New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-14
BLAINE'S GREAT WELCOME.
A TRrUMPIlAL PROGRESS TO BOSTON.
CROWDS ASSEMBLE AT THE STATIONS TO SEE
AND HEAR HIM-A SERIES OF VIGOROUS
AND BRIEF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE TnEME-THE ARRIVAL IN

gBY rELsonAPI TO THE rRrnUsg.J

THE TnEME-THE ARRIVAL IN
BOSTON.
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Boston, Aug 13.-Mr. Blane's journey to Boston
characterized by a series OF demonstrations re-
markablc for the number Of those who took part in
them and the enthusiasm shown. AT every station on
the route where tho train halted largo crowds had
gathered. 1t was known that at each stopping place
Mr.. Blaine would speak for only few minutes Many
could not even expect to hear him; they could only
hope to catch glimpse Of him. Those who obtained
places OF vantage must have obtained them by coming
long before the train due II was noticeable, too
that the crowds were largely composed of workinsmen.
There IS only explanation Of the eagcrness to see
and hear simple private citizen who has no favors
TO bestow anybody even If he wished TO bestow
them. Mr.. Blaine has a deep and abiding hold on tho
popular affection. Large masses Of people every
where love him and believe in him; believe that his
aims not selfish, but that he IS acuated by SIN
desire to benefit his countrymen In each OF
his speeches, with unaffected modesty Mr. Blaine as
sumed that the demonstrations were not rendered to
him personally, but intended as an
indication OF the popular approval Of
tho cause which he advocatcs-protcctlon
to American Industries and American laborcrs This
the theme which he discussed in all his speeches.
They brief, but IN each one he struck the key
note CT the campaign n-protoction-an each time it
struck responsive chord in Eis hearers
Except at New-Haven, he spoke from the rear plat
form OF the observation in which the party tray
eIl"d. HIS appearance was always tAe signal for
tumul;uous cheering. swinging OF hats and handker-
CHIEFS ard when no finished his speech the demonstra-
tions resumed Numbers Of people clambered on
the OF the car to shake hands with him. At some
Of the stations few individuals more enthusiastic
than discreet cung to the train until 1t had attained
such speed that 1t was safe for them TO drop off
and they had 10 be taken on to the next stopping
place and they hugely enjoyed their free ride in such
close proximity to the man from Maine
SPEAKING FROM A PLATFORM AT NEwHAvEN.
At New-T Haven a passage was with difficulty mado
for him through the crowd and he escorted to a
little platform in the rear of the depot At each
station where tho train stopped some one well known
the inhabitants performed the rather superiluous
ceremony OF introducing Mr. Blaine, for u there IS
any who needs no Introduction To an Amer
audience in any part Of the country 1t is the great
Republican leader. But the nrOductOns were all
commendable for their brcvlty. Everybody who
undertook the task realized that the crowd wanted 10
hear Mr. Blaine and warted hear him with as
little delay possible. This resulted in amusing
incident at West Framinsham. Mr.. Blaine was pre-
sentcd by a young lady with the stars and Stripes
wrought In red and white flowers and bearing an IN
scriptlon welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Blaine TO Framing
ham. The girl was pretty and when she blu"hed as
scarlet the flowers that marked the bars In the nag
she looked still prcttcr She had nea, little pres
cntation speech prepared and bravely started In to
rccltc IT, Blaine, Blaine, James G. Blalne'! cried
a boorIsh bachelor, Indifferent to feminine charms
The crowd took up the refrain and the young ladys
speech hed chance after that. But nice young
man boarded tho train and told what good and
pretty girl she was, ard just what she would have
said If she haf had chance.
AT some Of the stations bands lent melody TO the
enthusiasm and at other places the applause was
punctuated with the firing OF cannon
THE GREETING OF TIE OLD BAY STATE
ConnectIcut's greeting to Mr. Blaine warm, but
II anything the greeting Of the old Bay State was
warmer and II must have been especially gratifying
to Mr.. BIalre In view Of the attitude OF the Massa-
chusets delegation in 1854 At Worcester the CROWD
that assembled about the depot was simply immense
Mr. BIanos voice would have needed TO be as strong
and penetrating fog-horn to have explored is
limits People climbed fences and freight cars;
Youngsters were raised aloft in the arm, Of their
fathers that they might say In after days that they
had seen Mr.. Blaine. Come back to us again. como
back TO US again. the cry frequently flung after
Mr Blaine as the train sped onward. Colored men
wcIc always numerous in the crowd and were among
those who fought most cagrriy for the pii'lcge OF
shaking Mr.. Blaine by the hand, and the gratltca-
tOn they exhibited was almost t0nching -
The lrSt stopping place after leayins New % oIk OK
was stamford, where about 900 people were as
scmbcd A band struck up Hail 10 the Chief a;
he train rushed into ihs dcpo,, and some sda
thus introduced Mr. Blaine:
1t affords me great pleasure join with in welcom
ing homo the nlustrlous citizen In whose honor YOU are
here assembled Cheers) He requires Introduction.
lie is familiar figure His name and his fame are
known IT, tho rsmotest boundaries OF the Republic.
(Cheers) him because he Is one OF our grea'-
beloved statesmen and we proudly join with
great OF friends in this our tribute Of love admi
ration and respect (Chcers.) We welcome him home
to the land tirt he loves 50 we'll gree; him the
leader the grand which to carry the ban
ner Harrison and Morton chec'ng forward In triumph
to glorious victory uoud cheersl-the Hon. James q.
Blaine.
When Mr. Fesscndcn mentioned Mr. BlancS name
which he was wise enough not to do until he had
said his saw there was renewed outbGrst of cheer
Ing and II was somc little time before Mr. Ilane
could get a chance to be hcaId Then he spohe a'
follows:
thank this largo assembly quito beyond the power OF
my expression ior compliment they mo a. Journey
homewari IL thu bric! moment OF tbs train stopping
have only mo add to my thanks an ainohit0A' I"aD
s Il Connecticu; shall maintain he' great prosperity
sho shall maintain forward position among the indus
ial and PROSPEROUS communiue, OF tho United Sates she
bo up and doing She mus see to Il tha no ha'ni
shall tho Republic or her by tho nesec' o. tc
Republican Il IA no. improbable In tho poiuoH
confess now upon tho pos; o honor and response
bnity shall res; upon Connecticut 1; l. nos improbable
hgs tho Presidential election OF 1855 may DO seca On
tho soil Of your My request Is that each ana every
o. you shall regard tho task OF carrying OohhecIeuV
70. Harrison ana Morton imposed upon himself Be-
levng tina; you awake to your duty shall proceed
TO Maine and ask her Republicans show CoQneccu the
path in which sho should walk. NpplauseJ thank
you. gentlemen. more, aud bi you good morning "A
voice. You slan'i DO disappointed
There was wild scramble to shake hands
with Mr.. Blaine when he had finished, bu'
there wasn't mors than minute left ior
such exercise. Again the band struck up
and the cannon foaled as the train moved onward.
At South Norwalk the train scercc!: came 10 halt,
hut In the few moments that II siO. Vcd huncirdi
Gathered about the car that contained Mr B'ane lie
aprcaIcd az the rear platform balrheaded dnd bowed
his acknOwlcd ncnts OF the cheers thai wcr nung alter
him anl which were continued as loA- as the train re-
mancd In sight.
ENTHUSIASM SHOWN AT BHIDGEPORT
The train shot into Bridgeport at II 80 Here there
was a larger crowd than at stamford, but It's welcome
was marked by tho same way
Ing Of handkerchcfs and hats music from the band and
firing nom cannon. MIR. Blaine was Introduced by
IL and this Is slIl