New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-09
BLAINES ADVICE TO A TYRO
URGING DICKINSON TO READ HISTORY.
DEFENDING NEW ENGLAND FROM THE AZ
TAcKs or THE PosTMAsrERGENERAL
HOPEFUL OF REPUBLICAN, VIC


Grand Rapids. Mch Oct. e.-.Jamcs G.. Elaine, Win
his son Walker General AIger, General Adam r. King,
OF Maryland; Charles j. Noycs, OF Boston, and Frank
Plumcy OF Vermont, arrived here by special train
from Detroit at / o'clock today making an exceed
inrIy rapid Journey with brief stops at Howell,
Lansing and Grand Ledge, where crowds had
gathered to SEQ the train go by. AT tho railroad
station I'm this city upward Of 5000 people had a.
sembed and the special came In sight II seemed tho
ambition Of every 10 shout louder fho the next
man. and tho cl eering became an uproar when Mr.
Blaine appeared the platform, escorted by brass
band, 100 mounted men, 200 travelling men ard
reception committee Of the most prominent citizens
200 strong. Mr. Blaine was driven TO the hotel with
flags and banners flying every side, rho dense
OF humanity ell along the route frequently applaudng
At O'Clock the crowds began to congregate around
the doors at Hartmans Hail. and In half an hour pas
sage through tae street blocked. Tho doors were
opened and every seat and every foot OF standing
room was quickly occupied, the great mass OF tho
audience being wo:kingmcn. Mr. Blaine and party
came In at 9 O'Clock and were given an unusual ova-
ton Mr.. Blaine introduced by Joseph Dillon,
furniture workman and spoke for about hfteen
minutes. He used Don VI. Dicbdnsons state
ments that New England sells to the West and buys
nothing from this section as a test and gave figures
to show that the New England States purchased last
yea upward OF $500, 900 900 worth OF the
materials produced in the Western and Southern
STATES including one-half of tho entire wool crop.
The exports TO Europe Of the entire country last
only 1897 600 900, and the value OF homo
market be estimated from this. Mr. Dickinson
says that New En- gland did not bear her share Of
the war burdens but a matter Of fact 325, 900
soldiers and $4,000 sailors were 10 the front.
Mr.. Blaine added:
have piece Of advice TO give to Mr.. Dickinson
There once very forward upstarsh member Of
General SCOTS STAFF and he was always talking In q
way that mortified his associates and his chief The
old General at last but out Of all patience said to him one
evening: Ny young friend. you would be greatly Inn
proved by studying the history Of your country
daughter and APPLAUSE
Ny friends. you know man who talks as Cabinet
officer represents the National Administration Once
time, officer of the Cabinet asked question In
Parliament which he could not answer. and Charles
James Fox, who Of the Opposition said
There is one fault that can never TO forgiven In
Cabinet onicer-ignoIancc" daughter add ehecrs.)
L commend Mr.. Don NJ. Dickinson TO- serious and
prayerfu study OF this short saying OF Charles James
Fox daughter and cheers.)
General Adam +. King and General II. A. Alger
followed Mr. Blaine with brief addresses and then tina
meeting adjourned for to-nlghts demonstration, many
Of the audience remaining IN their seats to be sure OF
having place when the speaking began again.
The parade to- night of the largest ami
most gorgeous affairs the city ever saw Nearly
1000 men were In line with uniforms and torches,
many clubs coming from 100 miles away TO appear In
the show. Tho streets were dcDsely packed with
people, and as the carriages passed through the streets
the applause immense. The sealing capacity VI
he principal hall was insufficient TO ACCOMMODATES
the crowds, and thousands went to overflow meetings
In other halls Mr.. Blaine and General Alger wer,
the principal speakers tonight. and their addresses
we're brief and to the point and frequently applauded
Mr. Blaine said his judgment Of Michigan was that -
ovcr il would be found in the Republican processloh
and that Harrison and Morton will be the next Prest
lent aud Vice President of the United states CheeisD
He added:
tho nffnuei
prosperity Of this country and II the people OF this
country believe in the protective system they must pus
at head of the Government President who peeVes
in that system. A nursing child must be put with
friendly mother. In 1884 large part Of the people
thought the Democratic party could be trusted with the
keeping OF financial and protective system which
has given this country such unexamped prosperity Tor
quarter OF century but they were deceived
They were betrayed, and they are In tremendous
struggle to-day to save that system from the touch OF
tho Democratic party. Do not be dismayed The
strength is in your right to do it, Do not be dis
MAYED at their boasts Democratic boasts are not az
all fghtful Applause and laughter) Why month ago
in Maine we elected our Governor by 1880 majority
wo elected members OF Congress by 1900 majority
We carried a popular majority in every county In ths
State We elected every State Senator to the sais
Legislature We elected fvesixths of the Representa-
tlyes and we chose nnetysix county officers out OF
nney-nne who voted for (Cheers) AFTER IL was
all over and the remains were all H. the Democrduc
state Committee OF Massachusetts invited the poor
and defeated Democratic candidate for Governor
OF Maine up TO Boston to banquet 10 give MN an
thank God that he had escaped 50 well
fproonced laughter and cheers) What we realized In
Maine Will be realized in this country in November
Mr. Blaine said since his visit TO Grand Rapics'
four years ago. he had been in Europe and nothing
that Interested him than, when touring In SCOT
land TO sleep in a room all the furniture in which
came from Grand Rapids. tCheers.) CITY which n2d
made such progress in manufacturing under the pro-
tectivc system could be relied 10 cast its vot Tor
that grand and great candidate, Benjamin Harrison,
for President Of the United States tChcers,
Mr. Blaine followed by Generals hing anu
Noyes, whose speeches were heartily applauded