The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-27


OF the Blaine talk which now fills the air,
, are in the fight to win if they can, and to
peat everybody else at any cost.
The first step in the plan of campaign
as 1t has been arranged is to see that the
Harrison contingent at Minneapolis is
kept solidly on its feet, so that 1t cannot
be carried away by any stampede in the
convention. In each delegation there is to
De at least one man, if he can be found,
who will act AS brake against any threat
ened tobogganing. In some of the northern
states it will be the one or two federal
oihce-holders who have managed to affix
themselves to the delegations. It is pro-
posed now to see that there shall be at
least one or two companies in the whole
regiment. SO to speak, who will not vote
for Blaine under any circumstances. The
object of this IS plain. II Mr.. Blaine will
not take the nomination unless it comes to
him unanimously, the friends OF the
president propose that there shall be a
| number of delegates on hand to see that
| the unanimity is not forthcoming. Some
friends of the president have figured that
| in the last convention there were 246 dele
gates who would not have voted for Blaine
under any circumstances. They think
they can control just as many or more
this year and they argue that if the oppo-
sition to Mr.. Blaine puts on determined
and dissenting front, and proves itself
| considerable portion OF the party, Mr..
| Blaine cannot with any self-respect accept
| n nomination and this will leave the field
clear for the president. At any rate, the
| friends Of the latter feel that they have
no reason to falter in their confidence as
| to the outcome, and they insist with en-
| phasis that Mr.. Blaine will not be nomi-
| mated
''The question as to what the office
holders who have been elected delegates to
Minneapolis are to do can now be authori-
t.f aIyv on fc CT tod hV fayla nf
the presidents closest friends that no or
der has been issued to them to stay away.
Consequently they may be expected to be
there in force. 1t is true that the presi-
dent, when asked by office-holders rs to
his wishes in the matter. has said that he
did not want them to be conspicuous in
the convention in his behalf. Quite a
number of the appointees, however, have
not even consulted him, aud, believing
that when they accepted government posi- !
tions they did not divorce themselves
from politics, propose to attend. In this |
connection it Is a matter of interest that !
nothing yet printed in connection with the |
presidential situation has created quite as |
much interest us the list of office-hoiding |
delegates published in the Post a couple |
of days ago. The anti-administration |
men say that the Republican party will |
not he dictated TO by these men III office, |
while the friends of the president are cer-
than would have been roster Of the
office-holders who went as delegates to
vote for President Arthur.
1T is not yet settled, however, whether
Secretary Elkins and Secretary Foster will |
attend the convention. Being cabinet Off
GERS, they feel that perhaps their presence
might subject the administration to a
which the attendance of minor
officials would not excite. Consul General
New, United States Marshal Ramsdel, and
others will be there, and the president will
also select some wel!-known politicians. |
not in official life to manage his campaign.
Their names are not to be made known
Just now. Other preparations for the con-
vention are also being made by the presi-
dents friends. 1t is expected that Mr..
name will be presented by some
man of national prominence, rs Tor in-
stance, Governor Mckinley or Mr.. Depew,
instead Of by any Indiana man.
making his candidacy national in its
character. In the seconding speeches. of
course. Indiana will come TO the front. Ex- {
Thompson, who is still a fine
,aiker despite his advanced age, and Gen
'ral Lew Wallace may each be heard. The
after, by the way, is to be delegate, al {
hough there seems to be an impression |
current that he is not to be present. 1t !
eelns that before his district convention {
vas held, he promised to use his influence s
% secure the selection Of a local politician {
u his county. When the convention met I
ND during his absence, he was chosen one G
# the delegates by acclamaJion. He de- I
lined to serve. but il Was then too late, !
IS tile convention had adjourned and {
mother could not be called. Consequently
le will be at Minneapolis. &
All these preparations for the presi- '
enCs campaign are evidence that he will 4
ot withdraw from the race. In this case r
he straws correctly show the way the '
Wind Is blowing. One OF his friends stated U
4 most positive language that the proph- Il
Is VINO predicted letter of withdrawal q
rom the president did not know their q
lan. The president said this gentleman, /
Il lighter, and he is not disposed to sur '
ender before the first gun is fired. Those i
tho know the presidenC intimately recall e
DE time when the Democratic legislature d
/ his state gerrymandered Indiana ior the
Ole purpose OF ueteaIlng his reelection to
le senate. 1t was kerry-
handler SO perfect that Senator I
oorhees said that il the legislature was :
ot sixty Democratic on JOINT ballot it
-ould not be Democratic victory. Mr.. c
harrison went home from Washington
} Indiana, called his friends into a con- &
.rence, arranged campaign III the face :
a torlorn hope, studied out The situation
each district and when election day q
tme the Democrats, instead of having T
NJy on joint ballot, had none, and only y
,nt Mr.. Iurpie 10 the senate by the aid oil
Greeuback vote after Il tubboru contest d
Ith q man who has such record as this [
.e friends of the president say they have Y
Othing 10 fear, aud they are willing to =
redlcU that the success which has hltner- =
} been his Will not desert him at Mime :
polls" C