St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-02

an animated discussion. That there
was any possibility of the nomination of
Blaine or anybody but Harrison, no one
in the room would admit: while the In
diana contingent, supplemented by
Delegate O'Brien. of New York, who
dropped in, would not even concede
that there would be anything like con-
test. There is no candidate but Har-
rison, and he will be nominated on the
first ballot" was the one sentiment.
Col. Kitchener thoroughly revie we'd
the situation for the benefit of the
GLOBE
''Who has the better chance as be-
tween Blaine and Harrison?" was the
first question put to him.
~ think the president will undoubt-
edly be nominated. l do not there is
any doubt of it. have never thought
there was any doubt of it,
''Will it be after hard fight or early
in the convention?"
Il cannot say as to that. | have no
idea of the extent of the opposition to
him."
"Have you syured out the proportion
of the delegates that will vote for the
nomination of the PRESIDENT"
NO. have not. 1t is certainly too
eally for any such figuring. Many of
the delegates have not yet made up
their minds as TO how they shall vote.
An estimate of that kind cannot be
made until the delegates get here, talk
among themselves and the general
sentiment Is found out"
do you think that Mr.. Blaine will
accept. if nominated?" -.
"Mr. Blaine wrote a letter last winter
plainly stating his position with rela-
tiOn to the presidential nomination. l
have not seen anything coming from
him since that has in any degree indi-
Gated change i'll his views"
"Would Thomas Platt and the men
with him, who are doing all in their
power to nominate Blaine, or to nOmi-
nate some man other than Harrison,
take position that will be likely to
annihilate their political influence for
the next four years, in the event of Mr..
HarriSOn'S nomination and election, if
they were not sure of their ground
confident that they can defeat the pres
ident and certain that Blaine will ac-
cept?"
Il do m1t look at it lin that light. 1t
is not necessary that mans attitude
with reference to the presidential nom
lnation should mean political suicide,
no matter what that position may be.
The Republican party is not made up
of men who lose their political influence
or their standing with the party be-
cause of their views Oh given political
question"
Taking the interview with Platt that
appeared in the morning papers today
as a sample of the sort of fight he is
making on the president, would not this
influence be leSSened with another ad-
,icf Ix- Draci6ant II ricntrOt1
mo, | do not think so. A mans
opinions with reference to this nomin-
alton will have no effect after the NOM
ination is made. Every man has a. right
to his opinions, and [ admire man
who has the courage to say whatever he
thinks"
do you take any stock in the rumors
of Mr.. Blaine'S speedy withdrawal from
the cabinet?'
None at all. 1 have all along thought
these stories were the merest moon
shine"
"Do you think that there is any
understanding between tlfe president
and Mr.. Blaine with reference to this
nomination."
81 do not. Men of the prominence of
Mr.. Blaine ahd the president do not
enter into trades of that description
or understandings. as it may be called.
| do not think they have ever attempted
to come TO any agreement"
"Who is likely to get the second place
on the ticket?"
"Really, that is the first time that
question has been asked me. / have not
the slightest idea as to the probable
choice. l have not thought about it,
and / do not believe any one else has.
The Importance of the first place and
the discussion that has arisen over it
have crowded the vice-presidentia nom
ination against the wall. That matter
will probably not be considered much
until it is almost definitely settled who
will head the ticket"
"WIll the Republican convention, in
its platform, have anything to say about
the silver question:?
ut undoubtedly will, that being a
question that is prominently before the
public"
''Have you any opinion as to the stand
that will be taken?"
"None whatever"
"The Indiana delegation comes to the
convention instructed for the president,
and prepated to stand by him and hold
his forces together as long as there is
possible chance to nominate him?"
THAT is just what it is here for. 1t
comes instructed, and every man in the
delegation is personally in favor of
nominating the president. We will
stand by him to the last"
More than Is Set forth in his brief
answers Mr.. Michener would not say.
He voices the faith that is in him calmly
and dispassionately, but firmly. His
answers to questions bearing or the
fight for the nomination indicate that lie
anticipates long and bitter fight. and
that he has confidence in the hard fight
ing qualities of the president and his