The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

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in the approaching contest, which is rem
dered specially important by reason of
the industrial and financial policies of the
government being at stake. The popular
decision of these issues is of great mo-
ment, and Will be of far-reaching conse-
quence. Very sincerely yours,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
Declined TO Talk.
Mr.. Blaine declined to be interviewed
Sunday night, and would not add any
thing to what he had said in the letter.
COMMENTS ON eLAINE's LETTER.
a Number of People interviewed on Its
Effects in the Presidential Campaign.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-The announce
ment that the secretary of state had
written the letter withdrawing himself
from the field of candidates was known
on the row and in the hotel Hobbies
within very few minutes after its re-
ceipt by the United Press, its reporters
being the first to convey the informa-
ton. 1t created much excitement, not
withstanding the probability of its ut
terance had been discussed for the pre-
vious forty-eight hours with renewed
yigor, and its appearance thereby dis
counted TO some extent.
6tCEcAstEg EoSFtE6 OpinlOn.
Secretary Foster was seen by the
United Press representative and asked
for his opinion in the matter. He said
he had been anticipating its appearance,
but was surprised that it had come out
now. lit viii result, 1 think, - he said,
in President Harrison's denomination.
The field has always been an open ore,
but several gentlemen. to whom Secre-
tary Blaine was block, will enter the
race now"
NO.
For whom will she voter
"For Harrison. Ohio has always felt
very friendly towards Blaine, but she
has never supported him for the presi-
dency, always having had in contests
where he was, a candidate of her own
There win be no opposition to Harrison's
denomination, take it.
Secretary EIISIns Talks.
Secretary EIkins talked freely and in
terestingly ON the subject ssFor some
time" said he, "a month or more GER
tainly, 1t has been known among the
Republican politicians, and was becom-
ing generally known among the people.
that Secretary Blaine would not be a
candidate. Some of them are for Har-
rison, and some for others, but the great
mass are for the president, and he will
be renominated.
Secretary Tracy Not Surprised.
Secretary Tracy said: II am not sur
prised. l have been expecting such
letter for some time. 1t points to Harri-
sons denomination and reelection
Mr.. Tracy would not say that Mr..
Blaine's health had anything to do with
the present letter, nor would he make
answer 10 the query, .'Was not Blaine
now stronger before the country than
he ever was!p
Secretary Mobiles Views.
Secretary Noble said: with Blaine
out of the field, there is no man of suffi-
Gent national Importance to seriously
contest the nomination with Mr.. Har-
rison. His administration has been fair.
just and upright, regardless of sections
or nationalities. He will be renominated
unanimously and reelected"
Two Sick Cabinet Members.
The inclement weather that prevails
IN Washington has had serious effect
upon Attorney General Miller and Sec
rotary Rusk, as both are suffering from
severe colds Neither of the cabinet
officials could be seen.
Senator CulIom Now a Candidate.
Senator Cullom spoke with frankness:
81 am not surprised said he; II had in
hmations of its coming from various
sources, and, indeed, from the secretary
himsaf. but nothing definite
VIII You enter the field for the nom
ination, senatorT'
Yes, have said to my friends that
having given Illinois nearly thirty years
OF earnest service, / would esteem IL a
! great honor If the delegation to the ma
| tional Republican convention from Ili-
nols would support me for the presi-
dental nomination. If could be nonii-
mated, Well and good; if not, the delega-
ton would be free to support any good
man. have said further that 1 had no
muck to run against anyone, and was
desirous only of securing that which
was best for the Republican party and
for the country. If any other man can
! get more votes than / can, i would be
for him. But You will permit me to
candidate 49,
Senator Cullem also expected the let
ter, int declined to say who, he thought.
would be the nominee.
Senator Allison Expresses HIMSELF,
Senator Allison said he was somewhat
surprised at the appearance of the letter
Just now. Il think it will have the
effect OF introducing number of gem
possibilities,
win Iowa present a candidate?p
Not that am aware of. Iowa. am
sure. feels kindly disposed to President
Harrison; indeed, / know of no hostility
In our state against him.
What Congressman burrows Said.
Mr.. Burrows, of Michigan. saws he
expected Blaine's letter. He saws Hair
rison, without doubt, will be renorni-
mated.
Democratic Expression of Opinion.
To get Democratic expression of
opinion. tin United Press reportor
sought Senator Brice, chairman of the
Democratic national committee. After
reading the letter he said: That's an
been discounted weeks and months. For
eighteen months have been satisfied that
Secretary Blaine would not be 4 candi-
date, and for two or three months that
opinion has been shared with me by
many public men.
"For eighteen months. President
Harrison has been growing stronger and
stronger with the Republican pa,fy-
and his denomination by reclamation
has been q Certainty That's why thev
took the convention to a small town I,s-
cause it is to be nothing more fIns n
ratification meeting. The convention