St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-14
think that he is the strongest candi-

| W. ID. WaShburn-The letter was
written III good faith, and think it was
vase act. 1t viii now crystalline SEN
tlment among the friends of Lincoln,
hllsoii, oherman and others whose
names have been before the public.
Z. III. Pettit-I believe MIR. Blaine tn
DE the ablest public man we have in this
country; at the same time 1 have al
| ways doubted whether he could be.
| erected, and consequently have never
been a very enthusiastic Blaine man. |
| think the Republicans should now seek
Tor candidate whose standing with the
country is good, and who at the same
t!me has as little public record as pos
Frank NJ. Nye-I think Blaine means
| what lie says. The letter was surprise
to me. 1t will result in making Blaine
one of the most popular statesmen in
tne country and show that he is capable
OF rising above personal ambition.
Col. q. &. Ripley-I think Blaine's
letter is in perfectly good faith, and
that it will cause wide disappointment.
During all the last presidential cam
paign and ever since Mr.. Blaine has
grown In strength, and that the opposi-
tion TO him and the party has largely
disappeared. He was sure to secure the
nomination had he not Withdrawn.
/: <. Brynes-The position which L
mold IN the state league will not allow
Inc TO give any public sentiment.
d, george Waiker-It was only one of
tile many shrewd acts that Blaine will
take 10 secure the nomination.
"A. T.. Ankeny-The declination Of
MI. Blaine is made in good faith, and
TINS is his last appearance on the public
stage. 1t is his parting answer to his
scattering friends. There is no other
such Instance in history of proud and
eminent man where his party has re-
pudlated his principles and left him to
stand, the one strong exponent OF the
protective theory. The skill with which
ne sums up the situation shows how bit
terly he feels the fact that the policy 50
dear to him no longer receives the
hearty support of the people. His re-
tIrement comedies the victory. What
he has thrown away will now be hastily
picked up by Sherman or Sheridan or
FORAKER, willing to accept the empty
honor OF nomination. / regard this
act OF Mr.. Blaine'S as the noblest of his
Ire. lie Will forever after be remem-
Dered by the American people as the
most brilliant of statesmen and the wis
est of politicians. He stands where
Grant stood when he returned from his
tour around the world, and he never
now Will lose his proud eminence.
Z: Haynes don't believe Blaine
mas WITHDRAWN in earnest. He simply
wants to be urged little more, that's
all the matter there is with him.
Z. NJ. FOOte- have just returned
from the East. and find a great change
among business Interests on the tariff
question. Cleveland is solid, and Blaine
Is smart enough to know it. i suppose
John Sherman stands the best show for
nomination 4
great deal OF talk about Gresham.
AID. T.. NJ. JohnS0n-Blaine is not my
choice, so am not disappointed in his
withdrawing. L think the race lies be-
tween Gresham, Hawley and Sheridan.
Police Commissioner Baxter inter
pref Blaine'S letter to mean that he will
not make fight for the nomination.
ana II ms party chooses another candi-
date he is willing they should Try it on.
L think he is our strongest man.
Aid. Gleason think Blaine is wise
man, and saw he would be beaten if
nominated.
City Attorney Smith, think Blaine
has discovered he is too radical pro-
tectlonlSt to suit the sentiment of the
country. 1t will he a big boost for John
sherman and he may be nominated.
Gresham is their strongest man but
think Sheridan stands better show for
the nomination.
X. q. EvanS-I think Blaine has
studied the situation carefully and
means what he says. 1t will be a great
disappointment to his followers, and
they may insist upon nominating him.
| Notwithstanding his withdrawal.
think Gresham is the man with Blaine
out of the way
| D. w. Lawrenee-I expected to see
! Blaine withdraw. but not so early. as |
thought he meant to control the con-
ventiOn. L think Gresham or some
other man who has been out of the
fierce political fight viii be the Repub-
lican man. He would be harder man
to beat, too, than either Sherman or
Allison.
Aid. Henry MorSe-I am glad Blaine
has Withdrawn and hope he will stick
to his declaration. do not regard him
as strong candidate, but should dis
like TO see him have one chance in ten
to become president. as | consider he
would be most dangerous man for
the country.
Freeman Z. Lane-While have here
tefore had some doubts as to the ex-
pediency of nominating Blaine on ac-
count of his uncOmpremising high tar
if ideas, l believe that his letter will
give an opportunity to materially modify
ton by reclamation, if he will accent.
Loren Fletcher was greatly sur
priSed, and hardly know what to say.
In order to make harmony with the Re
publican leaders Blaine has sacrificed
his own interests. 1t certainly was a
very generous thing to do, and will
probably make him stronger than ever.
However, L believe Mr.. Blaine will be
nominated by reclamation, and that he
will be elected if Cleveland is his OBJ
pOnent.
Aid. MillS-I cannot decide whether
Blaine intends to withdraw or force the
nomination on him by reclamation.
b. F. NelSon-Blaine saw nothing but
defeat, and, like wise man. declined.
Col. +. G. Benton-I think he means
to withdraw. and it is wise thing for
him to do. There are great many Re-
publicanS who would never vote for
him.
William NJ. Tenney-It will make
perfect harmony and wipe out dis
affections that have long been among
the ring leaders of the party. The with
drawal is determined.
j. j. Ankeny-I am satisfied that the
letter is written i'm good faith.
Judge koon-I do not know how to
receive it, or whether he means it or
not. l really think it would he well for
the party if he did not accept the NOM
inatiOn should it be rendered him. Per-
sonally am his great admirer. but L
doubt of his ever becoming president.
Judge Atwater-ln my OPINION it is
simply a political move. / believe if
pressed 10y the party he would certainly
accept and run. AS to his being elected,
that is doubtful issue. Sherman Will
now go ahead and boom himself unless
the ReDublicanS get I'm n kind of n pan
eral hubbub for j. G.. Il.
Ill. &. 0. MorriSon-YeS, / read the
letter and think it is all right; have no
onion bey0Dd tbat af rrasanf