Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17

ment which sought to destroy the nation
But, gentlemen, it Is not a time for a politi-
cal speech My heart is too full to enter
at this time on heightened argument, In
this moment of welcome and JOY at get
| ting home to old scenes and old friends !
must be allowed to enjoy the pleasant
emotions of the occasion. | can only add
| my fervent thanks to each and every
member of the club and to all my friends
| for the generous and JOYOUS welcome they
| have extended to me in the harbor of New
| York"
Mr.. Blaine Interviewed.
In an interv!ew sui sequently Mr. Blaine
said he was confident Har ison and Nor
ton would be elected. He relied not only
on the personal popularity and records OF
| the candidates to carry them to victory,
| but even If these should fail, the para.
mount issue of protection to American
labor was enough to achieve a triumph.
| When questioned regarding the State in
which the republican candidates would
make the largest gains for their party,
| Mr.. Blaine said Every State that has q
protected manufacturing industry should
| come to their support. The more factories
in the State the the greater the gains. 1t
| is no longer question of politics, but one
of protection to our free firesdes."
How does the new tariff bill, intro
| duced by Mr. Mills, please YOU" was
asked.
"rhat is the bill to which make objec
tions. If not a free trade measure, it is SC
near free trade as to terrify the working
| people with menace of low wages"
"Will the Mills bill become law ~
"Of course, | do not know. | hardly
| think it, however.
will you speak in the coming cam
paign ?"
81 shall, though cannot say how many
| L. .
| which ! cannot know at this time.
should like to talk to my old friends in
| Maine, and shall not probably leave the
State when get home until after the Sep.
TENDER election. Still that depends upon
so much that is unknown that cannot
| speak with certainty"
And your health, Mr. Blaine
Excellent. | IN feeling vigorous very
vigorous. My trip has renewed my
youth"
Details of the Trip.
The vacuum pump of the City of New
York broke down at Queenstown last
Friday night and there was a stoppage OF
twelve hours to make repairs. Otherw Sc
| the voyage was almost without incident.
There was no attempt to make fast time,
and except for their Impotence at the
somewhat slow time the passengers en-
joyed q remarkably pleasant trip Mr..
Blaine enjoyed every hour of the voyage
and remained on deck nearly the whole
time. He made many acquaintances
among the pas enger5, and took IL Lively
interest in everything going on. The City
of New York anchored at sunrise outside
the bar. The eager passengers were
given all the latest news, and the an
nouncement of Gen. Sheridan's death
was received with great sorrow.
The steamer City of New York is q
speedy vessel After the first day of de-
lay she made 24O knots. Then for ,hree
days AL, 425 and AS each day. Mr.. Blaine
did not 60 ashore at Queenstown, but
chatted freely with many Irish reporters
who came on the ship. He took the delay
without grumbling and watched the busy
mechanics repairing the steam pipe
Thursday night 210 miles had been made
There was a good sea running, enough to
make any ordinary Atlantic liner roll,
but the City of New York was very steady.
Saturday brought a high sea and easy
sailing and Impotence at the slow rate
maintained. Only lSS miles We're made
up to noon of that day. Mr.. Blaine, VINO
is very sensitive to seaSickness, was not
at all i'll but took his meals regularly, and
spent much of his time in the capital as
room. with Messrs. Grscom, Scott, Cos
sett and Lord Loughmer.
He was good story teller, and repeated
some which Gen. Grant had told m.
Especially one of soldier who did a great
deal of marine service. On "Wednesday
evening the saloon was turned into court
, room for the mock trial of Marshall p.
| Wilder for breach of promise j. Il. Dos
Passes prosecuted aud Col. kawuls&y of
| California aided the defense, and Father
| O'Reilly was the judge. 1t was rich
! treat, and NJ. Blaine laughed as heartily
as any one present. There were plenty OF
incidents off the banks. The big ship ran
through a fleet of fishing vessels, and
! while the fog was still on the City OF chi
cago ran by toward Liverpool. AS the
| two crafts We're within quarter of a mile
! of each other many of the passenger,
thought they had a narrow escape. The
final days of the trip were mainly given NJ
to wishing for an early arrival Mr.
Blaine, who had become very popular
| with everybody on board, was on deck &
| large part of the time. Mr.. Blaine wa'
| free in his talk on American topics anC
/ was always willing to explain natioua
matters to intending citizens.
! Address of Judge Morrison.
! Judge A. l.. Morrison, in behalf of tn
Irish American ant-free trade league o
the United States, presented an addres
of welcome to Mr.. Blaine to-day. Mr.
Blaine replied he felt very grateful 70
the honor and would send reply in tn
| near future.