The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-16
opinions of Hon. WIN Cumback.

Interview in Chicago Tribune.
81 regard Mr.. Blaines letter as manly,
straight forwar document, expressing what he
means to express. was not expecting it, as
a good many people who now being inter-
viewed say they were. but am not sorry it was
written. have travelled in twelve or fifteen
States during tho last four months and have
questioned Republicans everywhere upon their
presidential preferences. In four cases out Of
Eve they promptly said Blaine, and they were
in earnest, but in almost every case also it was
added, But don't believe we can elect or I
am afraid he can't be elected It is not an en-.
couraeing symptom at the beginning of cam-
paign for candidates friends to think he can't
be elected. Blaine, more than any other Ameri-
can, keeps himself posted upon the peoples
thoughts and sentiments and believe he was
aware of what have been telling you.
Ex-senator Harrison is the choice of In
diana, think, for the nomination. That man
has cot wonderful hold on the people in the
last six years. Last year, when he was an
avowed candidate for the Senate and led the
campaign, we carried the State, and where the
Democrats had gerrymandered tho State so that
they might have seventy majority in the Leais-
lature they only had two Harrison would not
accept nomination for the vice-presdency. He
told me so the other day do not think he is
working for the delegation, but it will. no doubt
come to him. Next to Harrison our State is for
Sherman.
politics is already warming in my State, an
unusual thing at this time of the year. Both
parties have held the county and district con-
ventions all over the State and appointed their
committees. The Republicans, since they lost
New York the last time, will try moro than ever
to carry Indiana. New Jersey and Connecticut,
so they can do without New York. There has
been a new alignment eince Blaine's letter, and
the Democrats. longer certain of New York,
by the aid of Blaine's enemies will try and be
certain of Indiana These considerations will
make the tight IN Indiana onA OF the hottest
eyer known"
care You not a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Governor
81 am not exactly a candidate in the sense of
seeking the nomination, but should like to be
Governor of great State like Indiana There
are other candidates-Stats Senator Huston and
is undoubtedly echemine for the Democratic
nomination for the vice-presdency. and trying
to overthrow voorhees, and Mcdonald"
Further Comments Of the State Press.
Terre Haute Express: The Democrats are very
much alarmed lest Mr.. Blaines letter doesn't
mean what 1t says
Madison Courier: One Of the greatest things
Blaine has done in all his brilliant career to
harmonic and unite the Republican party. as he
has done by his letter.
Kokomo Gazette-Tribune: His retirement
from consideration opens the way to success for
General Harrison. His superior fitness and
availability will instantly command the atten-
ton of the party. His record Is unassailable.
his candidacy with General Hawley would -be
invincible.
Fort Wayne Gazette: The effects OF the letter
will be beneficial. 1t will the Republican
party to thinking of the man in whose person
they can unite qualities pleasing to ali kinds of
Republicans and one who can be elected almost
without question. 1t will also draw forth y
storm of disapproval from the friends of MIR.
Blaine, which will fail utterly to shake his pur-
pose He is not that kind of q man.
Warsaw Times: Taken all in all. with the
manly letter OF Blaine urging complete harmony
in the Republican party. we feel confident that
he has acted wisely. and has wonderfully i'm
proved Republican prospects by his letter of
decension Now let the claims of the principal