New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-15

lancy of his enduring fame.
ALMIGHTY EMBARRASSING FIX.
From The New.York Sun.
There is no recorded proof that Mr.. Cleveland has
changed his mind about the single -term princPe
has recOnsdered or Is preparing to reconsdcr MS
second term of oilce And yet some OF his admirers
who now affect to disbolievc in the sincerity Of Mr.
act OF almost unparalleled n Scy and sels6ncss
Mr. Cevelands part by Insisting that when ne peagsd
not understand weight and potency and Irresistible
character Of tho popular demand for the reelection
ONE THING THE FREE TRADERS LIKE.
From The Washington Post (Dem)
Well there IS ono thing. Mr.. Blaine; yon are doing
tho Democracy yeoman service In holding tho party TO
the recent tariff utterances Of President Cleveland
UNWILLING TO BE A BONE OF CONTENTION.
FROM The Pittsburg Press.
II the party unite sOme other man Blaine
will not stand in the way Of such desideratem; IL
all factions Of the party unite upon him as the strongest
leader no will be found to be as great leader as ever
Ho simply declines to DO an element OF dlscord and
division.
HOLDING PECULIAR PLACE IN PEOPLES
HEARTS
From The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
nomination he could have it. His talents his services
his genius for leadership, his wipning personality,
snd gave Mr. blaine place in the hearts
Of tho majority Of Republicans every"he which no
rival could wrest from HIM
THE MASKS OF HYPOCRITEs TORN OFF.
From The New-York Mail and Express
"The Timesn and "The POST reveal the depth
OF thor disappointment that they can not hold tho
being unable to SUI port Mr. Blaine a. their candi-
dao for the Presidency and therefore, ooneeo M to
Blaine was one of his proudest decorations and no
has esardd It, as have the best an n sTen their
abuse was not sincere. 1t only served to persuade
eakmlnded Republicans with tendencies toward
ont Of the Republican party by their hatred Of Mr.
Blaine. The real warfare Is and has been ana r VIII
csey ' as they feared the power leadership and
'' the free trader, tho city now , ssSw
Ing their true ooors. thanks to Mr. Banes g 9sn
Tber remaining Republican readers VIII soon leave
them.
lie CANNOT QUELL A SPONTANEOUS UPRlSlNo'
From Tho Philadelphia Ledger (Rep)
Mr.. Blaine cannot prevent his name from being
Sc. Sar 1"S he cannot resist being candidate He
ls to-day in stronger position to be maze tne can.
the time When he was swept through in 1894 HIS
letter has placed him on srou"u Va '"n'"e' ~
never yet occupied
THE CONVENTION HAS A RIGHT TO COMMAND
From Tho Baltimore News (Dcm.)
The Presidency Is not Office to be sought or de-
clIned and spontaneous nomination would DC CON-
mand which Mr.. Blaine could not rouse 10 oocy'
WHERE THE LETTER LEAVES THE PARTY.
From The Washington Star.
II Will now be Interesting watch the effect OF
Mr. Baino's lettor upon the organization to which IL
and w,hara AWE IS likely to leave tie
Republican party whore Mr. Clevelands wit6araw Wnd
would leave the Democrats with a number OF good
captains In the fold, but no general
STILL INSISTING UPON HIS NOMINATION.
From Tho Easton PENN Free Press.
The letter which James O. Blaine writes from Flor
ence does not hsP % scc ss poshns
for Republicans in this section can, without hes
Northamptop County are Republicans from love Of
principle. 1hoy have no other idea In connection
With their tsay to party There t sS T NO BsHe
for their Presidential candidate.
NO NEW LIGHT SHED ON THE SITUATION
From Tho Worcester (sIass) Gazette.
We do think Mr. Balne's letter settles anything
IN Rre the bean Mr. Bncs attitude before tho
pie and considered by itself there is nothing absolute
~ new In 1t. 1t has not prevented his friends from
working in his behalf, nor In any way nPened their
enthus asm or confidence. Why should the presons
letter have such an efectf
HE WAS THE LEADING CANDIDATE
From The Troy Times
Mr. Blaine, up to tho time Of his withdrawal was
the leading candidate for the RsRaocan na md
have worked oven greater enthusiasm than it did
four years ago
THE PARTY is NOT YET THROUGH WITH HIM
From Tho Albany Journal.
Tho letter doubtless indicates Mr.. Baine's deter
mnatlon to retire from politics That Denomination
member of the Republican party. We do not believe
Tho demand of the people that he shall contribute of
his abilities to the welfare of his party will continue
to be urged so long as Mr. Blaine lives.
OUT OF OTHERS WAY.
From The Philadelphia Inquirer.
by this letter Mr. Blaine practically addresses sher
man, Lincoln. Sheridan. Allison Edmunds, Hawey,
ingalls, and all Republicans, and says The way Is
open to you all. l will not stand In the way of any
of you assist any of ycu. am OUT
WHO is STRONGER THAN HEl
From Tho Lewiston Die) Journal
The question is, Who IL the most representative
and popular Republican eaderl' That question can
be answered with the greater ease and, we trust
tho strongest man bcfor, the country, thore is
ample time to light many candles and hunt him up.
WHAT BECOMES OF CLEVELAND
From The Philadelphia News.
Cleveland would have become inevitable With Blaine
out tho nomination Of Cleveland Will not DO so per-
emptory a result.
GIVING UP WHAT WAS ALREADY HIS.
From Tho Cleveland Leader.
The nomination was within the reach Of Mr. Blaine,
had he desired 1t.
A POWER THAT SHOULD NOT BE WASTED.
From The New-York NAL and Express.
we agree gree entlrey Win Tue TRIBUNE Id us as
Mr. Blaine" Iecites, the surprising gains made by
with general expectation that he would be can.
ddato OF the KepuGea9 party THIS y%stcs IN Ms
Blaine to make prominent In connection with his
letter 1t Is even more important In View OF the
sudden change OF the Repubcan SITUATION ana OF inc
necessity of considering Presidential candidates,
with tho foremost competitor ont OF the field Mr.
active working Republican of the country. Difficult
It may be to reconcile them to new leadcshlp
II will be dangerous TO ALLEVIATE them and to dull
their enhusiasms by trying to substitute for the broad
generous and sagaclOna and thoroughly American
politics which Mr. Blaine has advocated with such
marvcllously telling effect for good on the once
waning strength and fortunes OF the party. those
that are less adapted to the peculiar exlgencies OF
times.
THE QUESTION NOW PRECIPITATED.
From The Lockport O.. " Journal.
A substantially unanimous demand in the name OF
best party interests might possibly shake Mr. Blanes