New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-14
OPINIONS FROM ALBANY.
VIEWS OF SENATORS AND AssEMBLYMEN.
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.,p,xy Feb lathe letter of James G. Blaine. stat
n thai mis- name would not be presented to the Repuo-
IT, ~a,,onal Convention a candidate for President,
va. read with universal by the Republicans Of
th city and the legislators here assembled There was
. general agreement that Mr.. Blaine would have been
nominated almost by reclamation. and there was an
equally general expression OF hope that he would yet
withdraw his letter of decinaton. Mr.. Blaine night
a least seemed he the only in the opinion 81 the
Republican leaders who would unite the NewYork dele
CATION From the talk in the Legislature to night one
would presume that the NewYork delegation TO the Re-
publican National Convention was to be split up among
several candidates.
Hendricks OF Syracuse. the representative In
Republican state politics United Senator His
cock absent in Syracuse attending charter eiec
ton II learned that the last week he had been
oriety sounding other Republicans in relation TO their
preferences the candidates for President some
friends OF sherman. of Ohio IL is reporea also
have arelv visited ALBANY and made some insp"c
ton OF the Republican situation In this state Repubn'
politicians recalling to night the fact that sen
ator fall visited this state and addressed
the farmers Wayne County and furthermore that
Senator William B. Allison of Iowa. another candidate
for the Presidency made several political speeches. IN
this state last fall
Below are the opinions OF the leading Republicans of
the Legislature and of Albany on Mr. Blaines letter:
SPEAKER COLE. OF the Assembly, tnlnh NIX
Blaine should be nominated, and that he Will be NOM
mated ncIwitl andng mis- letter. 1t makes sure bis
nomination He means that his letter should be &C
ceped final declination but the Republican party
will say in response that he owes It to the party to
become It's candidate. 1t honored him In 1884 and he
should return this kindness by accepting its nomna-
ton for President in 1883 Mr. Blaine is stronger than
his party. He will command more votes outside Oh
the Republican party than any other CANDIDATE: ID 4
should heartily support any Republican VINO may pe
nominated but It seems TO me that Mr. Blaine Is the
choice Of the Repscan party and should
SENATOR WILLIAM II. ROBERTSON, Of West
chester County. formerly Collector of the Port OF
New York; still for Blaine, and think he will
be nominated and that shall have the great pleasure
Of voting for him MI Blaine is plainly sincere IT
his declinatiOn of a nomination. But the Repnbcan
party, believe, desires almost unanimously BIS nom
nation and will Insist upon T. The parry III, has "a a
spect IT, OF course, if Mr.. Blaine should go on per
slsIeh'y aecnhg TO oe o nan II now hi nom
nation is much assured fact as his existence
He Is the that the Republican party demands,
and again say am still for Blaine
SENATOR vEDDER-I think Blaine is good deal
nomination now than he was before he wrote
that letter. II put hm in the position of not seek
ing the nomination. He is Ike Caesar He is not
ambitious. You remember Marc Antony reminded he
Roman people that Caesar had thrice on the Lupercal
refused the I think he will be nominated
des pite his letter. The nomination will be offered
him by the Republican party. Why. Tilden wrote
Just such a letter the Democratic National Conven-
ton declining the nomination. only Iden gave rca-
why he should not be nominated Blaine on the
contrary gives against his nominal on
H. however nc Will not take IL, think we should
nominate General William T. sherman In talk a
few DAYS with Thomas c. Plat. ne told me that
Joseph Chamberlain. the English Commissi9ner ss9
20 him. after half hours conversation WIN 'enerai
Sherman, that sherman was the greatest man he had
ever met
SENATOR RAINEs-The letter does not preclude
MIR. Blaine's nomination lie will be nominated.
The letter will have the effect of drawing into the
field lot of Democratic and Republican candidates
for the Presidency. The Democrats will go In for the
nomination; Hitherto they, have been afraid that that
dozen Republican candidates, will Of course, think
delegates look for a sort Of deadlock in the Re-
publican National Convention. owing 10 mnlfit,de
Blaine and his nomination by reclamation.
ANDREW S DRAPER, Superintendent OF Public In
struction-I have been IN favor of Mr. Balne's NOM
nation. but will accept his decnatiOn final. II
incOnsderate friends should press him in the Con-
veution and nominate him. be would be much weaker
than If he had never written the letter. HIS letter
will DO much good in way by arousng the Inter
est OF Republicans in the Presidential contest by get
ting them concerned about the fortunes ID me Ma oH
Convention of candidates OF their own state In ms
state hope TO see delegation nnted nIon some ",o
man Chauncev VI Dencw, If he world say Inc WO,u
could get the delegation. ! think senator II scochs
There s much nore chance Of the delegates from New
York acting together this year than there was tonr
senator ma would make good ca3 be AM
with better record know Of no man named who
has more eminent position. He IS great a a fnan-
Ter and great a. a loyal Union man. We must have
candfate who will BE strong contrast to the south
,ru Democrats
CHARLES A CHICKEPING, Clerk If The Assem-
5Iy-I regard MI Blaine's letter frank ard can
did decinatlon Of the nomination for President He
vas the only man who could have defeated his nomi-
nation. ! am hoping that the delegation FIR m this
"a az p W. NM 4" wT1eD Mile FOR Governor the
Republican party would sweep New-Y rk state.
EN-0ONGRESSNAN CHARLES r. SKINNER. Dep
1o4.or
IS undoubtedly sincere declnatiOn Of the nomination
and will be so accepted. II shuts Mr.. Blaine ont
of the nominate H. and he knew It at the time he
wrote It. II IS patriotic act on Mr. PLANES part
in the next Republican Administration. perhaps that
Of Secretary OF state.
EX-SENATOR HAMILTON HARRIS-It Is splen-
did letter. have doubt that Mr.. Blaine is earnest
IN his desire not 10 become a candidate. But he com
mands in greater degree than any ono man the con
fdenre and respect Of the Republican party, and
49, ~. ga ts ~ hoe, n,,n for ,be PreSfiencv
VII lead = his nomination at the Republican National
EUGENE DJRLTNGAME. Of the Republican state
Committed think the Republicans of the country will
b. very reluctant to accede to NJ Balnc's request.
HIS decision. If final, will be received with sincere
regret the part OF the great majority Of voters In
the party Tho position Of the Republican party
the industrial questions affected by protective tariff
has MIR. aiie for chief exponent do not know Of
party who wou'd be cordially supported by those
nte' es.ef in unfolding the dignity Of labor
irrespeci i've Of party than Mr. Blaine. | personally
Tegre determination and sincerely hope that IT may
NOT he anal The Republican patty however IS rich
IN resources and has a great number of strong and
la lie candida IS.
SENATOR HENRY RCSSEIL-Whfe believe that
Blame 4 nominated could have been elected the Re
publ can party is rich IN material and believe that
ih.re are @, her men who could be nominated by tho
National Convention with equally good prospects OF
the TO be presented Ia the next cam
pagn The tariff will b. the issue, and H. In this
STATE. add prison reform TO that Issue and present
the questions fully amt fairly TO the farmers, the man
Iacrers mechanics and the abOrers we Will carry
the Of New York for both the National and State