The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20
ANOTHER INTERVIEW WITH QUAY.
The Senator in Doubt Whether He Will Re
sign the Chairmanship.

The Senator in Doubt Whether He VIII He
sign the Chairmsnship.
United Press Dispatch.
PITTsBURG, July Ex-senator Quay was
interviewed at his home in Beaver to-day.
The Senator was in very laxative mood.
He prefaced his interview with statement
that so many wild rumors had been in cir
culation recently regarding himself that he
could fill column with denials. In talking
about the rumor that ne would retire from
the chairmanship Of the Republican ma
tional committee. he gave every reason to
believe that such was his intention. The
following was written in Senator Quay's
presence and approved by him:
1.-The time is approaching when the Ia
bors for 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 chair
manship of the Republican national COM
mittee That is a question that will be de-
oided later on. 1t was my intention to re-
tire Immediately after President Harrisou's
election, but was prevented from doing
SO by circumstances we'll known TO my
colleagues on the committee. That desire
TO get out of place encumberea with so
many duties has never abated. and the
time has now come when | feel at liberty
to step out. Tho coming campaign has the
forecast OF being an educational one. 1t
Will be conducted with vigor by both par
ties. The man who is to manage the pre-
liminary work as chairman OF The execu-
tive committe should be in position now,
and should henceforth devote his time
largely to its duties. As l said before DO
not care to do the work. but say that do
not positively state that Will resign"
n.xl1 ata Ia foly M
of your health7" was asked.
No." replied the Senator, "notwith-
standing newspaper assertions, my health
Is fairly good"
will you leave the committee entirely,
or simply the chairmanshipW
Il have not stated that ] would resign"
was the evasive reply.
Continuing he said that the executive
committee would meet in Philadelphia on
July 20. II cannot say" he continued,
when 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- decided by the
entire committee at some future meeting"
'Who do you think will succeed you,
provided you should reslgni 1t has been
stated that letters have been sent to the
different mem bers of the committee asking
if they would consent to have j. :. Clark
son succeed Won. and that they had all re-
piled favOrablv."
That is not true" replied Senator Quay.
mo snch letters have been sent with my
knowledge. 1t is generally conceded, how
ever, that Mr.. Clarkson will DO elected pro-
vided resign. He is well fitted for the
position, but there is no indication of what
action may be taken by the national COM
mIttee."
What about the national outlook7"
"It is too far ahead TO say much about it.
] have no doubt that if Secretary Blaine
becomes candidate he Will receive the
Republican nomination. Mr.. Cleveland
seems to be in the lead on the Democratic
side. Pattison, | am told, is being favor
ably discussed by eminent Democrats out.
side of Pennsylvania. He is popular, has
clean record and would be strong candi-
date"