The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-14


United States Court, this morning, aud re-
porter saw him after he left the courtroom The
Judge said he had just read the Blaine letter.
He declined to express any opinion about it. or
about it's effect on the campaign. He said he
was not talking politics just now. Judge
Gresham was merely passing through Louis
vile. He said he had besn very busy in court
for several weeks. and had concluded 70 give
himself three or four days rest by running
down to Jesfcrsonville. New Albany and Cory.
don to see his friends.
Expressions by Other Men.
New YoRx. Feb I3-The Blaine letter IL the
only topic of conversation to-day in Wall street.
and all public resorts. An evening paper quotes
ex-senator Warner Miller as saying: I'm my
opinion Mr.. Blaine has concluded that his nomi-
nation would not harmonic all the factions Of
the party. He may not have desired TO enter
another contest and to have to fight over again
the battle of 1884. He is evidently sincere in
his letter. I do not know what are his personal
reasons for Withdrawing from the candidacy for
the nomination I only stating my opinion
of his public reasons"
President S, B. French, of the police board
said: 81 regard the letter very able doou-
ment and entirely characteristic of Mr. Blaine.
I think it withdraws him absolutely from the
field, and. in my opinion. makes John Sherman
lavOrlto OF tno HepuDlcan party
Ex-senator Thomas c. Platt said: do be-
ieve Mr.. Blaine to be out of the race for the
presidency nowf Yes, I do 1 believe Mr..
Blaine means every word in the lstte that ap-
peared in the morning papers I ha We had
reason to know for some little time that such
letter was forthcoming. don't suppose svery
one can know how much Mr.. Blaine's family has
suffered by reason of the attacks that have been
made upon him. Most OF these attacks have
been personal and brutal. From what I know
of Mv eap caUf hat han has haovp
desirous OF securing any presidential nomina-
ton. He has been forced into il each time.
disappointment to his friends There is no
doubt in my mind that MIR. Blaine would be
nominated by ACCLAIM alton should he allow his
name to be used in the next convention. There
would be no opposition whatever
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-Mr. Blaine's letter
was the leading topic of political gossip to day.
Mr.. Blaines avowed friends in Congress show a
desire not to express their opinions. but inti-
mate that the letter only emphasizes the disin-
clination which he has shown to press his claims
for the nomination. The prominent men known
as opponents to Mr. Blaine hail the letter an
actual withdrawal from the presidential race.
Senator Allison and others who may be claseed a.
presidential candidates content themselves with
saying that Mr.. Blaiue's expressions are unques-
tionably sncers, but that he would have to yield
to the demand of the party that he should become
its candidate, If it should so express itself in
/ convention. Among prominent Democrats, in
both houses, the impression seems to prevail
that the letter is far from establishing the fact
that Mr.. Blaine will not be a presidential candi-
date.
Mr.. Dalzell, Republican Representative from
the Pittsburg district, intimate friend of long
standing of Chairman Jones. Of tho national
Republican committee. ssys that he is not sur
prised to read Mr. Blaine's letter; tnat he had
an intimation several months ago that Mr.
blaine had suffered severely from nervous pros
tration since the campaign of 1884 aud would
not likely be physically able to Withstand the
rigorous demands of another campaign; that he
went abroad with the hope of recovering his
has and hat "a Ioef iy1Hia ofaS fhae ha -
disappointed in the object of his trip. Mr.. Dali
zell believes that MIR. Blaine is sincere in his
convention. and also that he intends assist in
the election OF the nominee to the extent his
physical condition may permit
Representative Payson, of Illinois, said he
was of the opinion that the letter was written
after due deliberat,on, and means precisely
what it says. '.Mr. Blaine is not man to write
such letter without meaning it. Should he do
it would be suicidal, not only to himself, but
to the Republican party" As to the effect OF
Mr. Blaine's letter on the other available candi-
dates, Mr.. Payson did not to venture oe-
yond his belief that it would not injurs the
prospects of Mr.. Allison. ..This is Repub-
lican oouutry," continued Mr.. Payson, 'and il
Mr. Blaine's withdrawal shall have the effect OF
uniting the different factions in the party IL
will mean overwhelming victory for the
nominee, VIII oever he may be.
Senator Stanford, of California: 4Mr. Blaine's
letter is, / think, a sincere expression of his
wish not to be considered q cardi-
date this year He probably had various
reasons
good reason. There seems to be no doubs
that he is OUT OF the race. The people of the
Pacific coast were enthusiastic for his nomina-
ton, and would 9ve him larger vote than any
other Republican could get. They now have no
choice think. as regards a candidate but what
ever good Republican is nominated will get the
party vote"
Senator Palmer, of Michigan: "Afr. Blaine 10
out of the Sherman. Harrison, Hawley
and Allison now good and strong men TO
choose candidate from. think myself, that
IN il no res q
certainly is in Michigan, and probably in the
country at large"
drawal. and 10 calculated to be of advantage to
the party in summing mp and setting forth its
position of advantage The party will be united
and resolute.
Senator Frye does not consider that the letters
takes Mr.. Blaine out of the field as a candidate.
II the Repuoiican party regards Mr.. Blaine ~
the candidate IL wants it will nominate him.
Then the responsibility will be shifted from Mr..
Blaine TO the party at large.
Senator Sawyer. Of Wisconsin,: "Mr. Blaine
means just what he says Hs will not be cam
didate, and it is . good thing for the Republican
party and the coun try that he will not be- His
withdrawal removes a source of discord, and the
and we will thereby be much stronger. Who
the nominee is now likely to be I cannot say
Had Mr.. Blaine remained candidate he would
probably have been nominated"
Representative Chapman, of the Detroit dis
trict, and Democrat. said Mr. Blaine ID
simply acting little coy. He Is afraid of mr..
AieFeIand stfeuGtI, anu ulu uot WISH 70 ut 100
publicly q candidate. The Democrats hope sin
cerelv that he will be nominated. we eau
easily beat him in Michigan elsewhere"
Senator Wilson, OF Iowa: He is sincere. and
his name will not go before the convention.
There could be no other interpretation put upon
such letter. He probably has good reasons for
his action. aud the Republicans viii take his let
ter as final drclinaton in advance of the nomi-
nation. Mr.. Blaines withdrawal. think. adds
strength to tho candidacy Of Allison. whom the
State of Iowa will present and support IN the
most enthusiastic and earnest manner possible
Senator Farwell said "In reading between
the lines infer that Blaine has an eager desire
denomination. II seems O Dle that If If wera