New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-18
will the city Sunday morning for .shohoia ana
Greenwood Lake.
THE BURNING QUESTION: AFTER BLAINE
WHOP
ROBERT LINCoLN's MISSION TO Blaine.
Chicago dispatch 10 the Boston Herald.


ROBERT LINCOL.N's MISSION TO Blaine.
Chicago dispatch to the Boston Herald
Robert I. Lincoln, Secretary OF War In he-capine.s
of Garfield and Arthur, Will reach England TO-DAY vii
have Interview with James G. Blaine. MI Ii lcoli
has mission which he viii execute In the NIT 30
of bis friend Judge Gresham His first point Will
to from Blaine most emphatic declaration tht'
he Is not Presidential possibility lis second l pDna
expression Of preference for Gresham A kepuoh--
of National reputc, commenting on The mission OK
Lincoln last night said g can predict the outc2no
Of that visit. Blaine will receive Lincoln CORDIALLY
lie VIII give positive assurances that he Is not and VII
be candidate flor the nomination., but when as ked
TO declare In favor of Gresham, the subsequent ner
view will not be which Mr.. Lincoln VIII 1eei NE
cabling 10 Chicago. Blaine will not declare himself IN
favor Of any candidate. Why should he, and thus
antagonize all the othersl The scheme OF senuins
an Endorsement Of Gresham ia brilliant one but Il
born Of that reckless advocacy Of the Judge when
has wrecked his chances before ballot has been CAST
MONEY NOT LIKELY TO SWAY DELEGATES.
Chicago dis PATCH to The Boston Journal
curious incident OF the situation to-day mas Deen
the arrival Of number OF the colorcd delegates 70 ne
Convention. They all desiiOus TO see the eand-
credited representatives These delegates are rot so
certain how they win vote as they are 9 aa tSa a
journey to Chicago Is long one and that inc raoSi.
are But sers are the 3s es who have
made these approximations 10 the dmeient eania e.,
bera bst has payed an important Part
In the preliminary campaign II has moreover. been
at former conventions, that so far money was
used among Southern delegates, It was the last purse
most in the secrets Of the different candidates say
that the nomination In the Convention OF lsss Is nor
TO be controlled by money and that the candidaSs
will not be chosen by the votes OF delegates from the
Republican States or by the votes OF delegates
Who Is 70 be elected By the votes OF the solid North
will be nominated by delegates the majority OF Whom
who are most experienced political observers to be
certainty.
THE SITUATION FAvoRs INDIANA.
From The indianapolis Journal.
As the logic Of events points TO the nomination o.
o Western man, and to Indiana as the state whlcn
ought to furnish the candidate, It IS fortunate omen
of that she Is able TO furnish one VINO so cou
pletely meets the requirements OF the situation
SOUTHERN DELEGATES SHOULD HAVE A VOICE.
Form The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
The southern Republicans have all the rights OF
Republicans of any sections. The TACT that they are
substantially DISTINGUISHED docs not exclude them
There IS great wrong to be redresSed sherman s
the one man they all know to be great Republican
statesman and have been always true to them, and
to be a candidate for the Presidency They are nat-
uray for him Their support is honorable and there
IS discount.
EVINCING AWE OF THE WHITE PLUME
From The Louisville COurierJOurnal
with red bandanna at the front Of the Democratic
hosts and no white plume leading me KepuoicanS'
Is easy 10 see where the Victory VIII allsht.
A GLORIOUS CHANCE FOR NEw-JERsEY
From The Trenton Gazette
There is no question in She minds Of sagacious New
Jersey republicans that Mr. Phelps would make a
strong and popular candidate. He would sweep New,
Jersey with perfect whlrlwind OF enthusiasm, ana
he is as strong in New-YOrk and Connecticut as any
man who can be named. His character and career
would stand out in clear and unbemishcd brightness
under fire and his ability is transcendent and undues-
toned ,.
The New-Jesey delegates should urge these points
with force and effect, and not permit false mOdesy,
%aI p Of sesnng i 9 pra for The time
seems ripe for son of this old faithful ilnstrous,
original State to occupy the White House
THE GREAT ARGUMENT FOR DEEPEN.
From The Albany Journal.
There Is deepseated and wellconsid,red conVc-
ton in the minds of those who best understand INC
political situation In this country that me eeSJoh
This year VIII be decided II was IN ESQ and le7
by the electoral vote Of the State of NewYork And
where IS the around whose standard the RepuD-
leans, reinforced by many thousands OF truly lnae
pendent voters. would rally more promptly Or enthm,
sastcally than they would around that OF Chaunc9y
Mitchell Dcpew? Against such a candidate me Oh
snato phlegmatlc and thoroughly selfish leader OF
the Democratic hosts conld mako no Eeao"aS' Hor
him could he obtain any adVahtaSc
ALGER STEADILY GAINING GROUND.
From The Detroit Tribune
Unless appearances are singularly deceving Cen
ers Ayers candidacy IS gaining In strength am pro-
looks now as though his prospects for nomination
were much better than those OF any cher candlda,e
from the first his boom has hadya steady SUD
stantla healthy growth Tie has had no et'oer hs
anywhere, has found bitter a1tagGnsms. Sod I ne
record of his public and private life has Deen iIau ny
many thousands OF people anh appaSaea anu fsr
mcnded by all who have read u: eagaClous Ia.
seeing Republicans have studied him and MS recoru
and have said "Alger is the man.
DEMOCRATS LOOKING FOR BLAINE
From The Philadelphia Times.
A careful survey Of the present situation In ke-
publican politics affords no ground To change IN, ING
opinion expressed long ago the beginning OF May
that Mr. Blaine I'm spite Of his numerous decnatlOhS
Is still the most natural candidate aui inc MosI
probable choice of the Convention at Chicago
THE CARDS IN ALGER's HANDS.
Washington gossip in The Baltimore sun.
Late tonight met one Of the best posted poliii-
cians I'm the Republican party lie was senator Tor
tive years. and his associations arc all most proW
nent lie said DO not mention my name now
Luf YOU can do so ten DAYS hence. | give you the
uTstction that Ager. of Michigan. will be the Hon
nee Tie cards all I'm his hands and only me
worst kind of playing will lose the game; Blaine IN
fueaar will 90 10 sherman. II IS between All
son and Algcr and the latter has all the advantages