Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-09
COMMENTS ON BLAlNE's LETTER,
A Number of People interviewed on Its
u %, ii Inn,

A Number of People interviewed on Its
Effects in the Presidential Campaign.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The announce
ment that the secretary of state had
written the letter withdrawing himself
from the field of candidates was known
on the row and in the hotel lobbies
within a very few minutes after its re-
ceipt by the United Press, its reporters
being the first to convey the informa-
ton. 1t created much excitement, not
withstanding the probability of its ut
terance had been discussed for the pre-
vious forty-eight hours with renewed
vigor, and its appearance thereby dis
counted to some extent.
Secretary Fosters Opinion.
Secretary Foster was seen by the
United Press representative and asked
for his opinion in the matter. He said
he had been anticipating its appearance,
but was surprised that it had come ont
now. 1T will result, | think, he said,
in President Harlison's denomination.
The field has always been an open one,
but several gentlemen, to whom Secre-
tary Blaine was block, will enter the
race now"
"Will Ohio have candidate?"
"No."
"For whom will she voteY'
"For Harrison. Ohio has always felt
very friendly towards Blaine, but she
has never supported him for the presi-
dency, always having had in conte rs
where he was, a candidate of her own.
There will be no opposition to Harrison's S
denomination, ] take it.
Secretary EIkins Talks.
Secretary Erkins talked freely and in
terestingly on the subject. For some
time, said he, ga month or more cer-
tainly, it has been known among the
Republican politicians, and was becorn-
ing generally known among the people,
that Secretary Blaine would not be a
candidate. Some of them are for Hap-
rison, and some for others, but the gre 1t
mass are for the president, and he will
be renominated."
Secretary Tracy Not Surprised.
Secretary Tracy said: II am not sur
prised, / have been expecting such a
letter for some time. 1t points to Harri-
sons denomination and reelection"
Mr.. Tracy would not say that Mr..
Blaine's health had anything to do with
the present letter, nor would he make
answer to the query, WAS not Blaine
now stronger before the country than
he ever was?'
Secretary Mobiles Views.
Secretary Noble said: with Blaine
out of the field, there is no man of suffi-
cient national Importance to seriously
contest the nomination with Mr.. Har-
rison. His administration has been fair,
Just and upright, regardless of sections
or nationalities. He will be renominated
unanimously and reelected"
Two Sick Cabinet Members.
The inclement weather that prevails
upon Attorney General Miller and Sec
severe colds. Neither of the cabinet
officials could be seen.
Senator Cuilom Now a Candidate.
Senator Cullom spoke with frankness:
81 am not surprised" said he; Il had in
timations of its coming from various
sources, and, indeed, from the secretary
himself, but nothing definite"
"Will you enter the field for the nom
ination, senatorY
"Yes, l have said to my friends that,
having given Illinois nearly thirty years
of earnest service, would esteem it a
great honor if the delegation to the ma
tional Republican convention from Illi-
nois would support me for the presi-
dental nomination. II could be nolni-
mated, well and good; if not, the delega-
ton would be free to support any good
man. l have said further that l had no
muck to run against anyone, and was
desirous only of securing that which
was best for the Republican party and
for the country. If any other man van
get more votes than can, / would be
for him, But you will permit me to
say l think / would make pretty good
candidate.
Senator C1illom also expected the let
ter, but declined to say who, he thought
would be the nominee.
Senator allison Expresses Himself
Senator Allison said he was somewhat
surprised at the appearance of the lettei
Just now. Il think il will have the
effect of introducing a number Of gen.