Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-22

Esiss q . I & ths 40. and Il my opinion
hIla9oeE means that he n 100 siok Z man TO
An0thSR campaign No Other induce
MonS would cause him 70 retire from the
MID h \ - strong, cr more 90 In Michigan
~ asa sny o ans h~spqsl!csn $780, m,s nsr A y MicS g
~. md will loom up prominently for the
SENATOR Wilson, Of 1owa--Ihere can DO but
one fAar Incorporation put upon the letter.
announcement made in the positive man
nor that NJ. Blaine used, means that he IL
sincsrs 4 his desire mot TO be : candidate his
sciion, md the Republicans win take his let
~ - : nnAl destination In advance OF the
nomination Mr.. Bleine's Withdrawal will, l
think, add strength to the candidAcy OF kena-
Tor Mis0n, whom the State of Iowa will pre-.
sent and support in the most enthusiastic and
Representative Gsar, OF Iowa-The letter
suits mo tirst rate. Endorse II from begin
ming to end. believe Mr.. Blaine has done
the wisest thing for himself and for his party
By Withdrawing from the canvass, and that
his scton will strengthen Repubiicanism
always been : strong friend of Mr.. Blaine, il
will nov be free TO urge the candidacy or
Senator Allison ~ that Of the one man who
can unite the entire West for the Republican
ticket
Congressman McComas, of Maryland, said
there could be no doubt that Blaine IL sincere
In declining TO be : candidate. II he hal
waited until after the delegates were elected
II might be different. II am in-favor," sad
IcCOnaB, sof the nomination OF any man
who can carry the close States, and ] find that
ID the general feeling among Republicans
tell you, cir; the Republican party is ~ q
healthier condition now than 1t has been for
years. and We shall elect the next President.
Congressman Henderson, OF Iowa--That is q
strong document and he means what he
says Mr.. Blaine presents clearly and truth
fully the present probabilities for the Repub-
lican party in 1885. The Blaine men are n I
likely TO 60 in . boJy for any candidate. In
my own Judgment Allison would be the man
to bring all the elements of the party into
line; a ! believe the RI publicans will nomi-
nate the mat who will be elected.
Senstor Hawley. OF Connecticut, was asked
IL he considered the letter as final lie said;
II do-most assureily i do. / think he means
every word he has written There can be no
doubt ~ to the sine sr.ty Of Mr.. Blaine in this
matter. Circum stances may arise that will
compel his friends TO refuse this as q final an
swer from Mr.. Blaine, but that no ona knows
anything about
Congressional Delegate Dubois, of Idaho
Blaine is our first choice, but now that he has
declined to become q candidate, / think Sena-
tor Cullom will be preferred He is sound
on the . liver ques uon, as we SOC 1t. sound on
the Chinese question, and we look upon him
as the champion OF our views on the fight
against the Mormona. 1 am satisfied that our
people will settle down upon him ~ the right
man, and ! have no doubt he could carry the
Pacific coast.
senator Davis, OF Minnesota, says it is a
frank, honest withdrawal of Mr.. Blaine's can
didacy, made, ~ he believes, in the best in
terests Of the Republican party.
Senator Blair, Of New Hampshire-Mr
Blaine undoubtedly me ms what he says; but,
in my opinion his declination Is q misfortune
to the Republican party, because nobody else
can get ~ many votes as he wonid.
Senator Teller, OF Colorado-Mr. Blaine is
entirely sincere, and l believe party harmony
will be promoted by his action. believe he
could DO nominated il he would but say the
word, and he knows that he could; but lac
knows that there ID m element of the party
that opposes him, and, to promote harmony,
senator Mitchell, Of Oregon, says he regards
the letter - sincere, but he does not believe
that IL takes Blaine out Of the race He
thinks that should the Republican party call
ON him he would not refuse to enter the race.
Senator Paddock, OF Nebraska, thinks
Blaine's letter will be q disappointment to
his strong support in Nebraska, but he looks
upon il q . political uttcrsnce from q man
who IL sincerely DESTROYS OF the success OF
the Republican party. SITS effect will not,
however, be detrimental he said, sto the
Q8ItY b INTERESTS III NoDTAAkd, AS We Will carry
the State for any Republican nominated. There
IL . preference" he added, 3m our State for a
Western candidate, and senator William b.
Allison il very strong with us.
Congressman Lodge, of Massachusetts,
means exactly what it says. For reasons of
his own, which are no doubt conclusive in
his mind, the race 10 now open to all. l be-
lieve the protection mugwumps in my state
will now return to the ranks of the Rspubli-
can party, while the free-trade mugwumps
will remain with the Democrats.
Senator Epooner, of Wisconsin, said he had
no doubt Of Mr.. B,aine's entire sincerity.
Mr.. Blaine had an immensely strong hold on
. great part Of the Republican party, but
there were elements in the parry that would
rather see the party eternally defeated than
to see il succeed with Blaine. The latte r
recognized this, aud, while undoubtedly con-
ident OF an easy victory in the convention,
he saw the peril 70 his party in his candidacy.
Congressman Parker, Of New York; am
sorry Bla;ne has decided not to DO a candi-
date His withdrawal makes Sherman the
leading candidate for the lime being. Pretty
soon Allison may occupy the same position.
Ny opinion is that some one will be nomi-
mated who has not been prominently men
toned Hiscock or some man like Gresham
or Harrison Is likely to profit by il.
Congressman Morrow, OF California-Blaine
Ia unquestionably the strongest candidate for
the Pacific coast II he should adhere to the
determination expressed in his letter the Pa
cific coast will rally around any other strong
candidate with equal enthusiasm.
Senator Morrill,, of Vermont think the
statement is straightforw ward and sincere. MIR:
Blaine Is not the kind of q mau of whom !
shoull think that he would put forth a
declaration, meaning q. some time to revoke
it II lie an imputation upon HIM to suppose
he is moi speaking in all candor. More than
this, ! do not think that Mr.. Blaine intends
that his influence shall be potent in the next
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wick.
senator Pratt, Of Connecticut, said: Il think
IL Is Mr. Biaine's honest purpose not TO be a
candidate. 1t is very unkind to him to sug
| gest any other con structlon of what he has
said. It ought to BE- SO by this time that a
| public man should have the credit of intend
ing what he says. 1t is unfair to give Mr..
3,Aine any other treatment / have heard
IL suggested that Mr.. Blaine would DO a potent
| influence in the next National Convention, bu
/ think that he would decide that it should bt
left free to register its own choice. ! believe
| his utterance 70 have been made in the inter
est of and the trne wish for a united Republi-
can party
Congressman Russell, Of Connecticut, wa
| prepared to accept the statement as 1t ran, ant
thought Capt. Bouteile was right in being in
dignAnt when asked il Blaine was really SIN
core. Hs hoped no Sta'es would now bring
forward fAvorite sons. but, recognizing Ii,
manifest lead Of a few men, would make
careful and honest canvass for the best o.
| these few.
Congressman Vance, of Connecticut, sale
| Mr.. Blame was = master at manipulating tn
English language, and had said just what h
Intended, that he would he q candidate wheI
the time came.
Congressman Granger, Of Connecticut, sal,
he was inclined to believe that Mr.. Blain,
would finally be found in the field, and thi
letter was intended to draw out fresh mani
festations Of his strength.
Representative Browne, OF Indiana-Antici
pated q letter of deciination from Blaine AMI
am therefore not surprised. Public men ar
generally m~isinterpreted Many will sa,
that this is but q bid for the denomination
but In my opinion Blaine is in earnest an
will stand out Of the race. This leaves al
open field, and now Is Indiara's opportunity
Let il but indorse Harrison with unanimii
aud his nomination 10 assured.
Gen Hovey WAS inclined TO discredit tn,
meaning OF the letter and said he hoped
was not intended to take Mr.. Blaine out Of tn
line Of Presidential possibilities, Sfor ! con
slider him." said the General. sto be tn
strongest man in the party, and ! am for til
man who can win. ! believe yet that his nam
In Blaine"
Major Steele and Captain White resar'
the letter Is genuine and Mr.. Blaine .