The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

expressing doubt II his voice-hoarse from
much speaking during the day-could make
itself heard to all the great throng, and
thanking them for their magnificent well
come. He continued;
Never since the Republican party came into OK.
istence, more than generation ago, at any time,
on any issue, under any exigency has Massachu-
sets failed to respond for right Applause ]
Never was Massachusetts, called on to perform a
more important part for more benef-
cent end than in this year Of grace
1888, in electing Harrison and Morton. [Cheers
and cries OF 1--WE Wilt What Massachusetts
says she can do she will do. [Renewed applause.
Already our opponents are alarmed, and the
Young Mems Democratic club OF Massachusetts,
have set themselves the task to prove that you
can introduce free trade into the United States
without reducing the wages Of the American Ia
borer. They are alarmed. [Cries Of They
ought to bel President Cleveland is alarmed
the supporters of the Mills bill are alarmed, the
Democratic party is alarmed, because they know
the mighty power of that host which earns ia
bread by the sweat of the brow, and will resent
the attempt to place 1t on the low basis of the
European plane. [Cheers.] We will let the Dem.
ocratic party know that this is no fight for the
manufacturers. They can take care Of them.
selves. lApplause.] But this is fight for the
strong arm and the sturdy heart of the American
laborer. lCries of "Goodl goodr'l If VIC have
free trade, the factories may not be closed but II
kept open they will be run at half the present
wages. lLoauo appisuscI That is the issue
which should be pressed home ON the Democratic
party. They should be arraigned-as / arragn
every laboring man. Cheers. Let that be the
issue and the watchword of Republicans, and de-
feat is impossible. [Great cheering.l
Mr.. Blaine then thanked the audience for
his reception, and Withdrew amid renewed
cheering. The display of fireworks was
then renewed, the centra. attraction being q
set piece representing portrait of MIR,
Blaine, which was loudly applauded.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug. 15-Before Mr..
Blaine and party left Boston yesterday morn
ing several congratulatory addresses were
presented to him, and a delegation of the
Home Market club had a short conference
with him, but generally callers were not adj
mitted. A large crowd was present at the
railway station when he drove up accom-
panied by Dr. Burden and Senator South
worth, and before the train pulled out Mr.
Blaine appeared on the platform and bowed
his response to the loud cheers which bid him
goodbye. As the train moved away be
stood on the platform until the station was
out Of sight.
As the train progressed the usual crowds
were found at stations, and the greeting to
the distinguished tourist was hearty. Shor,
speeches were made at Lynn, Ipswich, New
buryport where DR.. Burden took his leave),
and other places, all Of which were confined
to few words Of pleasant greeting.
Augusta was reached at 8:45p. IN. It "a
impossible to describe the enthusiasm mani.
tested here. It seemed as il everybody in
the city was ON hand to welcome Mr.. Blaine.
There was cheering, fireworks, music, and
torchlights. Buildings Of all kinds were IL
Eliminated. Archesof fire spanned the streets.
"Welcome home" was seen everywhere MIR.
Blaines house and grounds were ablaze with
Nominations. In the grounds q platform,
gaily decorated, awaited his coming. A great
procession moved from the railway station to
the house, headed by Mr.. Blaine in a car
riage drawn by four white horses. In the
carriage sat also Mayer Macomber, Hon. w.
p. Whitehouse, and DR.. G. e. Brickett. The
next carriage contained Governor Marble,
Ex-Governor Connor, and the reception com.
mittee. When the house was reached the
mayor introduced Mr.. Blaine to the vast
throng, and the applause was deafening.
After an address of fiattering welcome by
Judge Whitehouse, Mr.. Blaine, responded.
He said:
Mr.. MAYoR:-May return to you. and through
you to the eloquent orator who has addressed me
In such partial terms, my sincere thanks for the
manner In which you have voiced the kindness
and cordiality of this reception, not merely from
my neighbors, but from thousands of friends
from all parts Of this great state? When l first
heard that a reception was to be rendered, l
thought it would be confined to friends and neigh
bors. / thought that as had lived here since my
cath year and as my public history began and N.
tered here, those who had known me for thirty.
five years might extend q cordial welcome but
had no conception that men from all quarters OF
the state, from the extreme corners of the conf
monwealth love so WELL and which have tried
SO faithfully to serve in public stations would
be here. Applause You can have no en-.
ception how 1t impresses one who has been for q
year beyond the seas, an exile from home, to
meet welcome like this, unbounded i'm extent,
unlimited in its cordially and beyond human
speech to respond to. Cheersl But you must
take the will for the deed, for my speech can not
reach the borders of this vast assembly. tAp-
plause.J I have seen much in my last year of
many countries beyond the sea, but have seen
nothing In the kingdoms of Europe which did not
give me deeper and more profound apprecia-
ton Of my own country. have seen everything
to make an American thank God he was born I'M
der the sovereignty represented by the stars and
stripes. lCheers.]
At the conclusion of Mr.. Blaines address
the proceedings were brought to close by a
display of fireworks