New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-12
MR. BLAINE SEEKS A REST,
SURROUNDED BY CALLERS EARLY.


and recreation. This was his own intention and
the desire OF his friends but it only partially
realized There were. to be sure. no elaborate
receptions and enthusiastic demonstrations. such !
as characterized the day Of his arrival, but from
the early hours until he and his family started
for Manhattan Beach late in tho afternoon |
there was steady stream # visitors to his rooms
in the Fifth Avenue Hotel Most OF them were |
individual callers. The principal delegation that
waited upon him was from the Chicago Blame
Club, which started for home yesterday
Cards began to be sent up shortly after break |
fast which was not eaten until after o o'clock |
Governor Lounsbury Of Connecticut and Scna-
tor Spooner Of Wisconsin, were among the
earliest friends that were received. They found
MIR. Elaine as fresh and vigorous as though ne
had landed as quietly the most unconspicuous
passenger the City Of New-fork Genefai
Harrison's law partner, Mr. Miller dropped IN
a little later and spent over an hour in conversa-
ton with Mr.. Blaine. Galusha Crow OF fehn-
sylvania who was Speaker of the House Of Rep
rcscntatives over n quarter oil century "so'
received cordial welcome.
SOME OF HIS MANY VISITORS
The Philadelphia visitors included Charles Emory
Smith Alonzo Shotwel and Hamilton Dlsston
/ Mr. Di,stOn owns thousands Of acres OF land IN
! Florida State that Mr.. Blaine believes has
! great future He talked long time about lts
development and half promised MIR. Dlsston That
| he would take trip down to see what has peeh
done in the way Of sugar culture and recIaimlhs
waste lands 1t is not yet settled whether
delegation from Philadelphia will accompany ME-
Blaine in his journey home tomorrow In 'the
course of the conversation, Mr.. Shotwell who is
an ardent admircr of the distinguished leader,
made some remarks of political character, but
Dto;, rnn1 tha
channel at once He could not, however, prevent
Mr.. Shotwell from saying. Well we are glad
TO have you back again, bat our cup of cort ntmnt
| is not vet full and won't be until we see you IN
the White House"
Other visitors were J. P. Sanborn, the member
Of the National Republican Committee from
Michigan; ex-Congrcssman Conger, OF Ohio' an
other National Committeeman: Colonel X Z.
Kerens. of St Louis v-Congrcssman w. ID. Wash
burn of Minnesota Henry Gleason. of the hepuo-
lican Club; Mr. Crapo Of Massachusetts; ana
Stephen B. Elkns and ex-senator Platt Coionei
Fnoch Enscy, Of Tennessee, and 5. 1. Houscr, eX-
Governor Of Montana. The last two are Demo-
Gratis. but like Henry Wattcrson who called later
are warm personal friends of Mr., Blaine. Cap
tain A. s. Bushnell and f. w. Hollis dropped IN
just before luncheon.
STARTING OFF FOR THE BEACH.
! T. WAS inst o'clock when Mr.. Blaine and his
friends left the Fifth Avenue Hotel by the Twenty
third-st cntrarice 1t was not generally known
that he was going at that hour and consequently
? only casual passers-by observed the party leave
the hotel and there no demonstrations
With Mr. Blaine were Mrs, Blaine, Emmons and
Walker Blaine Miss Harriet Blaine Miss Dodge
ex-senator and Mrs. T. c. Platt MIR. and Mrs.
Frank Platt and Colonel Coppinger They entered
"a couple of carriages and were driven to the
Thrtv-fourth Street Ferry. When Mr.. Blaine
/ left the carriage he was at once recognized ana
crowd followed him. lie and his friends entered
thc ladies ca, in and the other side OF the boat was
Immediately deserted Old smokers denied them,
selves the solace of their cigars, that they might
! see the renowned Republican leader. Mr Blame
is uscd TO being stared at and didn't MIND IT, lie
stood up all the way over, chatting with some ac-
quaintance whom he met on the o0at .o..d
Arriving Long Island City the hP party yvsitS entered
. owned by the Coney Island Jockey Club Inc
! ride TO Manhattan Beach was uneventfpl II Iva wa
not known at the way stations that nlr Dialn,
was on The train. But the other passengers were
aware of il and when the train drew up at the MAE
haitian Beach Hotel, they hung about the platform
D with the expectation of gratifying their curiosity
by a good look at him as he left the car. lney @
were disappointed. The special parlor car wa
detached from the rest OF the train ana drawn u
the Oriental Hotel Several people in the rotund'
c raised their hats as Mr. Blaine ana MS lriehu
y posed through.
= Tbcv won't at once to the rooms engaged 70
n them by ex Senator Platt whose guests thev are
the Oriental In few minutes Mr.. Blaine wa
downstairs again. and, with Mr.. Platt. took
wall, on the promenade and snuffed the briny odor
of old Ncptune. which are better than tonic TO
putting o keen edge an appetite. They wcr
ioincd nv Chairman Quay, Of the National Com
i" mittee but he had TO start soon for the city. III
will run down to the beach again to-day. DIN
ner was served in private room senator aI
y Mrs Cameron were the only additlohal guests =
1f the evening the whole party went over TO IN
e Manhattan Beach Hotel TO hear the music. Nii
y Blanes friends will do their best to secure duie
N for him today.
IN THE CHICAGOANs SAY GooDBYE
"a The Chicago delegation consisted OF " ii
le Norton. acting president of the Blaine Club, al
p organization that has over LOO mcmoerS T." IL
ID Crav II G. Teed, 2. O. Rowe. George ii. Waite
~ 7 Miller L. A. Islands. B. n. Taylor ant
!" G. B. Beardslcy They called about o'cloc
-, and were received by Mr. Blaine with marke
- cordialitv I'VE are about 10 start Tor nom
m Mr. Blaine said Mr.. Norton, who acted
r. snokesrnau and we just wanted to say good
IN bye and invite you to come and see us vi
e. Rloinc made graceful reply. and asked hoy
ct Illinois was going to go TINS iaiL u;;. s cold
,e OH said Mr.. Norton, LIMOS ID eVlu
=. u. You folks take care of the East and we'll 100
after the West ,,, p,;ro Nth n smile
suppose, responded Mr blh.me Jain ~!o Connccticu
as NSew-York and New-Jcrscy you will take care
IS Indiana A. u.or chi
o. There was a general laugh. Mr. Morton @'
- some hing about Maine. on; So you wa,y wv u
+ TO do something fIst?' said Mr. Blame. WEI
C. we will Try and cbIigc you ..o, y,
hearty invitation TO visit Chicago was 1hen c.d c,
H. tended 10 him by NJ. Morton ana he prom'scu
X accent il if he went West, which is highly Proo
Ok bic.
rn TO START FOR BOSTON TOMORROW.
hit Tomorrow morning, Mr.. Blaine and his fam
as will start OH the II o'clock express over u
nd New-York and Ncw-IIaven Railroad for Bosto
"' DR. T. L. Burden. chairman of the MaSsachusct
Republican State Committee. will accompany thci
JOSEPH Nlaney intended to CO. but SAID last mig