Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-02-12

we'll to public life. But it IS
a confirmation of the general
opinion that his strength has been
SO far impaired by hard work and ad-
vancing age that he cannot stand the
strain and burden of national cam
paign. The convention at Minneapolis
will have no occasion to ask: Is Blaine
a candidate3 That question has been
answered, once for all, more than three
months in advance Of the convention,
thus giving the people ample time to
look over the field, and for the Develop
ment of public opinion.
The Times: It had long been believed,
and the letter shows the belief was we'll
founded, that an understanding existed
between Harrison and Blaine touching
the nomination of 1892. Having CEN
tered in himself the opposition to Harri-
son, Blaine will bow him into the Min
neapolis nomination. The White House
management has been too shrewd for
the favorite sons. 1t has caught them
all on the Blaine fy-paper, and left them
struggling hopelessly. The Minneapolis
nominee will be the present tenant of
the White House, for whom Mr.. Blaine
was willing stalking horse.
New York Opinions.
New York, Feb. .-Referring to
the withdrawal of Secretary of State
Blaine from the candidates for presi-
dency, The World says: The real leader
declines to lead. For a second time in
his career James G. Blaine puts aside a
presidential nomination that would.
without question be his if he would &C.
cept it. He is the strongest man and
would be the strongest candidate of his
party. Growing his other services to
his country he has recently won a con-
spicuous victory for peace with honor
against the brutal bluster of imitation
Jrngolsln ana Jne colo DIoOded schemlng
of selfish politicians.
The Times says: Whatever other
motives he may have had in making
"this announcing in due season." there
is not much room for doubt that his
chief and determining move was his con-
viction that he could not be elected if he
were nominated, and next to that his
opinion-possibly his hope-that Mr..
Harrison could not be elected either.
The Sun makes no comment.
Californians Disappointed.
CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-The Herald's spe-
cial from San Francisco says: Blaine's
letter of withdrawal was a bomb shell
III the camp of the Republicans here,
the great majority of whom have taken
no stock in the repeated dispatches from
the East that he would retire from the
presidential contest. Blaine has no
more enthusiastic following than the
California Republicans. They have
stayed by him through thick and thin.
Among people at large it will be regret
ted still more, as Blaine was the idol of
the Californian's and would have Sc
cured heavy vote, many Democrats
preterring him to any man in their own
party. Among the Democratic politi-
clans the news of Blaines actual retire
ment was received with joy, as all who
talked on the subject held that there is
no man in the Republican ranks except
him who is formidable or who can de-
feat either Hill or Cleveland.
CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-"Blaine's letter Of
declination is keen disappointment to
the Republicans of the country" said Ex-
Senator D. M. Sabin, of Minnesota, at
the Grand Pacific. cit is especially dis
appointing in Minnesota, which has been
Blaine state from away back. His de-
cision to stay out of the race was known
some leaders of the party so there is not
much surprise at the letter as there
would have been had it come without
warning. 1t is impossible to guess at
the nominees, now that Blaine has with
drawn. Of course, Harrison has strong
following, but the Blaine men are not
1nnumerous. It is free for all now, and
there will be some lively work done be-
tween now and June between friends of
the various candidates. Minnesota has
no favorite son. We will support the
choice Of the convention"