The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-18
But Opposition Cannot Unite
on Another Candidate.
RUSK AND AlGER TALKED OF.
Organized Pennsylvania Republicans
Bitterly Fighting Senator Quay.
While the Louisiana Democrats Are
Closing the Breach, the Republicans
Are still Farther Apart Chicago still
Shouting for Blaine.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 17.--ISpecial. =
Prominent politicians in both the Repub-
iican and Democratic parties are devoting
considerable time these days in endeavor-
ing to find out the exact sentiment of the
people from the Northwest states with re-
gard to their preferences for presidential
candidates. Since the withdrawal of
Blame the Harrison men maintain that
he Will be able to secure delegations from
nearly all of the Northwestern states
The staunch friends of Blaine and
those classed in opposition to Harrison's
denomination have not yet made up their
minds just exactly what to do in reference
to the selection of their candidate ct the
Minneapolis convention, but there is
every indication that some of the more
prominent Republicans in the Northwest
Will attempt 70 form a combination of
some kind to bring out a candidate in
opposition to the present chief executive.
This combination is pretty sure to be
formed in Washington City. Such men as
Senators Washburn, Pettigrew, Hans
brough and others are known to be op-
posed to Harrison's denomination. They
were Blaine men when Mr.. Blaine was
considered presidential possibility. Some
of them are still for Blaine and
still hope to have him brought
forward as candidate at the
Minneapolis convention. The indica-
tions at this time, however. are that Mr..
Blaine is out Of the list of presidential
possibilities. Those who know the feeling
of the anti Harrison men in the North
west say that several conferences have
been held i'll Washington City during the
last week Ill reference to q decision as to
who will be put forward in opposition to
Harrison at Minneapolis.
Up to this time it is impossible to dis
cover whether anything has been accom-
plished in this direction or not. From a
source very close to some of the leading
anti Harrison men in Minnesota comes
the belief at this time that Secretary Rusk
might be entered in the presidential race
and if he develops the expected strength
might be able to secure the delegations
from Wisconsin, Minnesota and North
and South Dakota. That he can secure
the Wisconsin delegation is not doubted.
By some it is maintained that he would fail
in Minnesota, but the Republicans from that
state maintain that he would prove
strong candidate. If it is found that Rusk
is not likely to develop sufficient strength,
Senator Allison of Iowa may be put for
! talk about General Alger. He has some
staunch supporters in the Northwestern
states. particularly in Minnesota and
Washington. Whether Alger would prove
a strong candidate in North and South
Dakota is not known.
The anti-Harrison men in Washington
City say that the delegations from North
and South Dakota to the Minneapolis con-
vention will not be instructed for Harri-
son. They say, however, that it will be
impossible, unless a strong combination is
formed in advance, to prevent their instruc-
ton against Harrison's denomination.
The outlook today seems favorable for
Harrison securing the delegations from
Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Land
Commissioner Carter, who is a very clever
politician, is putting forth every effort to
secure Harrison delegation in Montana.
1t is probable that he will succeed.
At this time 10 one here seems to know
just what the sentiment among the Re-
publicans in Washington is as to the ne 1t
convention and the presidency. Senator
Allen refuses to be interviewed on these
questions at this time. and Representative
Wilson is also uncommunicatiye when the
matter is 5roachei. Senator Allen and
Representative Wilson will probably
have no hesitancy in saying, however,
that President Harrison's administration
has been a strong and conservative one. 1t
is also possible that neither of these gentle
men doubt that the pre5Ident would be re-
elected if nominated. There are many
other statesmen from Western states, how
ever, who feel little shaky, but they are
beginning to figure on the presidents
chances for a reelection if he finally se-
cures the coveted nominatioD AZ Mime
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