The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-18
Blaine's Popularity.

There is no doubt that Mr.. Blaine Is the
most popular of the republican leaders. His
popularity has steadily increased since he
has been a member of President Harrison's
cabinet. As much cannot be said of any
other member Of the cabinet. The applause
which Mr.. Blaine's name ELECTED in the re-
publican state convention at Columbus,
o.. on Tuesday, was remarkable. 1t was
demonstration of which any man might be
proud.
Not long ago, at the annual meeting Of
the republican leagues, there was a similar
demonstration when the name of Mr..
Blaine was mentioned. Ex-Gov. Foraker
give him credit for whatever was worth
praising in tie Harrison administration,
and the delegates assented with shouts of
approval. Those Of the Presidents In
diana friends who were present were in
dignant at the treatment the President re-
ceived, but they could do nothing in the
face of the overwhelming Blaine senti-
| ment
Do not these demonstrations il bea.is OF
Mr.. Blaine indicate that he will be the
presidential nominee of the Republican
party next years They certainly show
that great effort is being made to bring
| about his nomination. and that there is
fair prospect that it will be successful.
But would Mr.. Blaine accept the nomi-
nation! Nobody seems to be authorized to
speak for him. At the secret conference of
republican leaders at Indianapolis the other
day one of the most prominent members Of
the conference said that he knew that if
MIR. Blaine's name was placed before the
nominating convention there would be no
letter withdrawing It, as there was in 1888.
This would seem to indicate that Mr.. Blaine
will be a candidate for the nomination if
there is any chance for his getting it.
Mr.. Blaine seems to be practically out of
the cabinet. He has not. of course. resigned,
but he has not been in Washington for sew
eral weeks, and the duties of his office are
being performed by Mr.. Foster. 1t would
not be surprising il he should resign at an
early day. He has accomplished about all
that it is possible for him to accomplish be,
fore the meeting Of the national convention
that would tend to strengthen him with his
party, and if ne is really seeking the nomi-
nation there is no good reason why he
should remain in the cabinet.
Indeed, it would hardly be pleasant for
him TO do SO in view of the fact that the
President is a candidate for a denomination.
The President would be suspicious OF him,
and it would be about impossible for them
to get along together.
And it is worthy Of notice that the Presi-
dent, since his return from his swing around
the circle, has been opening negotiations
with the men who did so much to elect him.
but who have been given the cold shoulder
by him. The men OF the Quay and Dudley
stamp have been called in consultation.
They are smart politicians, and the Presi-
dent, it seems, finds that he will have to de-
pend upon them largely for denomination.
1t is not a matter of much consequence
to the Democratic party whether Gen. Har-
rison or Mr.. Blaine is the presidential can
didate of the Republican party. The
democrats, if they act in harmony, can
beat either of them. and there is not much,
if any, doubt that they will be united and
enthusiastic.