The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-06-05

oauSc DIS member or the national
committee, made his appearance on the
scene at this point, and was Immediate
ly questioned if the committee had not
received some previous intimation of
MIR. Blalne's course. He said, "In
not SO many words, but members of the
committee had received assurances that
he would accept the nomination, and
this, of course, implied his resignation
as Secretary of State" Asked on
the nomination, Col. Conger replied:
''It insures Blaine's selection on the |
first ballot. We counted 55l votes |
this morning and since then we nave
learned that we under estimated Hi
nOis and Ohio and some other States.
Illinois, we counted IL for Blaine, it
will give 20. Ohio, we counted 20, it
will give 26." Register Bruce was
standing in crowd OF colored admin
istration men when told the
news, he expressed his belief in its
authenticity, but added that if it was
true he did not know what would be
the result. Governor Geary, of Iowa,
who had Just arrived and was button
holed by Frank Hatton, declined to
say how the Iowa delegation would be
affected by the news, and he also ex-
pressed a doubt of its truth. At 4
O clock conference of the friends
of President Harrison was held
at Mr.. Michener's room. There
was a crowd, including Mr..
Depew, Ex-senator Spooner,
Senators FELTON, and Sawyer and many
others. At the same time state
ment was given out by Messrs. Niche
ner and Carter setting forth the views
, of the Harrison men ON the Blaine
resignation. The Michigan delega-
f tion have decided that Gen. Alger's
t name shall be presented to the conven-
ton. The orator has not yet been Sc
. lected; probably H. Nj. Duflield, of
Detroit, will be the man.
< MINNEAroLIs, Mimi, June 4
! Gen. John c. New received the first
J. news of Secretary Blaine's resignation
y through the United Press. He was in
a the meeting of the sub committee of the
+ National committee when the message
II was received. The news was sent tc
t him through his son, Harry New. The
7 general hurried out of the committee
!. room and irummed up some of Pres
e. dent IIarrison's friends for an immediate
k conference To all Of the Harrison
IN men whom h. met he told the news
e saying that Harrison was in the figh
!. to stay. The news spread rapidly
n through the corridors Of the hotel
4 L. I. Michener, of Indiana, confirmed
'e what Gen. New said about the posi-
OF tion Of President Harrison, he sal,
II that Harrison would 90 before The con
rt veDtion and leave the delegates to d.
ID termne who should be the nominee
n f. T. Kersens, Of Missouri, Harrison
IN delegate at large, but a warm frien'
OF of secretary Blaine, received the new
a from the United Press. He locke
OF troubled and shook his head. "Tha
as means the severance of those two men,
re he said. When asked what the effec
n would be in the convention he said tha
es it was matter for grave considers
on ton. He could not prophesy the gu
'o' come. Chairman Clarkson was seen b
MS a. reporter Of the Uni d Press immt
r dately after the receipt of a telegral
'r- announcing the resignation of secre
ky ry Blaine, Mr.. Clarkson said the ne"
er, was not unexpected. "The resign;
ais tion is in connection with his cand
lot dacy before the convention" was aske
id. Mr.. Clara son nodded, 81 know of I
Ut other reason" he said, s'but | not II
ire care to be quoted on the subject at =
Us at present.
ne MlNNEAPoLIs, Mimi, June -
ed conference of Blaine's friends tonigl
lei at which representatives from ever
oe- state and territory were present, II WI
10 desired to present Mr.. Blaine's nan
uuP formally to the convention. Ex-go
ne ernor Foraker, Of Ohio, to make Il
aN- nomination speech.
~ MINNEAPOLIS, Mlnn., June f.
- Gen. Alger is not coming to Mi
- neapolis When the statement tn
~ Mr.. Clarkson had telegraphed him
-, come was posted in the hotel lobt
-, some of Gen. Alger's friends te
Il graphed him not to come if he wish
~ his candidacy to remain in their han'
e In reply this afternoon Gen. Ale
oer telegraphed that he did not intend
ca come to Minneapolis. Col. New rece
~ ed q telegram from President Harris
a to the effect that secretary Blaln
e., resignation had no Significance a
I'D that everything was serene IN wa
~, ington, and requesting that hls frieI
-. be informed of the situation and
~; sured that there is no reason why tt
...1 should be hurried.
but
Tor First for Sherman. Then for Blal
of BY Telegraph to the state Chronicle.
this WAsHINToN, June "A V
,OrtS nrOminent member of the Nat1O