New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-14

e~er No MI, M tie cor.rry has IT. ends
especially in the great West BIT we have nave
nominated will receive the stanch support
of Mr. Blaine if he should not himself t ee unc
nominee | look forward with great confidence
TO the result of the next campaign
EX-SENATOR PLATr DISAPPOINTED
To ex-senator Thomas G. Plat, Mr.. Baines
letter was o matter of much rcgret In his opinion
the question of the great leaders, candidacy for
the Presidency was settled beyond DOUBT 1
believe said Mr. Platt. in commenting on the
matter. that Mr. Blaine means every WORD no
saws and that he must not be considered
as entirely out of the Presidential race The
letter was o disappointment to me, as it is TO all
of Mr. Blaine's friends. But it was not entlrey
nnexpectcd to me. have had reason to know
for some time that some such expression from Mr..
Blaine would be forthcoming. Few can Know
how kcenly Mr. Blaine's family has suffered from
the brutal lying and malicious personal ATTACKS S
that have been made upon him: 1t has been maze
to appear that he was and rs now, seeking ane
office while as q matter of fact, which ! can state
from nv personal knowledge Of him. Mr.. Blame
has never been especially DESTROYS OF securing tne
Presid enta nom nation. lie has aosoiuEV ueen
forced into the contest every Ihu, a am - What
he only yielded to the general demand OF "naV
seemed TO be a majority OF the American people.
Every one familiar with the circumstances OF the
last Chicago Convention knows this TO De true;
- There is no doubt in my mind that Mr.. Blaine
would he nominated by acclamation should ne per
nit his name TO be used in the CONVENTION 8o
Chicago
opposition whatever to him.
WHAT TrMP~RAxCE PnOPLE THOUGHT
The feeling Of disappointment over the with
drawal Of Mr.. Blaine was particularly notceaoic
among the strong friends Of temperance reform IN
the Republican party with whom he has always
been especially popular Albert Griffin, chairman
of the National Republican Anti Saloon Commit,
tee after vocing this sentiment OF regret arsueat
against the assertion made by certain organs OF
the opposition that the decision OF the leader 10
withdraw would have an injurious elect upon Ihe
party. ADJ, M,
Griffen that any such result rs possible. Inc
Republican party is too great to depend lOr
how creat he NAV be. His withdrawal at
time when he might have had the nomination.
without asking for it cannot anger any one ol
the thousands who almost worship him lie mas
| doubtless taken this matter under full consdera,
| ton and his supporters, who are the most l9yai
Repub lcans can be counted on TO vote tine tlcteG
They will never be found sulllng in their tents'
| ANDREW CARNEGIE's wO"Ds OF PRAISE.
Andrew Carnegie was found at his house, No.
| 8 West Fifty-6rst-st., last evening. He said:
| The intimate friends of Mr. Blaine know that
| he only Welded to the sentiment OF devotion 10
| his party, when he agreed to run the last time'
| Long before the nominating convention was held,
| ne told me repeatedly that he did not wish the
| nomination, and know he was persuaded by his
friends to rum against his wishes lie has
put himself just right with the party to try the
next contest with fresh standard bearer lie
ever, to nomi nate him by acclamatl0n l
think he would be bound to accept. The Presl-
dency of the United States is "a
position too exalted to be either sought
duty to bis party, and must sacrifice his own feel
iGr S 81 a ahe as Mr. does
not desire to run, or to be called upon to weld his
own wishes again. / was disposed to take rather
q gloomy view of the prospects OF Republican sue
cess, but few days spent about the House ana
Senate satisfied me that the chances were all with
our side. Leading Democrats are discouraged and
at variance with the Presidents message, while
our side is united and exultant The Republican
nomination counts for good deal more than 10
did ninety days ago. The odds are IN Its favor.
UNsvLFIsHLY DEVOTED TO THE PARTY.
Emigration Commissioner Charles n Taintor,
who had heard the letter discussed on every hand
during the day, said /" / think that it was
magnanimous letter, viii h shows that Mr.. Blaine
is unselfshly devoted to the best interests of the
Republican party and, through its success, the
welfare Of the country The letter WI, andoun,-
look of the immediate future, and give pinlon mons
to several little booms which could never have
| been fedged without this announcement
| HIS GREAT HELP WILL PIE GIVEN
| Edward T. Bartlett president Of the Repub-
| Iican Club said 90 see no reason to doubt the
| entire sincerity Of Mr. Blaine. There are many
Republicans who will read this letter with
great regret, but rcgard the approaching
as IL and any o. ONE on the
great leaders of the Republican Party standing
on a platform that looks to the protection OF
American industries and wage eaners can wln
the fight. | also feel very certain that we shall
not lose Mr.. Blaine's consnmmate SKID ana lnva1
| liable services in the coming canvass, as he VIII
! doubtless extend his hearty support to the
| nominee OF the party, whoever he may be-
DISAPPOINTMENT IN BROOKLYN
The general sentiment of Brooklyn Republicans
was one of much disappointment over Mr. Blaine's
announced purpose. While his determination was
regarded as final on his part, it was said by many
that the voice of the Republicans next June would
! be SO loud and imperative for Mr.. Blaine renomi-
nation that he would have to accept unless physi-
| cally disabled
| f. r. Kennedy, the Park Commissioners
said: " have known for some time from relative
/ of Mr. Blaine that his family opposes the idea OF
/ his denomination and that he is thoroughly In
Jesse johnson said ." That is the large, strong,
patriotic letter of great, patriotic man, who pc
lieves in the Republic and III the Repubhcan
party and will labor for its success matter who
the standard bearer may be.
Campaign Committee, said As view II, MT
Blaine wants the people to see that he Is not seek
mind in that letter, to prevent the people Of
America from nominating him"
Major T. II. Hobbs said that after Blaine he
think Mr. Blaine will be. nominated, unless he
I makes a different declaration from this one"
John T. Green. chalrman~ot the ilepnonc.n
League said: "The drift Of Republican senti-
/ ment, rs far as I have observed has been en-
overwhelming flood for Mr.. Blaine He should MD
! rest G. ntent with the love and admiration OF his
! party, the success of which he places above per-
Sonal mower"
| Ex-Judge George G. Reynolds said II this
! means that Mr. Blaine will not run again, | am
| sincerely sorry | am Blaine man, and l be,
! lievc he would be rhe most likely candidate and
make the best of all the men the party could
name. 1 have not considered the possibility oil
any one else running"
VIEWS OF PROMINENT CITIZENS OF NEWARK.
George A. Halsey a close personal friend Of Mr..
Blaine said yesterday that in 1884 Mr.. Blaine occu'
MED somewhat similar position except that he did
not pul Iish a letter He was averse to taking the
nomination al am in favor OF nominating Mr Blaine
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