen.
tleinan. once more. and bid you good morning"
At Bridgeport the ssssmbags was larger and
even more enthusiastic than at Stamford. 1t
was marked by the same features-cheers, the
playing of band. waving OF flags. salvos of
artillery. Mr.. Blaine made brief speech.
HARTFORD. Aug 13-Half the population Of
New Haven seemed tc have abandoned all other
business and to be In waiting to receive Mr..
Blaine when his train arrived. AS at all other
stopping places, the sssemblase was made mp of
q large proportion Of ladies, youne and old.
Mayor Daley headed a delegation Of the Re-
publican town committee who came to receive
Mr.. Blaine. For the first time since leaving
New York, Mr. Blaine left the ear and was es-
corted to platform outside the depot. where a
large assemblaee cheered while waiting for a
speech. Mr.. Blaine said:
''Since last had the pleasure Of passing
through your beautiful city, have seen much
of countries beyond the sea- but am sure |
have nowhere seen any people associated in any
form OF government constituting so truly q
model commonwealth as the State of Connecti-
cut. Applause In the aims which her peo.
pie have cherished. in the ends which they have
accomplished. In the great motives which have
inspired them, | think you stand as q model
government Added to tnat. gentlemen. you
have enjoyed for the last quarter Of q century
great prosperity and you have accumulated in
al cAtfoofutudEy ucbEco hN bho mtaD9 WDlcu
contribute TO human welfare and to human prog.
ress. The industrial IS stem under which all
this has been 80 erandly accom-
| plished is now threatened, and the
people OF Connecticut will be asked in the pend
| ing election whether they desire this common
| wealth to be launched on new experiments Of
| free tradei cries OF mol, or whether they de-
| sire to adhere TO the old landmarks which havs
| proved so safe This will be submitted to the
| people of Connecticut, and on their response
| will be probably determined the fate of the
| question do not doubt, l cannot doubt, the
verdict that will be given at the hands of your
| people. 1t only remains for me to return to
| you my sincere thanks for whatever of personal
| compliment you pay me by this large assem-
| blage But all personal compliment which
| might take to myself is subordinated in every
respect to the great end of rallyiug the people Of
| Connecticut to the support of Harrison and
| Morton. prolonged cheeringl, who represent In
their political record and in their personal his
| tory ell the great issues of the national cam
| paign.' Loud applausel.
| Mr.. Blaine was then escorted back to the
train, where delegation from Meriden, headed
by editor w. f. Graham, of the Republican,
| joined the party. Dinner was served in the din
| ing-car, between New Haven and Meriden On
| arriving at the latter place about 1900 people
were found waiting. and Mr.. Blaine was intro
duced to them by Graham as "the greatest
champion Of the rights of labor and the most
distinguished citizen OF the United States" Mr..
Blaine. after the prolonged applause subsided,
| said:
Thanking my friend for his somewhat ex.
travaRant introduction, beg to thank you all
for this compliment in greeting me so warmly.
| / have time only to 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,
| 1883 IL wa can have everv Rennhlicen votsr in
| Connecticut fully comprehend and appreciate
| what the vote of this State NAV mean, shall
| rest content with the result which your under
standing and your appreciation will bring
| Cheers. Trusting that the ides of November
| may chronicle victory in Connecticut, and, as a
consequences, victory in the Nation, return your
greeting with all the cordiality with which il has
been rendered. Long continued cheering.l
A delegation from Hartford boarded the train
at Meridsn. headed by Mayor Root, who. on
their arrival at Hartford. introduced Mr.. Blaine
TO very large audience, many Of whom were
seated in vehicles in which they had come from
the surrounding country. Mr.. Blaine who was
enthusiastically greeted, said he had recently
been in the country known as the richest for itt
area in the world-Eneland-many of whose
counties were more popuious than tho whole
State Of Connscticuk But be added. az wish
| could compare the statistics Of ConnecsieuI