Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-17
GRAND HsTEL DU Pare,
GENOA. ITALY, April q, 1888.

GRAND HsrEL DU Pare,
GENOA, ITALY, April q, 1888.
We have lust arrived at the above named
hotel. where we stop to break the journey
to Rome Another party of four people
arrived at the same time as ours. They
proved to be James G. Blaine, Mrs Blaine,
Miss Blaine, and another lady. Alter din
ner, sent up my card to Mr.. Blaine, was
admitted to his room, and after few
words, and in social way. the following
interview took place regarding the coming
What do you think of Chauncey NJ.
Depew?."
Il think he is good man. very good,
indeed"
"Do you think he can secure the Repub-
lican nomination for 'SS?'
Eyes, think very likely he will succeed
in doing So"
"wili Mr. Cleveland be renominated by
the Democratic sideP'
"Yes, l think so. He seems to have
given general satisfaction to the Demo
Gratis"
"Do you think Mr.. Depew would run
against Mr.. Clevelauds'
"Well, l am not prepared to say. Mr..
Depew, if he accepts the Republican nomi'
nation, would be forced to give up his posi-.
ton Is President of the New York Central
road, which is lucrative one, for one that
is not. That is, il is in one way. But
whatever the position is worth, you are told
you are expected to spend 50 much of II
anyway"
I'm what way is the President of the
United States expected to spend money
excepting to entertain foreign Minister'S
"Oh in q hundred little ways, which
soon uses up most of il"
tL,,,l NJ rAnGlinr had
idea or desire for the Presidency2'
"No. candidly. do not. Mr.. Conkling
was just at the very head OF his profession,
and don't think he would lave accepted
the nomination"
"Do you intend to snter the field again p
"Most asspredly not. l am over here for
rest and comfort and am through with
politics for while"
what chance do you think there is
for nomination, for Sherman, Hill and
others7'
They are secondary. OF course these
least thought of may be chosen, but |
Cleveland"
"Do you think Depew would fill such a
high Office acceptsblyT
Eyes. Chauncey NJ. Depew is able,
active, and has brilliant qualities, but out
side of all these he is staunch and good
hearted, and conscientious"
Would you support him if he were
nominsted?'
"Yes, certainly. He is . very good friend
Of mine, and I should feel I was doing
right in giving him my support
but would you be able to take part in
an active canvssi Some newspapers have
made you out very sick"
"0h yes, I know; bnt would much
rather be sick on paper than in reality"
Then you have not been very illg'
Not at all. Do l look very sickly?" in
quired Mr.. Blaine, with . smile.
Then you consider Mr.. Depews chances
a. good as snybodysy"
"Yes, certainly do"
Mr. Blaine talked in Q hale and hearty
style and looks the,picture of what he is
. healthy man ia mind and body. He
convened on different topics for fully An
hour. Some times he would ask question
with seeming indifference, but his glsncs
would sweep my face with . look thai
seemed to read my innermost thoughts
The fourth person mentioned above wa
not introduced to me, but | think she Il
Gail Hamilton.
Our party are well and happy, and Gene,
in n paradise