The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-25
BLAINE In new YORK
Greeted by a Large Crowd on
His Arrival.
QUESTIONED BY THE REPORTERS
The Secretary Says His Visit Has no Political
Significance, But Is of a Purely
Private Nature-Notes.

Especial to THE RERALD-Exsminer Dispatch
New York, May 24-The corridors of
the Fifth Avenue hotel we're crowded to-
night with politicians of all grades and
classes, in anticipation of the expected
arrival Of Mr.. Blaine. The hotel began to
fill up early in the evening and when Mr..
Blaine appeared on the scene at 9:29 there
was scarcely standing room in the lobby.
There was a general desire to see MIR.
Blaine and to study his bearing and per
sonel appearance, many apparently believ-
ing that they could tell from his looks
whether he really intended entering the
field against President Harrison; but Mr..
Blaine evaded the crowd. He slipped into
the hotel quietly by the ladies' entrance on
Broadway, and was up in his rooms before
halt dozen people were aware of it.
People who were expecting to see very
feeble or sick man in Mr.. Blaine were
agreeably disappointed. These who have
known Mr.. Blaine and seen him frequently
during the last six or eight years declared
that he was looking as well, il not better,
than at any time within that period.
A few minutes after his arrival the
representatives of leading newspapers sent
note TO Mr.. Blaine asking whether he
would receive them. In few minutes the
message came back that Mr.. Blaine would
be glad to meet the newspaper men in Par
lor 70 on condition that they would not talk
TO him. The terms were accepted by the
reporters, but with mental reservations
There were about twenty reporters in
the party, but when the delegation reached
Mr.. Blalne's room it looked as though two
thirds of the crowd downstairs thought
they should be classed as newspaper men,
az they followed on, bringing up the rear.
Mr.. Blaine did not appear to be the least
bit frightened by the size of the delegation.
He stood in the center of the room with
his hands clasped in front of him and care
fully scanned the faces of his visitors as
they were presented to him. He gave each
one grasp Of the hand. Mr.. Blaine stood
easily and almost in the attitude of man
who was about to make speech.
One of the reporters started in to ask
Mr.. Blaine questions before any of the
party had been introduced TO the secretary.
Wait" said Mr.. Blaine, waving his
hand, "until l have been presented to al
of these gentlemen" whereuDon each one
was introduced to him by name. MIR
BlEine's memory seemed to be in good con-
dition as he recalled several of the re
porters whom he had met in the campaign
four years ago. One of the first questions
quito Mr.. Blaine was about the object o.
his coming here at this time.
II am afraid you have come to dry wei
gentlemen" said MIR. Blaine smiling
"Well, it will be the first time the news
paper men ever found Mr.. Blaine dry, ;
said reporter quickly.
Mr.. Blaine bowed slightly. "There is NJ
political or public significance to my visit,
said MIR. Blaine. II never attempt to de
ceive the newspapers. l can tell yol
frankly that my visit is wholly and solel,
on private business. There are three o.
four private matters that bring me here
not one OF them of any Importance to tn
public''
Zone object of your visit is said to be t
see your new granddaughter"
Eyes, - said Mr.. Blaine, his face lightin
up, THAT is part of my mission"
IAN evening newspaper stated that you
eyes were in bal condition, and that yo
came here 10 consult an oculist. Is tina
true!"
Il shall consult the best oculists in thi
city before return to Washington sal
Mr.. Blaine. MY eyes have been givin
me some trouble, but it is nothing of ST
rious nature. It is very slight indeed. bu
/ deem 1t advisable to consult an oculis
merely as a matter of ordinary precau
tion.n
''What was the significance of your Ion
conference with the President before you
departure! 1t is reported here that it re
lated to the political situation"
A pleasant light shone in Mr.. Blaine
eyes. II have no doubt" he said with
touch of sarcasm in his voice. "that yo
gentlemen would find it very interestin
if l should give you detailed report of tn
matter. But" he added, quietly, al al
not remain at the White House this morn
ing more than half an hour all told"
Mr.. Blaine conveyed by his name
more than by his words that his talk wit
the president before his departure relate
entirely to the routine of official business
"How is your health, Mr.. Blsine?n
every good indeed" he said ''You ca
see for yourself. / am no better than
look and / don't expect to be-"
blow long will you remain in town."
"Three or four days. l cannot say, e.
actly; it will depend upon circumstances
The delegation then took their leave
the secretary of state. He appeared
have rather enjoyed the visit than othe
wise. Neither Mr.. Platt nor any OF Il
big Republican politicians saw Mr.. Balm