New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-14
MILLIONS WILL GRIEvE OVER IT.

leader en- most success uy carry standard
NO BARRIER TO II S NOMINATION EVEN YET
From The NowYork Commercial Advertiser.
The chance OF his nomination viii scarcely be impaired
by the pu cation Of the present Letter and the tier VIII
offer obstacle n the acceptance OF the nomination
MATTER BEYOND HIS CONTROL
From The Brooklyn standsrd-t MON.
When Mr. Blaine says that mis- name viii not be pre-
sented the Chicago Convention b. merely expresses an
opinion. The question o. whether his shall be pre-
scented or 10, Is hey nd his control
EVEN MUGwUMPs REGRET IT.
From The New-York Times ANTI Blane).
Those him well and greatly admire him
togethr those who know hin Wi and greatly disr't
him Il e lsth to accep as an absolute era u II
as de OF the Presidential nom nation winch IL ID eOhceueu
he m sht have
MORE OF A pRoTECTIoNIsT THAN EVER
From The New-York World (Dem).
Il seems that Mr. Blane's travels in the Old World
had tn, effect OF ihWnsfylng his views upon IN
subject Protection. and he insists that his party can
stand for nothing else.
WHERE HE SAT WAS THE HEAD OF THE TABLE
From The Ncw-York Herald.
The singular personal attract Ors OF Mr.. Bl'ine the
alerfness and audac his incl Ct his SIX In dscOv
erng m nageabe points OF poll les his innate kho~
edge 81 OF the Coy eminent since the war the
tranquil genius, the fact that as leader ne was
without enmhes end hns. gratitude or ear his ans
ute c0mm'nd hi party look ne ~pon rivals and pi an
cn'v as g. MN. c-es, men in g'e game which h.
was master died o thesa the elnQuence of Henry
weed-ln combined to make Mr. Blaine. 10 long rs ne re-
main ID n Republican Leadership Ike Mc0reqor In the
novel Wherever sat was Che head or the tSDie.
STRONGEST LEADER OF HIS PARTY.
From The New-York G aphc tDem)
believed. and BY tn ma ory OF ha rank ana ME-
OF the party that Of all otners who eoud
defeat Mr. Cleveland.
THE OPPOSITION DELIGHTED
From The New-YOrk Evening World.
Il is the wisest act OF his political career.
AN EVENT OF GREAT NATIONAL INTEREST.
From Tnc rcw-York Evening sun.
The profoundly Interesting political manifestation
since Mr. Tiden reno Ell himself from The 50 e'msn
@ Ii BY declining Ienominatou IS M BlaneS carr
ton.
ISIS ~Fs UNCHANGED
From The New-York Evening Post free rrade)
Mr. rllne's thfrawa does not tase the surplus on,
OF Therefore # e. not alter the issues of
National iol ties
CONTRARY VIEW OF THE CASE
From The New-York Evening Telegram ,.uo. .,
New cap " l. mean n" war dlner'ht iih'N w
battl and s,us br0ueh % NOR direct partisan focus
THE PARTY NAY YET DEMAND HIS SERVICE
From The Boston journal Rep)
other suggested leadership should prove impract
cable unwise and there shouli be AN unm-ta HiDie
ration or Republican op on and desire uon
Ri inc as the best sue 10 the Occs on his fnen
would doubtless nope the demands Of the party "ouIl
lnUeI III To sacrifice nclinatJns. 1t may not b.
any volaj OF confidence for rs 10 state that among MT
Bline'- intimate friends secret that the health OF
Mrs Blaine the primary object OF his visit abroad
Mr. Blaine doubt gh"d the posi- bic eject OF
Presidential campaign on Mrs Blame ana WIN a Natural
sole he. welfare h has reached pr this cause
II other the ccnclus on VIII en- ne mas made puouc
TOO LATE To CHECK HIS FRIENDS
From The Chicago journal rep
Nj Blaine allowed his following OF tbs class n
become too fr committed. They can now har ly stop
OF preparation and pIorelyung III ms oehdl'
NOT A DISTINCT REFUSAL
From The c nc Enquirer DEM
Mr. blaine neglected aid postscript telling whether
he would decline 70 accept Il The nomihsuon "
forced upon him.
DEAF To HIS FRIENDS ENTREATIFS.
From The Cine Con merci al -tiAette lk'pi'
The fuliles inteI gence Blaine has seen that he
could into the field again without eneo,nIerns
mems in the partv envenomed ~ all the ancient am
uoes and he ha, concluded disregard the eNpostula
tons Of his friends and step aside
RLNNE's DECISION FINAL
F-om The Cn-nnati Tnes-Star Sherman orcaa)
Obviously nobody VII be nominated whose name i nov
presented 10 the convention and whether MI Bane'S
name snail be presented for Nj Blaine himself to say
MALICE WILL FIND ANOTHER TARGET NOW.
From The ChicaV, TT bune Rep.
Mr. Plane's letter decnat viii he Rad with pro
found regret by MIL ons OF hs eounuymen Many oi
them ast refuse u accept f. a. Indicating an irrr
ver-lba decision. Thosa who have followed his standard
with devotion will not soon b. reeonced 70 any
leader. while his en- g. ayowei AMI secret WI" %
stricken with CRATE dismay than his friends Now
ihey must look other eminent man IN the RepuS
Lean srty 10 assalL
DEMOCRATS STILL TROUBLED.
From The ST. Louis Republican Dem
and the refusal to say Mr. Blaine will do II his
friends his nomination. TO indicate that
though the magnetic man from Maine IL Ia retreat ne
mas burned the bridges behind him
HIS FRIENDS NAY NOT ASSENT.
From The Hartford Courant (Rep)
Whether his friends Will regard the letter as pos,
tive withdrawal remains To De- seen Probably tnsy W
say that while his will again be formaiiy pr
sented Convention. he will not refu" 70 aeceps
q nomination II the Republican Convention 'houi' WIN
unanimity reach the conclusion that he ought " H'A
mated
REASON FOR NOMINATING HIM.
From The Boston Herald ,Mugwump)
The logic OF his letter runs directly counter 70 mo
Withdrawal which he announces
STANDING IN NO ONES Way
From The Boston Advertiser tR1p)
The aeld IL now omen 10 any one who thinks that Id
Is the second choice Of the Republican party
NOT MERE ARrIFIcE
From The Brooklyn Eagle (Den-)
Mr. Rla,ns,s name IA Al much higher than any other
IN the list OF possible Republican candidates nAt mere
need for 20 indirection. II ne wants W ~
nominated has only let things aAs ShSiF eouIS'
THE WAY OPEN TO OTHER CANDIDATES.
From The Worcester (Mass) spy tRep)
It's nrst effect viii be- greatly q improve senator
sherman's prospects But he VIII nave com
peutors enough
NO SURPRISE TO HIS FRIENDS.
From The NewYor Mail and Express (IIep)
This withdrawal from field is not surprise 70 moss
who have best known how reluctantly he c onSohH
be . candidate In 1884, and how eoolly ana imPAl'J
year past
RECONCILIATION YET POSSIBLE
From The Providence (R IL Telegram tDeml
The letter does not diminish Biane's chance OF De-
coming . candidate As - A-@A ~~' ~'