The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-13

Reyes hero showed the reporter press despatch TO
afternoon paper, stating that Blaine had made per-
sonal explanation on the floor Of tho House, and read
tho letters taken from Mr. Mullgan and he expressed
his satisfaction with this intelligence his continued
confidence IN BIanel He further SAID: a tell
what my second choice will be until have been TO
Cincinnati and the delegates have conferred together
am Tor TO best man, and think Blaine. standing
fairly and squarely, Is the strongest aud best
Nothing can be said about second choico till have
met al Cine nnatL AS 10 Washburne, decline to say
anything at present go for Blaine because think
ne IS the best man Of the lot He will enthuse tho re-
Puoican party more than any other man; and believe
MIN 70 be the undoubed choice OF large portion OF
inc republican party in this State. don't say that
am Tor iiristow for vlcePresidcnt the person will
support for Vice President will depend very much ON
Snc nomination Tor President
JAMES I. LEWIS, Columbus Tex -Governor) farmer
u seems TO me- judging from conversations with per-
various views, that republican opinion in this State
avors The nomination Of Mr.. Blaine do not at pres
ent he my choice that he appears the choice
Of the majority OF the party in Wisconsin. do not
say, either, that he is the best wish TO state
be Tree until can survey the ground Tor myself
VIII 90 lar as 10 state present impressions are In
favor OF Blaine Tho views OF all OF us, however may
possibly change after have arrived at Cincinnati
think ConkIing and Blaine probably the best
candidates IS impossible to state FIRST and second
choice under tho circumstances think possibly that
Bristow's locality is against him. that seems 10 be tho
general impression, and SIMPLY repeat what hear.
am not well posed perhaps not so well as your SELL
Still am, at present advised favorable 10 Blaine
Conkng regard as a statesman and great man
Blaine, Il IS generally believed, will create more enthu
siasm in tho West than any other candidate.
ErmnAm BOWEN. i,rodhead' banker and rctired
lumberman-Until within the past few days was
Blaine man. Since the MuIIigan matter have not
Is still my FIRST choice, provided he clears himself and
have good deal Of faith that he will Under such
guided by events Ny support win DO given to men
who will command the strongest support. Bristow
has shown he has backbone but he does not appear SO
strong in the West no seemed likely to become
He might strengthen the ticket If nominated tor Vice
President Conkling is a good man and statesman,
but do not think he is strong in the West would
draw out the full republican vote think well OF
Wheeler, Of New York. whom once met look
him a sound with clear record, but do not
know II he has any show that he thinks OF such
thing The Blame investigation, in my opinion,
worked well in his favor iii this Muligan matter.
think Blame did right 10 retain his private letters
Tho Nuigan matter may may not injure Baine
until the result can say nothing l am undecided.
II Blame clears his record he Will bring out heavy
votc. The people will sympathze with him. He APP
pears TO have been madc the object OF systematic
plan OF persecution think that the general impress
SION at the West is that this persecution Blame
instgated by the friends Of Morton perhaps Conk
every conceivable point Of vlew his iirsl and
ond choice under all kinds Of suppostitous crcum-
stances, but was unable 10 get any than the
above general statement of his vicws)
WILLIAM H. BRISBANE Arena--The journey in search
Of Mr. Brisbane was iruitless he had several days be-
fore left Tor the East His sentiments had freely
expressed however, his ncighbors, and we're
strongly for aine. He had told several neghbors
that Blaine was his choice and recent DEVELOPMENTS
had not affected his resolution to render him
cautious in expressing approval OF than
another He is understood generally be willing 10
support any candidate likely TO strengthen the party in
the coming contest He has not named his second
Choicc and Is believed to have any desiring to DO
governed by events at Cincinnati and the sentiments
Of his fellow delegates.
FOURTH DISTRICT
EDWARD SASDERsoS miller, Milwaukce-It is a
question of work The republicans carry the cleo
lion with either Conking, elaine Brisow, but Brs-
Tow would be the easiest 10 elect, and
extent Bristow man Tor that reason although 60
the Convention unIetercd and prepared accord
Ing TO what may hear there. Blaine would be
harder man TO elect than Bristow who in my judg
mont would 70 with rush. Conkng would be still
harder. There seems TO be great and growing sent
ment in this city and county in favor OF Blaine and If
lnd that 10 go increasing anu the man to fy
In tho face oil all my constituents and follow delegates
and be the only man IN the crowd to vote for Brisow
feel IS question OF party and policy, OF men,
and will support the best man. whoever no is-tno
man most likely to bring out The full republican vote
IRVING NJ. BEAN, Collector Of Internal Revenue Nil
waukcc-If my would elect the President should
give Il to James G. Blaine; but, It WON'T will sup
por, 'n sa man mos. key % strengthen hs
men In the party. shall do what ] can in proper
way for Bristow, as think he is likely TO be
elected As collector my motives might be subjected
TO hostile criticism If take an active part in
the contest. feel that Brisow is tho strongest man,
and, II nothing ntervcnes, shall give him my vote
FIFTH DISTRICT
CAL E. LEWIS, wOolen manufacturer, Beaver Dam
Ny first choice is Blaine. My has been ondcr a
cloud, but have always had faith he would come out
al right think he is tho best man, and that he will
be tho choice OF tho party II anything pre-
vent my giving him my support shall only for
such ! think will DO to receive tho
strongest support have not made second choice,
mover having thought II necessary, and considering
Blaine certain of the nomination
J. II. MEAD, Sheboygau. banker-Our people
sitnough / was not personally pledged 70 Bristow
may for him in obedience q resolution passed
At caucus OF our delegates tonight. The Germans
regard as a politician
SIXTH DISTRICT
GEORGE GRMMER, kcwaunec, lumberman-T am for
Blaine first CHOICE do desire present to state
my second choce think IL matter OF policy not to
make any statement that point now as affairs NAV
be complicated at Cincinnati By such deciaratons do
object to state that look upon Blaine and Bristow
The peoples candidates. ConkIing regard 10 some
extent, as politician. have much the view as
20 the other candidates have heard mentioned am
not politician myself and do not desire to say any
for any Although have said Blame and Bristow
arc, in my opinion, the peoples candidates, yet you
not to understand that Brisow is my second
choice Those are the two Candidates whom I regard
personally with most favor, but which OF tho two will
be my hrst choice and whether should aban-
don him Tor the other or for one else are
matters cannot finally pass upon hero. In further
the delegate stated indirectly, while still
refusing TO do so in so many words, that Blaine might
be considered his choice until becomes demonstrated
he cannot BIO nominated When he should go Tor Bris-
tow
r. L. POTTER lawyer, wautoma author OF the Potter
law-My choice at first was Blaine. but must con-
Tess that recent occurrences have shaken my conf
. dence somewhat, and must know before saving
he still my first choice. II Blaine right
Brstow or Washburno would be my second choice
would have no objection TO the nomination OF Conk-
ling think he is a sound consistent republican and
should not be greatly disappointed u he 70 take
first position. do not want merely man who is
likely 10 be strong candidate but man who has a
good record, who VIII not be obliged stand up
the whole time defending himself against charges.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
JoHN C0xsr0CK. Hudson, banker-What have to
say is very BRIEF Ny nrst choice is Blame, and my
second net altogether personal grounds but the
desire OF my constituents, is Bristow. II anything
should happen that Blame Is not nominated suppose
should 60 for Brisow This however, is In the event
Of nothing unforeseen occurring There was q t,mc
when, must admit, thought BIaine out Of the
0c:d but circumstances have cleared up the diculty
and unless something takes place he Will have my
support
i. o Rupp, Rudd's Mills, lumbcrman-I am for
Blame for 1rs choice, nothing takes place not nj
present expected but shall be guided very much by
the opinions OF my colleagues and what may transprc
n CINCINNATI For second choice quite undecided,
but would accept at present ADVISED Brislow