The evening times., 1896-02-04

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. Accommodating 9
on cx-President Harrison's letter Hon C.
W. Fairbanks said:
''Iregetitverymuch Thccountry would
have been much better off with Mr.. Har-
rison nominated and elected. Indiana
would unquestionably have sent a united
and enthusiastic delegation To st. Louis
for Harrison, but with Harrison out of
the race it is impossible, at this time, to
predict what the delegation is likely to do
Hon. L. Ii. Neb.ker OF Covfngton said
1t does not surprise me greatly, for |
have known Gen. Harrison's sentiment 10
be in line with his letter for "a long time.
1t is difficult 10 tell whom the Indiana
delegation is likely to favor at ST. Louis
1t is Just as likely as not TO scatter
FAYoRITES IN THE STATE.
John X. Gowdy, chairman OF the Repub-
llcan State committee, said: II am sorry
to hear OF this letter, 1t will now be n
race in this state that VIII be botly con-
tested. As far as / know, the State viii
be almost evenly divided between Allison,
Reed and Mckinley. All three have strong
friends in different parts OF the State
Cincinnati, Feb. 4.-Senatur-elect J. b
Foraker, when Informed of the positive
dcclination of ex-President Harrison, said
Il never thought Harrison was a can
didate in the ordinary sense of such can
didacy. l am surprised, however, that he
seems To debar himself from accepting the
which he might De desired by the conven-
McKinley's chances, as the States are neigh
h,,- ntH l,f,,, ,
Canton, Ohio, Feb. 4.-Asked his opinion
conr' Fuinc Gen. Harrison's letter declining
to have his name presented at the st.
Louis convention, Gov. Mckinley said he
did not care to discuss the matter.
Detroit, Mich, Feb. i.-After reading the
dispatches concerning Gen. Harrison's let
ter of withdrawaL' Gen. Alger said:
II never have believed that after the
honors he received twice at the hands OF
the party, and after the worry of TWO
campaigns that he would never be
candidate again. lam not surprised at the
information contained in the letter.
ALGER's PIoUs WISHES.
What bearing do you. think it will have
upon the Presidential struggIe?''
Well, it clears up the situation to some
Reed. Allison. Morton and Mckinley. And
may the best man win
Ex-senator Thomas W. Palmer declined
to talk. but being urged for an opinion. re-
Piled: Well, you can say that I'm in favor
Of Reed, Alger, Mckinley, Allison or Nor
tUn-whoever is nominated"
Albany, n Y, Feb. 4.-Information that
ex-President Harrison had written a letter
-, k,tnl,y 10 H.
candidate. was given to numerous Repub-
lican friends of Gov. Morton here last night.
Col. Cole, the governors private secre-
tary, expressed no surprise. He said he had
not supposed Mr.. Harrison would make an
open declaration of that nature, but such
an attitude toward the nomination had
been expected by some of Gov Morton's
friends
New York, Feb. 4.-The report OF Gen.
Harrison s refusal to allow his name to go
before the st. Louis convention did not
cause Il great deal OF surprise in New York
TO those who heard the news.
Chauncey NJ. Depew said that he had had
several talks with Gen. Harrison lately. in
which the latter had made known his re-
luctance to enter n contest for the Doniina
tion. but that he had n ever been told by him
in SO many words that he would absolutely
refuse to allow his name to be used before
the convention.
''You know 1 am for Mr.. Morton, out
and out" said Mr.. Depew, 'and if this is
true that Mr.. Harrison has Officially
withdrawn. I am of the opinion that the
prospects are made so much better for
Mr.. Morton. ! feel sure that Mr.. Morton
will have large share of the support that
otherwise would have been given to Har-
rison."