New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
MR.. BLAINE TO BE RECEIVED.
lie ACCEPTS THE TENDER OF WELCOME
1.-THE PROPOSED RECEPTION HAS FAR OUT
Z GROWN THE ORIGINAL PLANs-A BIZ
DEMONSTRATION PRoMIsED-FEAT-

1.-THE PROPOSED RECEPTION HAS FAR OUT
4 GROWN THE ORIGINAL PLANs-A BIG
DEMONSTRATION PRoMIsED-FEAr-
TRES OF THE PROGRAMME.
The Success of the proposed reception of Mr. Blaine
by the Republican Club Is now assured II was never
Of course in serious doubt but lor several uays hce
have been vague rumors and limitations in certain
orar,ors ,ba, Mr. Baine would not accept the clubs
r-oros., These have all been swept away by tho
distinguished leader himself In letter which has Just
heen received from him by Joseph Pool, chairman
Of the committee that has charge Of the reception
Mr. Blaine accepts the clubs offer with many thanks
lint insist that the exercises shall be rather informal
al am profoundly gratifed by your most kind and
generous tender Of welcome he says, but hope
All will be as simple and inexpensive as possible
His letter is in reply TO the communication sent
him by the club last month. Then it was intended
that the club should 90 down In single steamer take
Mr. Blaine off the steamship, and bring him to his
hotel where dinner would be given in his honor
He stu supposes that such is the programme. He
knows nothing, Mr. Pool says of the tremendous de-
nonstration that the clubs throughout the country
arc preparing for him and will not know until today
when he Will receive cable dispatch from the COM
mittee giving him mere inklng OF what Is going
on here. 1t simply impossible for the club TO
carry out its original iptention.
Before had fairly announced our PLAN SAID
Mr.. Pool last evening, we almost submerged
with letters from clubs from all parts of the country
asking participate in welcoming the great leader
home again. We could not refuse any one We had
right to do so we simply said' ana sun say
TO every one: Come on and wen try ana take care
Of YOU But VIC intend 10 respect MI Blalhes
wishes TO the letter There Will be nothing cut
and dried about the affair. 1t win be simply
spontaneous expression the part OF every loyal
Republican who is glad TO see the gallant champion
Of Republican ideas back once mora
What is our programmed Well, have none
except Of the most general character, but III tell
YOU all know at present The City Of New-York, on
which Mr. Blaine Will come, leaves liverpool on
August l. She is under contract, believe TO make
the trip inside Of six days That viii bring her here
BY the following Tuesday night II she arrives at
night she viii lie at Quarantine till wednesday
morning. The Republican Club has chartered the
steamer sam sloan. She viii carry LOCO people,
but we only intend 10 take 200. These will be the
members Of the club the National Republican Com
mttee, the National League officials, the state Conn
mittee the County Committee and number of in
vited guests. The other clubs and organizations
from all parts OF the Union viii follow US on other
steamboats,, suitably decorated for the OCCASION 1t
will make quite a naval display, assure YOU for
almost every boat in the port is engaged, or viii be
IL few days.
I'VE viii escort Mr.. Blaine TO his hotel. The desire
10 see him, on the part OF many thousands, viii
make It necessary have parade, suppose, 10 be
reviewed by him. But l can't say much about that
Whatever is done will be done without any elaborate
display or arrangement. don't know whether any
reception Will be held the Metropolitan Opera House
o. not. That is all to be arranged yet. Mr.. Blanes
letter was written the month Oh July, al kingusse'
MIR. POOLS table covered with letters from all
parts of the country. Every large city in the country
Will send delegations, and there IS not state or Ter
ritOry that Will not be represented many OF inc
largest clubs In the Eastern states VIII come IN DOuY
One Baltimore club has hired all the available rooms IN
the Sturtcvant House for the occasion secretary
Humphrey of the National League, says there VIII be
200 clubs represented here and at least oO.OOO
visitors All the railroads have voluntarily agreed to
give half fare.
The members of the Reception Committee, besides
Mr. Pool, are Joseph Ullman +. T. Bartlett James y
Lehmaier Alexander Colwell, J. ". Hawes and James
A. Blanchard.
reception Mr. Blaine was held I'm Brooklyn. between
the Republican Campaign Committee of Kings county
Brooklyn. The meeting was held at the Republican
headquarters, No 479 fultOn-St., and supervisor l.
3. Willis presided. The subcommittee appointed 10
secure 10 carry the Republicans OF BrUOhlyn
down the Bay to meet Mr.. Blaine reported, through
Dr. l. E. Moot and Major f. ii. Hobbs, that the most
dgent efforts 10 such vessel as was desired
could be taken from their regular routes OF SUMMER
travel, as they needed there, although Sl.Ouo
had been offered for one steamer. II was therefore
deemed best 10 give up the idea or going down the
Bay body. and concentrate efforts upon the street
parade In honor of his arrival This suggestion was
adopted by the Joint committee and IL left with
Individual clubs to do what each thought best In
regard getting smaller vessels and going ont 10
meet the steamer Notice OF her arrival VIII be
given ten hours in advance by steam pilot boat,
which VIII be stationed in the track OF the incoming
vessel and will signal Fire Island by rockets, whence
the news will be transmitted 10 this city.
The brooklyn ORGANIZATIONS then decided 70 make
I'm Mr. Blane's honor. Colonel +. ". Jones
chosen marshal for the Brooklyn contingent