The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-14
PRESS COMMENTS.
what the New York Papers Have 90 Say
OF the Brief.

NEw YonK, Feb. l3.-In regard TO Mr..
Blaine's letter the Tribune says "A letter
from Mr.. Blaine, published this morning
withdraws his name $50 far as Il Is In his
power 10 do so) from tho consideration of
Republicans for tho nomination in their
approaching national convention. IL Is
the simple fact that Mr.. Blaine WINS almost
dragooned by his friends into the candi.
dacies Of 1880 and 1854, and that he has
constantly assured them that he would
not be put In the position Of even seeming
10 seek nomination again. II has long
been evident that nothing but his positive
action could prevent denomination this
year, and 80 lac has finally felt forced 20
say 10 the public what hc has bcon saving
In private. We regret the decision pro-
foundly, since we have believed that IL
would command more votes In the doubt
full States than any other Republican vet
proposed. But various candidates, all
excellent men and deserving well OF the
Republican party, are actively in the field,
aud the next icw weeks NAV be expected
10 present some unusually lively politics.
May the best man win"
The Timcs says: "a variety Of circum
stances conspirc 10 throw a visible shade
OF doubt over Mr. Blaino's actual mean
ing. But after all the one strik.
ing feature In the present political situa.
ton Ia the extraordinary activity OF the
Republican clubs all over tho country.
These clubs are Blaine clubs. The men
who have organized aud who control them
are Blaine men, anil II IL from blaine cen.
tcrs that the influences have gone forth
10 build up these clubs aud To- prepare
them for effective work at Chicago IN juno
and during the campaign. This cOnspic.
uous political face bellies the words which
MIR. Blaine writes from flouncc, and
makes his letter almost ridiculous A
machine OF such unusual proportions, 10
carefully elaborated and put together has
not been set up ON the mere chance that
Mr.. Blaine would be candidate, or might
be persuaded 10 be candidate, and II will
not bc taken apart or turned over TO the
service Of any Of Mr.. Blainc's rivals mere.
" because Mr.. Blaine has written lcttcr
20 Chairman Jones stating that his name
will not be- presented 20 the nominating
convention. Tho Blaine agitation will 20
ON rs merrily m ever In spite OF this
rather ambiguous disclaimer Of presiden.
tial aspirations ON tho part oil
Mr.. blaine Aud II when tho Chicago
convention adjourns, Mr.. Blaine shall dis
cover that he IL iis nominee, nothing will
I've easier than for him To write another
letter 20 Mr.. Jones, or 10 Mr.. Jones sue
ocseor, explaining that when ho was "
Florence be really did not understand III,
weight and potency aud irresistible charac
ter Of the popular demand for James q
nlainc."
Tho Hcrud SAYS: eve part from Mr.
blaine on his withdrawal from the canvas
with entire courtesy and good will. In IN,
rcticmcnt and recreation he seeks he hai
our best wishes for his happiness lie Il
too young n man even In this country O
young men 10 think Of n final Withdrawal
from public Affairs. Tho Republican part,
has many leaders ready for the campaign
New England has presented IIawlcy will
a strong following and the advantages Of
mcriiorious civil and military carcr. II
New York we have Eyaris and score o
statesmen.
"Tho west will send many candidates
with John sherman easily In the lead
And unless the enthusiasm aroused by thl
name and glory Of Sheridan should dis.Igl
Republican political calculations, Johl
sherman will probably take the place n
Republican leader which Mr.. Blaine sur
renders