Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
SOME REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
Views of James q Clark son. Chairman OF the
Republican National Committee

views Oh osmes - Siarkson, chairman OF The
Republican National Committee.
Gen. James 8. Clarkson. chairman Of the re.
publican national committee, who has been a,
Asheville, " C., for some weeks. yesterday
briefly discussed the republican political situa-
tion ~ talk with a representative Of the press
Who is your preference for the republican
nomination for President" was asked
Il have not taken sides in the NATTER be
ssid and rs chairman Of the national COM
mittes could not properly do SO. lean only
say that hope the party will exercise abun-
tsnt caution and elaboration in its choice, for
IL will give itself victory or defeat in making
She nomination. We need man who Will head
all republican divisions everywhere. who will
pollthe full party vote and draw most strongly
on the million first voters this year, and most
heavily draw from the democrats in New York
and the northern states men already half way in
favor Of republicauism by being in favor Of
reciprocity"
.'How can that man be found?"
Find q man most sure to heal and unite and
inspire the party IN New York, Indiana, Wis
eonsin and other doubtful states. and the man
VINO viii draw enough republican soldiers and
enough republican farmers back from the al
lance To make Nebraska. Kansas. Iowa, Minne-
Sofa and Wisconsin surely republican, and you
will have found the man In such situation
the view Of republicans Of such doubtful yet
necessary states ought to be deferred to very
largely"
DO you think there will be several csndi-
Gates balloted for?"
1T looks so. Alger. Culiom and Blair are
proclsimed candidates and Henderson is likely
10 be. There IL u strong uEdertonc On popular
movement toward Uncle Jerry Rusk. and one
OF gathering power Cor Gov. Mckinney"
Isn't 1t too early for Mckinley 30 soon after
the passage Of his bill!
NO; there is nothing in that. The repub-
licsn party 10 responsible for the bill and the
author would only add honor to it. Mckinley
II one Of half dozen men given to the nation
in q century. lie is strong and splendid i'll
everything that Americans most admire ana he
viii be President some day. Uncle Jerry Rnsk.
IN whose lie there has been much that touches
with sympathy millions OF American homes
that are acquainted with struggles and hard
ships, would make strong and popular candi-
date.
'.But." said Nr. GARRISON. tho party will do
tie right thing at Minneapolis Blaine could
be nominated and could be elected beyond all
doubt il he would take it, and he is our only
sure winner"
President Harrison has added to the glory
Of the country and the party both. He has
grown steadily in public estimation, and in the
last year rapidly IN party estimation. 1t is not
unlikely that be may be chosen again. IL the
party Is left free to make up its mind and no
effort is made which will change the dignity of
his position or put him in the light of scram-
bling for denomination the nnsl judgment at
Minneapolis is most likely TO be in his favor.
but he is showing his own breadth Of political
wisdom in holding that the party should mean
time review the field completely, discuss all
available men frankly and then decide with
something like unanimity of party opinion and
desire. Such a choice would mean the election
of the candidate selected, Harrison or whoever
1t should be-"
Mr.. Garrison vas asked if the report that he
is a candidate for the presidency was true. He
replied:
"Of course there is no foundation whatever
for such report My answer TO all inquiries
and kindly prefers OF help on this subject has
been constantly no have never heard that
bee sing and its music is not enchanting to me.
Besides" added Mr.. Clarkson, II am not
wanted for the place and have sense enough
10 know IL OF course l am grateful TO the
good friends IN the various states who have
thought otherwise, but this Is the truth