Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-08
Mr.. BLAINE pECLINEA
business at the old stands without any indica-
tion that anything had happened.
IFS Nox-coMMIrTAL TONI.

lion that nything had happened.
IFS Nox-ooNMrTAL TONI.
Some appeared to be rather disappointed a,
the non-committal tone Of the letter because
they had expected that when tie Secretary
did decline be would indicate his own personal
choice of a presidential candidate, presumably
the President
Others. however. said that il could not be en-.
pected that Mr.. Blaine could speak for any one
but himself. He had come 20 the conclusion
that he could not allow the use OF his own name
ana ne had said SO. and 10 would have
oeen manifestS improper for him to have
lntimated who he desired should be selected az
IN position to select the candidate il believed
wonid best support its principles and who was
most desired by the majority of the people.
COMMISSIONER CARRIERS VIEWS.
MI. Thomas II. Carter OF Montana. the sec
rotary of the congressional republican CON-
mittee, who Is also the commissioner OF the
general land Office said:
The denomination of President Harrison is
and has beer demanded by the strong blame
less administration he has given the country
in harmony with the principles aud purposes
S;av, the republican Gn party and l be-
sented in the convention would 80 conclude.
The letter of Mr.. Blaine clears the political
atmosphere, and when the convention assem-
bles il viii be in the nature OF a ratih-
cation meeting. The letter of Blaine Is
admiring friends admonisEins them 10 avoid
useless waste OF energy. Al republicans
nomination of Sir. Blaine viii un-
doubtedly ascribe to him the utmost SIN
cerity. His suggestion that great questions
are to be determined by the action OF the
people at the next election could be elaborated
If elaboration were necessary. Under this
administration this government has been
adjusting itself to the position il is
destined to occupy among the ma
tons of the earth as the dominant element in
the affairs OF this hemisphere for many centu-
ries to come. Mr. Blaine has been and is deeply
interested In this great work and hc appreciates,
no doubt. as few men have had opportunity 10 do.
the fact that President Harrison has the mental
and physical strength and the breadth Of intelli-
gence TO comprehend the work 10 be done. and
to lead in its accomplishment. In the success
of the great measures being advocated by the
administration Mr.. Blaine unqucstionably
forsees for himself enduring fame"
WHAT COL WHITFIELD SAID.
Col. Whitfield, the first assistant postmaster
general, who is prominent in the politics of
Ohio. said: YES l have read Mr.. Blaine's let
ter in the morning papers. II is not, ofcourse.
altogether unexpected. II probably will not
be putting II too strongly to say that
for many years no public utterance has
been more anxiously looked forward to
than this. That 1t will tend to relieve the
political situation from embarrassment and
simplify very much the problem to be worked
out at Minneapolis there can be no reasonable
doubt. think that public sentiment in the
states most strongly devoted to the political
interests of Mr.. Blaine will now favor the
nomination OF President Harrison.
YES; it Is not improbable that other clndi-
dates will be In the field, but there :, no reason
to suppose that any of them VIII have near the
strength that Mr.. Blaine would have had If he
had been formally announced as a candidate. -
The administration Is, IN my judgment
growing III strength with the people of the
country every day. and it viii bo hard TO give
a single logical political reason Why President
Harrison should be retired at the end Of term
That has demonstrated in marked degree hIs
wonderful fitness and adaptability TO the duties
OF his high position"
SECRETARY NOBLE on ''THE LOGIC OF THE sIrUA-
TON"
Secretary Noble said that the announcement
of Nh. Elaine was not unexpected. la his
opinion the logic Of the situation pointed to
the nomination Of President Harrison. who had
not only given III excellent administration. but
had grown in the respect and admiration Of
the people.