The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-05

Senator Perkinss determination to stand
by Mr. Harrison is shown by his decision
to leave tonight for Minneapolis. to take
part In the campaign. and he will be an
active factor in the occurrences of the
next few days
BLAINE's ALLEGED REASONS.
A United Press dispatch says: In an in
terview with Secretary Blaine late this
evening he said that his resign nation was
not occasioned by the near approach of the
Republican nominating convention. and
would not affect his action to the slightest
extent. The question of bis candidacy
or the acceptance of q proffered nomina-
ti0n did not influence him ID
deciding to retire from the State Depart
ment HIS only object was to obtain per-
sonal freedom and peace. Mr.. Blaine then
proceeded to indicate the reasons which had
resulted in his retirement. He felt
supersensitive because of the constant dis
cussion of his name in connection with the
presidential nomination. To this was added
the annoyance of sensational rumors con-
stantly placed In circulation as to his be-
ing secretly working to accomplish Mr..
Harrison's defeat and at the same time en-
couraging his friends to pursue
similar course without any reference
to the truthfulness. plausibility or prscti-
cability of tn ese reports. They apparently
had q preceptible effect upon the Presi-
dents personal friends and most intimate
admirers. The feeling daily grew upon
Mr.. Blaine that he was regarded with sus-
picion aud dIstrust; that the
friends Of the administration practi-
cally considered him guilty of duplicIty.
and even his associates In the Cabinet
seemed to look upon him with silent re-
proach. There also seemed to be constant
desire to humiliate him by urging the
necessity for further publication that he
was not candidate for the Republican
nomination. These thoughts and sus-
picions constantly preyed upon Mr.
Blaine's mind until the worry and annoy
ance became intolerable, and, as o con-
sequence. he determined to resign. Having
fully decided upon that course. he desired
q speedy settlement of the whole matter.
in order that he might enjoy the rest. as
as q part and parcel of tho admInistra-
tion.
The Correspondence and Comment
WASHINGTON, juno 4.-Secretary Blaine
rendered his resignation as Secretary of
State to the President shortly after o'clock
this afternoon and it was accepted within
an hour Following is the correspondence:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1892.
To the President
respectfully beg leave to submit my resigna-
ton Of the office of Secretary of State OF the
United States. TO which was appointed Dy you
on the 9th Of March, 1850.
The condition of public business In the Depart
ment of State justines me In requesting that my
resignation may be accepted immediately.
have the honor to be. very respectfully, your
0bedient servant, JAMES q. BLAINE.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, June 4. 1892.
To the Secretary of State:
Your letter of this date rendering your resig-
nation of the Office of Secretary OF State of the
United States has been received.
The terms in which you state your desires are
your wishes ut once. Your resignation is, there
fore. accepted. Very respectfully yours.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Hon. James G. Blaine
Secretary Blaines resignation was taken
to the White House by his private eecre-
tary. Mr.. Dent. who placed it into the
hands of the President. This was little
before o'clock. and within fifteen minutes
after 1t was written. Soon after the read
ing the President descended to the East
Room. and held his usual Saturday recep-
tion to the public. There were about two
hundred people present. not one of whom.
as he shook the Presidents hand, could
have told. from his cool and
collected manner, that anything unus-
ual had happened. Indeed ON official
of the mansion said the President
seemed TO be In better spirits than
usual and made felicltous replies TO the
greetings of some of his visitors. The re-
ception over. the President returned TO his
library, and addressed letter to Mr..
Blaine. accepting his resignation. This
was given to Private Secretary Halford,
with instructions that it be delivered at
once. and Mr. Halford thereupon took it
his hands. Thus the whole transaction did
not consume more than an hours time.
Both the President and MIR. Blaine decline
to say anything IN explanation of the res
ignaLion correspondence.
BOTH GENTLEMEN DECLINE TO SPEAK.
The agent OF the Associated Press called
at Mr.. Blaine's residence shortly after the
correspondence had been made public and
asked him If he would not supplement- it
with m explanation. Mr.. Blaine smiling
ly. but deliberately. replied: The cor
respondence explains itself. and have not
o word to add to it."
The President was next called OF and
asked if he was willing TO say any ything In
regard to 1T. His response, though made in
q courteous tone and manner. was equally
emphatic: Nothing whatever"
Both the President and Mr.. Blaine were
seemingly In excellent spirits. and each of
them. after declining 70 say any thing for
publication about the great event of tho
day or it's effect upon the situation at Mn
neapoIis. turned the conversation to other
topics with marked composure. Mr..
Blaine's appearance, manner and tone of
voice. however. were especially noticeable
as indicative OF a feeling OF relief anG sat
isfaotion, which made him even buoyantl-
cheerful.
The news of Mr.. Blaine's resignation
spread through the city like wild-fire, and