St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-02-16

an attempt to make his party unitedly
and unanimously ask him to make the
race.
Senator Frye of Maine (republican)
Il suppose Mr.. Blaine was entirely in
earnest when he wrote his letter. At
the same time it contains nothing that
prevents the convention from nomi-
mating him, it throws all responsibility
off his shoulders.
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island ire
publican)-I do not share the views en-
tertained by some, that the retirement
of Blaine will weaken the party.
believe the result will be through
unity, and that the party will go into
the canvass with enthusiastic hopes of
success.
Senator Chandler of New Hampshire
(republican)-M Blaine's decision not
to run is in accordance with his con-
slant declarations for year and a
half, made to his most intimate friends.
Beyond all question, his decision is
sincere and irrevOcable. The party
both loses and gains by his withdrawal.
Senator Vest, Missouri democrat
You will notice that Mr.. Blaine says,
"My name will not be presented to the
convention" He does not say he will
not receive the nomination. My judg-
ment is that when the convention
meets, some one will shout 'Blaine,"
and his nomination will follow without
opposition.
Representative Dingley of Maine
(republican)-M Blaine is honest in
his refusal to be candidate. [ have
personal knowledge that he does not
want the nomination., and his declara-
ton to that effect is no surprise to me.
Blaine was the strongest man we
could have nominated, but we must
abandon all idea of his taking the
place.
Senator Allison of Iowa (republican)
i regard Mr.. Blaine as perfectly
honest and sincere on his refusal to be
candidate. His letter was not in my
Judgment written for any Interior
purpose. There is, of course, nothing
in the letter that could prevent the
convention from nominating him, but
L do not anticipate any action of that
sort, as Mr.. Blaine's withdrawal is
final and sincere.
General P. A. Collins of Massachu-
sets (democrat)-The announcement
made by Mr.. Blaine L am persuaded is
sincere. l can perceive no object to be
gained by him in declining in advance
a nomination which he could have be-
yond a doubt if he intended ultimately
to accept it. He has never been coy,
and his place was so we'll assured that
cOQuetry on his part would bellttle
both his party and himself.
Congressman Whiting of Massachu-
sets (republican)-I suppose Mr..
Blaine's declination must be definite,
for | should think it would be very
foolish for him to write letter of that
kind unless he meant it. My idea has
always been that Mr.. Blaine was not
the strongest candidate for our state
that the sentiment of the republicans
of the state was rather opposed to his
nomination.
Governor Long of Massachusetts IRE
publican)- 1.-The letter is admirable and
states the position of the party excel
lently. Of course, believe Mr.. Blaine
is sincere in what he says, and means
it. | have no doubt that he could have
been elected if he had been nominated,
as any other candidate can whom we
HAY nOIlllllte. uo ISSUE Is uO
personal one, but is strictly on the
question of protection to our native in
dustries.
Senator John Sherman, (republican)
on hearing that Mr.. Blaine would
not allow his name to be used before
the Chicago convention, said that he
had been expecting some such utter
ance for some time. He thought it
would cause a number of other candi-
dates to come to the front. He prOpOs-
ed to take the race for Ohio delegation
and would contest honOrably for the
nomination. Mr.. Blaine was a repub-
lican that could sweep the country if
nominated, but he had understood all
along that he would not again seek the
nomination. 1t was on this hypothe-
sis that he (Sherman) had entered the
lists.