The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-05
STANDING BIZ THEIR GUNS.

Harrison's Supporters Are Not Dismsysd.
and Fight All the Harder.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MINNEAPoLIs. Mimi, June 4-"Secretary
Blaine has resigned his portfolio, and his
resignation has been accepted by the Pres
ideut.D
This announcement was loudly shouted
by an excited United Press representative
who rushed through the lobby of the West
Hotel this afternoon on his way to the
several headquarters on the floor
above. The first impression of all
was to discredit the truth of the announce
ment. but when, few moments after
wards. the letters passing between the
President and his chief Secretary were
posted on the bulletin boards of the news
papers, and telegraphed around, the news
was accepted as a fact. and for time the
greatest confusion was witnessed.
AS might have been expected, the resigns-
tion was the single topic of discussion. and
it's effect upon the nomination was can
vassed by all. 1t did not take long to dis
close the fact that Mr.. Clsrkson, Mr. Quay.
Mr. Fassett. Mr.. Platt and the gen.
tlemen who are associated with them
in their effort to weaken the strength
of General Harrison had had previous no.
tice of what was 20 come. Dir. Quay was
sitting as chairman of the sub-committes
which was hearing the Mississippi con-
tests. when carried the news to Mr.. New,
who was q member OF the committee, Mr..
New made the announcement publicly, but
Mr. Qray, who had been locked In the
room for moro than two hours. never SO
much as raised his eyes. but looked as
though be had listened to twIce-told tale.
CLARKsoN WAS ALSO IN THE SECRET.
Mr.. Clarkson was at lunch with Mr..
Payne when A. j. Halford carried the dis
patch to the first-named. There was not
the slightest indication of surprise on
the part OF any OF them. and it was evil
dent that they heard nothing new. Later
1t was learned that Mr.. Clsrkson had re-
ceived q telegram, early this morning, con-
veyIng the news that Mr.. Blame was to
retire immediately. and ne had no doubt
notified his allies.
On the streets and in the halls and lob
bies every thing was buzz and excitement.
Many were found to prophesy the certain
nomination of Blaine on the ground that
his action had placed him In the field as an
active candidate. But it was noticeable
that this talk came from the crowds and
not from the delegations.
On the paIt of General Harrison's friends
there was not waver nor q desertion.
Naturally. it was at first feared that few
scattering delegations from the strong
Blaine sections might be carried of their
feet by the apparent entry upon the field
of the man from Name. but. diligent In
quiry failed to develop single one of this
character. The effect upon the Presidents
supporters could not have been better.
Men frequently stifien up and become az
gressive when confronted bv the certainty
of fight and this has been the case with
them in the present instance.
LOYAL TO THE PRESIDENT.
Shortly after the receipt of the news o
conference of the HARRISON leaders was
called at which was present every one OF
rs the friends of the administration. This
conference lasted for two hours ana was
earnest and deliberate. Not doubt was
expressed, not q hard word uttered Q
criticism passed. but every indi-
vidual present counseled good nature
and answering loyalty to the Presi-
dent Then they divided themselves into
committees. mapped out the work for each.
and went at 1t with q will and an earnest
ness that proves beyond question that so
far from having been dismayed by the
days news they had been soiidiEed and in
tensitied in their desire 10 accomplish the
end for which they Iabored.
The countenances Of the opposition were
radiant with delight when the news was
received. and for the time they gleefnliy
watched for the expected rout and flight Of
the Harrison phalanx, but the clspse of An