Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Local Republicans Tell the Secretary
That a Speech From Him Would
Mean $4,000 Votes
FOR Mr.. DELAMATER IN THESTATE
&c Saws He Cannot Believe There is so
Much Danger of the State Going
Back on Delamater,
FATTIS0N STRONG on TIE SOUTHSIDG.
a Revolt n the Ranks Of the Republicans Of Beaver
County

II am sorry l didn't know about il. If
had been invited two DAYS ago 1 should
have been glad of the opportunity to speak
in Pittsburg tonight" said Secretary
Blaine to Harry W. Oliver. Jr.. last even
ing at the Monongahela House.
And 1 am very sorry we didn't invite
you" answered Mr.. Oliver 1--WE thought
YOU were too busy, and see we have missed
q great treat"
Secretary Blaine. accompanied by Mrs.
Blaine, his daughter, who is his private
secretary, and William Walter Phelps
Minister to Germany, arrived on the limited
AS his destination was Chicago, with a
stop-over to-day at Canton, where he will
make 4 speech for Mckinley, no prepara-
tons were made to receive the distinguished
statesman in Pittsburg, where he has in
times past always been warmly welcomed.
A CONTRAST TO FORMER TIMES.
The newspaper men who remembered the
great ovation he received here in 1884 were
struck with the contrast last evening. Will
lam Finn, Postmaster Mexican, Collector
" Narmcastle, Major ". h Ewing, a cousin
from Washington, and n. P. Reed were at
tie depot to meet him, but there was no
crowd. The presence of the ladies made it
: little embarrassing for the gentlemen, but
Mt. Blaine greeted them cordially, and re-
marked that he had expected to see no one
that he knew. He then explained to Col
lector Warmcastle that he was going to
Chicago to see his son. and that be would
have 70 get up early in the morning in order
10 stop of at Canton and speak for Nc
kInley. He expects to be in Pittsburg
again next week
Mr.. Blaine assured his relative, Mr..
Ewing, that he was in excellent health,
though his face and hair are as white as
chalk. It was generally understood that on
account of a supposed unfrlendliness to
Senator Quay Mr.. Blaine would not speak
in Pennsylvania. When he said he would
be back next week Harry Oliver and n. P.
Reed at once asked him TO make a speech.
They represented that the State was in bad
shape and his assistance was needed.
TIMES THERE CAN BE NO DANGER.
On, I :nink you are unnecessarily fright
ened. gentlemen, answered the Secretary.
'Whv. for Pennsylvania to 60 Democratic
;his fall would be like the old guard lying
down on The battlefield. That must never
be. Il Pennsylvania goes against us, what
can we expect from other States? 1t would
simply mean that the Mckinley tariff bill
was not appreciated by the people of this
State. whom it is designed to protect.
An, no, think YOU are working on my
feelings to get me to make speech in Pitts
burg. Surely Pennsylvania is not in
danger
But, persisted Mr. Oliver, Eve wish to
make assurance doubly sure, and a speech
from you in Pittsburg would mean $4,000
more votes for the Republican ticket"
well" said the Secretary, with en-
pasis, eff 1 thought could change $4,000
votes L would make % speeches in Pennsyl-
vania. This is my native State, and
would be glad to speak in Pittsburg, if
could see my way clear."
After some further talk along this line,
Mr.. Blaine almost promised that he would
be here some day next week, and ne would
let the committee know or what date as soon
as he got 10 Chicago. Mr.. Reed took this
statement as an acceptance of the invitation
extended, and preparations will be COM
menced to give the Secretary grand re-
ception.
NO FLAW IN THE TARIFF BILL.
When Mr.. Biainc was asked what he
thought OF the alleged flaw that was dis
covered in the Mckinley law bv the New
York importers, he replied that it was done
Tor purely political purposes, and the impor-
ters would find out that the tariff act was
valid. The burden Of Mr.. Blaine's talk was
sAat Pennsylvania could not afford to 60
Democratic after the passage OF the tariff.
cha; 1t would be showing ingratitude. He
still holds to his ideas on reciprocity, but
he also thinks that the Mckinley bill is good
policy, aud does not conflict with
MS views. No al!usion was made to his
Presidential aspirations, but the aged Secre-
tary's willingness to help out the party in
this State is taken as an indication tina; he
expects a solid delegation for himself from
Pennsylvania.
a card was sent to Minister Phelps room.
but he sent back word that he would see
tie reporters in the morning. The beIlboy
who carried the card described Mr.. Phelps
as "a verv ugly man."