The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-13
AIVE FHIS HOME
Blaine Republicans Think His De-
feat a Party Calamity.
HE WILL SUPPORT THE TICKET.

But Close Friend Says He viii
- Not Take an Active Part in the
Campaign-TaIk of spnding Him
the Senate to Succeed Eugene
HARBoR, Me-, June 13.-Mr.
will support the Republican
Wicket. He does not say, however, that
he will take any active part in the COM
ing campaign. On the contrary, when
Asked if he intended making any
speeches in the coming fight, he replied
that there was time enough to think
about that later on, and that his plans
for the future were not fully developed.
He thinks well of the ticket, he says,
nnd adds that he believes that it will be
successful at the polls next November.
He expresses himself as feeling satisfied
with tine result of the Minneapolis con-
Hention, and certainly there is nothing
in his outward appearance to indicate
any sorrow at the result.
But appearances in his case are de-
ceiving If the testimony of his intimate
friends are to be relied on. Those who
have talked with him since he came
here say that it is even worse blow
than his defeat by Cleveland.
A close friend of Mr. Blaine says that
while he advises all Republicans to sup
port the ticket selected by the Mime
hpolis convention time will show that
Blaine himself will not raise finger to
hid the Republican presidential ticket.
Not only this, but the state of Maine,
plentiful as 1t is in good campaign ora
tors, would not take any active part in
the coming campaign. Reed, Boutelle
End Milliken will all be found at home,
Intending strictly to their own business,
while the supporters of the president
hre trying to pull him through.
A Party Calamity.
There is great sorrow throughout
Maine over the defeat of James &.
Blaine. At nearly every stopping place
on the way down were crowds of
people, anxious to let the plumed knight
know that he still held warm place in
their hearts. They did not seem like
simple gatherings of the curious, for
there was no effort made to force them
selves in upon the defeated statesman
when he failed to show himself. 1t was
certainly u dismal home coming. Every
one tried to be cheerful, but failed.
The admirers of the plumed knight all
regard his defeat as a party calamity,
for they all agreed that it was Blaine's
political Waterloo. There was no man,
they said, in the party today who could
I'LL his place. In their zeal some Of his
friends are coming forward with the
argument that Mr.. Blaine never was in
the Eght at all-that the use of his name
st Minneapolis was not only unauthor-
lied, but in direct conflict with his
wishes repeatedly expressed in private
10 his intimate friends. Some of them
60 even further and assert earnestly and
vigorously that their idol would not
have accepted the nomination had he
heen the choice at the convention.
Booming Blaine for Senator.
AUGUSTA, Me-, June 13.-Has Mr..
Blaine's political career ended? This is
% matter that has begun to attract the
ssrious attention of his most devoted
friends in all parts of the state. It has
been discussed today by many of his
>townsmen, who do not want to see him
Sszzsesrfrom public life. Next winter
the Maine legislature will elect United
States Senator in place of Mr.. Hale, who
will have held the position twelve years
when his present term expires next year.
Ar. Blaine's name is being mentioned
for the place, and it is alleged that
movement will be started in his interest
II Mr.. Blaine should consent to be can
Gidate Mr.. Hale would have an advant-
age over him at the outset, Since a num-
ber OF the legislators are pledged to the
tting senator. Mr.. Blaine ia ignorant
OF the movement that will be started to
eend him to the senate. The movement
IL the outcome of his defeat at the
minneapolis convention, and has been
inaugurSted by those Of his friends who
who d. fot want to see him shelved
Mr.. BIZ Ms friends are in earnest in
this matter. At the coming Portland
convention on June 81, when the Re-
publicans nominate their candidate for
governor, 1t is said that resolution will
be presented recommending Mr.. Blaine
for Mr., Hale's place.