Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-26
SENATOR ALLIsON's DINNER.
A Conference That Satisfied the Friends @
MIR. Blaine He Would Accept.


MIR. Blaine He Would Accept.
Blaine's friends in the Senate-his intimate
associates ceased to say that he will not
allow his name to be used at Minneapolis, and
unless al the signs are misleading these same
associates are confident he will be the nominee.
This practically open avowal of their feelings
and admission of Blaine's Involuntary candi-
daey is most apparent this afternoon. 1t
follows naturally after the conference
which took place last night around
the dinner table at Senator Allison's house.
The country quite evenly represented at
that pow-wow. The dinner was secondary
consideration, although il was in the material
sense a very fine affair. Those present we're
Senator Allison, Vice President Morton, Senator
Hale, Senator Mcmillan, Senator Davis,
Chairman larkson. Senator Hawley, Senator
Aldrich, SeNftor Jones Of Nevada, Representa-
tive j. b. Henderson of Iowa. Representative
Dolliver of Iowa and Representative Bellows of
Michigan.
But one subject was discussed and that was
whether the popular sentiment would permit
the politicians to nominate any one other
than Blaine. 1t was the unanimous
conclusion, although some Of the
statesmen are trife careful as to
what they say about the proceedings, that If
Blaine remained silent until the convention is
organized he will certainly be the nominee.
This was the cOneensus of opinion drawn from
every quarter of the republic.
One Of the strongest OF the political leaders
present. man who ordinarily controls his
state with wonderful success-admitted that he
dared not openly advocate the claims of anv
Other person than Blaine: if he did he would
simply be crushed by the people who, as q rule,
are content to follow his lead.
MR.. BLAISE's HEALTH ALL RIGHT.
Some reference was made TO Mr. Blaine's
physical condition and it was stated by those
who had made that phase of the question
a subject of special inquiry that his
health was perfectly satisfactory. In
upon indisputable authority that Dr. Pepper
came over from Philadelphia recently in re-
Spouse to a request from Mr. Blaine. and made
"A thorough examination of the premier's frame.
The sounding and testing continued for
quite a lengthy period and when it was
concluded. DR.. Pepper assured the subject of
his Investigation that there was not even the
slightest unsoundness in any part of his body.
This vas most reassuring, especially TO Mrs.
Blaine. She has always been opposed to her
husbands candidacy. but il is now understood
that she would like to see him become the
paTtys nominee.
THE SECOND PLACE ON THE TICKET.
Some little attention was also paid by the
conferees to the second place on the ticket
of Gen. Alger, but there was a strong sentiment
in behalf of Rusk. Both men were soldiers and
both have good records. but it was thought
that AiSer might make the best candidate
of the two because he could put more wealth
into The campaign. Against this it urged
that Gen. Alger would not, as has been previ-
onsly stated stand in the way Of Gen. Rusks
nomination for the Vice Presidency if 1t was
understood that he. Alger. should be Secretary
of War in the new administration.
SENATOR POWERS ESTHUsIAsN.
1--WE will nominate Blaine" said Senator
Power of Montana to a STAR reporter this
afternoon I'VE can't help it. Even the poll
ticians being compelled to float with the
popular current. Never was there such uni
versal sentiment in favor Of any man named
for the presidency as there now is for Blaine.
He will be the nominee and he will be our next
President. Those who say be will not
accept do his reputation for common sense
and patriotism an injustice. He can
not refuse. For second place? Alger or Rusk;
Alger, ! think. Great ticket, that. don't
vention, but the probabilities are that business
will keep me away"
SENATOR MIrcHyIL's OPINION.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon, conversing with
a STAR reporter on the political situation this
afternoon, said: while our people are, as
they always have been, undoubtedly for Blaine,
they have the highest respect for
President Harrison. His administration
is being praised everywhere by all fair minded
people. II has been clean. strong, statesman
like and American. No, am not going to the
convention. am satisfied to let the matter rest
IN the hands OF those who have been elected to
choose the candidate. l am good enough re-
publican to shout for the man who secures the
biggest vote in the convention