The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-11

W ucslToN lnls nation,
But, gentleman, 1t is not time for q
political speech. My heart is too full to
enter at this time on heightened argu-
ment. In this moment of welcome and
joy getting home TO old scenes and old
friends, must be allowed to enjoy the
pleasant emotion of the occasion. | can
only add my ferycnt thanks TO each and
every member OF the club and TO all my
friends for this generous and joyous wei
come they have extended to me in the
harbor of New York"
While Mr.. Blaine was speaking the
cabin was packed TO its utmost limits aud
heads were thrust in through the windows
from the deck without, eager TO hear every
word spoken. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed and every point made was quick
ly seized and Chccrcd. An outburst of
cheering followed the conclusion OF the
brief speech MIR. Blaine was escorted
into the ladies' saloon, where he received
number of his friends.
In little while he assembled TO the 50.
loon ON the upper deck, where he received
the congratulations Of all, having u pleas
ant word for all who greeted him. While
there he was handed an address by Ed
ward Fitzwilliam, of Boston, representing
the Workingmons Protective union OF
Massachusetts,. He was also presented
with an address 10y Murat llalstcad, rop-
rcsenting the Young Mems Blaine club Of
Cincinnati.
Mr.. BLAINE INTERVIEWED.
To n reporter Mr.. Blaine said he did not
know whether he would 70 ON TO Maine
OF not. lie did not know what arrange
ments had been made for him. When
told that the Irish Americans proposed To
screnadc him tonight and present an al.
dress, he replied: That's all right; Pm
glad of It," Az 10 what part lac would
take in the campaign, Mr.. Blaine said he
could say nothing ut present. lie did not
think lac would ~ outside the State Of
Maine until after the State election there
on the second Monday In September
When asked about his health he at first
said he was perfectly WELL and then added
laughingly "Thats question have not
answered in three years"
To question as 10 the political aspect,
his reply was that he did not care TO say
anything then, further than he had said
in his speech. w. II. II. Miller, the law
partner Of Gen. Harrison, WIS cordially
greeted, and Mr.. Blaine inquired for the
generals health. Mr.. Blaine said he and
his family had enjoyed the trip over, aud
that IL was on the whole pleasant one.
lie said they had three days OF fogs and
what land lubbcr might call rough
weather, but they had nothing TO com.
plain.
The Starin meanwhile was stcnming up
the North river, with the baud playing and
its passengers lndulging In frequent cheers
for Blaine. All along the river It was cs-
coried 10y boats, police patrol boat, Chi.
cago Blaine clubs tug and other vessels,
while constant series IT salutcs from the
steam whistles from boats IL passed marked
liz progress Ia the pier at Twcnty-sccond
street aud the North river, where MIR.
Blaine aud all On board discmbatkcd.
Tho police landed from the patrol and
| preserved order, while others already
stationed ut the entrance 20 II prcvcntc,
the large crowd waiting Ia tho street from
surVng In. MIR Blaine was escorted IN "a
open carriage by Mossr. Pool aud Bart
lett, OF the Republican club. aud was nj
once driven Ia the Fifth Avenue hotel
where rooms had been engaged for him.
MrS. Blaine, Miss Blaine, Miss Dodge,
Walker Blaine, Mr.. aud Mrs. James a..
Blaine, jr. and others were rapidly driven
10 the hotel in other carriages awaiting the
party ON the pier.
Everything which occurred on the boat
from the moment MIR blaine boarded H.
was quickly recorded AMI sent 30 the Aaso
ciated Press 10y carrier pigeons. A pigeon
which Mrs James g.. Blaine, IT,, dispatched
nj Quarantine early In the morning, ar
rived az It's destination with III message
within half an hour from the time Il left
her hands. A second pigeon was sent
away los Mrs. Carson Lake, aud u third bl
Mrs. Alexander Sullivan, Of tho Chicagf
T'ribiuis.
The corridors II the Filth Avenue hotel
were crowded this morning by prominent
Republicans, members If the Republican
club, and others Who lad gathered Ia
greet blaine on his arrival there A posse
| oi police, under command NJ Scrgi, Shell.
| don, Of the Nineteenth precinct, was on
| hand, stationed outside the hotel, and
when worl was received that blaine was
on the way from the North river, the
police escorted delegation 0l mcmbcf.
/ 1T the Republican club from rooms iil
/ Twcnty.sccond street.
Seated In the reading room WIS Levi T.
/ Morton, and about the corridors were
Whitolaw Reid, VIM. Walter Phelps,
Mufnt llalstcad, Chairman Quay, Of the
national committee, aud Ihus. q. Plat
/ A few minutes after ! O'Clock Mt. Blaine
arrived, aud was greeted With general
/ cheers. lie went Immediately to hii
| nom, but cries Of speech brought him "a
/ the head NJ the stains. when ho slid'
"Just wurd a. thank YOU iDf youi
| tribute. II Is the guuirst sight, and th,
most cheerful sounds | have heard lOr o
year.
lie then went 10 the suite II apartment.
| which had been prepared Tor him, and
where his family had already gone. II
/ consists NJ five rooms. Nos, ~, ~, 81, :.
aud ~, situated on the TWcniy.thIrd street
/ aud Fifth avenue corner, on tie second
noor. In his ROOMS Mr.. Blaine held a soH
Of informal reception.
The arrangements iDr Mr. Blninc'H de
pnrlufc were given ~ follows Tie vii
leave for the east In iho regular = O'Clock
/ train oi the New York 4 New Haven road
on Monday morning from the Grand
| Central depot lis Intention oi starting
tomorrow was changed out NJ respect q
the funeral oi Gen. Sheridan. lie will
travel In President Clark's private eat
which has been rendered him for th,
Journey. The family expect b. leave III
their home nt Augusta tomorrow
The scrcnalc 10 W.. Blaine rendered BY
The Irish. Americans under tho Leadership
Of Editor Patrick FORD. oi the f0Ih IOUd
will b. given NJ Madison square this even
ing at O'Clock
When Mr.. Blaine reached his room
brief address In behalf Of the lfish.Amcr
lean Anti.Frcc Trade league wasrad 10 bin
by Judge Morrison, Of Arizona. Nj
Blaine said that be- iclt very grateful 70