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In 1891, Blair was denied renomination in his re-election bid that year. After declining an appointment to become a district court judge, President [[Benjamin Harrison]] that year subsequently nominated him to become Minister to [[China]].<ref name=harpweek/> The decision was easily ratified by the U.S. Senate, which some interpreted as senators being:
In 1891, Blair was denied renomination in his re-election bid that year. After declining an appointment to become a district court judge, President [[Benjamin Harrison]] that year subsequently nominated him to become Minister to [[China]].<ref name=harpweek/> The decision was easily ratified by the U.S. Senate, which some interpreted as senators being:
{{cquote|...glad to assist in getting Colonel Blair as far as possible from Capitol Hill.}}
{{cquote|...glad to assist in getting Colonel Blair as far as possible from Capitol Hill.}}
Although the nomination was approved, China strongly objected due to Blair's support for excluding the Chinese from immigrating to America, and he subsequently tendered his resignation from the position.<ref name=harpweek/>
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==References==