St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-20
QUAY Is NoN-CoMAIITTAL.
The Senator Isn't Quite Sure He
Will Resign.

PITTSBURG, Pa, July Ex-senator
Quay was interviewed at his home in
Beaver to-day. The senator was in a
very laxative mood. He prefaced his
interview with statement that SO
many wild rumocs had been in circula-
ton recently regarding himself that he
could FIJI column OF denlalS. In talk
ing about the rumor that he would
retire from the craftsmanship of the Re
publican national committee, Senator
Quay gave every reason to believe that
such was his intention. The following
was written III Senator Quay's presence
and approved by him:
1.-The time is approaching when the
labors of the campaign of 1892 should
be commenced. / do not care to take
charge of that work. But still, do not
wish to say positively that will resign
from the Craftsmanship of the RepuDli-
can national committee. That is a
question that will be decided later on.
1t was my intention to retire immedi-
ately after President HarriSon's cleo
ton. But | was prevented from doing
so by circumstances we'll known to my
colleagues on the committee. That de-
sire to get out of place encountered
with so many duties has never abated,
l.
at liberty to step out."l
THE coming campaign has the fore
cast of being an educational one. 1t will
be conducted with vigor by both parties.
The man who is to manage the prelim
mary work as chairman of the execu-
tive committee should be in position
now, and should henceforth devote his
time largely to his duties. AS | said
before, | do not care to do the work, but
say that [ do not positively state that [
will resign"
Would such a step DE taken on &C
count or your heaith?' was asked.
No" replied the senator. .'Notwith-
standing newspaper assertions. my
health is fairly good
Twill you leave the committee en-
tireIy, or simply the chairmanship?"
Il have not stated that Iwould re-
sign," was the evasive reply.
Continuing, he stated that the execu-
phia on July 90.
II cannot say" he continued. when
the the national convention will be. A
great many favor having it early in
order to escape the torrid heat we have
usually encountered. That will be de-
cided by the entire committee at some
future meeting"
'Who do you think will succeed you,
provided you resign? 1t has been stated
that letters have been sent to the differ
ent members of the committee asking if
they would consent to have J. S. Clark
Sun succeed you and that they have all
replied favorably."
"That is not true, +" replied the senator.
mo such letters have been sent with
my knowe dye. 1t is generally con-
ceded however, that Mr.. Clarkson will
be electeGprovided resign, and he is
we'll fitted for the position; but there is
no indication of what action Will be
taken by the national committee"
"What about the national ontloOk?''
1T is too far ahead to say much about
it. have no doubt that if Secretary
Blaine is candidate, he will receive
the Republican nomination. Mr.. Cleve-
land seems TO be in the lead on the
Democratic side. Pattison, am told,
is being fayoraOly discussed by eminent
Democrats outside of Pennsylvania.
He is popular. has a clean record, and
would be strong candidate"
Plate Mill Burned,
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