The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-05

| the conference was held, were locked. the
| transoms closed and Waterman put on
| guard, and discussion ensued 1or
| the purpose of agreeing upon con-
| certed plan of action. Chauncey NJ.
| Depew was present in the conference
! and made a characteristic speech, an
nouncing steadfast support OF the presi-
| dent. 1t seemed to De the unanimous
| sentiment that the presidents followers
| should discourage acrimonious denuncia-
tons of Blaine and conduct campaign
| having for its basis the instructed dele
| gates for the president. his excellent ad-
ministration and previous good record. 1t
was particularly impressed upon al that
good nature should prevail.
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, when
called upon for his views in reference TO the
sudden change in the political situation,
said:
II does not change the situation materially,
except to accentuate the insult which the presi-
dent, in bis interview, and Secretary Miller ana
Foster, in theirs, attempted to infiict upon
Blaine. Blaine's friends have realized for some
time that the president and his friends have
sought to minimize the effects OF the wisdom
and ssgacity of the secretary OF state, but il APP
pears they not only desired to ignore him, but
because he did not seem disposed TO write a let
ter every few minutes they saw fit TO throw
mud. The resignation may be of some help
for Harrison votes. AS for Colorado, We are for
Blaine, and the far Northwest the same. Harri-
son could not carry Colorado.
Charles f. Griffin, ex-secretary of state
Of Indiana. said: Every sensible man
comedies that Harrison is the only Repub-
lican that can carry Indiana. At least, if
he can't no one can"
Chauncey NJ. Depew was not in good
hurnor when he emerged from the con-
ference, and declined to be interviewed.
He said, however, that he would vote for
Harrison.
National Committeeman Payne, of Wis
consin, said: II think it means that the
president cannot be nominated or elected
If nominated. But whether Blaine will
win is not so clear"
Senator Teller, of Colorado, thought
Blaine would be nominated.
L. B. Carter. of Montana, said: CAS-
surances have been voluntarily offered by
representatives of every delegation in
Minneapolis and by some delegations by
telegraph that, whoever the candidate OPP
posed to the president may be, the presi-
dent will be Loyalty supported through
out"
Senator Stockbridge, of Michigan, said:
with Alger on the ticket and Blaine at
the head We will sweep the country"
Senator FELTON,, delegate-at-large from
California, said: II don't think the resig-
nation significant factor In the contest.
Whether Blaine is candidate or not, it
will be Blaine, the same as it would have
been before"
~ hi.lv fho
resignation will change anything. There
is no danger of stampede. We have
enough delegates to nominate Harrison"
1t is stated tonight that Governor Nc
Kinley. who will arrive tomorrow. will de-
clare for Harrison. The inform alton comes
from Delegate George e. Baldwin, of Nc
Kinley's own town. Today Baldwin said:
Governor Mckinley authorized me to
say that upon his arrival in Minneapolis
he will become one Of the most persistent
workers for Harrison"
Ex-senator Plat says Harrison's forces
are greatly demoralized, and now the only
question is whether Blaine will receive q
majority or be nominated unanimously.
Chairman Clarkson said that Blaine's
resignation added to the dramatic features
of the convention. All the good Republi.
cans will try to preserve the proceedings
from bitterness and anything like differ
ences degenerating into feuds.
Colonel Conger. of Ohio, national COM
m.tteeman, said:
With all the powerful patronage at the dis.
posal of the administration and nearly 200 Office
holders rs delegate and many other Office
holders working on the outside, Blaine has
majority and Harrifon's supporters are having
all they can do to hold their forces In line.
Many delegates who are ander so-called instruc-
tions openly declare that since Biaine's resgna-
ton they will vote for him. III the capitalization
OF public sentiment continues, Blafne's nomi-
nation will surely come By reclamation.
Senator Matt Quay said that Blaine's
resignation would undoubtedly produce
his nomination.
Ex-Governor Foraker said the conven-
ton will nominate Blaine; that there is
no second choice. Alger or Rusk will have
second place.
Late tonight there are rumors of clark
horse" and compromise" candidates, but
most of this talk emanates from commit
ted delegates, and does not receive much
credence. The names most frequently
mentioned are Cullom, Alger. Mckinley
and Allison. The divisions in the Illinois.
Ohio and Colorado delegations make these
delegations quite settled on their favorte
son, should the situation warrant it. AL
ger already has the Michigan delegation,
and it is said that Cuilom can have forty
eight votes from Illinois, but the senator
is loyal TO Harrison and does not permit
the discussion of his availability by the
delegates of his state. 1t is evil
dent, however, that eertain Illinois
delegates are awaiting favorable
opportunity to start a popular movement
IN his favor. In the event of demoraliza-
ton of both the Blaine and Harrison forces
il is believed Alger would receive most of
Blaine's strength, while the administra-
ton delegates will be divided between
Cullom and Mckinley. Few delegates
outside of Illinois mention the name of
Robert Lincoln, but the suggestion does
not arouse any enthusiasm.
Mckinley will head the Ohio delegation,
and it is regarded tonight as settled that
he will be permanent chairman of the
convention, though Allison is warmly
urged by the anti-Bla inc delegates of the
Iowa delegation. For temporary chair
man there are two candidates. LanCston.
of Virginia, and Porter, of New York.
Langston is backed by the Blaine. men
and Porter by the Harrison crowd.
Many delegates are now here awaiting
to hear what effect the recent DEVELOPMENT
has upon the people who sent them. Some
are looking for smaller chieftain and in
this connection il Will probably be Rusk.
as he has more support in the West than
any other man. John sherman also has
some followers. Warner Miller is spoken
of, "a he is regarded rs 3 necessary link in