New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-05
THE RETIREMENT or NR BLAME.

| THE RETIREMENT or VIZ BLAiNH'
The sudden and unexpected resignation of
| Mr.. Blaine promptly accepted by the Presi-
| dent: injects another element OF SURPRISING IN
| terest into the already tense and complicated
| situation at Minneapolis. But this new develop
ment, though startling, and i'll its first sug-
gestions sensational, does not under calm con-
sideration appear unnatural or astonishing
| The truth is that the course OF events during
the last few weeks has inevitably produced
"a tension of feeling in the Republican party
of which neither the President nor the Secre-
tary could fail to be aware, and under which
their relations could not remain altogether
unchanged This fact discredits neither OF
them. 1t is simply an expression OF human
! nature Each has known that a great number
of Republicans have evidently believed that
the nomination of the other would most surely
promote the success of the party and the wei
fare of the country, and knowing this they
could not escape a sense of embarrassment i'll
their Official and personal relations. Much
sympathy will naturally be felt for the Presi-
dent, whose splendid record large portion of
the country has assumed would be crowned
in a few days by denomination, that
this break with the Secretary should
occur at so critical moment both for him
and for the Republican party. But it is
unnecessary to assume that their mutual re-
spect has been impaired or that, whatever the
result of the Minneapolis Convention may
he, any sense of irritation will survive the
withdrawal of Mr.. Blaine from the Cabinet.
What the immediate consequences may be, 1t
is impossible to forctell. 1t is not improbable,
in the view of many, that this break in the
Cabinet may really strengthen rather than
weaken the Presidents prospects. We may be
certain that the political prophets arc all busy,
and that in this case, as generally. predictions
will take the cue from hope. 1t will he said by
some that the retirement of Mr.. Blaine from
the office of Secretary OF State removes the
last doubt of his willingness to accept higher
office. and guarantees his nomination for the
Presidency with his full consent. Others will
interpret it as a confirmation and renewal of
his February announcement that his name
would not go before the Conventon-aS final
REIMBURSEMENT of public station at a time when
continuance in office might have encouraged cx-
pectations which could not be fulfilled. There
NAV be not a few who having a natural pro-
pensity for dark horses, will promptly and
cheerfully put their faith in some unheraded
candidate. There is not the slightest objec
ton to these prognostications. They are
marks of the eager and friendly turmoil out OF
which the welcome ccrtaintes OF the future
are evolved One Of them is sure to come true,
and that VIC are frank 10 say. is as far aS VIC
can see into the situation. Certainly neither
the resignation nor its acceptance makes PrcSi-
dent Harrison or Mr.. Blaine less worthy of the
oNt hos pnpt fnr tho VI fn1fr
years is about TO be chosen. And it is equally
certain that the delegates at Minneapolis should
not allow personal prejudiccs or preferences to
influence their judgment. They have in their
kecping the interests of the Republican party.
and the welfare Of tho entire country, and il
behooves them to take ample time 10 consider
the new situation and devise the best
means of securing the success of the princi-
pies for which the party will stand in the APP
preaching election.
Whatever the future has in store for Mr..
Blaine his past at least is secure. lie rotircS
from the State Department in assured possession
of enduring renown. In that arduous and deli
cate place he has preserved the trad
tons and kept unblemishcd the honor of the
country. lie has won the love and gratitude OF
the Nation and the admiration of tho world
by his conduct of international affairs and he
has identified himself with a great domestic
policy the fruits of which are already seen to
be splendid and lasting. The reputation
which he possessed as legislator party leader
and patriot when he entered President IIarri-
sons Cabinet he has fortified and expanded as
Secretary of State. The people have no gift
to bestow which could enhance his fame.