The morning call., 1891-12-18

1902. He was then elected a delegate to
Congress as q Republican, and served two
terms from 1878 till 1877, making speech
IN 1874 on the admission of New Mexico to
the Union which attracted much attention,
IN 1875 he became interested in the West
Virginia system of railroads, and of late
years has resided in New York City. Mr..
Elklns was member of the National Re-
publican Committee from 1872 till 1884. He
Iook an active part IN the Chicago Conyen-
tlon Of 1884 that nominated James q.
loiaine for the Presidency, and earnestly
supported him in tl.e caRvass.
MI. Elklns possesses an ample fortune,
and his property In New Mexico makes him
one of the largest landowner. in the United
States. Through his father in-law, ex-Sen-
ator Henry G. Davis of West Virginia,
whose daughter he married in 1875, Mr.
Elklns has acquired extensive business iu-
terests in that State.
BLAINE's CANDIDACY
When Stephen b. Eikins' name was
sent TO the Senate to-day as Sec
retary of War, to succeed Proctor, re-
signed, good many politicians, both
Republicans and Democrats, declared:
Then Blaine Is not candidate for the
Presidency" Indeed, 1t seems to be the
general opinion here tonight that Elkns'
appointment signifies that Blaine will not be
a Presidential candidate, but their reason is
little far fetched. They argue that Elkns
is warm personal friend of Blaine and
weeks with President Harrison to have his
friend appointed Secretary of War, and that
BlaiDe's withdrawal is the price of his ap-
pointment. The Evening Star devotes a
whole column to this sort of reasoning.
MANLEY INTERVIEWED.
Hon. Joseph Il. Manley of Augusta. Me-,
was in Washington early in the week and
spent considerable time with Secretary
Blaine. Certain district Republicans who
escorted Manley to the station on Tuesday
evening pressed him for an expression of
Secretary Blaine's intentions as TO the Pres
idency. Manley renlied that while Blaine
was not a candidate in the sense hs was in
1876, and was not asking and would not ask
anv one to support him, he would not re-
fuse the nomination If it were rendered
him, his position now boing the same as
1t was in 1880 and 1884. This stere0typed
reply did not satisfy the capital city politi-
clans and they insisted on something more
explicit from Manley. One of them, q rec
ognzed power in the local Republican party,
and also recognized and warm friend and
admlrer OF Blaine, declared buntly: " Mr..
Manley, this dis trict will of course elect two
delegates to the next National Convention !;
now we can elect two Blaine delegates We
have unquesti0ned power to do so, bat we
do not care to do it if Mr.. Blaine will not
permit the use Of his name. If he will we
will give him two votes as certain as the day
OF the convention comes"
OPINIONS OF BLAfNE's FRIENDS
MIR. MaDley smiled at the speakers earn
estness, and replied: Go ahead, gentle
men, and choose Blaine delegates. The old
man is In the race, and in TO stay. He Is
certain to be nominated, and that without
the least friction. speak by the card.'
MT. Andrew Gleason, well-known Re-
publican leader and an ardent Blaine man,
was Yesterday asked whether or not Secre-
tary Blaine was in the Presidential race.
Mr. Gleason's smile was nearly as broad as
the Drln Of his hat nc hp rapIjpd Ia tho
old man In it? You just bet he is in it We
VIII give him two delegates from this dis
trict, and he'll be nominated on the first
ballot-that is. If any ballot be taken"
Apropos of all this it is a well-knOwn fact
that the Administration is straining every
nerve to capture the two delegates from this
district. Commissioner DOUGLASS is the
leader OF the Administration forces and is
making strenuous efforts in that direction.
|, BLAINE'S ADVICE To ELKINs.
The Post, Tomorrow in commenting ON
the nomination Of Stephen b. Elkins as
Secretary of War, will say: Elkins was
offered the war portfolio last spring and last
summer, but declined both times, stating
that he could not accept it while Goff was
unprovided for; that the latter should be
recognized for the time and money spent by
MIN In endeav0ring to promote the interests
oil the Republican party in West Virginia.
A few weeks ago he was again rendered the
position, coupled with the assurance that
GOH would get the Circuit Judgcship. He
then went to call upon Mr.. Blaine. "What
effect" asked Eikins. in the course of his
talk with Blaine, would my appointment
have upon your Presidential chances next
yearp"
Absolutely none." was Blaine's reply.
"As feel at present, l shall not be can
dldate Tor nomination. Ii, however, there
should como to me from the Republican
party an overwhelming expression demand
ing that accept the nomination, may feel
constrained to put aside my personal feel
ings and accept the nomination. In that
case Mr-Aarrison will be for me, and there
Will be no impropriety in your being my
friend also. On the other hand should Mr..
Harrison be the nominee. l will not be in
the race, and therefore you will be his
friend. | cannot see how your acceptance
| or declination will change the condition of
things in the slightest degree, and would
advise you to accept the appointment"
Whereupon Elkins accepted.
EFFECT OF ELKINs' APPOINTMENT.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Mail and Ex-
press Washington special says: The ap-
| pointment OF Mr.. Elkins does not in any
| way affect the use or non-use of Biaine's
| name for the Presidential nomination.
| Elkins Is here and says this mucn himself.
| He does not credit the position given to him