The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
BLAINE'S LETTER.
Views Of It's Effect Upon the Presi.
Dental Situation.
SENATOR oUILoM IN THE FIELD.

chn OuLLUM In Idh f1hlU.
The senator Says He Would Esteem
Ii . Great Honor 10 Have the
support OF the Illinois Delegation
TO the National Republican Con-
vention.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. Opinions differ
widely as to the effect upon national
politics of Mr.. Blaine's letter. Polite
ians seem to be practically unanimous
in the belief that the secretary, in writ
ing it, turns his back on the nomination
for the presidency, 1t being generally
conceded that he could be his party's
candidate if he would but consent, This
belief is shared by leaders of both great
parties.
Representative Ellis, chairman of the
committee on the revision of laws, was
in his committee room conversing with
several members, and said that he had
expected the withdrawal. It would I'M
doubtedly tend to increase the chances
of President Harrison for the nomina-
ton. ssBut not for election said Rep
resentative Montgomery, who was pac-
ing on the floor of the committee room.
Judge Montgomery expressed no sur
prise at the withdrawal of Mr.. Blaine.
CuIlom in the Field.
1t is developed here, - a consequence
of Mr.. Blaine's letter of withdrawal,
that Illinois will probably have strong
ln1 ,s,nn
tionin the person of Senator Cullom.
The senator desires delegation favora-
BILE to him from his own state. and that
he will endeavor to gain strength from
other states is assured. When ques-
toned by a reporter Senator Cullom
said:
81 am not surprised. had intiIna-
tions of its coming from various sources,
and, indeed, from the secretary himself,
but nothing definite. If it is construed
by his friends to mean an absolute re-
fusal, as have no doubt it will be (the
senator had not then seen copy of the
letter., it opens the field for the nomina-
ton"
.sDoes that mean that You win enter,
senator?'
Eyes, it does. Ihave said to my friends
that, having given Illinois thirty years
of earnest service-eight in the state
legislature, six in the governors chair,
eight in the lower house of congress,
and nine in the senate would esteem
il great honor to have the delegation
to the national Republican convention
from Illinois support me for the presi-
Dental nomination"
Chauncey M. Depew's Opinion.
NEW York, Feb. 9.-After reading
Mr.. Blaine's letter Mr.. Depew said: It
is the most important announcement
that has been made in the presidential
canvass. Blaine was certain of the
nomination. There would have been
no name seriously considered in opposi-
ton to him. Mr.. Blaine is still in a
position to largely dictate the nomina-
tion. The party's devotion to him has
prevented the consideration of other
names. The denomination of President
Harrison has by this letter, in my opin-
ION, been assured.
Suppose the New York delegation
goes to Minneapolis solid for you, Mr..
Depeww suggested the reporter. y
Il really don't know anything about
what the New York delegation may dor
replied Mr.. Depew.
senator Hill Expected IL.
ssThis announcement is no surprise to
me- said Senator Hill, '.but its form is
not exactly snch as ! had supposed it
would be. The ex-governor did not
seem to think that it would have any
particular effect upon the nations desti-
mics, as he believed the Republican can
didate, whoever he might be, is certain
to be defeated. President Harrison, he
continued, was almost sure of a renomi-
nation. He has all the federal machine
cry in his hands, and can easily get the
nomination if he chooses to take it. !"
Ex-Governor Foraker's Views.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 0. Exc Governor
Foraker, ON Blaine's letter of declination,
says: Mr.. Blaine will stand in history
without a rival Twice when he was a
candidate for the nomination it was re-
fused him. Once when nominated he
was defeated. Such a record would de-
stroy the power, influence and prestige
of almost any other man. But instead
he has constantly grown greater stronger
and nearer to the hearts of the people,
until, as result, he had had literally
forced upon him an opportunity to make
the unprecedented record of twice de-
clining nomination which would have
meant in each instance an election.
tOOIuEUOuH OuC0 ctAAu Ii cuOoldnCC btAttb
to refuse to be a bishop is greater than
to be bishop The same can be said
Of the presidency, and especially Of Mr..
Blaine, who has twice refused it.
Gas a Republican, deeply regret Mr..
Blaine's determination. In saying this
Idon't mean to disparage President Har-
rison."
From General Alger.
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. General
Russell A. Alger appeared to be sur
prised at the announcement, of Mr..
Blaines withdrawal from the race. 81
didn't believe" he said, 'sthat Mr.. Blaine
would write it, but good many people
told me they thought he would. / think
that the time for red fire in conven-
tions has gone by and believe that the
delegates win be selected with the view
of careful consultation when they get
together at Minneapolis, and that there,
after comparing notes, they win do
what Is best. 1t would be a healthy
thing. for the party to have several
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