New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-09
ofioct that Reynolds was knocked down. iecon'i''
ton was effected.

THE PRESIDENTS SERENITY.
, VISITOR AT TIE WHITE HOUSE TELLS OF HIS
COMPOSED AND QUIET EXrERIoR-rHE
GRANDEUR OF HIS CHARACTER
Washington, June (Speciaj.--A Gentleman VINO
within the last few days has been several u"c'
70 the White House aud who. last high' anu .'o
night before made long visits there OF Semrsoo''i
nature stated this afternoon that he "couu NY
help rcmarsing tho qnict and serene dignity VINO"
seemed 10 pervade the entire building OniiHo o'ioi
times heretofore when upon occasions like this, psho'
inc the action OF nominating convention there
has been more or less excitement Occasoned by 'he
activity OF politicians and political planners III INC
present instance the White House SURROUNDINGS HI
dictate NJ unusual conditions. The President, curing
the daytime, continues to discharge the routine dues
OF his Office, and in the evening may be found
seated upon the back veranda overlooking the Dehuu
full PARKED grounds adjacent, apparently In the
undsturt,ed enjoyment Of personal companionsmps'
SIN another part of the building Mrs. infi1soh
is resting IN state OF convalesclng Illness, Wholly
unmindfu Of the great political STIR that Is III
ir,grcss al Minneapolis Occasionally the freSi-
dent ehvcs his friends TO go to the bedside Oh his
wife, but without betraying, either by words or
ac H. any anxiety 70 the result OF the nominating
convention. indie d, Mrs. Harrison has not yet been
Informed OF tho extraordinary action of Mr.. Blaine
on Saturday last, OF the activity Of the new
nctgid opponents Of the President
"In other Words the gentleman above referred TO
said have been impressed by The personal conduct
Of the President and glad Of the opportunity 1T
has given me to jndge Of the grandeur OF his personal
character. IL shows that, despite all that has been
ss,id about American politics, the incumbent Of the
office Of President demonstrates that 1t is possible for
men under all circumstances 10 act with becoming
dignity and propricty.
And yet Mr. Harrison is by no means Indifferent
to the Importance of the situation at Minneapolis
lie realizes that the interests Of the Republican party
and not his personal welfare are at stake. lie
views with some apprchen the possibility OF
ser ons errors and awas the final result with the
kecncst anxiety. Some OF his more vigorous friends
have urged upon him to allow members Of the Cabinet
TO take mere active part In the political $'uaton'
but no has turned deaf all such propositions.
Indeed he has gone so far rs almost to protAt
them from making any dcclarnon whatever, and has
cautioned his friends here well In Minneapolis
10 refrain from undue personalities. While he him
self may feel sOrely injured By the treatment OF Mr.
Blaine, word or act has ysf betrayed That feeling.
Calm and unimpslon'd he SITS daily and nightly
I'm the White House. surrounded ny personal friends,
and despite the vital issue that IS pending in Mime
npolis. he maintains the most remarkable composuTe
The gentleman who visited there last night de-
clarcs that II one thing needed to how the
Grandeur Of President Iarson's private character.
II may be found In his personal conduct at the Present
time All In ALL a feeling Of intense devotion pre-
walls among his fricnds here
Affairs at the White House were quiet today,
and there were no evidences OF any unusual en-
element The President received copies Of the
Associated Press bulletins from the convention.
and hlso a number OF telegram, from General
New and other friends Of the President ut Minneapolis
They were evidently Il an encouraging character rs
their consideration caused general feeling OF cheer
fitness 10 pervndc the mansion. Nj the members OF
the Cabinet called upon the President nj different
fine, during the day Representatives Funston and
Martin Also had Interviews with the President.
Washington, June (hpecal).-Everybldy AT the
White I.ouso tonight seemed TO BE- cheerful and
confident despite the probable pOstpncmcnt OF the
bali ting until Friday, and the fact that the Com
n,ttce on Credentials had resolved to support the
decision Of the National Committee In regard To the
contested seats from Alabama. While II was ad
nittcd that the delay, Ia the one would not pro
mote the prospects Of President llnrri'0n and that
the decision. In the other c's,. would deprive him
Of some votes. the confidence that ne would win
va not shaken. Dispatches had been received from
n man I'm Who's Judgment great confidence Is flt
which Indicated that the fTiends OF the Prssi nj
had "A firm grasp Of the situation Another sup
rort.r OF the President hal sent dispatches with
figures which gave n large majory for this nomi-
nation. other dispatches had been received MI OF
which we've Of an encouraging tenor. The Presi-
dents private secretary. Mr.. inlford was confident
TINT the President would be- rcnominated on III, first
bnilut I'm fact the Pr Aldent's fiicnfS are 30 con
ndent that they are willing 10 stake all on that
ballot President HARRISON will he nominated On
the first b1llOt, not AT ALL SAID Mt liaitoi tnS
afternoon.