The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-22
he saw the peril to his party in his cand idacy.

he saw the peril TO his party in his candidacy.
Congressman Parker, of New York; am
sorry Blaine has decided not to b. candi-
date. HIS withdrawal makes Sherman the
leading candidate Tor the time being Pretty
soon Allison may occupy the same position.
My opinion Is that some one will be nomi-
mated who has not been prominently men,
toned Hiscock or some man like Gresham
or Harrison liz likely to profit by it,
Congressman Morrow, OF Callfornia-Blaine
liz unquestionably the strongest candidate for
the Pacific coast If he should adhere TO the
determination expressed in his letter the Pa
cific coast will rally around any other strong
candidate with equal enthu siasm.
Senator Morrill,, OF Vermont thint the
statement is straightforward and sincere. MIR.
Blaine IL not the kind of man of whom
should think that he would put forth n
declaration, meaning a. some time to revoke
IT. 1t is an imputation upon HIM to suppose
he is not speaking in all candor. More than
this do not think that Mr. Blaine intends
that his influence shall be potent in the next
convention He does not mean to be War
wick.
Senator Pratt, of Connecticut, said: 81 think
1t is Mr. Blaine's honest purpose not to be
candidate. 1t is very unklnd to him to sug-
gest any other construction Of what he has
said. 1t ought to be 80 by this time that
public man should have the credit of intend
ing what he says. 1t is unfair to give Mr..
Blaine any other treatment l have heard
it suggested that Mr.. Blame would be q potent
think that he would decide that it should be
left free to register its own choice. believe
his utterance to have been made IN the inter-
est OF and the trne wish for united Republl-
can party"
Congressman Russell, of Connecticut was
prepared to accept the statement as 1T ran, and
thought Capt. Boutelle was right in being in
dlgnant when asked If Blaine was really SIN
cere. He hoped no States would now bring
forward favorite sons. but, recognizing the
manifest lead of few men, would make
careful and honest canvass for the best of
these few.
Congressman Vance, of Connecticut, said
Mr.. Blame was master at manipulating the
English language and had said just what he
intended, that he would be candidate when
the time came.
Congressman Granger, of Connecticut said
he was inclined to believe that Mr. Blaine
would finally be found IN the field, and this
letter was intended to draw out fresh mani
festations of his strength.
Representative Browne, of Indiana-Antici-
pated letter Of declination from Blaine and
generally misinterpreted Many will say
that this is but bid for the denomination,
but in my opinion Blaine is in earnest and
will stand out Of the race This leaves an
open field, and now is Indiana's opportunity.
Let 1T but lndorse Harrison with unanimity
and his nomination is assured.
Representative Owen, OF Indiana-The let
ter clearly takes Mr. Blaine out of the race.
There Is no use to talk about 1T being diplo-
matte move, for he had the nomination in
his grasp Sentiment has crystallized so rap
idly in his favor In the last sixty days that If
the convention had been held on last Satur-
day he would have been nominated without
serious opposition. Mr.. Blaine is out OF the
race. As usual he creates a stir when he
moves, and the party will readjust itself and
nominate man who can unite it and who
will be elected
Gen. Hovey was inclined to discredit the
meaning of the letter and said he hoped 1T
was not intended to take Mr.. Blaine out of the
line of Presidential possibilities, "for l con-
slider him." said the General, "to be the
strongest man III the party, and am for the
man who can win. believe yet that his name
Is Blaine"
Major Steele and Captain White regard
the letter as genuine and Mr. Blaine as
out of the race. They with Gen. Browne,
Messrs Owen and Cheadle, regard Indiana as
an important factor al naming the candidate
and think she can WELD potent power If she
Will be but unanimous and firm.
Congressman Hopkins, of Illinois-Big,
brave and broad enough to sink his ambition
for the good OF his party, Blaine will use
every effort TO aid the party TO win i'll 1883,
and think the road clear for us If we make
judicious nominations. If Illinois comes with
| n united enthusiastic delegation asking for
Cullom, he will be the next nominee OF the
Republican party
Senator HENDERSON, of Nebraska-The let
party. 1t is unquestionably sincere, and it
relieves Republicans Of the necessity they
| might un willingly have been under of going
into the campaign with n candidate who had
been beaten in the previous contest 10 that
extent it affords relief and improves the
chances Of the party.
Senator Cullom, of Illinois, said that he had
no doubt Of the sincerity of the letter, aud he
thought 1t was good thing for the party. He
believed that the letter cleared the atmosphere
Int tnv iaan
| to sit down quietly and agree on some one
who could get the entire party vote and be
elected.
justice Harlan, of the Supreme Court, re-
CARDS the letter as an expression OF Mr.
Blalne's lofty patriotism and his devotion to
the Republican party; an evidence that he
does not want to do anything except what he
believes will be for the best interests of the
party and the country He Will not be can
dldate if he is 10 be fought by any element of
the party. Justice Harlan did not think that
the withdrawal of Mr. Blame would make
any difference with the mugwump leaders,
who will oppose the Republican candidate,
whoever he may be, because they are free
traCers. Judge Harlan inclined to the OPP u
ION that the party may demand that Mr.
Blaine shall recons der his decision
Ex-senator Warner Miller, of New York-In
my opinion Mr. Blame has concluded that his
nomination would not harmonic all the fac
| lions of the party. He may not have desired
| to enter another conte st and have to fight over
| again the battle of 1884 He is evidently sin
cere IN his letter. i do not know his personal
| reasons for withdrawing from the candidacy
for the nomination. / am only stating my
opinion of his public reasons.
Senator Chandler, of New Hampshire-We
may lose some points Of advantage by Mr.
sBlaine's declination, but the Republican party
will be thoroughly united, and we shall nom
| mate some other man and elect him. Who
that man may be 1 cannot pretend to say.
Congressman Lyman, of Iowa. have no
| doubt that Mr.. Blaine meant just what he
said, and that his name will not be presented
before the Chicago convention. So far as
Iowa is concerned, it clears the field for action
and leaves clean sweep for William B.
| Allison.
Congressman Dingley, of Maine-It means
what it says and L believe he is honest in
| his declarations. Whether Mr. Blaine's de-
clination will prevent his friends from in
sistng his taking the nomination,
| cannot, of course, say. My own idea is