The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-05

which have arisen between them will
be regarded by all true Republicans as
most inauspicious aud regrettable. 1t will
require the gravest reasons to justify such
an action at such q time, and BlaIne's
friends will deplore the influences which
have led him to take this precipitate step.
NEW YORK, June 4.-The Herald will say
tomorrow: II IL now definitely settled
that Blaine is in the field for the
presidency. All that can be said at this
moment il that be deserves the candidacy.
Republicans will certainly honor them
selves by honoring Blaine. He is the only
man in the party whose right to this dis
tinction is undisputed.
The Tribune will say: Much sympathy
will naturally be felt for the president,
whose splendid record q large portion Of
the country assumed would be
crowned in a few days by re-
nomination, that this break with the
secretary should occur at so critical a mo-
ment for both him and for the Republican
party. 1t is not improbable that
the break in the cabinet may
really strengthen rather than
weaken the presidents prospects.
Whatever the future has in store for Blaine,
his past at least Is secure. He retires from
the state department assured of the pos
session Of enduring renown. The people
have no gift to bestow which could enhance
his fame.
SAN Francisco, June 4.-The Chronicle,
commenting on Blaine's resignation, says:
1t is impossible to mistake the meaning of
Mr. Blaine's course. It signifies in an I'M
mlstakable way that il he shall be nomi-
mated by the Minneapolis convention he
will accept the nomination. There is
an apparently growing feeling in IA
vor of Mr.. Blaine, and the probability
is that he will be nominated. Many dele
gates to the convention have hesitated to
declare themselves until they could be
satisfied that Blaine would accept the
nomination if it were offered, but his step
OF today must remove that doubt and give
assurance that he will not run counter to
the wishes Of his party.
The Call says: The resignation of Mr..
Blaine will be accepted as an announce
ment that he is an aspirant for the presi-
dental nomination. The movement is
bold to audac,ty. Mr.. Blaine places him
self in position to be defeated without
positive improvement Of his chances of
success. Had he remained member of
Harrison's cabinet, standing politically
upon his Clarkson letter, he would not
have been defeated, had HARRISON be IN
nominated. The convention will COM
prehend that if it dominates him the peo-
pie will ask that an explanation be given of
the Clarkson letter.
PORTLAND, June 4.-The Oregonian will
say: Mr.. Blaine acts in theatrical man.
ner. 1t is quite his way. He always
studies postures and calculates effects.
1t is apparent that he has resigned for
the purpose Of becoming a candidate for
the presidency. For his resignation
at this time there could be no other mo-
tive. He has chosen his time with view
to producing startling effect. Such
performance is unworthy Of any man who
aspires to the presidency. More, it is dis
graceful. Mr.. Blaine is an actor, player,
crafty, tricky, sensational and insincere.
CHICAGO, June 4.-The Tribune will
say: Blaine has been made candidate
by the will of his party. It is the duty of
the convention to nominate the man who
has the smallest number Of enemies of his
own, and can draw the largest number of
votes from the opposition.
BosToN, June THE Globe says: The
administration is squarely challenged to a
duel to the death at Minneapolis. Blaine
means to defeat Harrison's ambition for q
second term. If he can he will.