The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-05
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that Blaine owed nothing to the admins
tratlon; that the glory of his name and
deeds but added to the lusGer of the
cabinet, and that the administration
which he honored could have no possible
mortgage on his political future. And SC
the fight goes. While the great majority
tonight predict Blaine's nomination, men
are found who think that the lmoroglIo
will result in the selection of dark horse.
But it must not be supposed that the Har-
rison leaders are Gisheartened. They may
be dismayed, but they are still in the fight.
Tonight nearly every bodyconfesses that a
merry fight is in store.
The resignation struck Minneapolis
like western cyclone. Nobody was pre-
pared forit, and every body was glad when
it was over. The Blaine people were natur-
ally hilarious. A wag remarked that it
was Blaine wake and Harrison funeral,
and, as no one reproved him, it may be ac-
cepted As indicating the sentiment of the
hour The first information at the national
headquarters in the West hotel OF Blalne'S S
resignation came through an Associated
Press bulletin. At first everybody doubted
it. When assurance was officially given,
the Blaine men gave wild hurrah.
Blaine has resigned; it is officialW
shouted National Committeeman Conger.
Some one yelled, That's business.
Three cheers for Blaine" The cheers were
given, and the demonstration amounted
TO an ovation to the absent statesman.
Like wildfire the Blaine enthusiasm
spread throughout the city. At the Blaine
headquarters Colonel Gavotte Of Michi-
gan said that Michigan was for Blaine,
and that Blaine and Alger could beat the
world. In the meantime the Blaine enthu-
sIasm in the West hotel WAS growing. The
crowd called for Foraker, but he only
smiled aud shook his head. Clarkson and
Fassett fairly beamed, and even Quay ex-
u ted. An hour later Blaine headquarters
We're engaged at the price of $500 at the
West hotel.
THE HARRISON MEN.
At the Harrison headquarters dismay
was pictured on every face, but it prompt
lv gave way to quiet resolution. John c.
New, rallying his colleagues, closed the
doors for con sultation, and when the Har-
rson leaders stepped out again the line of
battle had been drawn. The eX-secretary
of state was accused of bad faith and dis
loyalty, and the Harrison people still
maintained that they had sufficient votes
TO nominate. The news of Blaine's resig-
nation at first had the effect of creating a
feeling that it meant the defeat of Presi-
dent Harrison; but that feeling has now
given way, and whatever else the Harri-
son men may do, it can be stated. on the
authority of the presidents leutenants,
that they will stand to their guns to the
last. They are sanguine OF success. After
Il long conference at the Harrison head
quarters the following official declaration
was made
"A conference was held this afternoon, |
nearly every state and territory being rep |
resented After frank and full discus |
sion, the unanimous opinion was that Mr.. /
Blaine's resignation as secretary of state |
would not affect the canvass being made |
for President Harrison in any way. His |
friends believe that the president is the !
CT ron for Z ha T1ar n
nominate. Ii any Republican be elected, !
II VIII be upon the strength OF President |
HarriSon'S administration. 1t was further
the opinion that President Harrison would |
be renOminated on the first ballot, as
against any and all opposing candidates,
there being sufficient number of votes
assured TO give him the nomination. There
Is no wavering on the part of his friends,
recent assurances only confirming the
predictions heretofore made that Presi-
dent Harrison is the choice of his party
und the people"
Chauncey NJ. Depew joined the confer
ence and did a great deal to raise the
spirits OF the gathering. The unanimous
sentiment WAS that the presidents fol-
lowers should discourage acrimonious de-
nuucIatiOns of Blaine.
The Illinois delegation held an informal
meeting tonight Only fifteen were pres
ent, and these were nearly all Harrison
men. The expression of opinion was that
Harrison would have thirty delegates to
about fourteen, perhaps less, for Blaine
The Indiana delegation gave recep-
ton tonight in the parlOrs of the West
hotel The parlors were thronged from
until II o'clock. The utmost good feeling
prevailed. Speeches were made by Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew. Senators Hiscock. FELTON,
and Carey. General Lew Wallace and
others There was great applause when
ever reference to President Harrison and
his administration was made.
VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS.
Assistant Postmaster General Whitfield
said: "There seems to be no political logic
or common sense in substituting for the
head Of the administration the member of
his Official family who has so suddenly
terminated his connection herewith"
Chauncey VI. Depew said that he could
not say anything now. ;
National Committeeman Payne of Wis
consin SAID: 1T beats Harrison. | don't
know what to think OF 1t, as 1t respects
Blaine"
Ex-Representative Cannon of Illinois !
said: Blaine declined to stand and take ;
he public verdict and after the verdict is ]
he cannot come in as the candi- {
date"
p Senator Teller of Colorado. an anti-Har-
rison man. said: 1T clears the atmosphere !
now, so tar as Blaine's acceptance Is con 1
The stock IN trade of the Harri- :
son men was that he would not accept. 'and I
a good many men did not want to vote for t
Il man about whose acceptance thev were I
doubttHL 1t takes away our weak point. :
which was doubt about Blaine's accep 5
tance."
Senator Washburn of Minnesota said.
1T makes clear that Blaine will accent if i
given the nomination. | don't know the !
motive OF the resignation, but | imagine it /
was due to the treatment of Blaine by the I
president"
Senator FELTON, of California, who would t
not express presidential preference be. /
iore, said: There will be no stampede. IL {
viii be Harrison, as it would have been G
before" c
Delegate George Baldwin, from Coy y
ernor Mckinley's own town said: "Mc- {
hinley authorized me to say that upon his L
arrival at Minneapolis he will become one
OF the most persistent workers for the
president. 1t is Mckinley's opinion '
that two-thirds of the Ohio delegation will
support the president upon the first bal
lot"
Senator Quay said: "Blaine's resigna- 4
ton Will undoubtedly produce his nomin- t
alton" :
Ex-Governor Foraker said: "Blaine 3
Will be nominated. Alger or Rusk will !
have the second place +
W. o, Bradley of Kentucky said: =
Blaine resigned to take the presidency. I
# he could get it. Harrison will be nom :
mated on the first ballot" ;
Governor Nellette OF South Dakota said: !
Harrison Is stronger than ever. Neither 9
the delegates nor the peopie will indulge =
In trlckery, nor countenauce it from any- q
one " /;
Senator Wolcott said: "The resignation r
may be OF some help, as it leaves vacant :
another office TO peddle for Harrison votes. r
l he assistant postmaster general. the chief +
Of the bureau of engraving and printing. a
ana scores of heads of Departments. are q