Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-15
BLAINE'S THIRD LETTER.
Probability of Its Existence In Spite oil
Chairman Jones Denial.

Probability of Its Existence In Spite OF
Chairman Jones Denial.
PrrrsBURG, June 14.-The Leader this
afternoon says regarding Mr.. Blaine's
alleged third letter:
In speaking of this prominent Repub-
lican said to-day: ''Mr. Jones denied that
the Florence letter had been received, too,
ND until the time Of its publication. Mr.
Jones affirmed that Blaine had been elect
ed President four years ago when oil the
country knew differently. Why then
should Mr.. Jones not deny the existence
of a third letter from Mr.. Blaine? And
more especially when that letter declares
Mr.. Blaine entirely ont of race in
which Mr.. Jones is exceedingly anxious
To have him win? l tell you the
Blaine people know that there is letter in
existence from the Plumed Knight which
will absolutely prevent his nomination
under sny consideration if read before the
Chicago convention, and they are therefore
usipg every effort to have 1t suppressed.
They want Blaine nominated and are turn
inc Heaven and earth to accomplish their
object. They recognize the fact that the
only way to secure his nomination Is
through the medium OF deadlock, and
with a positive declination TO accept even
If nominated, from him, together with
preference for the place, 1t would be I'M
nnssible 10 bring about a deadlock. Sher-
man would be nominated with q hurrah J"
Another gentleman who claimed to know
great deal about the third letter which
he could not diyulge, advised the writer 70
call upon John II, Hampton, Esq, close
friend of Blaine's, whom he intimated
conld tell much of interest. Mr.. Hampton
was not at his Office and his clerk stated
that he was ont Of the city.
M. II. Housemau, Esq, friend OF
Chairman B. F. Jones, and also OF MI:
Blaine. was next called upon. de denied
any knowledge that third letter had been
written, and said that if it had 1t had not
been received by Chairman Jones prior to
his deuarture from Pittsburg. I'm con-
versstiou with him the afternoon he left, !"
sa;d Mr.. Houseman, "Mr. Jones was asked
about this very thing, and replied that he
had not heard from Mr.. Blaine on politics
since the famous Florence letter."
'sThen the supposition was that another
letter would be forthcoming"
'Some people thought 30; but for my
mart / could see no reason why Mr.. Blaine
should further commit himself. He has
already said enough"
At this iuncturea Chronicle Telegraph re-
norter entered with the information that
that paper had the story Of fourth letter
from Mr.. Blaine, this one favorable to Al
Ger "There it is" said Mr.. HousemaD.
sssTbese letters are all originating from the
sunporters of other candidates, who hope
10 secure the aid of Mr.. Blaine's friends
Even though he did write letter l do not
think il would be characteristic OF the man
70 name his choice. He is friendly to all
the candidates"
Inst after the Leader had gone to press
Yesterday afternoon the writer met Mr..
II. II. Byram, editor Of the CAroaieie-
Tsleordph. Inquiripg about the Blaine
letter Mr.. Byram doubted that it had been
received here. He said, however, that q
letter was expected from Mr.. Blaine, but