New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-16
MR.. GARRISON on TIE PRESIDENCY.

HE SAYS TIE Is NOT A CANDIDATE AND POINTS
OUT THE REQUISITES FOR THE RIGHT MAN.
Ashcville y. c.. March 15.-J. s. Clarkson. chair
man OF the Republican National Committee who came
to Aslcvc four weeks ago 10 try and arrest a siege
Of lnhammaoTy rheumatism. came too late and has
had a and painful attack OF it. Mrs Clarkson
and portion Of his family are with him. To-day the
Associated Press representative called Mr. GARRISON
and asked him II the reports that he candidate for
the Presidency true. lie replied:
"Of course there Is no foundation whatever for
such reports My to all Inquiries and kindly
pruners Of help on this subject has been constantly
no. have never heard that bee sing and It's music
Is not enchanting TO me. Besides, | wanted
FOR the place and have enough to know It,.
of course | am grateful to the good friends in the
various states who have thought otherwise, but this
IS the TRUTH
who is your preference for the Republican nomina-
lion ~
" have not taken sides In the matter, and MS chair
man Of the National Committee, could not properly
do so. only say that | hope the party will
exercise abundant caution and dcberaon In its
choice, for 1t will give Itself victory defeat In max
ing the nomination. We need a man who will heal al
Republican divisions everywhere, who VIII poll the
full party vote and draw most strongly the million
first voters this year. and most heavily draw from the
Democrats IN New-York and the Northern states already
half way in favor OF Repubcanism by being in favor
OF reciprocity
How can that man be found ~
Find man most sure to heal and unite and in
spire the party In New York Indiana. Wisconsin and
other doubtful States and the man who will draw
enough Republican farmers back from the Alliance 10
make Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa. Minnesota and Wis
cOnsin surely Republican and You have found the
In such situation the view OF Republicans of such
doubtful yet necessary states ought 10 be deferred
largely"
T., hlnl ,.u - ft,sa
ballocd forl'
1t looks so. Alger Cullom and Blnir are pro
claimed candidates. henderson is likely to be- There
is Il strong undertone or popular movement toward
Uncle Jerry RIsk and of gathering power for
Governor Mckinley"
Is not 1t too early for Mckinley, SO soon after the
passage OF his blll'
"No. there Is nothing in that The Republican party
is responsible for the bill and the author would only
add honor to ii. Mckinley Is OF half IA dozen men
given to The Nation In a century. lie Is strong and
splendid In everything that Americans most admire
and Inc will be President day. Uncle Jerry Rmsh
In whose life there has been much that touches with
sympathy the millions Of American homes that are
acquainted with struggles and hard,hIps. would make
a strong and popular candidate
"Thc party will do the right thing at Minneapolis.
Blaine could be nominated and could be elected beyond
all doubt, II he would take IT, and he is only
certain sure winner. President Harrison has added
10 the glory OF TIC country ana the party both. lie
has grown steadily in public estimation and In the
last year rapidly in party estimation 1t is not un.
likely, and indeed is probable that he may be chosen
again II the party IS left free to make up its mind
and no effort Is made which will change the dignity
Of his position. or put him In the light scrambng for
reorganization; the mai Judgment at Minneapolis Is
most likely to be In his favor, but he Il showing his
own breadth aud political wisdom In holding that the
party should meantime review the field completely dis,
cuSs all available men frankly and thea decide with
something like unanimty Of party opinion and desire
such choice would mean the election OF the candidate
selected, Harrison or whoever II should he
Mr.. Clarh,on family hope to be able 10 start with
him on saturday In special for Hot springs Ark