The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-15

Another Emphatic Denial from Chairman
Jones-A Scene in the Pacific RotundA.
epeeiai to the IndianaDoiis journal
CHICAGO. June 4.--sI say emphatically that
no third letter from Mr.. Blaine 10 in existence.
and that no communication from him will be
presented to the convention next week." This
il what Chairman B. F. Jones. of the Republic
an national committee. said this evening to
representative of the United Press He had
just finished reading oneof the News dispatches.
This dispatch quoted an afternoon paper OF
Pittsburg as reiteratine the declaration that, in
spite of Mr.. Jones's dsnials, such letter WAS in
existence; that the information came from
trustworthy source; that the letter would be
read to the convention, and that
Blaiue's friends. who were still work
ing for his nomination. were using
every effort to accomplish its suppression. Mr..
Jones read the dispatch carefully second time,
and then resumed: III received the first letter
from Mr.. Blaine, and Whitslaw Reid tho second.
No further communications have come to either
of u.s. and if Mr.. Blaine had addressed himself
to still q third party think that would be
likely to have heard of II by this time. Thought
that my denial of yesterday would have settled
tho matter. AS il seems not to have done so,
however, would thank the press to say for me.
absolutely and unqualifedly. that know moth
ing of any such letter."
'And as to Bains's friends still working for
his nomination." was asked.
THAT" replied Mr.. Jones. ''eoes into the
same category. None Of his friends, 90 far as
know. are doing anything of the kind. They
recognize the fact that his withdrawal Is abso-
lutte and unequivocal; that he is out OF tho field
in every sense; that his name cannot be con-
o~aA fw.t Aay,ff maj
That 10 his position. and that is the position OF
his friends. What would it avail for them to
work for nomination which. even If successful,
would be immediately followed by declina-
toni Mr.. Blainss friends do not want to put
either him or the Republican party in any such
position.
him are -"
Mr.. Jones interrupted the query with . sug-
gestive shrug of the shoulders and wave OF the
hand. He could not have any more plainly an
swsred "fool friends" even If he had spoke the
words
No matter. however, how one of tho most
intimate friends of the man from Maine may
regard those who refuse to abandon his flag, it is
nevertheless certain that the latter arr just a.
earnest and enthusiastic the heuchmen of
some Of the other candidates. Witness, for in
stance. the contrstemps that created so much
commotion in the rotunda Of the Grand Pacific
to-day. Col. A. q. Babcock. the well-known
politician, appeared at the desk with an armful
OF Blaine autographs. He wanted one placed
alongside the pictures of Sherman, Allison,
Aleer and Gresham. But mine host Drake
wouldn't have il 80. 'Blsine isn't q candidate"
he said, ''aud his picture can't be put mp here.
I'm not agolng to encourage any Blaine furors."
Both Of the white-headed men were angry and
q personal collision seemed imminent The
crowd that had gathered cheered Babcock. It
cheered again when he placed the picture In the
windows of one of the stores in the hotel rotun-
do, and it went into paroxysms of enthusiasm
when. after mailing Blaine Autograph on one
of the pillars, he engaged two colored stalwarts
to guard it, with the threat I've put that plct-
ure there and I'd like 10 see the man who will
take it down. I can lick Drake OF any one
else"
The irate Colonel concluded with the declara-
ton that he would cover tho hotel and the town
with Blaine pictures between now and the con-
vention and he will keep his word.
Still another straw indicative of the latent
Blaine feeling Is found in the action OF the
Young Mems Blame Club of this city. This or
ganization, which numbers some twevle hun
dred menu srs, will turn out in force ON Sstur-
day with banners and badges to meet the Cali
fornians. The Irish-American Club will unite
with them, and between the two they propose
to make Blaine dsmonstration that will be at
once imposing and significant. A thousand
crsam-coored hats, each of which will be orna-
mented with picture OF the Plumed knight,
are en- route from Philadelphia. and will be
worn in tho parade.