Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-06

materially increased, and that he would
very likely carry off the prize. Repub-
licans, at least, looked at it in this way,
but they could not, as a rule, per-
Suade themselves that the whole
matter was put up job"
and that the resignation had been timed
in such a manner as to produce the best
results, and that it was a part OF
gigantic and we'll conducted plan to
down the Presidents aspirations for
second term. Democrats as a rule were
inclined to the opinion that Blaine had
stabbed himself as well as Harrison and
that a third candidate would come in
for the plum. Some Democrats, how
ever, were confident that the Harrison
element would win, aud few had a
confident belief that Blaine and his lieu
tenants were STRONG enough and shrewd
enough to "get there"
The following expressions show the
drift Of sentiment:
Eugene Hanke-Blaipe's action is
contemplate. His resignation knocks
him out, in my estimation.
Henry Pendleton-I think Blaine's
chances have been diminished. 1t looks
very much as though it would be Meth
er Blaine nor Harrison, but some new
man entirely.
All. Rhlnestrom-I don't think it will
be Blaine.
VIM. dillingham; have not been
paying a great deal of attention to the
situation, but it looks like Blaine will
be nominated.
John J. Coniff-Blaine has been criti-
cised for remaining silent upon the sub
iect OF his candidacy, but l think he is
uniustly censured. The resignation OF
his Cabinet position does not necessarily
indicate that he is an avowed candi-
date for the nomination. He has oeen
goaded by the friends OF the admins
! tration, and accused of double dealing
with the President, and it is possible
that his resignation may have been due
to that cause. II he would write let
ter now, saying that he would accept
the nomination, he would convict him
self of insincerity when he wrote his
first letter declining to be candidate.
On the other hand, unless he writes
such letter, l am inclined to think
that he adhers to his determination first
expressed. However, | think he could
have the nomination if he desired it.
Chas. NJ. Senseney-"I believe Blaine
will be the choice OF the Minneapolis
Convention, and will be nominated on
the first ballot"
A we'll known Republican politician,
who wonld not consent TO the publica-
ton OF his name, talked freely upon the
subject. 'Baine, will be nominated on
the first ballot" he said, cor not at all.
The situation just now is decidedly I'M
certain, and l expect some startling de-
velopments before the convention as
sembles at Minneapolis. II will not
surprise me if Blaine will to-day pub
licly decline to be candidate. There
can be no question that the
sentiment of the party places him
in the Presidential race, but
doubt whether it is good politics.
With HarriSon's friends arrayed against
him, his chances for election would not
be the brightest. On the other hand, l
do not believe that Harrison can be
elected. He has antagonized the men,
bers OF his Cabinet and the leading poll
ticians in his own party. Blaine'S resig-
nation as Secretary OF State does not
mean, necessarily, that he is a candidate
for the nomination for the Presidency.
1t is a well-known fact that he is super
sensitive, and impulSive, and his resig-
nation may have been due to the sharp
aud unjust criticism TO which he has
been subjected by friends of the admin
istratiou, In my opinion the ticket will
be either Mckinley and Platt, or Nc
Kinley and Whitelaw Reid"
c. r. Behler.-Blaine is no doubt the
strongest man in his party. He is much
stronger than Harrison in New York
State especially, while he will poll q
big Irish vote. As New York is the
pivotal State, and it is probable that
Cleveland will be nominated, | think
the Republican politicians have as a
matter of policy determined upon
Blaine's nomination. For these reas-
onS think he will be the choice OF the
Convention.
Capt. b. B. Dovener.-The situation
is so mixed at present that l do not
care to venture prediction upon the
probable choice of the Convention.
Blaine's resignation is capable Of more
than one construction. 1t may
mean that he is can
didate for the Presidential
nomination, but l am inclined to the
view that it is due to another cause.
Harrison's friends have severely crit
lied Blaine for his position with re-
gard to the nomination, alleging that
he was insincere In his letter Of declin-
nh ie md
and this naturally brought about a
strained relation in the Cabinet. The
curt tone of his letter Of resignation
| and the reply Of President Harrison,
makes me believe that that situation
existed. The Republicans, at heart,
are nearly all Blaine men, and l am
satisfied that he can have the nomi-
nation for the asking.
Harry McLure-I don't know who
the choice of the Conventits. will be,
but hope Blaine will be nominated.
A Democrat-You can set it down
] that Blaine will be the nominee. He is
sin the hands" of about as slick lot OF
| friends as any man in practical politics
could have about him, and he is no
mean hand at fixing up job himself.
An intelligent reading of his much
talked-& letter will convince anyone
that il really means nothing,
and beihg naturally pressed by the
Harrison,men for something more def
mite, he has, in moment of petulance
and irritation, handed in his resignation,
thereby tearing of the mask. 1t is now
fight 70 the finish, and in such a
scramble Harrison stands no chance
with Blaine. 1 think the nomination is
settled; so are few other ,ers, and