Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
THE PRESSURE FOR BLAINE.
His Friends Urging His Selection 90 Sec
Rotary Of State.

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rotary Of State.
EX-SENATOR DAVIS VISIT TO GEN. HARRrsoN-sEN.
AToR SAWYER GIVES SOME ADVICE AND URGES
THE MAINE sTATEsMAN-rwo MEN THINK BLAINE
HAS NO CHANCE FOR APPOINTMENT.
Gen. Harrison had really quiet day yester-
day, and was permitted to enjoy his Christmas
undisturbed by the visits Of politicians. There
has, however, been q good deal of political
gossip sent out from Indianapolis during the
last two days, and it all refers to Mr.. Blaine.
First, the visit Of ex-senator Henry G. Davis
was said to be in the interest of Blaine, and q
very pretty plan was outlined which, it was as
serted, he had presented to Gen. Harrison.
This was to make Blaine Secretary of State
and put Hon. Nathan Golf, OF West Virginia,
also into the cabinet as Secretary of the Navy,
which position he held under Hayes. Then
that would give an opportunity for the elec-
ton Of Stephen b. Elkins, Mr.. Davis sor-in-
was punctured by Mr.. Davis, who returned to
interview with a local reporter said
II was in Cincinnati on business, and paid a
social visit to Gen. Harrison because l was in
his neighborhood. There have for years been
lies, and for six or more summers the Harri-
sons have spent part Of the season at Deer
Park and have been our guests. Our friendli-
ness dates back further than the time when We
were members of the Senate and has since con-
tinued. l reached Indianapolis at midnight,
and the generals son-in-law met me at the
railway station. Gen. and Mrs. Harrison were
waiting my coming at that late hour, and ouI
meeting was as cordial as it has always been
Mrs. Harrison was at the station next day when
] left, but the general does not show himself
about the streets much now that he is elected
canoe, and as a democrat differ widely with
Gen. Harrison upon politics"
SENATOR sAwYER's ADVICE.
Senator Sawyer also visited Gen. Harrison
and, according to the New York Tribune CORE.
He is quoted as follows: 81 told the general
portfolios. If he had the portfolio to give us
it would be all right. If he didn't, it would be
all right, too. The men we have to offer are
Governor Rusk and Henry C. Payne. Gov.
ernor Rusk is in feeble health, and he can take
nothing but the War department. If Wiscon
sin has to take harder department like the
Interior or the new department Of Agricul.
ture, We will Pit in Dir. Payne.
81 think" he continued, land told the gen.
eral so, that Mr.. Blaine ought to have the De.
partment of State. He was the candidate Of
the party in 1884, and could have been the can
didate in 1888. His friends, too, nominated
Gen. Harrison. Two-thirds Of the republicans
in the country will feel slighted if Mr.. Blaine
does not 60 into the cabinet or, at least, if the
offer Of the Secretaryship Of State is not made
to him. He ought to have it. and do not see
how Gen. Harrison can avoid offering it Il
him.
seen. Harrison" continued the Senator
"has, I feel confident. made no absolute selec
tions for the cabinet SO far. He is listening Il
advice from all sides and will act wisely.
came here as an old personal friend to talk the
situation over. knew the President-elect wei
when was in the Senate. One thing I car
predict: That, whoever goes into the cabinet
Gen. Harrison will be at the head of it."
THE PRESSURE FOR BLAINE.
There appearsto be no doubt that the friends
of Mr.. Blaine are making strenuous pressur,
upon Gen. Harrison in behalf of the Main,
statesman. All the dispatches state this, ant
the Philadelphia Times man puts the case con
cisely as follows: The pressure in favor o
Blaine for Secretary of State has been vigor
Ously renewed within the past few days. anl
his friends are making an aggressive fight al
along the line, having been spurred into actor
by the visit of Senator Quay. The action o.
Blaine's friends assumes the form Of urgen
letters, and twO-thirds of the entire numbe
received by the President-elect since Quay
visit have come from friends of Blaine, ant
contain strong expressions in his favor.
Senator wrote that the country expected
Blaine's appointment and would be cOnten
only with his recognition. The same write
declared, it is said, that the noise made agains
him was an evidence of the acceptability o
Blaine with the party. His enemies we're no
republicans, except ''when the battle has beel
won and the fruits of the victory are to b
divided" In addition to numerous letters il
hi hnh platr frsA dc o1a
beginning to urge his appointment in person
and several Of them are expected during tn
holidays.
TWO ADVERSE OPINIONS.
The New York HeralTs correspondent says
This evening had an interesting talk with Mr.
Oliver T. Morton. the son of the deceased states
man of that name. He takes lively interes
in politics. and is particularly interested il
keeping Blaine ont of the cabinet.
Il have never thought, he said. shat Blain
would be Secretary Of State. and do not thin
SO now. No doubt he would like to have tn
recognition, but l do not think he is particu
larly anxious to perform the duties of the Office
Blaine has always been leader. and if he agail
enters public life he would be leader. hav
an idea that Harrison wants to be the leade
himself. The appointment of Blaine wOul,
mean two leaders, and / don't think Harrison
would enjoy that. Blaine already has foreigl
policy of his own. and / don't think that Har
rison could induced him to change it if he chos
to. No, 1 don't think Harrison and Blain
would get along smoothly together"
Mr.. Morton also said that the appointment
of Blaine would displease many men in thi
state who voted for Harrison. and also that b.
would be especially Objectionable to his mug
wump support.
DIR. James Mcleod, pastor of the Second Pres
byterian church here, and the clergyman VIII,
officiated at the marriage of Gen Harrison
daughter, said to me tonight: Il will tell vol
now that Mr.. Blaine has no more chance Of get
ting into the cabinet than l have" Whethe
DIR. Mcleod speaks advisedly is more than
know, but he is a close friend of the President
elect, and is not the sort of a man that talk
without reason.
MR.. BLAINE WILLING.
special from Augusta, Me-, to the Boston
Journal gives Mr.. Blaine's position: "Mr
Blaine up to this hour has not made applica
cation to Gen. Harrison for the portfolio O
State. nor has he intimated to the President
elect that he will accept any office; neither ha
any gentleman whose relations personally ar
close to Mr.. Blaine made single move in tn
interest of Augustus distinguished citizen
Gen. Harrison. however, has learned from per
sons not standing near to Mr.. Blaine that h
would undoubtedly accept the State portfolio
Mr.. Blaine has not received even hint from
Mr.. Harrison as to what his intentions are
Mr.. Blaine will not take the English mission
nor will he go to Berlin, but he will accept tn
premiership"
These statements says the Journal CORE
who has visited the Augusta statesman thi
week and who is intimate with him. Mr.
Blaine and his family will so to Washington TO
the winter soon after New Years. and. thei
residence there being leased for five years
they will necessarily have to secure another