Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-06

in health in his life than during that
incident. But the President, with
small envy of the fame Of his great Sec
retary, took the negotiations out OF Mr..
Blaine's hands where it legitimately be-
longed. The Secretary Of State turned
the entire matter over TO his
excellency Of this excellent administra-
tion ana the report was given out that
the Secretary of State was sick. Well
he was sick-sick of his company, sick
Of being insulted by HIS chief and the
kitchen cabinet, whatever excellence
there has been in Mr.. Harrison's ad-
ministration is traceable to Mr.. Blaine
and Mr.. Rusk. The mistakes and weak
nesses that occasioned the political
earthquake Of 1890 belong by right TO
Mr.. Harrison and his errand boys. DE
is the most signal example in history OF
a class president.
II have no doubt as to the results.
The Minneapolis convention OF 1892
will honor itself by calling James II.
Blaine TO lead the Republican hosts in
a campaign Of victory"
NEW ARRIVALS.
The trains that arrived during the
day were in from two TO four sections
and all sections were very heavy.
Nearly every section had from one to
half dozen delegations and they rep
resented all parts OF the Union.
In the matter OF sentiment OF State
delegations there are many conflicting
opinions. The Michigan people are un-
decided yet, apparently, as 10 whether
Alger will come before the convention.
Some Of his intimate friends intimated
that in view of the fact that he is a
strong Blaine man himself, he may not
allow his name TO come up for consider
alton, but all that is mere conjecture.
II is stated by Col. Atkinson, Of De-
troit, that as between Harrison, Blaine
will have all but four OF the delegation.
On the other hand, other prominent
Mlchiganders say that Alger will have
the support of the delegation 1rst, last
and all the time. Col. Atkinson says:
II hope that Alger will be nominated" :"
As TO Ohio, Ex-Governor Foraker and
other strong Blaine men claim only one
half, or bare majority Of the delega-
ton for Blaine. IL is asserted on the
other side that Blaine will have not to
exceed 16 votes and possibly not more
than 13 out of the Ohio Delegation.
The Iowa delegation is weakening in
its Harrison feeling. Two delegates,
who will arrive tomorrow morning, are
strong Blaine men, and four others are
ready TO turn the two voting for Blaine
in last nights meeting, eight delegates
are sure for Blaine and probably more.
A prominent New York delegate said
to-day that the dark horse feeling was
growing in that delegation, and dele
gates were debating between Sherman
and Allison.
PICTURESQUE.
The meeting of Chauncey NJ. Depew
and EmmonS Blaine to-day on the field
of battle was a picturesque sight. The
field was the big dining room OF the
West Hotel, aud the meeting was wit
messed by hundreds of less distinguished
guests, scores OF whom for the instant
stopped knife, fork or coffee cup in
mid air, scarcely breathing, as II half
expecting to see young Mr.. Blaine draw
a revolver on the great ex-supporter OF
his father
As a matter Of fact, Emmons Blaine
did not even attempt to draw a pistol,
but Mr.. Depew could scarcely have
been more embarrassed if such sensa-
tional move had really teen made. The
famous after-dinuer orator and reputed
most ready-tongued man in the
world for iuteryiewers, actu-
ally stammered and Redeemed
as he almost awkwardly ex-
tended his hand 70 young Blaine. and
caught himself inQuiring for the well
fare OF Blaine, Sr. Tom Platt, Depew's
companion in the New York big
Four" had been seated at the
dining table with EmmOns Blaine
chatting at perfect ease and seemed to
greatly enjoy the discontinue of the
usually polished and serene railway
magnate. After passing a few hasty
aud irrelevant and commonplace re-
marks, Mr.. Depew excused himself and
appeared glad 10 drop into vacant
chair at some distance further on, be-
side Murat Halstead, and out of sight
OF the hundreds Of curious eyes levelled
from all parts OF the room.
The silent soldier OF Harrison forces,
ex-Attorney General Michener, Of Indi-
ana, seemed 70 feel this evening that
be had matters sufficiently well in hand
10 step aside for s moment in the heat
of the Sie,e and outline the situation.
He said:
The reaction to-day has been distinct
ly in favor OF the President. l could
name four men in one State alone, who
are claimed for Blaine, that have since
the Secretary's resignation from the
Cabinet and In measure as result OF
that action been brought TO the support
OF Gen. Harrison and have signited their
intention TO cast their votes for him in
the convention. This is only an instance
of material changes constituting almost
a general movement to-day. The Pres
idents friends have not from the start
felt themselves in such strong position
as now, or In better shape for aggressive
action. Our figures indicate apparently
beyond question first ballot renOmina-
ton for the President.
The Massachusetts delegation is
among the days arrivals. Ex-Governor
Brackett says: II sm Harrison man
aud the sentiment Of our delegation Is
now for Harrison. The resignation Of
Blaine has not helped him but has
served TO strengthen harrison"
BLAINE'S SUCCESSOR.
Who WIN Fiu the Vacancy S,J' W.