Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-26
BLAINE In NEW YORK.
HE GIVES REPORTERS A CHANGE
TO TALK WITH HIM.
An Omen of Acceptance - Ex-senator
Blair and Othor politicians Think Ho
Will Not Disappoint His Friends-An
Interesting interview.

NEW YORK, May A.-Secretary blame
arrived here from Washington at 900
o'clock last night. He was accompanied
by Mrs Blaine, and went directly 30 the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. The corridors were
filled with persons waiting to catch a
glimpse Of the distinguish statesman.
Among those who lotered about the ho-
tel, uncertain rs to what reception would
be accorded them, were over two score of
newspaper men. AS the secretary, with
his wife on his arm, passed upward to the
rooms set apart for them, there was much
speculation among the scribas as to
whether lie would be visible to them again
during the evening Mr. Blaine kindly
relieved them of all suspense by sending
word that lie would be pleased to meet
them all in II room adjoining those pre-
pared for him.
In twenty minutes after his arrival he
was the center of group of reporters,
whom he greeted pleasantly. As he stood
there, straight as an arrow, with clear
and vigorous expression. seemingly con-
scious that his eye movement was beng
critically noted, there was nothing to in
dicate anything but that OF man in com
pletc health His voice was strong and
clear. and as he moved about shaking
hands with those closest 20 him. he stepped
brsklv, us if to show that lie was physi-
cally equipped for any emergency. When
asked the object of his visit, he said:
Il will be perfectly frank with you.
boys | intend to treat you fairly, as
have found the newspaper men always
treat me fairly. My visit here has no
political significance whatever. am here
Tor several reasons, all of which are Of a
private nature, and have no relation to
| politics or public business"
"Is il true that your visit here is for the
purpose of having an operation performed
| on your eyes" was asked.
"Ies, that is one OF the reasons. Not"
he added quickly, that it is an absolute
necessity. but l concluded it would be a
good thing to do. Another reason, which
am glad 20 say induced me to visit New
York. was my desire to see my little
! granddaughter"
When asked in reference to his health,
Mr. Blaine replied with smile: 81 am
| just as well rs | look, and | don't believe
| that look like confirmed invalid, do ~
and he laughed good naturedly. His ap-
pearance and his pleasant greeting put
everyone in good humor, and after q few
commonplace remarks, the crowd retired.
| The apparent readiness OF his invitation
to the newspaper fraternity was taken as
an evidence of his willingness and anxiety Y
to show the public that he was again a
n well man and able to bear the burden of
presidential honors When it became gen
orally known that he had granted an audi
ence to the press, everyone accepted it as
an omen of acceptance on his part Con
seQuently much iubilaton prevailed
among the Republican politicians of small
and high degree who We're about the
hotel. Ex-senator Blair Of New Hamp
shire received the news with apparent sat
isfactiol4 and remarked, in his character
istic wayH
y guess the best thing that can be done
is to put Mir. Blaine in nomination.
don't think he would disappont the eX
pectations of,those who would like to hav,
him accept"
Among others who echoed these senti
ments were X-COngressman Henry G.
Burliegh, who was especially happy ant
active il impressing his seneiments OF
every one with whom he came in contact
and Assistant secretary OF the Interio
BusScy, Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury Spauldiug, Collector Hendricks, Fred
ericll w. Gibbs. John d. Lawson and
host OF others.
At Republican headquarters larg
number Of politicians compared notes ant
talked the situation over