New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
MR.. BLAINE'S GOOD HEALTH.
THE SECRETARY ARRIVES IN THIS CITY.
HIS LONG REST HAS IMPROVED HIM WONDER

/ LONG HAS IMPROVED HIN NONDAAs
FULLY-oS HIS WAY TO WASHINGTON.
! Secretary Blaine arrived in New-York last even
ing on his way from Augusta TO Washington lie IS
accompanied by Mrs. Blaine and his private secretary
Louis a. Dent and is a guest at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel He spent yesterday in Boston. The hour
when he was TO arrive in New-York was known only
to the manager of the Fifth Avenue Hotel TO whom the
secretary had teegaphed from Providence late IN te
afternoon for set of rooms and when the party ar
rived at the Grand Central Station last evening at ~
O'Clock, Albert Loveioy the head porter OF the hoe
the only person there to greet them boveJOy'
has employed by the Fifth Avenue Hotel for
nearly thirty years, has been faithful In his a1en-
tons to Mr. Blake In all that time that be begins 10
think it would be impossible for the Secretary TO come
TO New-York If he were not here 10 take care Oh mm'
Mr. Blaine wore a heavy black overcoat, ana was
prepared for cold weather. Accompanied by Mrs'
Blaine he walked brisky and with firm step TO the
carriage which was waiting for them. He had
healthfu color in his face, and looked well and strong
1t was remarked by number Of persons who saw the
Secretary when he walked out Of the station that he
had a better appearance than at any time since he
became Secretary OF state.
At the hotel NJ. and Mrs. Blaine went % their
rooms Nos "a AID o. on the parlOr floor and after
luncheon to- rest.
large number Of Mr.. Blanes friends called at the
hotel but he excused himself TO all callers saying that
the trip had tired him. and that he did not wish TO
see any one In response to note from The Tribune
reporter inquiring about his health, Mr. Blaine sent
word that he in good health and in the best OF
spirits His four months of rest something that he
had not had for many years before he said, had done
him q great deal Of good, and he could assure MS
friends that he had not felt better in long time.
Mr. ana Mrs Blaine viii remain at the hotel until
tomorrow afternoon when they will start for Wash
ington James G. Blaine, jr and Miss Harriet Blaine
directly from Boston 30 Washington last night
Ana vii haY OF
for hts arrival
Boston, Oct. % (SpecaD.-Secretary Blaine
seen this morning at Youngs Hotel, and he looked
bright and fresh a healthy boy His eye was
sparkling step firm, gait and bearing all that bespoke
the possession Of a sound physical condition. tie re-
marked that he had enjoyed more than four months
Of absolute rest something that he had not had
for many a long year. Mr. Blaine said that it was
nearly month after reaching Bar Harbor before he
began to realize any improvement in his health, but
that from then the gain had been greater than ne
could have hoped for "IOwever." he added, &
suppose Of the worthy correspondents VIII Keep
up the old story Of exhausted nature shattered con
stituton, etc. Ny appetite is vigorous, almost IN
conveniently so. Now there is nothing exhaustive
TO the average man as travel. Well have done
great deal Of that in my time, but this summer did
none and found that rest from that alone was hlghy
beneficial"
Mr.. Blaine spoke of the political situation in New
SSSHi~N
strong confidence that in all these States the lie
publicans would win.
How did yOu enjoy yOur visit to Augusta :" was
asked
oh, very much. We have kept the old home
there in habitable condition. and we were IN every
way comfortable as 10 domestic surroundings Inc
house there is very large, having more than twenty
rooms in IT, and its situation and construction sucA
as 20 make 1t a fine New gland residence
Mr.. Blaine left the hotel at 10 O'Clock in coupe
with Mr. Dent, his secretary. 10 attend to some per
sonaI matter and returned hour later, when ne
net delegation from the Merchants Association ana
talked with them freely and fully upon the reciprocity
question He made conditional promise to speak
thereon in Boston some time in the coming winter
QUALIFYING his promise with the statement that he
did not wish 10 be oversanguine about his physical
restoration and that he could not put the requisite test
upon his strength until after the resumption OF MS
Washington work. Blaine has always been FOND OF
talking about men and things connected with Boston,
and ne had many questions 10 ask to-day about them
and some trenchant comments 70 make He spoke
selngly Of the death OF John Cummings, who was his
personal friend Of many years standing. During the
fine Mr. Blaine remained in his rooms he received ana
dispatched numerous messages. Miss Dodge" CAL
Hamlton"-joned the Blaines at luncheon. she LETT
the hotel with Mrs. Blaine in season to take the
O'Clock Shore Line train for NewYork This Is only
hurried passage back 70 Washington Ife, he said
| as he left The hotel