The sun., 1896-02-05
HARRISON AIDS M'KINLEY.
HIs WITHDRA INCREAsEs THE
ONO MAJORS NOON.

Reed No, Likely to Get Any Harrison
DELEGATES. and Aiiisou's Men Not CIntns.
ing Many-Few Douht tho Sincerity OF
the Ex-Presidenr. Declaration Views
WARRINGTON. Feb. 4.-Ex-President Harri.
sons letter Of withdrawal from the Preside
race created little surprise or Interest In Wash.
ipgton. For some time 1t las been understood
among politicians that ho would not run again.
or course n great many politicians profess to
believe that Gen. Harrison is not sincere In his
declaration. and that he is playing q foxy game
Of waiting, so lie can slip in at the proper time
and carry Off the prize As n rule, however, II is
believed here that Gen. Harrison meant Just
what he said.
Gen. Michcner OF Indiana who is as close to
Gen. Harrison MS any man can be. said to-day
that the letter must be accepted as the final de-
cision OF Gen. Harrison not to be n candidate,
and added that his withdrawal was probably to
benefit Mckinley more than any other candi-
date. Candidate Reed seems to get less COM
fort ou: of the change in the situation than any
OF the other candidates. The enmity between
himself and the cx-Presdent is well known, and
1t is not at all likely that any OF tho original
Harrison men will be found In the Reed column.
II the Allison men expect to be the bene-
ncarics Of the Harrison letter, they are saying
very little about It. Indeed. tho Allison boom
in general is very quiet one. The Mckinley
men declare with great emphasis Tint nll Of tho
strength that would have gone to Harrison.
especially In tho Wcst.wi!l now go to Mckinley,
making it almost certain that ho will be nomi-
mated on the first ballot.
Many Senators decline to discuss tho effect OF
ex-rresidcnt Harrison's withdrawal from the
list of Presidential candidates. Among those
who consented to talk on the subject wcre:
Mr.. Cullom ORep., Ill.)-The letter was ex-
= l.tl- I,
Mr.. Harrison would not be n candidate and
that he would, In due time. announce that fact
to the people Of this country. He means what
he says.
Mr.. Burrows (Rep.. Mich.)-Mr. Harrison's
declination Is basel. doubtless. on his own in
dividual wishes. Those close to him are not
surprised. What effect his withdrawal will
have on other candidates | nm not prepared to
eny, but l presume his vote will be divided
among the other candidates now in the field.
Mr.. Quay (Rep. Pa.)-Mr. Harrson's action,
as look ut the situation. helps Mckinley, for
the reason that many Of the men who have been
claiming to be Harrison men were, at heart. Nc
Kinley men. and they have not been sincere in
been for the Ohio candidate. and now that Mr..
Harrison has taken this step they will be ab!s
selves and work for the man of their real choice.
Mckinley Is, therefore. the chief recipient OF
the benefits to bs derived from the withdrawal
OF Mr.. HRrrison.
Mr. Hale rep. Me. II believe Mr. Harrison
is siucere in what he has said and done. | have
would permit his name to be used in the Con-
vention. His letter is IA public notice OF an
acton that his ultimate friends have all along
believed he would take when he deemed the
Mr.. DAVIS Rep. Minn.,-Mr Harrison means
just what he says. for no man can charge him
with insincerity. hive been expecting such n
statement for some time, and had reason to be-
lieve that Mr.. Harrison would do within a few
days just whnt he has done.
surprised. MIR. Harrison has never been cam
didnie and his freils have known this. The
yo,e, Mat would na,usaly g 8" to to him m;s will M be
Reed, md Mr.. Mckinley will each get their
share.
have n very Grcnt following. II is dliticult
thing to attract n following wh"n out Of Office;
with m army OF officers under him. to create a
sentiment that may lead to success.
senator Carter lKep.. MonI said:
Tile letter OF tien. Harrison 10 Chairman
Gowdy is In strict accord with every expression
have heard him make since the election OF
1902. Very soon after the election he wrote me
nm autograph letter. rendering his personal
thanks to the committee and expressing his cor
dial appreciation or the services rendered. In
TIM, letter a mntIe,ted grave sonsSfn i"r ths
hucrc. s;ul party. i take the licerty OF quoting
from his letter:
~ could not feel much personal interest in
n result regarding an Office TINT seemed to me
to lie full OF heavy burdens. But for our
good friends and for the country l am full ui
regret. Prosperity in an nnexainpled manner
was ours. and the future was hS with increase
Bat the people have chosen reaction and retro.
grcssnn. Old experience Is not in
siructire: ench generation must have Its own.
The nntacon!sm between the wor kman and his
employer made the former deliver n blow
which pray Coo he may not feel. as fear he