Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-11
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49, ke~ S<<~s
MeKinlsy and nisine.
James g. BlAine was without doubt
the first choice for president ef . very
large majority of the republ,cans It
Grand Rapids - veil - Of Michigan.
His lsttss, practically dechnins that
nigh ofIico, has proved son,eshing Of :
surprise 10 many Of thoes friends who
have not wanted 70 believe thst he
would refuse 70 accept . nomination.
To learn Of these republicans whom
they would now prefer 70 suppors for
prssldent. reporters for THE HKnAl.p
were yesterday detailed to interview
iist of fifty men. Not all we're found
1T their plsces Of business nor we're all
united for any one candidate. The op;n-
ions each one expressed are as follows;
Boyd Pantlind: by gosh. you don't
get me to talk politics. I'll discuss
theosophy. the immortality Of the soul.
jagology or tranecendental philosophy,
nut when 1t comes to politics, I'm not
in it,
George g. steketee: "I am very we'll
satisfied NTH Mr.. Harrison's admins
tratlon. and see no reason why ne
shouldn't be renOmlnated."
Daniel Mccoy: II can't say that m
enthusiastic in regard to Mr.. Harrison:
Mckinley il my choice and - my ideal
of what a republican should be-"
e. &. SwensberK: ~ am fret, last,
and forever for Blaine, whom / con-
sider the greatest statesmanOt the day.
Why, if he would only run, he could
stay right at home aud ba elected. l
believe he could carry the south. even.
But since ne is out of the race, am
for Harrison. He has done splendid
work during his presidency"
J. A. S. Verdier: sMy choice IL Har-
rison. and haven't any but him. He
has made an excellent president, and is
entitled TO = denomination and clec-
tion."
ne Adnires Algsr.
Alderman Sproul: "After Blame |
am an Alger man. | believe Alyer
would make an able president, and be-
sides have scme state pride about it.
I'd like to see = Michigan man prcsi-
dent Of the United States"
G. Van Cicye Ganson: II haven't
thought much about it, but don't be-
lIeve there is any one would rather
see nominated than Harrison. He eer-
tairly made = very clean adlninistra-
ton, and he is to be commended in
every way"
G. w. Watkins: 81 am for the nomi-
nee of the Minneapolis convention,
whoever he may bc. but ] hore the
choice will be General Alger. Why!
Because be is Michigan man, and be-
cause he would make splendid man for
tue place."
Moses Taggart: my impression is
that Hafrison will be the choice Of the
party. and think be would b. my
/ oho1ce. The contoot viii bofa close all6
bitter one. in my Judgment, and We
want 70 nominate the strongest man
possible"
Harrison 10 IN Honor.
r. w. Butterfield: ssSince Blaine
isn't in the race, Pm Harrison man
He has been an honor to his party, and
deserves reelection
l.. w. Wolcott: "Harrison would
make stronger man than anyone else
| in the party. His administration hal
been such thal he has strengthened the
good opinion men had of him in the DO
ginning. Hsxains friends every day bs
! MS policy"
Charles w. Eaton: "After Blaine
INV choice il Gresham. There are sew
eral others whom admire greatly
among them ara chauncey Depsw and
Henry Spring: "Blaine first, above
Ali others. Chnnpcev III. Denew next
There are 70 manv orand nnen in tn
party that Il would be.hard for the con
yention 20 ..6omlnate anv one who
couldnt make : stronrsrun. We are
sure TO win."
TOOK Him - serprtss-
J: II. Campbell: "Mr. Blaine's iettcl
took me " surprise; put now that ne''
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