The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-22


unanimous he will positively decline. 1 be-
lieve this letter insures John sherman the
Ohio delegation solid. Blame must run again.
Ii We nominate HIM what will he doy This
declination does not decline. Ohio is full Of
Blaine who will not take no for an
answer
Ex-senator Stephen A. Dorsey-Mr. Blaine
wrote that letter after most careful consid-
Grafton, and as to Its gool effect have not
slightest doubt. He does not intend to be
candidate for the reason that his health will
not permit ii. Another aggressive and fight
ing campaign, such as he would make, nigh
result fatally to him. 1t Is manly and cour-
ageous act at a moment when the nomination
for the greatest Office in the world was within
his reach, and 1t stands in my opinion without
an equal
Congressman Bu.terworth, Thompson, and
Pugsley, OF Ohio, say that Ii .aines letter will
result III q boom for Sherman, and that
Blaine has come to the conclusion that he
can't win.
Senator Farwell-In reading between the
lines infer that Mr.. Blaine has an eager de-
sire for denomination. 1t seems to me that if
| it 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 w..,, :, ,u,
Blaine's action was no surprise to me- as
have known personally for long time that it
was Mr.. Blaine's desire. l think the letter
| was sincere
Thomas G. Plat Of New York, ex-senator
l think Mr. Blaine 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 1 cannot say
| that am surprised, for l had anticipated
| something of the kind. 1t is my opinion that
| there would have been no question about his
| nomination There might be 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 statesman If they could have
| the opportunity.
Gov Luce Of Michigan-Blaine would not
| be the strongest man that could be nominal
ed, in Michigan, although he might get her
| vote in the convention.
| James p 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 mugwump in
| fluence there. Sherman would sweep New
York. Any Republican on the proper plat
| form could.
Gov. Beaver of Pennsylvania said his State
was empently stronghold of Mr. Blaine,
and no other candidate would hardly be able.
| to get so large majority.
Representative Cheadle, OF Indiana -
The formal withdrawal OF Mr. Blaine re-
moves all call for any further factonal con-
| troversy within our party, and ought to in
spre Republican managers with a hig h resolve
! to select leader who can readily secure the
| united efforts of all Republicans in all sec
| tons. To my mind his Wi thdrawal will result
| in the selection of one who has not been here
| tofore prominently before the country as a
| candidate 1 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 Johnston, of Indiana 1t
may not mean the absolute withdrawal Of the
plumed knight, although it looks that way
| 1t has been suggested that it may be that the
notice that the nomination, if it is now made,
| must rest in its responsibility with its party
and not with Mr. Blaine. L am really lost to
| know what it does mean. Blaine is a strong
man in our State Indiana now has an oppor-
| tunity to rally to her can didate, Gen. Harri-
| son.
Stephen b. Elkins, of New York; am not
ready to talk; but can say this that in Mr..
Blaine's position there is nothing new.
Stewart L. Woodford, of New York-But
| for his letter believe Mr.. Blaine would have
been the nominee of our convention for the
| Presidency. L think however, that the dele
| CATION from New York to the convention will
naturally support Mr.. Depew
Gen. Felix Angus, publisher Of the Balti-
more american, thought that Mr. Blaines
withdrawal made the party stronger than ever.
Gen. Adam Il. 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 level headed man and thoroughly
| reliable. Another reason why he should be
nominated Is that he comes from prohibi-
| ton State, and if he was selected there would
| be less excuse for a third party, and he
| himself being q moderate man on that sub
ject would be acceptable to all Republicans
Gen. II. A. Alger of Michigan, was not
| greatly surprised at the Blaine letter, aud
| thinks it removes Blaine from the poss bility
of nomination. He thinks it is, perhaps, q
wise move on Blaine's part and will create
| harmony in the party
Edward Sanderson, Wisconsin member Of
| the Republican National Committee think
1t is the most wonderful letter 1 ever read. 1t
is simply notice that the Republican party
| will have to look for new candidate. don't
| think Blaine ever intended 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 L think Gresham would be a splendid
man.
| Ex-senator Harrison of Indiana-The let
| ter was surprise to mo. had supposed he
would neither on the one hand do anything
| to promote his own nomination nor on the
| other anything to prevent 1t, If 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 leader whether
| his name is on the ticket or not The letter
breathes the same in telligent and earnest de-
votion to the principles of the Republican
| party that has always characterized him.
Senator NJ. s. Quay, of Pennsylvania
| Blaine could not afford to be a candidate after
| that letter. If, under the circumstances, he
should be nominated, and he accepted the
nomination, he would be defeated. 1t would
| be disastrous to him. The people would not
stand it, they would not be trifled with. IL
| Blaine we're to take nomination there would
| be no end to the caricatures that would be
| gotten out They would be worse than any
| that appeared in 1854 No, think Blaine is
| out entirely.
i THERE is no doubt that very deter
mined effort is being made by a number Of