Wichita eagle., 1888-05-18
Grand HOTEL DE PARIS.


in Europe with the Rev. DR.. Fuller's party
of tourists:
GRAND HOTEL De PARIS,
GEYoA, Italy, April q, 1855.
We have just 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, Ihey
proved to be James G. Blaine, Mrs. Blaine,
Miss Blaine and another lady. ! sent my
card to Mr.. Blaine and was admitted TO
his room, and after few words IN u social
way the following interview took place
regarding the coming campaign:
what do YOU think of Chauncey NJ.
Depew for president, Mr. Blaines"
Il think he is a good man, very good
indeed
do you think he can secure the Repub-
lican nomination for 1857"
les, think very likely he will succeed
in doing So"
''Will Mr. Cleveland be renominated by
the Democratic ide:"
Yes, l think So He seems to have
given general satisfaction TO the Demo
Gratis"
do you think Mr. Depew would run
against Mr.. Cleveland"
well, / am not prepared to say. Mr..
Depew, if he accepts the Republican nom
ination would be forced to give up his pO-
trail railroad, very lucrative position, for
one that is not. That is, it IS IN one way
but whatever the position Is worth you are
told you are expected 10 spend so much OF
| it anyway"
But in what way is the president OF
the United States expected to spend
money, excepting TO entertain foreign
| ministerss"
"Oh, in a hundred little ways which
soon uses up most of it"
''Do you think Mr.. Conkling had any
| idea or desire for the presidency?
mo; candidly ! do not Nh. Conkling
| was just at the head of his profession and
| don't think he would have ever accepted
the nomination."
do you intend to enter the field again? ~
Most assuredly not. am over here
for rest and comfort, and am through
| with politics for awhile"
| What chances do you think there Is for
| nomination for Sherman, Hill and others?''
They are all secondary. OF course these
| last though, may be chosen, but think
| the race will be between Depew and Cieve-
| land"
do you think Depew would fill such a
| high Office acceptedly?"
ayes. Chauncey NJ Depew is able, active
| and has brilliant qualities, but outside OF
| all that, be is true. stannch and good heart
ed and CONSCIENTIOUS.
Would you support him II he were
nominated?"
':Yes. certainly; he is very good friend
of mine. and | should feel | was doing
right in giving him my support
But would you be able to take part IN
| an active canvass9 Some newspapers have
made you out to be very sick"
| Yes, | know, but then / would much
rather be sick on paper than in reality
''Then you have not been very ILL.,"
''Not at ALL Do look very sickly?" in
quired Mr.. Blaine with a smile.
''Then you consider Mr.. Depew's chances
as good as ,anybody's?"
Eyes; | certainly do"
Mr. Blaine talked in hale and hearty
style, and looks the picture of what he is
| a healthy man in mind and body. He con
versed on different topics for fully an hour
Sometimes he would ask a question with
seeming indifference, but his glance woulC
sweep my face with a look that seemed tC
read my irner-mest thoughts: The fourth
person mentioned above was not introducef
| to me, but think she Is Gail Hamilton. !,
All the party are web and happy ant
| Genoa is a paradise.