The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-30
Mr.. BLAINE KEEPS SILENT.
A RUMoR THAT he WAS 10 WRITE
ANOTHER LETTER NOT CONFIRMED.
s..r.t.rv E,Iins Spent Two Hours with
hin Yesterday md Everybody E1pested
Another Letter OF Renuncisuon-Mr.
Blaine Aneered at the Harrison sne
Miller Interviews ana II More than Ever
Determined to Allow Affairs at Mime.
.ro,,, IN Take Their Owu Course.

| .poiis to Take Their Own Course.
wAsH1voroS. May 2o.-The usual outlet OF
| Washington Sabbath was somewhat disturbed
| to-day by the feeling Of unrest and expectancy
| surrounding tho political situation in general
and the question OF the Republican nomina-
ton in particular. The return OF Mr. Blaine
last night gave rise to the rumor that
to-day he would make some announce
ment to the public OF his intentions. Inc
politicians put all sorts OF rumors In circula-
ton hut each was found to be without fonn-
dation. The Presidents absence from the
city seemed to concentrate public attention
on Mr.. Blaine. and so strong is the popular
interest in him that his every movement Is re-
garded as significant
To-day large numbers OF the Sunday prom
enaders made 1t point to stroll by the big
old fashioned red house on Madison square.
although they could SEQ no signs OF life there
except an occasional face. not Mr. Blnine's. at
the window. Tho Secretary OF State is no less
inclined than formerly to see and be seen by
the public and he did not forego his usual
afternoon drive day.
He went out before dinner with Mrs Blaine
in an open carriage and drove for an hour or
two This evening Mr.. Blaine dined out, and
Congressman Doutelle who called at 0:to.
missed seeing him. Mr.. Boutee has changed
his mind about not going to Minneapolis. he
says as Mr. Blaine is apt, after all. to be the
candidate. he will go.
1t is said at Mr.. Blaino's house tonight that
there have been no political callers during the
day. but in spite OF this statement there is a
report that Secretary Elkins spent two hours
with Mr. Bluine in his library this morning. AS
soon as this report got on the streets 1t was
followed by q rumor. that flow fast about the
city. that Mr.. Blaine had decided to issue card
to the Republican party announcing his fnten-
ton to stand by the Clarkson letter and reiterat-
ing the sentiments expressed therein. The
public has been on the lookout oil the afternoon
and evening for such an announcement. but 1t
has not been forthcoming. Indeed. the Blaine
men are expressing moro confidence in the
willingness of the Secretary to allow them to
work for him than at any time during the past
year. The Harrison Miller interviews have
angered Mr.. Blaine very much and Mrs. Blaine
still moro.
Republican Congressman who Is friendly
with both Harrison and Blaine said tonight
that there can be no doubt that Harrison's
attack upon the Blaine men as disappointed
Office seekers. and upon Blaine. personally. as
attempting to take undeserved credit for
recent achievements OF the Administra-
ton. has greatly embittered tho Secretary
and his friends and made the formor. at
least, muCn more OotermlQeu 10 allow aualTS
at Minneapolis to shape themselves as they
may There can be no doubt OF one thing. and
that is that the mon who are engineering the
Blaine boom her, are deeply In earnest. and
thoroughly convinced that Mr.. Blaine will not
speak a word to interfere with their plans.
Mr.. Clarkson said to more than one Repub-
lican with whom he talked while here that he
had direct assurances to this effect. and that
there can be no doubt that Mr.. Blaine is en-
tirely willing and even anxious to allow things
to take their course.
Gen. Hastings Of PENNSYLVANIA. who arrived
here tonight for tho purpose OF making q
ssS5 I'll DSy W ta s
answer and that Mr. Blaine must be- the can
didate. This is the way that q large majority
Of visiting Republicans talk In Washington.
tie city Pats q New YORK
Mr.. Plat came to visit his son and daughter.
in-law and to return to New York with Mrs. |
for some days Immediately upon his arrival
at the hotel Mr.. Plat went to the room Of his !
son and declined to see any newspaper men,.
. The advance movement upon Minneapolis |
the city to. night to establish themselves in |
Convention. ' The members Of Congress who si,o
are delegates and representatives OF the press
Stockbrdge Of Michigan will take a small |
party OF friends from the Capitol. leaving in q |
SPECIAL car on Wednesday afternoon.
The Party VII inshds sFsnf9rs
iornia. Sawyer OF Wisconsin. ex-senator
Malone q Virginia; and Representative Bur
rows OF Michigan. The correspondents train |
sylvania road. reaching Minneapolis Friday |
morning.