New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-20
MR.. ELKINS LOOKS OVER TIE FIELD. y,
A FRANK DISCUSSION OF THE CHANCES OF THE
VARIOUS CANDIDATES.

VARIOUS CANDIDATES.
Chicago, June 10 (specisi.-Stephen B. Elkins ID
one of the conspicuous figures oi tho gathering here,
not only by reason of his close friendship for Mr.
Blaine, but by reason of himself IL has become
known that Mr.. Elkins was one of those friends OF
Mr. Depew who advised against mis- candidacy. An
opportunity sought TO learn his reasons. Mr.
Elkns happened TO be in communicative mood and
talked freely. He said
The Convention Is In more confusion than such
gathering has ever been my experience Of fifteen
The reason OF this confusion is that every
body somebody nominated whom they do not
really want NIL They are trying 70 find favorite
where they have their doubts and alarms in case as
soon as the man taken up Who that favorte then.
lying backs There is perpetual emergency and that
is the bringing forward Of Mr. Blane's name. would
not commit myself TO any movement Of that sort and
dread Il now 1 as good friend Of Mr.. Blaine as
ever was, but do not think this is HIS OCCASION
Yes Blaine would 1rst-rate four years hence, TX
the Republicans elect somebody this e t was suggested
There is wisdom in that remark said MI Elkins Tho
actual fact that afraid to see Blaine nominated
He may refuse and compel the Convention to DO
called again. There is more Information on tnat mead
In nv hands anybodys there any danger OK
Balnes nomination II the cOmponens Of this Con-
venton will get work in spirit OF organization As
to some other candidates tell them that Harrison Is as
reasonable a they can unite on He comes from
doubtful State where support He has an ex-
ceuent family and has not abused It. He Is sc-
csptabe Pacific Coast thirteen OF their delegates
OF him now NeW-1ofk NeW-Engiaho
PENNSYLVANIA the States which We call upon To
settle this question they do do there Is danger
OF shermans nomination and we fear that he cannot be
elected There feeling the Pacific Coast against him
What il the matter with Allisonl Nothing at all, ex-
cent that he represents state which Is surely Republican
and in which the temperance question Is sonc"nas ~
volved.
Is there not an undercurrens here toward Gresham,
even at presentf think not, excapt locally Gresham
good enough man, Blanc's supporters are human
.bavrr all ftrcShar'S
terest think he Will be the candidate anyhow
Is there probability Of new names coming forwardf
Yes there such probability, though think the con-
yenton will nominate by Thursday. think the very
exigency Of tho will call for organization and con-
cesslon. The danger say lies in the delegates be-
coming impatient bringing Blaine up and nominating
him before we know what about sincerely do
wish that done. Therefore, urge these
gentlemen to come some intermediate candidate
WIN not Depew dol When Mr.. Depew
cane here he was not certain whether
would stand not told him thas
Il he thought any aspiration for the Senate any
thing within his gift hoped he would not ask me to find
out the lie said he knew that was disin
teresed. said will then go to nnd the Northwestern
delegations If they will to your support in
your is presented by New-York. L saw tho
influential the delegations OF Indiana, Michigan,
iowa. Nebraska and Wisconsin. They said that they
would vote for Mr.. Depew convention II 10
nominated they thought they might their States
him. but It would be heavy work The railroad ques
ton embarrassed them all. / made this
report and told Mr. Depew that man
admired him than L did and appreciated his per-
sonal prowess the stump ana his nigh talents
The greater portion OF his delegation want him. and be-
lieyc that he carry NewYOrk or that think there
is but little question, but X arc to lose the election
from the Western States Just badly OF II
had not carried New York.
What secondary obscure characters there who
nigh; folwardi
In the first place." said Mr. Elkins. there is Gov
Porter OF Indiana. lie the confidence
Of almost everybody from that State Then there Cow
Foraker Of Ohio. who is very strong character.
and about thirty hirtyfve OF the Ohio delegation
favor OF him bottom The only point against him ~
the bloody shirt question. Then there Is Mckinley. OF
Chic, who may out TO be considerable OF quantity
II Depew should be presented and considerable
It might the nomination OF John Sherman Those
clements which afraid OF Depew a railroad
might hasten nominate Sherman in order TO get over
that difficulty You Blaine Is the choice OF California
and they cannot be diverted from him West Virginia
can handled better than that they under
more II the Convention is kept here sitting
long session, Blaine Will be brought and is
ths point o: those persons who do not him
nominated organize somebody else. They migha
organize on Harrison Alger."