New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-29
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD.
GARRETT A. HOBART FOR HARRISON.


THE vICECnAIRMAN OF TILE NATIONAL con-
MrrrEE SPEAKS PLAINLY AND FoRc-BLY
"The Paterson (N. j. Press" Yesterday contained
an interview with Carrot ~ Hobart. vlce-chairmah
OF the Republican National Committee. The following
are the most significant parts Of II
Much has been said Mr. Hobart. TO the effect
that yon are for Mr. Blaine. and In favor OF his nom
ination at Minneapolis Is that true y he was ASKED
1t Is not" the reply. "and there is no founda
ton for such report, except In the TACT 'hat over
since 1876 have been hs admirer and friend. am
so good friend Of his that am willing to take MS
word lie said H. was not a candidate. ihat his name
would not be presented at the convention rs can
didate- That left the field open md entirely Tree ~
all others. There Is no change now In the general
sentiment o: the Il Ia no other nor ulHcich
from what existed when he wrote his letter. lie
knew his obligations honorable man 70 1hc
President who had honored him. was In the Prcsl-
Dental family trusted. Confded In: ana every con
dilion exists today that existed then HIS "oru II
given and It has been accepted by MT bla'he oes'
friends and bv Mr. IIarison's friends everywhere
lie knew the pressure would come; no retrieved INC
situation voluntarily. lie could not do otherwise ana
remain a member OF the Cabinet Now. as n clean
handed upright statesman. he cannot Weld to friends
nor Join hands with his former enemies lie mas III
obligation 10 perform 90 Others which n" cannon hNon'
for whatever else Mr. Blaine was or Is he Is not
trickser. will he ever mslcad Others thhN
better Of him than Of his other friends De
llcvc In his word md in his honor. He Is not can
ddae for the Office. and he was. all know that ne
is not fit physically TO make the fight. There Is no
manly straightforward way by which he can become
candidate without doing violence to every honorable
impulse. The sober Of the country would re-
sent II, In my opinion
ado you think that the name OF Blaine coulu
stampede he cOnvrtionr
"Certadnly not It's delegates there for pur-
u-i.i, -tn t,In i'm to dD no thing
Republican party To believe that their Views 10
be changed by clamor noise or disturbance Tor on"
man another, or by disturbance OF whole audi
torium full Of people, Is nonsense. Delegates rs
rule over tweniyone, and Know what they ere
sen, for Those who are Instructed for General llar-
rson will vote for him. These who are Instructed
for Others will vote they requested and those
who have preferences will exercise their hight 10 vote
tho political conditions require In their respective
localities"
IL take It. then MIR. Hobart. that you DO NOT think
Mr.. Blaine candidate at this imcl VIII you tell
Us whom Won favor, and why -
Yes. | favor the nomination Of President iinr-
rSon, because In my opinion he l. ut once the best
and the strongest Ills Administration. on every
question not Of distinctive party character. has com
manded universal respect. All recognize In him
wise. dignhed. patriotic and exceedingly nbl" ENecu-
tive. A. n Republican he enbodies all tile cardinal
principles Of his party. III, Administration has been
conducted more nearly on the lines Of his party pint
form than any other Administration Of the last decade
The amount Of positive and affirmative work
done by Congress and the President dur
Ing Mr.. Iiarrison's term j. unusually large.
TO set aside the pure. able and conscientious Pre,i
dent, who has mctted >nch general praise from his
party would only be act OF political ingrau
iudc but one OF political folly The party has reason
10 le proud OF lie President and OF the work Of hi,
Administration; why should IL deliberately strip Itself
OF that advantage IN the coming contest Ther" j.
a large percentage OF citizens who vote only In
Presidential year They not ,trpng party mcn
but vote on what at the time appears 10 them the
safest side. believe those viii be with H. II
we nominate Harrison. The conservative men ~ "a"
country admire him bccau~, he IS somewhat indcpcnd
~ the domination ~ parry Managers. That N"ry
quality. while II accounts for some ~ the present
opposition 10 him. viii IN OF his nomination be
found TO element Of great strength IN the
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