Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-14
WHAT THEY THINK OF IT.
THE RIPPLE OF EXCITEMENT MADE
IN THE POLITICAL WORLD
BY the Publicatioa Of Blains's Letter
Desiining - bs . Candidate for the
Prssideatisl Noninstios In less-An
the Leaders Interviewed.

WARRINGTON, February N.-Reprsseata
tive Psyson. Of Illinois, speaking of Mr.
Blsine's declination, said he was II tn,
opinion that the letter WAS written aitsl
due deliberstion and meant precisely whs
it said. Mr.. Blaine" added the IIlinoisian
is not man to write such letter without
meaning it. Should he do 80, il would bs
suicidal, not only to himself. but 70 the Re
publican party"
As to the effect Of Mr.. Blaine's letter on
the other available candidates, Mr.. Psyson
did not care to venture beyond his belle,
that il would not injure the prospects O,
Mr.. Allison. This Is . Republican cou,
try" continued Mr.. Payson, and IL Mr.
Blaine's withdrawal shall have the effect oi
uniting the different factions in the party
it will mean an overwhelming victory fol
the nominee whoever he may be-
Senator Voorhees, said: IL think the
letter is very urgent appeal for the noini
nation and an attempt and 10 make hi,
party unitedly and unanimously ask him
70 make the race"
Mr.. Plumb: Il think il q sincere with.
drawal and is calculated to be Of advantage
to the party in summing up and setting
forth its position OF advantage. The party
will be united and rssolute"
Scnstor Berry judgingly remarked thai
he hadn't formed an opinion yet but the
letter OF what he said showed that he had
no faith in the sincerity Of the letter"
Senator Davis. Of Minnesota, says: ut is q
frank, honest withdrawal Of Mr. Blaine's
candidacy. made, rs he believes, in the best
interests OF the Republican party"
Senator Allison: 1T is . sincere with.
drswal there is no doubt of that. Mr..
Blaine is out OF the race unless his party
shall demand that he head the ticket"
Senator Blair: Mr. Blaine undoubtedly
means what he says, but in my opinion his
declination is . misfortune to the Republi-
can party. because nobody else can get a.
many votes as he would"
Senator Teller: "Mr. Blsine 10 entirely
sincere, and believe party harmony viii
BE- promoted By his action"
Senator Culiom: Il take It Tor granted
that Mr.. Blaine has written his letter in
good faith"
Senator Aldrich does not believe that the
permit the use of his name. will be detri.
ment or an element OF weakness to the Re-
publican party. There is one thing. I"
added Senator Aldrich, that this letter has
made certain. 1t will make the Republi.
Convention q more interesting assembly
Senator Spooner: The letter is un-
selfish. self-denying and Characteristic Of
just what might have been expected Of
Blaine, though it takes everybody by sur.
prise. His letter leaves the field open u
some good man whom all the party can
and viii support"
Senator Frye does not consider that the
letter takes Mr.. Blaine out Of the field a.
. candidate. III the Republican party re-
CARDS Mr.. Blaine as the candidate It vspts
II will nominate him. Then the responsi.
bility will be shifted from Mr.. Blaine to
the party at large"
Senator Mitchell says he regards the let
ter - sincere, but he does not believe that
it takes Blaine out Of the rice
Senator Paddock thinks Blaine's letter
will be disappointment to his strong sup
port in Nebraska. Its effect will not,
however, be detrimental to the psrty's in
terest in Nebraska, a We will carry the
State for any Republican nominated There
Is = preference in our State for . western
candidate and Senator VIM. b Allison u
very strong with u.s."
Mr.. Milliken Of Maine, who represents
Mr.. Rlsine's old District In the Houss and
b - near him - any other mau, when
asked if he thought the letter ssttied Mr..
Blaine's candidacy replied: ''No." Then
he said, Let me explain. do not think
Mr.. Blaines candidacy ID Q matter that be
can settle for him self consider his let
ter entirely sincere, but il will take some
stronger declaration then that to induce his
friends to let him retire from the field. The
letter is an able document such q he would
write. have taken part In every cam
paign Of any importance in New York for
many years, and ! am satisfied that any
other man than Blaine would have lost
that in 1854 by more than 5000. As .
candidate be can do more now than any
NJ hoP ma IN v,rS The mai - hank snv
For this reason his friends will not accept
bis refusal as final"
Mr.. Dunham. Of Illinois, said he thought
the letter made Mr.. Blaines nomination
The more certain When be is nominated
IN Chicago he will accept.
Mr.. Lodge, Of Massachusetts,, thinks the
matter is final.
Mr.. Perkins. of Kansas, aaid: 'It's
,ood. manly letter, and am glad he wrote
L The Republican deck Is now cleared for
victory, and all We have to do il to nomi-
nate man who can rally the strength of
he party to his support Who that will
Dc am unable to say"
Mr.. Funston, Of Kansas said: II think
Mr.. Blaine has made great personal sacri.
ice for the benefit of the Republican party
md l would favor an Indiana man for first
place. and the tail of the ticket in nv
Judgment, should come from Connecticut
,r New Jersey. William Walter Phelpe
,elieve would add strength 70 the ticket
Mr.. Buchanan, Of New jersey, who u an
Irdent admirer Of the "Piumed Knieht,"
aid: II have read the letter, and I am
orry for it. for the reason that the next
ampaign will be fought upon the issue of
rec trade and protection, and Mr.. Blaine
3 peculiarly the exponent of that princi.
de, more 80 than any other public man in
l.. h~l. L. l. l. A.
,e says"
M Rowell, of Illinois, said: II believe
Nr. Blaine is now out Of the race and his
etter will scatter his forces
Mr.. William Walter Phelps: II have
cad the letter, but have no opinion on il,
It least for awhile. No, won'tssy Q
vord."
Mr., Mason. Of Illinois said: III t.,
Iuthentic, it's real. Mr.. Blaine wouldn't
ay it unless he meant it. Ny candidate 10
Charles B. Farwell. Of Chicago, and
,e is the business mems candidate.
Mr.. Dingley said: 1T means what Il says
md believe he is honest in his declafa-
ions. Ny own idea Is that Mr.. Blaine u
'ur strongest candidate"
Senator Chandler said to Q Star reporter
o-day: Il have rather expected Il for some
ime. While Mr.. Blaine, no doubt feels
ust as hopefully rs he writes about the
,arty, having run once, he does not care
o undergo the wear and tear Of another
,anvass. and il we should be beaten, have
{ said, perhaps that We might have won
,nder other circumstances and with an
,ther man."
Bawley 10 Surprised.
NRw YORK, February H.-Senator Haw.
ey, who is staying At the Astor House,
shen shown Mr.. Blaine's letter, said:
Well. am not altogether surprised, and
ret did not expect this. was talking to
ONE of Mr.. Blaine's closest friends only . |
ew days ago, and they had then no idea |
hat Mr.. Blaine would come to such de- |
ision. They did not expect anything Of |
he sort-in fact, were drawing plans for . |
Blaine campaign. Still. as said. am not |
together surprised at Mr. Blaine's &C.