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will declare for Harrison. Tie information
comes from Delegate George e. Baldwin of
MeKinley's own town. To-day Baldwin
said: Governor Mckinley has authorized
me to say that upon his arrival in Mime
apolis he will become one OF the most per-
sistent workers for President Harrison"
Ex-senator Platt says Harrison's forces
are greatly demoralized, and that now it is
only question whether Blaine will receive
majority or be nominated unanimously
Chairman Clarkson said that Biaine's
resignation added a dramatic feature to the
convention. Ali good Republicans will try
and preserve the proceedings from bitter
ness and anything like differences degen-
Grating into feuds
A. L. COnger. the Ohio national commit
teeman, said: with all the powerful pat
ronage at the disposal Of the Admnistra-
tiou and nearly 200 Office e-holders as dele
gates, and many other office holders work
ing on the outside Blaine has a clear ma
jority, and Harrison's supporters are having
all they can do to hold his forces in line.
There are even many delegates who, under
so-called instructions, openly declare that
since Blaine's resignation they will vote for
him. If this crystalization of public senti-
ment continues Blane's nomination will
surely come by acclamation."
Senator Matt Quay said Baine's resgna-
tion will undoubtedly produce his nomina-
tion.
Ex-Governor Foraker said that the con-
vention would nominate Blaine. There
was no second choice. Either Alger or
Rusk will have the second place.
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the instructed delegates for the President,
MS excellent administration and his previ-
Gus good running, and they particularly in-
pressed upon all that good nature should
prevail. They coneede that the fight from
now on will be close and hot. The bitter
ness which has characterized the first hot
utterances showing the manner IN which
the Harrisonians received the news that
Blaine was actively in the field has been
put aside as the result of q protraeted con-
ference, lasting all the afternoon. Inthe con-
ference some were in favor of fighting vigor-
ousiy and antag0nizing the Blaine movement
with spirit. but gentler counsel prevailed.
and mild declaration was the result Of the
conference. The document states that
after frank and full discussion of the sit
nation among the HarrisOnians - every
State and Territory being represented-it is
the unanimous opinion that Blaine's resig-
uation wouldI.not affect the canvass being
made for the President. His friends be-
lieye that he is the strongest and best man
for the Republican party, and If a Repubii-
can is to be elected it will be upon the
strength OF Harrson's administration. The
statement further reviyes the opinion that
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4. II. Carter Of Montana said: "Assur-
ances are voluntarily offered by representa-
tyes of every delegation in MINNEAPOLIS
and by some delegations by telegraph that
1t is wholly immaterial who the candidate
opposed to the President may be. The
President will be Loyalty supported through
out"
Senator Stockbridge OF Michigan said:
with Alyer on ticket bearing Blaine at
its head we will sweep the country"
Senator FELTON,, delegate-at-large from
California, said: II don't think it is sig
nificant factor in the contest whether Blaine
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and looked happy. He ran his fin
gers at intervals through MS curly iron-gray
hair, stroked his whskers lovingly, but
would not talk. lie seemed eontented with
the situation, but declined to say whether
he felt that way.
w. w. Cuney, the colored Collector Of the
Port of Galveston. who is always a con-
spicuOus figure at national conventions, and
vino generally leads the delegation from his
State. is for Harrison, aud says that most
OF the delegates from his State will vote
that way. If Cuney says so its dollars to
dimes that he is not far wrong. He has a
first mortgage ON the party in the Lone Star
State.
So it went during the long hours Of the
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At TIE CAPITOL.
How the News Was Received In the
House OF Representatives.

How the News Was Received In the
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-The news Of
Blane's resignation created a profound
sensation at the capitol. The Senate was
not in session, but in the House the effect
Of the reception Of the Associated Press
bulletin announcing the resignation was
magical. The telegram was read by the
Speaker and within two minutes the space
before his desk was filed with struggling
tbrong of Representatives, striving to get
glimpse of the bit of yellow paper. 1t was
impossible to keep order. The clerks en-
deaVored TO call the roll, but their voices
were scarcely heard above the ex-
citement. "Wliat does 1t mean ? 4"
was the question 10 every mouth. The
Democrats decided that ii meant that Blaine
was standing for the nomination, but when
It came to a secondary result Of the effect
on the Democratic convention there was
division OF opinion. The consensus Of opin-
ion of the Democrats. however, is that
Blaine will be nominated and beaten. Some
thought that it would result In the defeat Of
both Blaine and Harrison for the nomina-
tiOn and the selection OF some other eandl-
date. Some of the Republicans shared This
last opinion, though they were very retl-
cent and some thought that Blaine would
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An impetus was given TO the boom this
afternoon when the Michigan delegation,
accompanied by brass band and with
flying colors, blew into town and howed
themselves hoarse as they marched up the
street. a few moments later they held 3
reception at the West House which amounted
to an ovation and at which the enthOusiasm
for Alger was uubounded.
Talk about your native sons. what Is
the matter with AlgerP" shouted Mayor
Pingree of Detroit, who was in the crowd
and the yell which greeted the sally made
the welkin ring.
He's all right" roared the crowd in re-
sponse, and it was evident to the dullest
man in the throDg that Alger had lead
pipe cinch on the delegation from the
Badger State.
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evening, until it seemed Blaine and his
friends had 1t all their own way and would
carry everything with a rush. They pinned
badges all over themselves, and gathering In
knots howled until they were hosrse; but
the Harrison men, with less noise and more
political cunning, quietly rounded up their
people and fell to work like beavers to over
come the effect of the Blaine leaders
Trey sent for the Iowa delegation, which,
1t was claimed. has broken away, and found
that of the g WHO had arrived here 20
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to start a popular movement in his favor.
In the event Of the decentralization of both
the Blaine and Harrison forces it is be-
lieved that Alger would receive most of
Blaine's strength, while the administration
delegates would be divided between Cul-
lOm and Mckinley.
A few delegates outside Of Illinois are
mentioning the name of Robert Lincoln,
but the suggestion does not arouse any en-
thuslasm.
Mckinley will head the Ohio delegation,
and it is regarded tonight as settled that he
will be the permanent chairman of the con-
ventiOn, though the name Of Allison is
warmly urged by the anti Blaine delegates
in the Iowa delegation. For temporary
chairman there are two candidates-Lang-
ston of Virginia and Porter of New York.
Langston is backed by the Blaine men. and
Porter by the Harrison crowd.
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DEPEW TALKS.
What He Says OF the Resignation Of the
Secretary of State.

nnaI nc Gays OF tnS iNesiEDatiOn OF the
Secretary of State.
MINNEAPOLIS. June 4.-Chauncey N. De-
pew says: "Blaine's resignation of the
Office of Secretary of State puts the Repub-
licGn party in crisis on the eve Of a
battle. The gentlemen who are now
pressing Blaine say that it means that he
enters the field as an active contestant for
the Presidential nomination. OF course, the
country will at first so acceptit. Most of the
lifelong friends of Blaine accepted his
letter to Garrison and decided that it
was best for the party to nominate
President Harrison; that the coming fight
must be fought on the record tI the present
administration. and with Blaine out the
chief of this administration should be the
Republican standard-b bearer.
"We believe that If Harrison is n0mi-
mated he will carry all the States he car
ried before and some others. Garfield car
ried New York State in 1880. II was never
carried for our party again at any other
election, except that of 1881, until Harrison
won it In 1888, and We believe that be is
able to carry 1t again in 1892.
An administration which has been
unusually successful in its home and foreign
policy makes our chief stronger than he
was four years ago. Four delegates whose
judgment led them 20 declare for Mr.. Har-
rison as result of Blaine's retirement as a
candidate are ifmer in their conviction of
his strength before the country"
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were for Harrison and for Blaine. In
Illinois votes out Of A were for Blaine
and the rest for Harrison.
There was scurry tonight to find out
just how the New York delegation stood,
and il looks as if 80 at least of The votes
from the Empire State would go to Blaine
from the start. This is largely due to the
efforts of Tom Platt and J. Sloat Fassett.
both of whom have got it in for Harrison
and are using every means within their
power to prevent his nomination.
There is probably groundwork OF truth
for the statement that Tennessee has broken
away from the Harrison managers. and
it is believed that when the roll of States is
called they will be found voting for Blaine.
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BLAINE GIVES MS REASONS
Why He Resigned From the Cabinet at
THIS Time.

Why He Resigned From the Cabinet at
THIS Time.
NEW YORK, June A Washington spe-
eial says: In an interview with Secretary
Blaine late this afternoon he said his resg-
nation had not been occaslOned by the
near approach of the Republican conyen-
tion, and would net affect its action
to the slightest extent The question of his
candidacy or of the acceptance of proffered
nomination did not influence him in de-
Gliding to retire from the State Depart
ment. His only object was to obtain
personal freedom and peace. He then
proceeded to indicate the reasons why he
had resigned. he felt supersensitiYe, hs
said. because OF the constant discussion Of
his name in connection with the Presiden-
tial nomination. To this was added the
annoyance Of the sensational rum0rs
which were constantly being placed in
circulation as to his being secretly
working to accomplish Harrison's defeat,
at the same time encouraging his
friends to pursue agsimilar course. With
out any reference to the truthful
ness, pausibility or practicability of
these reports they apparently had a
perceptible effect upon the Presidents per
sonal friends and most intimate admirers.
The feeling daily grew upon Blaine that he
was regarded with suspicion and distrust;
that the friends of the Administration
practically considered him guilty Of duplicily
and even his associates in the Cabinet
seemed to look upon him with silent re-
proach. There also seemed to be a constant
desire to humiliate him by urging the neces-
sty of further public declaration that he
was not a candidate for the Republican nom
ination. These thoughts and suspicious
constantly proved upon Blaine's mind
until the worry and annoyance became in
tolerable. and he determined to resign. and
having fully decided upon this course be
desired a speedy settlement Of the whcis
matter in order that he might enjoy the
rest as a private citizen which was denied
him as part and parcel of the ADMINISTERS
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THE SITUATION.
Row the ContendiDg Factions Regard
tho Outlook.

I =
the Outlook.
MINNEA POLLS, June 4. - The Blaine
howlers are in possession of the town to-
night and the Harrison men are badly de-
moralized. The cause is easily explained
II is all due to the resignation Of the Secre-
tary OF State, the news Of which frll ike q
| BON bshell among the delegates this after
noon. a clap Of thunder out Of a clear sky
could not have been a greater surprise and
Immediately there was a stampede. Depew
HiscOck and the rest Of the secOnd-ierm
advocates immedia tely wentinto temporary
retirement and consulted with each other
in dark corners ard Out-0f-the-way places.
Fer time, at least. they were badly rat
tied, and try as they would. they were
unable TO conceal their chagrin at what had
occurred. The Blaine men. on the con-
trary, were jubiant. Every man who be-
lieved in the Plumed knight had on his
"hoWling" clothes, and from the time Of
the receipt of the news Of the Secretery's
resignation till long after midnight, the cor
ridorS Of the West Hotel rang with their
war cries.
One thing, however, is apparent TO the
most casual observer, and that's that every
body is at sea. The administration men
say that the President is certain OF re-
nomination. and the followers of the man
from Maine say that they will win in an
easy cantcT.
1t would not be q bad guess to say that
neither is a sure winner, and that RuSk,
Mckinley or Sherman might succeed in
creeping in. Most of the big guns laugh at
the idea, but, just the same, there is a grow
ing sentiment among the more conservative
element in favor of giving both Blaine and
Harrison the ''go-by."
Up to the noon hour to-day the Harrison
men hau it pretty much their own way. and
John c. New, who is managing the Presi-
dents fight, wore upon his face a look of
easy confidence and self-cOntentment that
was assuring to those who have cast their
lot with them. Tonight Mr.. New is inclined
to be nervous aud not so ready to talk as he
was few hours ago. lie is not the sort Of
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Harrison will be nominated on the
first ballot, as there are sufficient
number Of votes assured to give him the
nomination. The documents ends "There
is no wavering on the part Of his friends.
the recent assurances only confirming the
prediction, heretofore made. that Harrison
is the choice of the party and the people"
After the statement was given out the
doors of the Indiana headquarters. where
the conference was held. were locked, the
transoms closed and watchman put on
guard, and discussion ensued for the pur-
pose of agreeing upon concerted plan of
action. Chauneey NJ. Depew was present
in the conference and made one of his charac-
terstic speeches, announcing his steadiast
support Of the President.
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THE FIRST INTIMATIoN.
Blaine Refused to Sign an Official
Document.

Blaine Refused to Sign an Official
Document.
WASH INGToN, June $50 far as can be
learned, Blaine's resignation was not pre-
ceded by any notice or intimation to the
President that it might be expected. The
resignation appears, therefore, to have been
determined upon suddenly, but for some
time there have been various facts known
to close observers in Washington which
warrant the belief that the resignation,
though undoubtedly precipitated by recent
occurrences, had its origin a long time ago
in causes essentially personal rather than
political. These causes may be briefly
summarized as incOmpatibilities of temper
ament, disagreements over public questions,
such as the Chilean matter, inyidious CON-
PARSONS and comments on the part of III
judicious friends concerning the credits due
either for the enactment and execution of
the reciprocity project and the general con-
duet of foreign affairs, including the man.
agement of the Bering Sea controversy and
a total lack Of cordial relations between the
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DARK noRsEs.
Alger and Cullom Are the Names Most
Frequently Heard.

Frequently Heard.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 4.-Late tonight
there are rumors of dark horse" and 'com-
promise candidates." but most of this talk
emanates from uncommitted delegates and
does not receive much credence. The
names moss frequently mentioned are
those Of Cull0m, Alger, Mckinley and ALI
son. Divisions in Illinois, Ohio and Iowa
delegations make these delegates quite
willing to settle on some "fayorite son. !"
Should the situation warrant it. Alger
already has the Michigan delegation, and it is
said Cullom can have the 4S votes of Illinois.
but the Senator is loyal TO Harrison and
does not permit tha discussion OF his avail
ability by delegates from his State. Ii is
evident, however, that certain Illinois dele
gates are awaiting favorable opportunity
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BI'KINLEY COMING.
The Major VIII Be Permanent Chairman
of the Convention.

of the Convention.
MINNEAPOLIS, juno 4.-To-morrow Nc
Kinley will come In from his Ohio home,
and much interest Is attached to his appear
anee In view of the fact that he is now re-
garded by many as the dark horse Of the
entire combination. He is looked to by q
majority of those on the ground as the COM
ing man In the event of the struggle grow
ing bitter, and 1t Is believed he could sweep
the country like tidal wave. He will be
chosen permanent chairman. however, with
out opposition, unless he sees fit to decline
the honor, which it is said he will not do.
For temporary chairman all elements
have agreed upon John M. Langston Of
Virginia, who is one Of the most represen-
tative of the cOlored men who has figured
conspieuously for years in national affairs.
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delegates on the train it was wired here
that they were equally divided. and FELTON,
and Pillsbury. who are here now, are strong
supporters Of the President. The frantic
efforts of Mike to make himself appear an
important factor In the fight were simply
laughed at and when he arrives he will find
that be is among the smallest OF the FISH in
this great big national puddle.
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To SUCCEED BLAINE.

Channcey Depew Said to Re Booked for
the state Department..
WASHINGTON, June 4.-The entire popu-
lation of Washington is now eugrossed in
discussion Of the latest phase of the
rolitical situation-Blaine's resignation.
Nothing else was heard at the capitol to-
day. and the Marine Bapd concert in La
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CONTESTED SEATS.

Decisions in a Number Of Cases Seating
Blaine Men.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 4.-The sub-eommit-
tee appointed to take charge of the contest
for seats settled number Of contests to-
dav, though no decision was reached in
some of the larger cases. Kentucky was
the only State in which the delegates with
regular papers were turned down completely
and the contestants seated. In Mississippi
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ALGER's BOOM.
Tho Michigan Man VIII Probably Be
Satisfied with Second Place.

Satisfied with Second Place.
MINNEAPOLIs, June At is generally
understood here now that Alger Is not
seriously in the fight for first place, but IS
giving himself all the prominence possible,
in order to fall in for the Vice-P Presidency
in the event of Blaine beating Harrison out.
That there is some deal in the wind is evident
from the fact that Alger left Detroit this
afternoon in great haste. and is expected
here tomorrow. When he arrives ii Is be-
leVed ne will consult at once with the
Blaine managers, and the result may be
looked for with interest. The Michigan
man has opened headquarters already at the
West House, and the yellow badges which
are given out are among the most consplcu-
Gus displayed.
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The Resignation Accepted.


EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1892
To the Secretary Of State: Your letter Of this
date rendering your resignation OF tie Office OF
Secretary OF state Of tie United States has been
received. The terms IN which you state your
desires are such as TO leave me no choice but 10
aceede 10 your wishes al once. Your resisna.
ton Is therefore accepted. Very respectfully
yours, BENJAMIN HARRISON.
To Hon. James G. Blaine.
Blaine's resignation was taken to the
White House by his private secretary. who
placed IL in the hands Of the President
about o'clock. Soon after reading it the
President descended To the East Room and
held bis usual Saturday afternoon public
reception. Two hundred people were pres
ent, none Of whom as they shook the Presi-
dents hand could have told from the cool,
collected manner that anything unusual had
happened. Indeed. the President seemed In
better spirits than usual and made felcit0us
replies to the greetings Of his visitors.
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is a candidate or not. The nominee will be
Blaine. the same as it would have been be-
FORE"
John C. New said: II don't think the
resignation will change anything. There's
no danger of STAN ede We have the
delegates to nominate Harrison"
It's stated tonight that Governor Nc
KInley, who will arrive here tomorrow.
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THE CALIFORNIA DELEGATES.

They are Not All for Blaine by Any
Means.
MINNEAPOLIs. June 4. - Private tele-
grams were sent flying out tonight to meet
the California delegation and the replies
gave the direct lie to Mike de Young, who
has been flooding the town with kilograms
ciaiming every vote for Blaine. OF the 16
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be nominated and elected On the Senate
side of the capitol but few Senators we're
found and all declined TO express any opin-
ion on the situation.
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AT CHICAGO.

Opinions of Politicians and Others on the
Resignation.
CHICAGO. June 4-The announcement OF
the resignation of Blaine came like bos
from clear sky 10 the gathering delegation
in this city. No one seemed to be SO deepa
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CONFERENCE HELD.

Friends OF tho Administration Consult
Over the Situation.
MINNEAPOLIS, June At seemed to be
the unanimous sentiment of the Presidents
followers that they should discourage the
acrimonious denuneiatien of Blaine and
conduct the campaign, as having for Its basis
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man from Wisconsin. looked volumes, but
said little. 1T mems either Rusk, Sher-
man OF Mckinley" said he. The present
struggle would split the party if kept up
and the only chance for success is third
man."
Powell Clayton Of Arkansas. tall. hand
some and chivalrous, and with the courage
OF lion and a moustache and imperial that
would turn a Frenchman green with envy.
rs he considered the question, 81 think
Harrison viii be nominated. said he, but
Blaine is dangerous man. Twelve Of the
Il votes of my State are for the President
but-well. l can't form any definite opinion
just now"
Dick Kerens Of Missouri, who piled up a
number Of millions in the Little Rock and
Fort Smith deal, said: "Of course l am for
Harrison, but l am afraid that this move of
Blaine's will make a third man necessary.
There is no bitterness OF feeling as yet, but
the fight is liable to assume an ugly aspect.
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man to lose his self-poise easily, but he i
disturbed and finds it impossible 10 conceal
his feelings.