The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-02-07
WHO WILL IT AID?
Republicans Still Discussing Harri-
sons Letter of Declination.
OPINION SEEMS TO FAVOR M'KINLEY
Members of the House, However, Do Not,
as q Rule, Feel That His Withdrawal
Materially Effects the Prospect
of Other Candidates.

Washington, Feb. 5.-Republican
politicians are still discussing the eff
feet the declination of Gen. Harrison
will have on the other candidates for
the presidential nomination. Leading
republicans in the house who were
spoken with to-day did not, as a rule,
feel that Gen. Harrison's withdrawal
from the presidential race would ma
terially effect the prospects of the other
candidates. The Ohio representatives,
of course, believe that Mckinley will
secure the support of the Indiana dele
cation. This opinion is shared by rep
resentatives from other states, one of
whom is Mr.. Scranton of Pennsylva-
MIA. Other gentlemen believe that the
Indiana delegation will divide its
strength among the various candidates.
The Indian republicans, if the mem
bers of congress from that state fairly
reflect the sentiments of their constitu-
ents, while believing Gen. Harrison
sincere, indulge in the hope that an
exigency may arise which may require
the convention to nominate him The
following are the views expressed by
some of the prominent republicans of
the house upon the letter:
Their Views Differ.
Mr.. Brodericl1, Kan. Kansas is favor
able to Mckinley, Reed and Allison l
think the contest is between Reed and
Mckinley. | fear that our delegation
may be for Mckinley. Mr.. Lacey, Ia.
Harrison's withdrawal will strengthen
the principal western man. Mckinley
is the middle west man. Mr. Grow,
Pa: / think the contest will be de-
cided to some extent on geographical
lines, with the result at this time un-
certain Mr.. Scranton, Pa: If Harri-
son should favor Allison as his politi-
cal legatee, influences might be brought
to bear upon Indiana to give its sup
port to the Iowa senator. MIR. Taft,
o.: 1t is unquestionably favorable to
Mckinley. The people OF the west had
great admiration for Harrison and he
would have received a considerable
support in that locality. Mr.. Sperry,
Conn.,: Mr.. Harrison has not been seri-
ously regarded as a candidate and his
letter, therefore, will not change the
situation. Mr. Daniels, n. Y: 1t is
not likely to have any effect upon the
New York delegation, because their
preference is for Morton. Should Gov
Morton drop out of the race no one can
tell where the New York delegation
might go. Mr.. Barrett, Mass: The
only delegates likely to have been
elected for him are the thirty from
Indiana, and these will now divide be-
tween Reed, Allison and Mckinley.
Opinions of Senators.
Mr.. Proctor, rep, Vt: L imagine
those votes that would have gone to
Harrison will be divided among the
other candidates. Gov. Mckinley will
probably get some of the Indiana dele
CATION, although among the older poll
ticians of that state there is warm
feeling for Mr.. Harrison. have known
since last June that Mr.. Harrison
would not be a candidate and while
was not authorized to speak for him l
told the people in our state that l be-
lieved he would not permit his name to
man, rep, o.: l hardly care to express
an opinion on the situation, but it
would look as if the decision reached
by Mr.. Harrison ought to result favor
ably for Gov Mckinley. 1 believe it
will. Mr.. Chandler, rep, N. H.: / have
never believed that Mr.. Harrison would
be candidate; as to what effect it