The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-10
Mr., Blame.

The enemies OF Mr.. Blaine In CI6 DeIH-
ocrcratic party. and the friends OF other
prominent Republicans in the Republican
party, are forced to doubtful expedients to
misrepresent him before the American peo-
pie. The statement was made and reiter-
ated upon what was called the most relia
BILE authority that he was rapidly nearing
his grave from the effects Of Diabetes
This was coupled with what was claimed
was an assurance from Mr.. Blaine him.
self to the effect that his health was so
bad that he would not, under any circum-
stances. accept the nomination for Presl'
dent if rendered him. Subsequent lnfor-
nation direct from Mr.. Blaine's family
and from himself, proved this to be the
merest bosh-that he was never in better
health, and was enjoying his visit to Eu'
rope in the most rational manner. Scarcely
had the false impression produced by the
false story of his i'll health died away, than
another is thrust upon the public. That
is thai he has recanted his Florence letter.
and yielded to the importantly OF friends,
in relation to the nomination at Chicago.
According to this canard, his friends are
at liberty to enter into active canvass on
his behalf-make regular campaign and
fight for the nomination, and that if given
him he would gladly accept. This has met
with equally as em phatic denial, as was
expected.
Mr.. Blaine said a Il he had to say in his
Florence letter. So far as he is concerned
or any effort of his might effect it, his
name will not be presented to the RepLb-
lican Convention in connection with the
Presidency. This does not and could in
no way bind his friends in the Republican
party. He owes something to the party.
and if in the progress of the proceedings
of the Convention. it should become appa-
rent that Mr.. Blaine could more surely
win than any other Republican, or If that
belief prevails. then it would be among
the probabilities that his name would be
presented by his friends without his
knowledge or consent. and his nomination
effected by an acclaim vote. Should it thus
terminate Mr.. Blaine ought not to decline,
ana We do not believe he would. however
reluctant he might be to undertake anOth-
er CANVASS.
To sum up: Mr.. Blaine is in good
health.
He has written nothing about the Chi.
cago convention since his Florence letter,
and nothing further was expected or net ded
l.; IL nd ha Tn oh Ian
guage and he knows the American people.
He is fully aware that it would have been
pure idiocy for him to haye attempted to
play double game with them: were he
capable of 50 doing. which he is not. So
far as it lies within himself. his name will
not be presented to the Convention. But
if the Republicans of the country deem it
the best thing to DO, he will be nominated
oy reclamation, in the face OF his Florence
letter. Under such conditions he would
no doubt accept, and if so, he would be
trinmphantly elected.
That is about the situation and the eon-
ditions which the Republicans of the
country have to consider. We believe the
necessity will arise for just such result
in the deliberations of the convention and
such result in November next.
A statement has been sent out from
Petersburg in effect that out of about 700
delegates to the Republican State Conyen-
tion to be held on the 18th inst, about 200
will be against and 500 for the present
plan and management CT the organization:
or as it is put. 200 Wise and SOC Malone
delegates. This is more liberal than we
expected from the chairman. He, through
bis county chairmen. has it in his power
to admit whom he pleases and reject those
he may not want. H4t IL the sentiment
of the party were fairly represented. the
reverse of the figures would more truly
reflect that sentiment. Gen. Malone has
it all his own way, now, but he should not
delude himself in the belief that Peters.
burg is to be the last of it. The case will
be taken to Chicago. and be fairly and
fully presented to the Committee Oh Gre
dentials, and to the National Convention.
The Republicans of Virginia do not in
tend to submit longer to the rule Of one
msr and to accept his will whether right
or wrong. as the law, from which there
can be no appeal. They have tolerated.
for peace sake, his iron rule too jong al
ready, and the time has come to demand a
change, looking to the recognition of the
rights and manhood of the people.