The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-14
ArNEw YORK.
a Nsmser OF Prominent Republicans
Iufers lev ed.

Nrw YoRg, Feb. N. The Blaine letter
il the only topic Of conversation today In
Wall street and all public rsorts. An
evening paper quotes ex-senator Miller IA
saying I'm my opinion, Mr.. Blaine has
concluded that his nomination would not
harmonic all the factions OF the party
lie may not have desired 10 enter another
contest, and 10 have 10 fight over again the
battle Of 1894. lie IL evidently sincere IN
In his letter. 10 not know what arc his
personal reasons for Withdrawing from tho
candidacy for the nomination. am only
stating my opinion Of his public rcasons"
President s. u. Fpnch, OF the police
board. said: ~ regard the letter as a very
able document and entirely characteristics
Of Mr.. Blainc. think Il wiihdsaws him
absolutely from the field, nnd, In my
opinion, makes John sherman q iavoritc
Of the Republican party"
Senator Hawlcy was asked II he con.
fdcrcd the letter NJ inal. He said: IL
do; most assurcdly do ! think lac means
every word that he has writton. There
can be no doubt ~ 10 the sincerity Of Mr..
Blaine In this matter. Circumstances may
arise that will compel his friends 90 refuse
10 accept this M final answer from Mr.,
blaine. But that no one knows anything
about Now, young man, don't want 10
say any morc. In fact, have nothing 10
say. Don't you see that all this talk about
candidates ismerc speculation and nothing
m-yc7"
Ex-senator Thomas G. Plau said: "Do
believe Mr.. Blslna 20 bo out uf the race
Tor the Presidency now Yes, do.
believe Mr. baine means every word In
The letter that appeared In the morning
papers. have had reason 10 know fnr
some little time that such a letter wa.
forthcoming. don't suppose every one
can know how much Mr. Blaine's lamil,
has suffered BY reason OF the attacks tha
have been made upon him. Most OF thes,
attacks have been personal and brutal
Prom what know Of Mr.. blaine ! can Al,
that no has never been dcsirous OF sccur
Ing any presidential nomination. lie ha
been forced into II each time. This viii
fay, AR. Baino's letter Il great disap
ponhncnt 10 his friends. There Il NJ
doubt In my mind that Mr. Blaine woul,
he nominated by reclamation should N
allow his namo 10 be used IN the next con
yeniion. There would be no opposition
whatever"
senator Eugene Hale, Of Maine. was q
The Breyoori ON his way 10 Washington
lie looked serious when asked what h
thought 81 Mr.. Blaines letter, aud ar
swcrcd 81 think he Il sincere and mean
every word that he has written. cannc
answer the question NJ 10 whether ha
any premonillon Of his intention in thI
matter, but can say positively that NJ
Blaine was not anxious 10 run In 1884 an
vas urged 70 do 10 lie certainly will M
be candidate, and you can nee from b
letter that he does not decline because !
thinks the Republican party would be d
fcated. He does not seek the nominatio
and has not. and this open declaration pu
Mt rest all rumors TO that effect Mr.. Blair
has The interest Of the party At heart; }
believes In liz success and will do ~ niue
- any man 70 carry the election this fal
lie win return In June or July, and whe
: {|.c campaign opens Mr.. Blaine will emit
lbc field and speak fcr tho ticket The