Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-06-05

They may be dlsmdyed-lndeed many OF
the rank and file certainly are-but
they are still IN the fight and resolute
and eager for the fray, that It may re-
lieve all this painful suspense.
The resignation OF Secretary Blaine
struck Minneapolis like typical west
ern cyclone. Nobody was prepared for
it, and everybody was glad when it was
over.
The first information Of Blaine's
resignation came through the Asso-
ciated Press bulletin, and the news was
simultaneously communicated to the
various headquarters. The effect was
indescribable.
At first everybody doubted 1.-THE
Blaine people as we'll as the Harrison
leaders-thus showing how little the
former were in the confidence OF the
Secretary in his contemp plated action.
It was indeed diplomatic secret, and
its disclosure was a coup d'etdt. When
the assurance was officially given by the
Associated Press that the distinguished
Secretary Of State had actually left the
cabinet and been accepted, Blaine
man gave one wild, hilarious hurrah.
"Blaine has resigned; ii is ofticialV
shouted National Committeeman Con-
ger, and everybody knew he had spoken
the truth.
Colonel William A. Gavett, Michi-
gan, felt inspired TO make a speech.
The Michigan delegation Is instructed
for Alger, but when Colonel Gavett said
Michigan was for Blaine, and that
Blaine and Alger would be the ticket
that could beat the world, not q Michi-
gau man questioned the correctness Of
his position.
In the meantime, the enthusiasm in
the hotels was growing every minute.
There was a smile on Gov. Foraker's
face. and il was smile of exultation.
The countenance OF Clarkson aud Fas-
sett beamed with pleasure and even the
immOyabie Quay was manifestly exult-
ant.
An hour later "Blaine headQuarters"
were engaged at the price of $500 in the
West Hotel, and the fight was on. The
batteries were unmasked and the Blaine
boomers became enthusiastic partisans
of the man from Maine, instead OF
saviors of the party,
AT Harrison headquarters the scene
was different. DiSmay was pictured on
the every face, 0ut 10 promptly gave
way To quiet resolution. Consul General
John c. New quickly showed his powers
Of leadership. Rallying mis- lieutenants
around him, he closed the doors for
few minutes consultation and when the
Harrison leaders stepped out again the
line Of battle had been drawn.
Every Harrison man accepted the sit
UtiOn and no one DOUBTED that Blaine
was candidate, or denied that he would
accept the nomination. Instead Of eu-
logy, the eX-Secretery OF State was &C
cused OF bad faith and disloyalty and
the Harrison men still maintained that
they had sufficient votes to nominate
their man.
Later in the evening these reflections
on the actions Of Blaine ceased, and to-
night the administration people have
generally ceased their criticism of the
ex-Secretary. The Harrison people are
in the fight to the end; whatever inten-
tion there was to give up hope is gone.
The news Of Blaine's resignation at
first had the effect Of creating feeling
that il meant the defeat OF Harrison.
Early after the news was received there
was some talk OF bringing out dark
horses with which TO cut into Blaine'S
following.
That feeling has now given way, and
whatever else the Harrison men may
DO, IL can be- stated on the positive
authority of the Presidents chief
lieutenauts, that they will stand to
their guns to the last. They express
themselves sanguine OF success, but
coucede that the fight from now on will
be close and hot
A conference was held this afternoon
at the headquarters OF the Indiana del
egatiOn, nearly every State and Ter
ritory being represented. After frank
aud full discussion, the unanimous opin-
ion was that Mr.. Blaine'S resignation as
Secretary Of State would not affect the
canvass being made for President bar
riSon in any way.
His friends believe that the President
Is the strongest aud best man for the
Republican party 10 nominate at this
time; that il any Republican is elected
II will be upon the strength Of Presi
dent HarriSOn'S administration.
IL
siOuer Carter, Chairman Goudy, Of the
Indiana State Committee, there were
present when the conference began,
Chauncey NJ. Depew. Ex-Governor Gear,
Of Colorado. Gen. Groner, Of the Nor
folk district Of Virginia, aud several
Southern delegates.
IL seemed 10 De the prevailing and
practically unanimous sentiment that
the Presidents followers should discour-
age ell resort TO acrimonious denunci-
ations for Mr.. Blaine and those who
were with him, and should conduct
campaign having for its basis the in
Structed delegates for the President,
his excellent administration OF the Gov
ernment and his previous good running.
IL was particularly impressed upon
an hands that good nature should pre-
vail. After the statement was made the
conference adjourned. Chauncey NJ.
Deuew was not in his usually good
humor when he emerged from the con-
ference, and was not willing 70 give out
an interview. He said that he could not
say anything about the change in the
situation.
"No, I cannot say anything at this
time"
"But will you make the nominating
speech for Mr.. Harris0n?"
II cannot say I will do that, but
viii vote for Gen. Harrison" he said,
deciSiyely.
Ex-Representative Cannon, OF Illinois,
was asked, Can Blaine beat Harri-
son ?"
His reply was: "No, he can't. He de-
clined 10 stand and take the public yer-
dict, and after the verdict is rendered
he cannot come In as u candidate"