The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-26

MiNNEAroMs, Mlxx., Dec. o5.-Coloncl
w. S. King returned today from his
ten days trip to Washington and gave
tho first correct version OF his long in
tcrview with Secretary Blaine,
ut is truo," he said, "that did have
lengthy interview with Mr.. Blaine, MS
stated, and OF course the question OF
his candidacy was tho principal ono
talked about, SO far US l could make it
SO. But can't say that have any
special information as TO Mr. Blaines
plans or purposes"
'But he said something about the
presidential matter, didn't he?"
ayes, good deal. In TACT, ho inter
viewed mo moro closely than you news.
paper men arc apt to do. lie had plenty
OF questions to ask about tho political
situation and condition in every state
from Maine to California.
"Thcro is 10 public man in America
who so thoroughly understands every
phase and local condition OF the poll
tics OF every state between the Atlantic
and the Pacific rs Mr.. Blaine. lie is
thoroughly informed in every detail,
and cannot be deceived or misled by cn-
thusiastic or overpartal friends"
What is his opinion OF the probable
result OF the next Presidential election,
Colonel?"
WILL DE 40 CLOAK.
"1Ie did not express his opinion on
that point. lie only asked for mine. In
fact, throughout the whole interview l
had to beg that he would answer my
questions, instead OF me answering his.
ANY and all talk, no matter from
what source it comes, that Mr.. Blaine
has decided or promised to stand us q
candidate is wholly unwarranted.'
Equally, and even more. unwarranted
is any and all talk that Mr.. Blaine has
any arrangement or agreement with
Mr.. Harrison or any other Candidate
that his (NIr. Blaino's) name is to be
used as cloak for the benefit of some
other candidate, and that Mr.. Blaine's
influence will, ut the proper moment,
be thrown for such party"
"But ii Mr.. Blaine intends, under any
circumstances, to be 4 candidate why
does he not avow himself such at
once?" s
"Well. in the first ploce, even if all
conditions personal to himself favored
his candidacy, ar. Blaine would prefer
that no word OF his should be used to
forcclosc the most full and free discus
sion as to the claims OF any other can
didate. Ii he should ever conclude or
consent to become candidate it would
only be when he was
FULLY SATISFIED
that party sentiment was practically
unanimous in his favor.
"Then, again, ! am thoroughly in
clincd to believe that Mr.. Blaine wishes,
and is determined, to be fully assured
in hi5 own mind that his physical con-
dition will justify the acceptance OF a
position which, should he be elected,
would subicc: him not only to grave
public responsibilities. but to the wear
and tear inevitably incident to tho
presidency. In my opinion this is the
ono great and vital question which Mr..
Blaine is now considering"
'Then you are satisfied that if Mr..
Blaine is strong enough to 90 through a
presidential term he will accept the
nomination?
Eyes; unrcservcdly, yes" replied
Colonel King; "but, remember, l am
only giving you my own opinion, for.
Mr.. Blaine made no such statement
during our conversation. But, from
what he said, l could not fail to sec
how deeply, how profoundly, he had at
heart not only his ideas on the policy
OF reciprocity as thus far indicated
through his administration of the state
department, but other great measures
Which he believes can and should be
adopted for the extension OF American
trade and influence throughout the
world.
se"But no matter about all this, il Mr..
Blaine feels that lis hcalthand strength
will permit, and the sentiment OF the
next Republican national convention
shall with unanimity proclaim him its
candidate, he will assurcdly accept"