Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-22

an powerful that he can ~ now 40 his
name will not 70 before the next convention
! don't believe he can say il shall mot Neither
does his letter say il the nomination 10 made
unanimous he will positively decline be-
lieve this letter insures john sherman the
Ohio delegation solid. Blaine must run again.
III we nominate him what will he dor This
destination does not decline. Ohio ID full OF
Blaine men who will not take nc for IN
answer.
Ex-senator Stephen A. Dorsey-ME Blaine
Grafton, and as to its good effect ! have not
slightest doubt He does not intend TO be q
candidate for the reason that his health will
not permit 1t. Another aggressive and fight
ing campaign, such as he would make, might
result fatally to him. 1t is a manly and cour-
ageous act at q moment when the nomination
for the greatest Office in the world was within
his reach, and it stands in my opinion without
an equal.
Congressman Bu:tcrworth, Thompson, aud
Pug sley, Of Ohio, say that b aine's letter will
result IN . boom for Sherman, and that
Blaine has come to the conclusion that he
can't win.
Senator Farwell-In reading between the
lines l infer that Mr.. Blaine has an eager de-
sire for denomination II seems to me that if
1t were Mr.. Blaine's sincere intention TO de-
cline or refuse the nomination he would have
signed his name at the end of the first para
graph
Blaine's action was no surprise to me, as !
have known personally for a long time that il
was Mr.. Blaine's desire. l think the letter
was sincere.
Thomas c. Plat of New York, ex-senator
| think Mr.. Blame has arrived at this decis-
ion after careful consideration on his part
As he says, the step was voluntary and for
personal reasons on his part l cannot say
that l am surprised, for l had anticipated
something Of the kinL. II is my opinion that
there would have been no question about his
nomination. There might he some opposition
on the informal ballots, but not enough to
change the result. The nomination would be
unanimous in the end There are hundreds
Of clubs and local political organizations
throughout the country that would vote solid
for the Maine statesm IN if they could have
the opportunity.
Gov. Luce of Michigan-Blaine would not
be- the strongest man that could be nominat-
cd, in Michigan, although he might get her
vote in the convention.
James i. Foster, President of the New
York League Clubs, said Sherman had the
confidence of the conservative businessmen
OF his State, but thought Blaine could carry it
in spite of the free-trade and mngwump in
fiuence there. Sherman would sweep New
York. Any Republican on the proper plat
form could.
Gov. Beaver of Pennsylvania said his State
was eminently a stronghold of Mr.. Blame,
and no other candidate would hardly be able
to get 80 large a majority,
Representative Chea lie, of Indiana -
The formal withdrawal of Mi. Blaine re-
moves all call for any further factional con-
troversy within our party, and ought TO in-
spire Republican managers with a hi IA resolve
TO select a leader who can readily secure the
united efforts Of all Republicans in all sec
tons. To my mind his withdrawal will result
in the selection of one who has not been here
tofore prominently before the country as a
candidate. / find here that it is conceded
that our ticket should be selected with special
reference to Indiana, New York, New Jersey,
and Connecticut. These are the pivotal
States. If Indiana Republicans are not di-
vided they can name the man,
Representative Johnson, OF Indiana 1t
may not mean the absolute withdrawal of the
plumed knight, although it looks that way.
1t ha, been suggested that 1T may be that the
notice that the nomination, if it is now made,
must rest in its responsibility with It's party
and not with Mr.. Blaine. | am really lost to
know what it does mean. Blaine Is a strong
man in our State. Indiana now has an oppor-
tuniiy to rally to her candidate, Gen. Harri-
SOD.
Stephen B. Elkins, of New York; anu not
ready to talk; but can say this, that in Mr..
Blaine's position there is nothing rev.
Stewart l. Woodford, of New York-But
for his letter l believe Mr.. Blaine would have
been the nominee of our convention for the
L \ titin INV INV oSiN-
CATION from New York to the convention will
naturally support Mr.. Depew.
Gen. Felix Angus, publisher of the Balti-
more american, thought that Mr.. Blalne's
withdrawal made the party stronger than ever.
Gen. Adam +. King, of Baltimore, declared
that Blame would be nominated in spite of his
personal objections.
Gov. Larrabee, of Iowa-Iowa will support
Senator Allison. He is recognized every
where as a level headed man and thoroughly
ra1alI. p,tL, raaSpp xrt,r ha shn1ll I,
nominated is that he comes from a prohibi-
ton State, and il he was selected there would
be less excuse for a third party, and he
himself being a moderate man on that sub
ject would be acceptable to all Republicans.
Gen. Il. A. Alger of Michigan was not
greatly surprised at the Blaine letter, and
thinks it removes Blaine from the possibility
of a nomination. Ho thinks it is, perhaps, a
wise move on Blaine's part, and will create
harmony in the party.
Edward sanderson, Wisconsin member of
the Republican National Committee think
it is the most wonderful letter / ever read. 1t
is simply a notice that the Republica n party
will have to look for a new candidate. Idon't
think Bia ne ever intendel to run any of the
time, because his health Is too poor. He will
undoubtedly go down to posterity as the great
est man of his time. There are plenty Of
available men for the Republicans to nom-
mate. / think Gresham would be a splendid
man.
Ex-senator Harrison of I~ndiana-The let
ter was a surprise to me. / had supposed he
woull neither on the one hand do anything
to promote his own nomination nor on the
other anything to prevent it, if q majority
OF the convention should be favorable to it.
He certainly was not actuated in making this
step either by fear of defeat in the conven-
ton or at the polls. He has given his own
reasons, and / have no doubt sincerely. Mr..
Blaine will continue to be a leader whether
his name ia on the ticket or not The letter
breathes the same in Intelligent and earnest de-
votion to the principles Of the Republican
party that has always characterized him.