New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-16

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undoubtedly stand higher than with most OF hi:
friends, by reason OF his CONCLUSION
WHO WILL STAND IN THE BREAcH'
From Tho Philadelphia Times (DemD
who OF tho many lnstrons names the Repnpnos ny
have 10 offer would broadly meet tho new demand
that new occasion makes upon tho party obvious
y not any Of tho men most discussed In inner party
circles.
BLAINE's ATTITUDE GENEROUS TO OTHERS.
From Tho Norwich Comm Bulletin (RepD
Whatever support Is given to Mr.. Blaine from this
time forward may be considered as being spontaneous
TO n,u former candidate This letter is generous not
only to his supporters but to his rival cand'ua,e
other ns;' men who are being publicly discussed Ho
gives them all fair field.
POSSIBILITY OF A DEADLOCK.
From Tho Cleveland Loader (Fricndly to sherman).
II any candidate develops enough strength in the
convention to make his nomination appear desirable,
as we think will turn out to DO the case he VIII 90
selected for the head OF tho ticket But there should
he dead lock In the convention bitter controver
sizes threatening disaster TO the party, Is not at all
Improbable that Mr. nIsno's name wouli DO intro,
that event no could not do otherwise than accept
Such course would be entirely consistent with his
letter.
CHOOSE UNPLEDGED DELEGATES TO CHICAGO
From The Toledo Blade champion OF sbcrmanl
Tho wisost course, 10 this changed condition OF
things. would be to send unpledged delegates TO
body Instead Of again having It pandemonIum Of
warning and excited enthusiasts zach oager for tho
Of the best interests Of tho Republican party.
EXCEEDINGLY WHOLESOME ADVICE
From The New York Press.
Every Republican in the country should take to
heart Mr.. Blane's remark that the one thing neces-
sary to success Is complete harmony and
cordial co operation among all Republicans, both lead
crs and followers. Neither Mr.. Blaine nor any ono
else spoke wrote truer words.
THEY WON'T TAKE NO" FOR AN ANSWER.
From Tho Waterbury American.
TIE TRIBUNE to-day publishes a number OF letters
from Republicans. declaring that Blaine should DO
nominated for President by reclamation.
THE UNEXPECTED USUALLY HAPPENS.
From The Lewiston (,fe.l Journal.
After all, tho unlikely Is the likely, and the lkeest
man TO DO the next President Of the United s. ates may
be- that rom Maine."who perhaps to-day study
Ing the social life and political situations of Europe
In the streets OF Florence.
HE CANNOT BE CALLED A SELF-SEEKER, NOW
From The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.
His decl nation Also removes the only real ground Of
crii icSm his opponents have hitherto found stand
upon. Mr.. Blaine" they have been eager to say
attain t." That statement has been untrue In the
past, 70 now untrue, and IT. unrnthfuness Is at last
Iroved Does this declinatlon mean that Mr.
Dlaln' Ia permanently out Of the neldf As no man.
ho wever great or popular, may claim Presidential
nom nation (Which l. the province OF the people
bostowl 50 oqlallv. no man has the per,ona right
OF the country wants Blaine for President.
at Chi ago will demand that he and In such
event he let Of declnaton will DO though 1t
never had been written.
STILL FACTOR IN THE SITUATION
From TIE indianapolis Journal (Rep)
No calculation can be safely made that leaves him
ont matter where he may be o. what station no
friendship of his party an continue OF tho chefcst
apostles Of Its policy and destiny.