Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
Mr.. Blaine Returns.

Hon. James G. Blaine who has beer
absent in Europe for more than twelve
months, arrived at New York on the 10tf
instant. The steamer, the "New York, .
was delayed on her trip and his arrival was
consequently day or two later than ex
gected, The grand demonstration to vel
come him was arragned for the expected
and not his deferred arrival, and for that
reason much of the preparation for it was
lost The following account tf what oc.
CURED in the harbor Of New York and un-
I'll Mr. Blaine reached his hotel, is taken
from the Press kilograms -
"About o'clock the Etarin met the
City of New York outside of the Marrows.
The Starin turned about and both vessels
slowly steamed up the bay bow and bow
Cheer after cheer rose from the deck of the
Stariu, although it was yet impossible to
distinguish Mr.. Blaine's form among the
1000 that stood on the decks of the huge
steamer. AS the vessels neared each other
Mr. Blaine's form was at last made out
standing in group of friends on the upper
deck forward. AS cheer after cheer arose
Mr. Blaine bowed repeatedly. He was
neatly dressed in a dark cutaway coat,
light trousers, and brown derby hat. The
Chicago Blaine Clubs little tug had been
the first to greet the steamer as il came up
the bay, and clung under its wing while
the Chicago men cheered. Cappa's Band
on the stern played "Home Again, 5"
''Home, Sweet Home" and 'The Star.
Spangled Banner" while advancing up to
quarantine. Then both vessels came to
anchor and as the Starin ran over by the
City of New York Mr.. Blaine's face and
form were plainly visible. Cheer after
cheer broke forth and handkerchiefs were
waved. Cries of Blaine, James G, Blaine,
"No free trade" arose, and the utmost en-
thusiasm prevailed. At last at 9:15 o'clock,
to the music of "Hail to the Chief" Mr..
Blaine got aboard the Starin, escorted by
Whitelaw Reid and Mr.. Pool.
He was then welcomed in a speech By
MIR. Bartlett on behalf Of the Republican
Club of New York,
In reply Mr.. Blaine said the present wal
a scene he would never forget. st is az
occasion which | assure you l appreciate
from the depth of my heart. 1t is shadow
cd only by the sad event which greeted III
as the fist piece of American news W.
heard-the death of General Sheridan, {
man who was above party and stood fo
tho union of the States. [Shouts o
"Good p'] With that exception my ar1iva
upon my native shore was unattended by
anything but joy and happiness"
10 reporter Mr.. Blaine said that ht
did not know whether he would 60 on t.
Maine tonight or not. He did not know
what arrangements had been made fo
him. When told that the Irish Americans
proposed to serenade him tonight ant
present an address, he replied "That'i
all right; I'm glad of it,
AS to whist part he would take in the
campaign Mr.. Blaine said he could say
nothing at present. He said he did no
think he would 80 outside the State O
Maine until after the State ELECTION there
on the second Monday in September.
On arriving at the city the police LANDED
from the patrol and preserved order, while
others already stationed at the entrance u
IL prevented the large crowd waiting IN TIT
street from surging in. Mr.. Blaine wal
| escorted to an open carriage by Messrs
Bool and Bartlett, Of the Republican Club
and was at once driven to the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. Mrs. Blaine, Miss Blaine, Mis-
Dpdge, Walker Blaine, Mr.. and Mrs. james
Z. Blaine, Jr., and others were rapidly
driven to the hotel in other carriages wait
ing the party on the pier.
AT night Mr.. Blaine was serenaded ano
appeared before an immense audience il
Madison Park, where he made an address
If considerable length. He criticised dis
approvingly the administration OF Presl
dent Cleveland and was highly eulogistit
If Harrison and Morton; and remarked
that be was warm personal admlrer OF
Mr.. Thurman. Mr.. Blaine announced his
purpoie to leave New York Monday fol
Maine.