St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 12, 1892

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. . * UF «8 a! 2 r . 3 “A Pa ow . ¢ * 4 — 1 rn be | SUNDAY POST-DISPATCH In everything that makes a great alch. R N. Ee N [ Li HAVE THEIR PRICE. e a The Price of a Want Ad in the DAY POST-DISPATCH Is within the reach of all. — *** — 4 * —ͤ— ST. LOUIS, SUNDAY MORNING * — JUNE 12. 1892—THIRTY-1W0 AES. L BY CARRIER, FIFTEEN CENTS PER WEEK. — — x HAND IN HAND President Harrison Greets Con- The Nomination of Reid May Prove to Have Been a Biunder. 7 Blaine to Be Sent to the Senate If He Desires It. HIS PLACE IN THE CABINET WILL BE TENDERED TO DEPEW. The Vice-Presidential Nominee Inter. viewed on the Ticket and the Outlook— How Prominent Democrats at Wash- ington Regard the Work at Minneap- olis—Murat Halstead Tells the Story of Bleine’s Fali—Irish Republicans Dis- pleased With the Honors Heaped Upon Shepard.) WasnhixoTor, D. O., June 11.—President Harrison has spent the entire day shaking hands with those who have come to con- gratulate him and opening telegrams from those who are too far away to express in person their pleasure at his renomination. Part ot the Saturday afternoon programme at the White House is a public reception in the east room. Usually a crowd of a hundred or so gather during the noon hour and at 1 o’clock the President comes and takes each visitor by the hand. To-day the great east room could hardly hold the crowd. At least a thousand men, women and children crowded in at the big door and the President patiently stood until the last one had grasped his hand. Ali the Republican Senators and Repre- sentatives called to-day, and even a few Democrats dropped in to congratulate the President upon the renewed evidence of his party’s confidence in his Adminstration/ The members of the Cabinet all called once or twice, and a large number of subordinate office-bolders came in to express thelr grati- fication at the President’s renomination, and incidentally to call his attention to the fact that they were still on earth. Two private wires were kept humming all day with dispatches from prominent people all over the giobe. Andrew Carnegie, who four years ago driving Mr. Blaine around Scotiand, cabled from his place at Sunningdale, away up in the Scotch hills: ‘*‘The American people know a good thing when they get it. Hearti- est congratulations. You deserve the tri- umph.’’ Senator Stanford, at London, cabled his congratulations, and added this sentence: It is a recognition and appreciation of an administration of the ablestand without re- proach.’’ Our new Minister at Paris, Mr. Coolidge, who is hardly yet warm in the Amer ican Legation, hastened to send his warmest congratulations, in which he was joined by the entire staff of the American embassy. It willbe seen that these gentle- men are real diplomats. One of the most significant messages was, received from Fred N. Dow, the collector at Portiand, Me. In view of the fact that Mr. Dow has been racking his brain for several weeks in the effort to straddle the situation editorially in the columns of the Portiand Zzpress his telegram is interesting, Mr. Dow says: ‘‘The Portland Club, of which James G. Blaine and Thomas B. Reed are members, at 6 o’clock this morning threw out a campaign banner bearing the name of Har- rison and Reid. Some of the President's advisers who read Dow’s dispatch, tossed it aside with an alr which plainly indicated their belief that the Portland collector and his friends would have thrown out a Blaine and Alger banner with quite as much gusto had the nomination gone the other way. | BLAINE’S SUCCESSOR. It is believed here that the President will at once take up and shortly decide the ques- tion of Mr. Blaine’s successor. That he must be a man of influence in the party and thoroughly acceptable to the leaders in the pivotal States is generally conceded. The name of Chaun. cey M. Depew has deen favorably con- sidered in connection with the place, and al- though Mr. Depew is quoted as saying that he could not accept it, there is a feeling that he will be consulted about the matter before final action e ed. here at an early E . 1 — is delighted with Mr. Depew’s bearing at Minneapolis and 18 especially grateful forthe speech seconding the nomination, and when the eloquent and loyal Chauncey reaches the White H he will and a house full of friends awaiting him. It is suggested that ex-Senator Edmunds would fill the office of Secretary of State with rare ability. He isan authority on interna- tional law, as much respected as Mr. Evarts himself, and the President admires him very much, The appointment of Mr. Edmunds would be in the nature of an affront to Mr. Blaine, who dislikes the cold and impassive Vermontér intensely. Mr. Edmunds, how- ever, left the Senate to escape the winter weather here, and the acceptance by him of a Cabinet place would Confine him to Wash- ington even more closely than his former * DEMOCRATIC OPINION. Neither house of Congress was in session but many Members gathered at the Capitol discuss the situation. Democratic opinion still about evenly divided as to Harrison's asa candidate, In Ciscussing his Caruth of Kentucky DAY Post-DIsPaTCH Corre. 7 a good President and he de- tion. He has beaten the combination of politicans of that a Republican candidate Wate 1 that can never be healed, | pomination of President Harrison ‘ and to carry New Tork.“ bill of South Carolina said: *'Mr. poutas available as any man jected, but he is weakened ‘Greated at Minneapolis 5 7 * 5 1 2 s TP : 1 tzubstitute one he wales prtaters when ; | and will have to labor under the disadvantage of deing deserted by the old party leaders. His nomination together with the ac- tion of the convention in Minneapo- lis in bringing the force diu to the front as a prominent issue will make the South more solid than ever. Indications point tothe nomination of Cleveland by the Democracy, and with the battle of 1888 to be fought over again the Democracy need have no Ts.’ : r. Turner ot Georgia said: Mr. Harrison will be about as easy to beat as any selection the Republicans could have made. His nom- ination makes the force bill a distinctive issue, and the solid South and other sections of the Union are unalterably opposed to this issue. His candidacy will evoke no en- thusiasm, and will very greatly miss the Blaine support, after four years of adminis-. tion he is opposed by the leaders of his party and his Secretary of State, together with his large following which in 1888 went solidly for the President, will now be against him. The Democratic candidate will be the next Presi- dent..“ Mr. ine tte of California said: ‘*‘Blaine would fave pressed us pretty close in Cali- fornia, but with Harrison as the nominee we will carry the State beyond question. The Argonaut Of Ban Franaisco, the leading Re- publican paper of the State, has already confessed that there is danger of the Republicans losing the State. Harrison’s nomivation makes Cleve- land's nomination a certainty, and Cleveland can undoubtedly carry California, This is trus aon general principles, and is made more certain by Mr. Cleveland’s attitude on the Chinese question.“ Mr. Oates of Alabama sad: He is the strongest Candidate they could have selected, but if we Gorman ora Western man we can beat him beyond question. Gorman is Known to be conservative in everything, and in my Opinion the smartest politician in the United States.’’ AT THE CAPITOL. The interest shown at the Capitol yesterday at the outcome of the ‘choice of President Harrison fora second term by ihe Minneap- olis convention, was in striking contrast to the air of peaceful serenity and quietude — prevails throughout the building As neither House was in session and none of the committees held meetings, there was no reason for the presence of the lawmakers in either chamber of Congress, and except for the presence of four or five members in the House ee | letters at their desks and a few members and pages on the floor, the bullding was almost deserted. An attempt was made to continue the census investigation, but as the members of the committee seemed averse to attending this morning nothing was done, and the only two members who were present adjourned them- selves and left the Capitol. The large biack- rad on which the returns were received yesterday in the House, has been removed from its perch in front of the. Speaker’s desk until the Democratic convention meets, when it will be called upon again to inform the Democratic members how the ballots are going in Chicago. The Senate was lke- wise deserted and nota Senator except Mr. Frye made his appearance during the morn- ing. Even the ubiquitous and urbane guides seemed scarce to-day and the number of vis- itors seen in the corridors and halls scarcely exceeded a dozen. It was the most peaceful day the Capitol has experienced this session. Mr. Harrison expects an early adjourn- ment of Congress. He will then leave the city forthe heated term. Where he will go depends upon Mrs. Harrison. The latter is Still quite lili. The President does not expect a repetition of the flood of delegates that broke upon him in Indianapolis four years Ago, There is no reason for their coming. Of course he expects to make many short speeches, but be does not expect to have to have to go through an experience similar to that which followed his no mination ia 1888. THE VICE-PRESIDENCY, Reid May Arouse the Opposition of the Union Printers. 2 WASHINGTON, D. C., June 11.—The chief topic in political gossip here to day is the failure of the Minneapolis Convention to complete the work of renomination by again placing Vice-P-esident Morton upon the ticket. Muchsurprise has been expressed and considerable curiosity aroused as to the cause which led to the change in running mates. The remarkable satisfaction Mr. Morton has given as presid- ing officer in the Senate, his great strength in New York, and his well Known personal popularity have led the general public to believe he would share inthe success of his chief. It is upderstood to-night, however, that Mr. Morton did not desire renomination, unless it was considered necessary for the party welfare. His wife has been desirous of removing from Washington in order to better promote the education of her daughters, and Mr. Morton acquiesced in this wish. Itissaidto have been known to the President that Mr. Morton desired to avoid a renomination unless his services were especially required, and hence Mr. Reid was selected as the choice both of Mr. Harrison and the convention. Notwithstanding the assurances given tbat Whitelaw Reid has satisfactorily adjusted all differences between the New York Tribune and the Typographical Union, compositors of this city are exhibiting much feeling on the subject. It will be remembered that Colum- bia Typographical Union contains some thirteen hundred members, an d any dissatisfaction expressed among the printers of this city will be regarded very significant. It is not known, however, that any action will be taken by the union, as the next regular meeting does not occur until a week fron to- morrow. But the fact remains without any reference to possible future action by the Typographicai Union, that the printers in this 0 y are said to feel much em bittere Over the nomination of Mr, Reed. It 18 even alleged that a movement will be inaugurated to pre- pores monster petition which will contain ne Signatures of over 200,000 Republican workingmen requesting the National Com- mittee to withdraw Mr. Reid’s name and less objectionable. claimed that this remonstrance can leted within two weeks. It is not nown, however, that any mate has n made toward talligation of this plan. en here claim that the present untontzing of the 7ribune is not sincere, and refer to the fact that the same thing was done four years ago, and soon after the office was ‘‘ratte:i.’’ The Administration famliiy to-night feel that they have earned a much needed rest, and consequently the Executive Mansion ig de- serted. Large numbers of congratulatory telegrams are still constantly being received the majority of them being from political clubs and other organizations. Mr. Halford, the President’s private secre. - tary, said to the Post-DisraTcou corre- ent that he never thought of any one but Mr. Morton as the President’s ranning mate. It developed, however, that D. 0. Mills, Reid’s wealthy. father-in-law, was in the city last week. He dined with Steve Ems, and also saw the President. It was rA that the nomination of Reid was set upon. DELEGATES DISPLEASED. REID'S KMOMINATION TOOK THE CONVENTION UNAWARES. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 11.—Among the delegates who remained here to-day pretty sharp criticism has been heard on the nom nation of Reid. He was really sprung on the con vention unawares. As it is esgentis! to secure the vote of New York, the choice was left to the delegates from that State, but u was done with the idea that Mr. would be a, one snes De old t complete. as been the cus Se- e times for Republicans to Comme Wall for their President, and then t 5 te New York and say name the dont, was what the ly ana * of his 2 comp done E ws ; 1 a ED DDT RETO TLR A A D / EE TE | The fact that he has now su ork Trnbune Blaine a sufficient number of votes to have elected him in 1884, and his eager haste to compromise with them two ‘Gays before he was nominated for Vice-Pres- ident and sending a committee on to tell the convention about it is the cause of much un- favorable comment. As Blain Minister that he hi . and ead o violent) — 7 the latter, It is evident that the Harrison portion of the New York delega- tion were allowed to niake the selection and Warner Miller would not even remain in the convention when it was done. Files of the Fribune will now be bought up in judgment against Reid, and the Republicans he has un- kindly criticised, or allowed his paper to do 30, will not be enthusiastic in his support. laine THE FRENCH VIEW. PARIS, June 11.—In an interview to-day in regard to the nomination of Mr. Reed, Jules Simon said: Mr. Reed is a high-minded, liberal, upright and affable mag. Everybody — France is for him; I, tab, with all my gart.“ M. Barber, Minister of Marine in the De Freycinet Cabinet, said: 1 know Mr. Reid very well. He is a man of high value and is honored in his own Country for the qualities of the first order which he possesses. My colleagues in the last Cabinet shared my high me egg of Mr. Reid and admired his sang froid, urbanity, appli- cation and rspicacity. We, too, will not soon 024 the magnificent hospitality and the highly graceful and charming manners of his wife, attracting to her salon the elite of Parisian society.’’ REID AND THE PRINTERS. THE TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION AGREEMENT WHICH PROMISES TO BECOME IMPORTANT. Below is given a copy of the agreement de- tween Typographical Union, No. 6, of New York and the New York T7ridune, entered into at the climax of the trouble between Mr. Reld's paper and the union printers. Itis probable that during the present campaign his document will be referred to very fre- quently, and it is here given in fall. The seventy printers employed in the 7rib- une Office at the time. and who went Dack to their places under this agreement, claimed af- ter two months had elapsed that the contract had been broken without the notice provided tor in ius terms. Qn Dec. 12 the force in the Tribune Office was replaced, under the per- sonal supervision of Mr. Thompson, a force ofmen, according to the statementof the printers, appearing in the composing room ofthe Tribune at night, and giving all hands concerned in the agreement notice to leave the building by the front stairway, their places being promptly taken, according to their claims, by non-union men, who were brought up in the elevator. After that date the Printers’ Union had issued circulars headed Broken Contract, giving the con- tract printed Delow, and bearing the words, and broken by Wnitelaw Reid on Dec. 12. The merits of this controversy, whatever they may be, will doubtless be settled on the stump and inthe papers during the present campaign. The contract is as follows: NEw YorkK, Nov. 19, 1883. The agreement made aud entered into this 19th day of November, 1883, between W. PF. Thompson ou behalf of the New York Tr al John R. O Donunell and the Executive Committee of New him 4 Typographical Union, No. 6, is to effectas fol- ows: l. The said W. P. Thompson, representing the New York Tribune, agrees to pay the present unlon scale of prices, 46 cents per 1,000 ems, to the men em- vioyed for the term of one year from date. 2. The Tribune is to be aunion office for the same term. 3. John R. O'Donnell and the Executive Com- mittee of Typographical Union, No. 6, agree not to interfere in any way with the type-setting machines or machine men solongasthey are paid the scale, $22 per week, now in use in sald ‘'ribune office. 4. John K. O'Donnell and the Executive Com- mittee further agree not to interfere, or in any way annoy, trouble or attempt to interfere with the present foreman of said Tribune composing-room 60 long as he performs the requirements cited in clause Land 2 of this agreement. 5. It is understood and agreed that either party can, by giving tnirty days’ notice, revoke or modify this agreement in any way either party elects. 6. It is further agreed between the same parties thatthe Union shall in no way interlere with the present status of the apprentices or other boys in the office. W. P. THOMPSON, For the Tribune Association. NEw YORK TYPOGRAPHICAL UNO N. No. 6. Per Joux R. O DoN NIL, President. NEW YORK PRINTERS KICK. New Tonk, June 11.—There promises to be a lively time in Big Six’’ Typographical Union over the indorsement sent out from Minneapolis to-day of Whitelaw Reid as a candidate. Here isthe troublesome phase: Resolved, That this committee indorses his candi- dacy and requests that he be named for the office. This is signed by a committee; with Presi- dent John A. Kengey at the head. When the alleged indorsement reached there this even- ing it caused a sensation, as Bix Six is non- committal and because the trouble over the rat“ condition of the Tribune office is not yet settled. This attempt to change Reid’s reputation as an anti-union man was bitterly resented, as was the thinly veiled at- tempt to capture the labor vote. For nine years or more the Tribune has been the union’s foe, and periodically on the eve of a presidential campaign efforts have been made to have that newspaper recognize the union, discharge its non-union help and conduct the office on strictly union princi- les, Failure attenued each of these at- mpts. This year the situation was some- what changed. ditor Ried was in the race for the Vice-Presidential nomina- tion. He wanted it~ bad badly that! he, through a subord communicated with the officers of with a view of bringing about an amicable settlement of the long-standing conflict. Again committees were appointed and again conterences were heid. These Unionists insisted upon the dismissal of Foreman Schaefer and the recognition of union rules. But all this was supposed to be without result until the above telegram reached this city from the scene of the Re- publican Convention. On its face it was a strongly partisan document and it elicited moch comment. 80 far as 1 know.“ ment ubion man **the troubles with une are still unsettled. That communication to the Republican convention was not issued b the authority of Ty The union is nota Tribune trouble and he was —2 make any honorable arrangement by which pret paper could be brought into the union 0 : * At the offices of oni erties Union No. 6 to-night, Secretary 9 sald the agree- ment had not yet been signed and the 7ribuae was still a non- he had no one but doubt that it would be all right in a few days. IN LABOR’S RANKS, New Yor«, June 11,—George E. McNelll, a well-known labor leader, said to-day: ‘‘The Republican party, in its nomination of Whitelaw Reid, does not seem to have any knowledge of the fact that there is a labor movement. Whitelaw Reid has for years been boycotted by the , phical Union of New York. Every ft has deen made to bring him into ‘harmony with the union, but was a fallure until the present week. is end to overcome ust him but it certainly loud vid for ; + labor men. H A man of Building Const * Distri one of the largest of. or, , men in „ Saia y lad men cnn vote for Harrison or Reid. The dis- graceful proceedings ot buying the. colored ry aver et bill as they do the 0 to all ae thay have a8 straddling they n wor men are opposed to high tariff, and, as these are the ch measures with which Harrison is identified, we ougnt to look where for a President. hitelaw Reid, in my opinion, will certainly ruin any chances Harrison may have in this State. I have traveled fro end tothe other and all unions have Grilled in Big Ss ul wi the Tribune and it is not lUkely at a moment's notice they are going to support ajman who 8 fighting tnem for ten years, even if. 28 wishes it. I feel certain he would not ve settled with —— union if he had not expected this nomina- tion.’ had made up my mind to vote for Blaine if nominated,’’ said Phillip Kelley, President of the Theatrical Protective Union, ‘‘but now I shall vote for the Democratic nomines.’’ Harrisoa’s administration fairly successful and little fault to und but I think he has treated Biaine meanly and if it had not been for the Plumed Knight Har- rison would never have been President. I feel sorry for Blaine for he has just the go- ahead American style that would create en- thusiasm.’’ 2 ‘*Aga tinsmith,’’ said Matthew Barr of the Tin and Sheet Iron Workers, ‘‘i shail do my best against the ticket as this tin plate hum bug they are endeavoring to put upon us is sure to work injury to Our trade. I speak guardedly when say there is absolutely no American tin in the market to-day for business 7 — Certainly they can manufacture American tin in sufficient quantity for the manufacture of medals, but the prohibitory tariff on tin for building and domestic use, which we can- not supply, is showing unmistakabie signs of injuring our trade and causing a duliness which we shall be the chief sufferers.’’ When asked what he thought of Whitelaw Reid he replied: ‘‘Not a consistent le bor man. Can you vote for him as it would look as if his concession to Big 6 was the price of our support. It nas taken him ten years to be- come penitent. Surely he can’t complain if rinct * n of we take time to see if his penttenes is gen- uine. ?’ ‘ **I know choy real difference between Mr, M jae lee ats Sess n he Ty 7585 to a nan cake a coincid I have ‘No, was known nothing of the 1 the Union and the me in : then from the correspondence I had with the president of the union that the differences would be adjusted very and now lam told. that every oy: ts sat y 0 tween the union and the Tribune. Shall you + ad actively into this cam - into the campaign to any great extent, But shall confine myself to work in New York. My throat troubles me and on that account it will be impossible for me to do much speaking. My voice gives out very easily.’’ Po you find it agreeable rson to be associated with Harrison on the ticket?’’ was asked. ‘*Certainly. No name can tioned among our public men Win whieh such an association could seem to me confer more honor. In to udgment of people of all made an admirable 8 t. * very raits of which some ly 3 this sin plained, on 8 minded, unshrinking and tion to the public . public record willbe the iaspiretion of the campaign. Personally he is. a model in all the relations of life, one of the warmest- hearted of men and most faithful of friends.“ Ho is the President regarded abroad?’’ Very much as he is at home—as a states- man of the highest rank, who has given his country an admirable administration and who has maintained its reputation abroad as well as at home.’’ a Mr. Reid’s country home is a veritable palace. It has risen from the ashes of the grenc old structure built by Ben 8 of ony Express fame, and burned own four year Ago. Ope. 800-acre plot or Gon surrounds Ophir il through a wate, at the left of which stands a Gothic odge almost. covered be . haneyeuokle.- woodbine, a macadamized driveway led by a stable as big as twoadjoining houses and con- taininga fine lot ot roadsters, Their loose box - es would seem comfortable lodging places for many a r wanderer. Away over at the left 1s heard the tinkle of Delis on, a drove of sleek Jersey cattle. In the distance are seen Whitelaw Reid, Republican Nominee for Vice-President. Chris Hill, President of the Brooklyn Board of Walking Delegates, is a Democrat. ‘‘lam sure, he said, every workingman with Republican views is disgusted with the ticket, especially as Keid’s name is on it. **Bl A. of New York and Typographical Union No. 98 of Brooklyn have preached enough about Reid’s paper. I would not be surprised if after election it became a rat office again, for 1 don’t believe in these sudden conversions. The workingmen of Brooklyn will do all they can against the ticket.’’ John Killoran, walking delegate of the House-Smith’s Union: ‘*I don’t like Reid and he will not have my support.’’ Jobn Grey of the Building Material Drivers’ Union: Harrison was bad enough, but with the ad- dition of Reid it’s more than I can stand.“ A TALK WITH MR. REID, SURPRISED AT HIS NOMINATION—NO TROUBLE WITH THE UNION—BLAINE ALL RIGHT. New Tonk, June II.—The Hon. Whitelaw Reid, late Minister of the United States to France, the Republican nominee for Vice- President, was seen by a reporter at his country seat, Ophir Park, four miles from White Plains, to-day. Mr. Reid spent the whole morning in the work of re- ceiving congratulations. Among those who sent messages were: Mrs. Morton, the wife of the Vice-President; Minister Lincoln, Minister Coolidge, Postmaster-General Wanamaker, Secretary Elkins and Attorney-General Miller. Warm messages also came from the President and Secretary Blaine. Speaking of the: platform, Mr. Reid says it was a fizhting one and thought thatthe planks upon which most emphasis would be made in the contest were the three reciprocity, protection and silver. In fact, taking it ali around, he thought it a good campaign document. ‘ Mr. Reid said that ten days before the con- vention he and Mr. Blaine dined together. In the course of a general conversation they got down to politics, and Mr. Blaine told him he (Mr, Retd) was likely to be the next Republi- can candidate for the Vice-Presidency,. Mr. Reid told Mr. Blame that he did not want particularily the post and could afford to walt. He was satisfied with the honors he has hadin the shape of one of the best poste abroad atthe disposal of the Govern- ment, Mr. Biaine said: to be a candidate,’’ and left the impression that his withdrawal was final. Mr. Reid was then asked if he could explain the moans = the Secretary’s withdrawal from the Cabinet if he bad not in view the nomination for the presidency at the is Mr. Reid the Better e nore aslo ) 12 you have me. I know nothing > * * 5 absolutely the eg ee waters of Long Island Sound. Beyon 0 roadway and arched rows of beach and pine, the great gray granite towers of the Reid mansion burst upon the view. The big, turreted structure suggests the baronial cas- tles of feudal days. .The building is square and aas two Wings and looks as though it would accommodate fifty families. It is said to have 2 designed by the owner himself and is of the Norman style. Broad piazzas surround on the front and three sides and are lined with large urus contain - ng rare plants. : BLAINE FOR THE SENATE. Maine State Republicans Unanimous for His Election. AvueustTA, Me., June 11.—The Republicans of Maine refuse to allow James G. Blaine to be shelved, and in the first mo- ments of thelr anger over his de- feat at Minneapolis and in thelr natural feeling of sympathy for their fallen leader, they have begun a movement to re- turn him to the Senate, whence-he was taken to enter the Cabinet of Garfield, Up to the last moment ot yesterday’s con- test they hoped against hope for the nomina- tion of the Plumed Knight. They believed that his letter declining to enter the canvass against Harrison was ex- tracted from him under the alternative a all sections with astonishing spontaneity rh j mes a tor the election of James G. Blaine to the United States 2 . ip the sensation re. It is Blaine for the Blaine for the presidenc in 1896. The op tunity to statesman is providen “ant Sena tor Hale’s term of a 8 March and the Legislature to be electe fall will elect his successor. Hale rl in q te & Wasn ington : him q 1 h State and his att t, if — means the election of Blaine to the nate. Although Hale is up to the nt time a candidate for re-election, and Gov. Burleigh makes no secret of his intention in the event of failure to obtain the nomination to - gress in the Third District d his e are slight in that direction—to enter a contest for the Senator - ship, it is believed that Blaine's ca would drive both Hate Burleigh from the contest. It is unive conceded that if he 9 waits 5 stand a ghost of a show against the champion. Under the disappointment of Blaine’s defeat in the convention” yesterday the Repudlican leaders of Maine concede there will be a very large falling off in the Repub- lican vote of the State this fall unless they can infuse the requisite enthusiasm into the local campaign by con- necting his name with the contest. And jodgin by the popular movement in his avor is resuit can be prevented only by himself. Itis believed b se in close inti- macy wiih Blaine that would not refuse such an honor. AT HARBOR. BAR HARBOR, Me., June 11.—Mr. and Mrs, James 6. Blame arrived in Bar Harbor 10:80 a. m. ‘ from Boston to untventful. Mr. Ii o’ciock. The train reached hangor o’clock this niorning and stopped there until nearly 8. At 7 o’clock Mr. Blaine was up and chatting with Mr. W. S. Guraee, who, 2 his wife, accompanied Mr, and Mrs. alne. to-day when Mr. Biaine arrived the flags had been taken down, and all attempts to give him a reception had been abandoned. A number of people had been waiting on the pier. Mr. ( harles Howe and other personal friends shook hands with Mr. and Mrs, Blame and Mr. Blaine greeted them cordially. An ordinary-two- seated buckboard was waiting for them. They took the back seat and drove to the tel- egraph office, where Mr. Biaine sent a mes- sage to Emmons Blaine announcing his safe arrival. Mr. Blaine was looking well and apparently was not worried by his de- feat.. Mr.. Blaine did not leave his residence during the day ana only a few orf his intimate friends called. Mr. Gurnee said to a re- porter: Mr. Blaine was in extremely good spirits during the journey home. He seemed to de in good health, in fact, much better than last summer. [am quite positive from his talk and actions that Mr. Blaine does not feel disappointed over the result of the convention. He is now what he has waited to be for a long time—a private citt- zen. Mr. Blaine told me he intended to thoroughly enjoy himself this summer. He said he felt perfectly well and looked forward to a pleasant vacation. BLAINE’S FALL. Murat Halstead’s Picture of the Climex at Minneapolis, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 11.—Mr. Blaine’s informed friends knew two or three days ago that the chances for his nomination for the presidency were slowly and it seemed irre- trievably fading. Gallant efforts were made to revive them, and they were supported by generous expressions of popular feeling. As he regards the chapters of history ,associated with these days at Minneapolis, if he feels himself at all stricken and looks at the shaft by which he was pierced,he may find it guided in its unerring fight, as the eagle did, by his own plumage. It was his letter to Clarkson, so much complained of by the friends of the Administration, that nominated Harrison. The question is asked: **What effect will the story of this conven- tion have upon the fame of J. G. Blaine?“ The answer is easy and historical in its nature. When one thinks of the fame of Daniel Webster, the most colossal figure in our political history, who remembers or cares that he got but twenty-nine votes in the Baltimore Convention, before which he was for the last time a candidate for the presi- dency, standing against the executive chief, Millard Fillmore. Itis not too much to say, and now is the time to say it, that the mark which Mr. Blaine, has made in American annals, though notas so austere and grand as that of Webster, is equally brilliant and lofty and useful and honorable and will be as memorable. The author of the Pan-Ameri- can idea of a policy comprehending the hem- isphere and of a system of reciprocity that has opened foreign markets to our products Golden Gate’’ of the North American con- tinent, will be held in remembrance as long and will not be less illustrious thah the ex- pounder of the constitution of the United States, as the expression of an immortal and invincible nationality. The solid strength of the regular army of Harrison (and I use the phrase, not meaning that it shall be offenstve, but because it covers better than any other the conditions of regularity and discipline and compact, di- rect and forcible movement) was at an early day characteristic and impressive. The first incident alarming to those who were behind the name of Mr. Blame was the inability of Mr. Clark- so to influence the vote of Iowa. The next was the presence and ener- getic action fur Harrison of a considerabie number of Republicans known to have long been lovers of Blaine and devoted to his fortunes, Associated with these was the fact that the letter of resignation of the office of Secretary of State was a shock, and the reasons for it were notso clear as to be obvious to the average intelligence, It wag. divulged that there was pretcy nearly a solid th for Harrison. Itmay be noted that the whole majority—for the majority re- port of the Committee on Oredentials came from Kentucky and Georgia, The Blaine men did not realize thelr expectations in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. The movement in behalf of Gen. Aiger, the only third candidate at first in the fleld, was manifestly not formidable. The shower of telegrams from the country was of unex- many wavering Gelegates were swept away by the dispatches. 2 The capture of the Committee on Oreden- tials by the Harrison chieftains was not an- tictpated and : irreparable catastrophe. It was announced in the midst of the magnificent parade of Blame clubs and it ts not and made New York more than ever the name of Blaine would nominate Harrison 2 if not Immediately, by acclama- “ie hi omges of Ohio nation of the Governor of the State and the Chairman of the convention for President. He consented to forego the pleasure and put aside the pride and satisfaction he would have taken in seconding the nomination of Blaine, that Ohio migut go solidly for Me- Kinley. This was the last card in the game to beat Harrison and it was played aAdroitiy but too late. Some thought that if Ohio had come sooner in the alphabetical list of States the result might have been different. I think not. It was written that Harrison was to be nom nated. He not only had the votes, but he was presented in good form and there was no faltering along the Harrison lines, Itmay be said of the Harrison soldiery at Minneapolis as Napoleon said of the Russidtis: ‘They were s0 stubborn that after you killed them you had to knock them down.’’ The storm of shouting dia not move them and they were like rocks in the midst of the surges. When. it distinctly ap- peared that Blaine was out of it,“ as the boys say, and that the only hope of beating Harrison was to throw so many votes for McKinley that the President would not have a greater number than he and Blaine together, Pennsylvania retired for consulta- tion, and this meant that there were a number of Pennsylvanians who would vote for Blaine against Har- rison, ~ but whose votes could not be transferred to anyone else. It was plain before the roll of half the States had been called that the Harrison men were not emo- tional aad hela the convention in an iron grasp, tn fact had a ‘‘cinch’’ on ft. The scenes of the day in the enormous hall were exceedingly ated and full of bril- liancy. Witnessed a play, the proceed- ings were extraordinarliy entertaining. The nomination. was very well received; many of Mr. Blaine’s friends, while grieving a good deal for him, were not 80 sorry as they ought to have been about the result, and Uhauncey Depew will find warrant inthe future for his com- piiment to the Blame men for their enthusi- asm and the importance of enlisting it in the campaign that is open. He will find it there, after all, the most potential of forces in American politics, By the way, it may be said ofthe gifted and genial Depew that he is very much in this af- fair. I believe the train was not moving rap- idly when he got on it, and it may be said off him that he is riding on the locomotive and is both firemanand engineer. This is a fine po- sition for a railroad man. MURAT HALSTEAD, WHAT THE PAPERS SAY. EXPRESSION OF OPINION BY THE NEW YORE AND LONDON PRESS. New York, June li.—The morning papers comment variously on the nomination of Whitelaw Reld.for Vice-President. The Press says the nomination is a merited recognition of the power of journalism as a molder and educator of public opinion. Mr. Reid will command the special confidence of the con- servative business interesté of the country. @ The WORLD says Organized labor will form its own opinion of the nomination, and or- ganized labor has a habit of expressing its Opinion in action and especially in votes. I athonor that has om his ty. That he has deserved it, there is no doubt. or ir his desert is scant he will promptly take measures to repair the defect. As such things are reckoned. Mr. Reid’s nomination is an hopor to the newspaper calling. The ays that as longago asthe middle of February tt took occasion to refer to Mr, Whitelaw Reid as the strongest candi- date for second place onthe party’s ticket. Mr. Keid had done good service and it there- fore accounts for his nomination. The Min- neapolis convention last night accepted its su jon, and the ticket will be Harrison an The says that Mr. Reid deserves well of the party he has faithfully and Intelli- gently served. The Republican party has id à tribute to journalism by this nomina- on. THE LONDON PRESS. Loxpox, June ll.—The burden of the com- ments of ali the evening papers on the re- nomination of President Harrison and the selection of Mr. Whitelaw Reid as the Repub- lican candidate for Vice-President is joy over the defeat-of Mr. Blaine. The Pall Mali Gasetie gays: Even those least in sympathy with Mr. Blaine as a poll- ticlan may spare a passing regret a cree Seas —— of — man — — is the ablest Republican and most astute politician in the United States.’’ The Globe 9 For once ths American caucus was of real interest to outsiders, es- pectaty ie England. In view of the dissent nthe mocfratic party the nomination of Mr. Harrison stands a chance of bein the next President. Itisa ha ecid lmin w ttem ities, — 94 length Mr. Bilaine’s ity towards | acts of hostility England, as shown in the Chillan affair, t hring Sea ques- tion, the Newfoundiand matter, etc., adds: Even as it was, President Harrison had a difficult task to check the mischief.’’ . 8 free ers * shou! champion of rover Cle thies of all be with tlre veland.’’ pected force in behalf ofthe President. The} . 11. — a 1 . 4 P Rees 7 J N j POR a ee Bi ae 3 Ag, Cetin, 1 N n 1 , N * 2 * ＋ * aa N 1 ‘ ance. * * cae Vi eae ah „ * * r 8