The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-31
At AUGUSTA.
Continued from First Page.

He was one of the three most tistin-
guished popular leaders this country ever
produced. Like Clay and Douglass, he
knew how to reach and address the
masses and to acquire and retain won
derful hold upon his political associates.
AS a candidate for the presidency in
1884 he received the full vote of his
party, and it was only the great strength
of tie ticket and principles of the oppos-
ing body that prevailed against him. His
Twenty Years in Congress" shows his
superior ability as a writer as well as a
speaker. l have noticed some
eff his official correspondence as
Secretary of State, and it shows the
marked ability of statesman. BY his
death our city and state lose their most
distinguished citizen and our country
one of its most eminent and powerful
public men who always kept in touch
with the people and had the largest per-
sonal following amongst them of devoted
adherents ready to follow him on all oc-
casions. who loved him and will ever
cherish his memory.
Mr.. Bakers address was polished ana
classical Mr.. Heath's remarks were
confined to the home life of Mr.. Blaine,
as seen by his friends md neighbors OF
this city.
Just before the close, Joseph A. Ho-
man, on old neighbor and friend OF MI.
Blaine, presented the following resolu-
tions, which were adopted by rising
vote of the audience:
Resolved That dear az are the name and
fame of james G. Blaine in the regard OF every
him here today, his fellow townsmen and
neighbors, they are doubly precious, and the
fondes desire Of our hearts is that here. where
the illustrious work of his life was begun,
where his children were born and nurturea,
where all the most social associations OF ms
life are centred, and all his joys and sorrows,
S9ed vi nat here here i in he city Of adop
ton and love, his mortal remains should most
1ittingly find their last resting place.
oui~ scence to the wishes and Intentions of Mr..
Blaine's family, should they decide otnerWlste,
this expression OF our desire be aneclonately
communicated to them for consideration by tqe
officers OF this meeting and made part vi It's
The Legislature Adjourns.
Especial to the Press.l
AUGUSTA. January 30.--The Legislature
this afternoon took notice of the fact that
it was the day of the funeral of the dead
statesman and both branches adjourned
until tomorrow morning without trans
acting any business. Tomorrow, after
the Introduction of new business, Mr..
Peaks will present in the Senate resolu-
tions on the death of Mr.. Blaine, whose
picture, draped in black, han above
the door to the chamber. Mr.. Peaks
will move the adoption of the resolu-
tons in brief speech, and the motion
will be seconded by Senators Seiders,
Wiggin and Spofford and perhaps others.
Then the Senate will adjourn.
The exercises in the House will be
similar in character. There Hon.
Llewellyn Powers of Houlton will move
the adoption of the resolutions, and Mr..
Morrill, of Portland will be among the
other speakers.
There are evidences of burning for
the distinguished dead on every hand in
this city. Flags fly at half mast on the
State House and other public buildings,
and black streamers drap the fronts OF
business blocks. Pictures of MI. Blaine
are in many of the store windows. Up
on State street, next to the State House,
the Blaine mansion, in the midst of the
unbroken snow which covers the lawns,
and with doors and blinds tightly closed
seems to share the general gloom.