New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-06

change come over n mans face ms there came over
| Mr.. Elkins's after Mr. llaoid had spoken 10 him.
Secretary Elklns clearly had ntlmaion that snch
thing would take place. lie recovered Immediately,
however and declared that M blaine's resignation
would not affect the situation In any degree. Mr..
Baine's name will nN be used in the convention
he said. .Oi that have tho best assurance he
added.
Last night and this morning talked with
number Of Republican congressman who assured me
that II IL turned that Mr. Blaine had boon pretending
to be out of the race, while the time he was
working for the nomination, they would not support
| him. good deal said, however OF dark
horse Secretary Elkins nj the railroad stntlon
| this morning ard before took the train he again
declared that Mr.. Blaine would not be the nominee
| OF the Minneapolis Convention
| John S. Smith, viccpresident Of the Republican
Club OF the most devoted and consistent men-
brrs Of that going Republican association. was
seen at the clubhouse No. $50 FIJI have last evening
In speaking of Mr.. Baines resignation and It's erect
upon the party. Mr.. Smith said :" have been very
much impressed by the sentiments Of many Republican
friends, of them members of this club, with
whom | have cOnvciscd to-day. I had hoped that inc
resignation Of Mr. Blaine would remove all doubt and
dstoId and enable tho party to clearly the proper
course to be pursued but from all can gather ma
That instead Of clearing the poll ica atmosphere. Mr.
Bainc's action has raised questions OF conph-
Gated character. 1t makes good Republicans. who
his nomination, II carried out under the present cir
cumstances will ALLEVIATE greater body OF voters ihan
his great popularity and matches record VIII bring
10 the party Lifelong friends OF Mr.. Blaine, with
whom have talked. who are as earnest In the cause
OF true Rcpublcanism any men on top OF the
ground hesitate TO what Is the wisest course 10
REPRESENTATIONS as they TO Mr.. Blaine in the
Presidential chair they dread his nomination IN Wow
OF his positive decnatIon and his present attitude
do YOU think that the Presidents friends would
support Mr.. Blaine Loyalty should he succeed In being
! nominated ?. Mr.. smith asked
"Mr Harrison's friends good, solid. straight
! forward unhinchng Republicans was the reply,
given to pushing knives or striking their
party nominees. They will support Mr.. Blaine ms
heartily as they would Benjamin Harrison But after
ALL our representatives at Minneapolis may find way
ont Of the trouble, by finding third man upon whom
nil agree" Mr.. Smith said that he Ind Just re-
celved a private telegram from prominent Rcpub-
llcan club member, now In Minneapolis. As the mes
sage WINS Of confidential nature, he preferred not 10
gtve the name OF the sender, but the message
follows: Harrison holding his own. Blaine's nomi
nation impossible. May be Allison
W. l.. Bostwick the cashier OF the Custom House
said Il think that II looks as though Mr.. Blaine
would be nominated
"Do You think that the Secretary
OF State can be charged with doing unfair ihingr
he was asked.
"No; / do not I believe that Mr.. Blaine was
sincere when he wrote that his name would not go
before the convention II Mr.. Blaine had wanted
the nomination had sind dOur months ago, there
never would have been any question about IL. No,
he has done the proper thing at the proper Zine.
He has left the Cabinet and has become plain
American Citizen"
ali Mr. Blaine IS nominated. do you think that the
party will SUPPORT him.
Certainly 1t WILL and with enthusiasm. The
present case IS almos. par with the Lincoln
Seward Convention Of 1860. Some of the best men
In party, its most distinguished leaders. declared
that the nomination Mr.. Lincoln would result in
the complete disruption Of the party. Strong men
broke down and wept like children when the nOmna-
ton made. But the party came together and
won. 1t Will win now with Mr.. Blaine
George W. wanmaker, the Republican leader OF the
XvIIth Assembly District, ut the Fifth Avenue
| Hotel last night He was 20 go 30 Minneapolis but
the serious Illness OF his wife kept hm here in New
| York
Il am a Blaine man. he said " and think that
Mr.. Blaine did the proper thing 10 resign as
he did. lie gave the Administration plenty Of time
to all Of the delegates that II could be-
fore anything done. lie therefore cannot he
charged with doing anything underhanded treacher
his behalf. In my district the Republican
all enthusiastic at the prospect Of his nomina-
ton. They look upon his resignation announce
ment that he will accept the nomination II it is
offered 10 him. This is what the Republican party has
been trying 10 get him 10 do ever since he counted
out in this State in 1884,
Brooklyn politicians tremendously surprised mt
the news from Washington saturday. Considerable
Blaine enthusiasm manifested. but most Of the
conservative Republicans preferred 10 wait for further
| news before expressing their opinions.
James 5. T. stranahan said q am not surprised
at Mr.. Baine's action. l presume IL means that he
will accept the nomination for the Presidency his
friends and party Insist upon his acceptance. have
been anxious that General Harrison should receive
denomination and have been Of the opinion that the
Office Of Secretary OF State would be good homo for
Mr. Blaine in the event OF the Presidents reelection
| However shall be satisfied with the decision Of the
Minneapolis convention, and so will all good loyal Re
publicans presume that in rcsgnng secretary
Blaine wishes to avoid possible embarassmcnts which
might result from his remaining in the Cabinet. II
may be that his action has another significance We
have gone through such things before. but have
out all right. They are interesting incidents OF our
vigorous political life 1t my privilege to attend
the Chicago convention In 1se0 as delegate mt large.
The New York State delegation went there enthusiastic
| for Seward and certain OF his nomination. but Mr..
| Lincoln trumphcd. Everybody returned home eatls.
fled and worked hard 70: his reelection. 30 1t will be
when the Minneapolis convention completes lis work.
In the brooklyn Union League Club the news created
| the same excitement that II did everywhere else.
Howard VI, smith, president Of the club. said :
Many OF the members here to night Hike my .e
Harrison mcu. for think his Administration has
been OF the best VIC ever had But II Mr.. E1inc's
resignation from the Cabinet means his acceptance Of
"A nomination. think that the convention will be
carried along. and that opposition win b, powerful
enough TO resist it
benjamin Estes, n member Of the executive com
mttce Of the club and one Of the Oldest members
said that he did not believe Mr.. Blaines resignation
meant that there had been quarrel between him and
the President :" ! don't believe that Blaine will ac
ccpt the nomination. but he is the ablet man in the
country. would rather him President than any
other man. However know that il is safe to cav
that Blaine would support Harrison or that Harrison
would support Blaine
Major Edward III. Hobbs Of the most active
members Of the club. who chairman OF the cam
pnign committee In 1854, when Blaine and Logan were
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