Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-08-01
SHERMAN'S CHANCES.
lie May Loom up for the hOmina-
ti0n in 1884.
The Only Candidate Dangerous to Arthur OF
BIaine-A Glance Over the field From
a Republican Standpoint.

WASHINGTON, July 3l.-The prophets and
wise men of Washington take little stock
in the repeated denials and disclaimers OF
Mr.. Blainss candidacy for the Presidential
nomination. Ii is evident that Mr.. Blaine
is initiating the Tilden tactics, disavowing
all intentions of entering the Presidential
lists, while cuaningly manwyeriDg to carry
off the prize. Heretofore Mr.. Blaine's pol
icy has been bold, open and aggressive, but
while it has been successful in killing OIL
other prominent candidates and bringing
new men TO the front, it has likewise sent
him to the rear. His vaunted appreciation
of the sweets of private life is wholly affect
ed, and no pretender or postulant for q
throne ever thirsted for power and placs
more than James q. Blaine. He is fish
out Of water in the private station, which,
TO him, is By no means the post" OF hon.
or.
RIainP's Last chance.
Mr.. B.aine realizes to me uttermost de-
gree that this is his last chance for the
Presidential nomination, and ii he tail he
must fail forever. Unless some extra ord
mary national or political revolution
should IN the meantime ensue Demo-
cratic triumph in 1885 would sound the
death knell of the Republican party for at
least a quarter of century. Although other
Republican aspirants would also be inya-
ljded by such COnsummatlOn, Mr..
Blaine would, in the nature Of things, be
too advanced in years TO make a successful
Presidential canvass thereafter. Therefore
his OppOrtune moment is the present, and
il is now or never, lie hopes by one grand
coup 70 wipe away the disappointment OF
the past. believing that in the multiplicity
ot opposing candidates, and IN the hour oil
RerubiCan distress, he will be called, like
Jeptha, from banishment, to command the
hosts of the Republican lsraelites and lead
;hrm TO victory in their impending battle
win the predatory Ammonites Of the De-
No More Ozark Horses"
Nr. R'sine does not fear the unknown
0uanty" at the convention OF ISL The
dark horses" had their day in 1876 and
lSSu. and the Republican party paid dearly
for their grooming. The experiment Is
not likely to sgain succeed. Although the
candidates are mainly open and aroused,
but few have developed any positive
strength. Senator Edmunds, of Vermont
prefers remaining in the Sepate to any
other office within the gift OF the people.
he can manage With the coming election IN
Iowa, which will determine the choice OF
his own successor. He can hardly afford
10 be beaten for reelection to the Senate,
Il ne he a candidate for the Presidential
nomination.
Logan and sherman.
Senator Logan's aspirations in the same
direction have been materially dsmpened
by the possible candidacy OF President
Arthur, and by the forced resignation ot
Internal Revenue Commissioner RAum he
has lost mis- most potential ally. The SOL
dier element is not united in favor OF lio-
gan. although he is undoubtedly popular
with il. Senator Ben. HarrisOn's high am'
bition for the Presidential nomination has
hot enthused Indiana from center to cir
cumferencs, rs was prophesled oy ms
friends. He must tarry in Jericho until
his BEARD has grown. There is, however, a
strong Ohio sentiment in favor OF John
Sherman's nomination, and il Ohio be car
ried by the Republicans next October, the
Buckeye State will insist upon sgain press
ing her luck. Whether Governor Foster
and John Sherman can be reunited IS
a Republican Legislature and his own elec
ton 10 the Senate to succeed George h.
Pendleton. he can do so only with the par
mission of John Sherman.
with the Hatchet Buried
and league offensive and defensive con
summated between the twain, 1t is the
opinion Of the quidnuncs of the Federal
City that Ohio being won, John sherman
may loom up in formidable proportions
for isS4. He is the only candidate so far
named dangerous to Arthur and Blaine,
and this view is intensified by the assamP'
tion that the monied interests OF New i ork
snd elsewhere would rally TO MS support.
The on ATS are that John Sherman considers
his chances for the nomination in 1881
mnch better than in 1880, and that profit,
ing by the experiences of the past he will
not be put in position to be betrayed BY
false friends. Moreover, he would place
his canvass in abler hands than Charles
Foster, Warner NJ. Bstemsn and the OHIO
Mutual Admiration Society.