The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-14

land he said, was barking at his heels simply because
Blaine was republican and bad discharged mis- duty
the American people The speaker then graphically
described Mr. Blaines appearance he marched down
the aisle OF Congress last Monday pointing the fingers
of scorn at his enemies and defying them with all the
vigor OF his great character; was thore
such magnificent sight since the days Of Henry Clay
Illinois, therefore, did not disgrace herself In the sup
port Of such candidate. The Senator prophesed
Blaue's nomination, ut least tho fourth ballot II
needless then. TO speculate upon second choice
Il vas not difficult matter find . second candidate
alter the claims OF the first wen exhausted.
Mr. RobertJ Ingersoll, chairman OF the meeting
followed Senator Logan in stirring culogium OF Mr.
Blane begged of the gentlemen In the Illinois delcga-
ion who had expressed other preferences to forcgo
them for the present and their the nrss
ballot for James G. Blaine This speech evidently had
It's effect tho ansi-Blaiue mon; but delegate tMr
Rinaker) followed in stirring address favoring Brs
tow's nomination He insisted that Notwithstanding
the statement 10 the contrary by the gentlemen who
preceded him. the sentiments Of republicans through
out Illinois decidedly in support OF the Kentucky
statesman He knew this certainly tho feeling IN
the district from which no The status OF Iowa
and Wisconsin remain the same as regards
Mr. Blaine Ex-Congressman Price. Of Daven-
port Iowa. said:--'We stand firm as
q rock in the advocacy OF candidate;
our twenty-five votes will be cast for Blaine whom we
como to ballot Tho charges made against him may
shake some timid people. but have known the man
for years and believe him incapable Of dishonest acl
Mr. Conkhng also know and esteem q man Of
great ability"
WISCONSIN, OBLIGATION
Previous 10 leaving for Cincinnati tho Wisconsin
delegation held meeting in Chicago at which they
passed resolution 10 support Blaine; there was no
dissenting voice. and they stand at this writing in
similar position tho evening the resolution was
adopted
WHAT NEW WORKERS ARE DOING.
Now that the main body OF the delegates hand
the principal work DO dono by the manpula.ors tor
tho several candidates prosslytism. This has kept
the politicians busy for the past twentyour hours,
and at this stage OF convonton's panorama the
qualities Of tho workers begin to display themselves
All day long delegates and interested outsiders have
been seen tally card and ponc in hand visiting about
from parlor to paslor. and from hotel TO
hotel arc gathered together in groups in the
corridors and rooms, comparing notes. correcting
figures, seeking information and doing their best 70
ascertain the probabilities Of the balloting. There Is
marked difference In trcatmcnt-as Blainc's men are
sure the Brstow reason energoticay; tho Morton
men show delegates tho impossibilay OF nominating
anybody but tho war Governor; tho New Workers are
AZ varied their city and State Tho Conkng canvass
has been conducted to-day plan the OF that
OF the Blame men, the action Of the leaders has been
discreet cautious and 1t The same time
effective The forces have been divided
into sections, and each has done It's work
we'll enough General Chester Arthur cool and scf
possessed has received visitors in side room, and by
his plain sensible Straightforward talk has succeeded
IN removing much Of the outside prejudice that existed
against Mr.. Conkling. Mr.. Cornell Governor expect
ant has received in another Mr. Plat has dealt
with those who to be moved by clear forcibe
ment, directed to prove that while Mr. Conkling might
be tho most magnetic candidate, he certainly
sound republican, unassaabe In character, in . con-
dition make aggressive light against the democ
racy and more certain than any other candidate to
carry the State Of New York Postmaster James has
been at work In his way, making capital for his
candidate by his personal efforts. The other New
Workers all been busy al day, each his appro
pirate sphere Tom Murphy, in thin sack coat and
white vest has bcen smoking increasingly in the lobby
OF the Grand Hote habit which be has acquired since
Grant became President and has been doing his part in
the na grand effort raise Conkng fortunes by talk
ing little, looking wise and shaking his head myser
ously. George Van Mort. in white flannel suit with
Q req red rose In ais buttonhoc, has been making
capital on his share Among the younger delegates
from doubtful States Sheridan Shook has been active
but willing concede the strength Of Blaine and
at all apprehensve OF tho result II no should carry on
the prize OF the nomination. Police Commissioners
Wheeler and Erhardt have been working hard
a II they had to enforce the Sunday Liquor
Law. Among the Cincinnati lager beer dealers Dock
Commissioner waies ex-Police Commissioner Dis
becker Surveyor Latin and the rest have not been idle
Senator Fenton has kept himself nearly all day OF
sight It the ST. Nicholas. and there is q rumor that
no has had interviews with some prominent Blaine
man, some leading friends OF Governor Hayes, some
supporters OF Brstow and some followers Of Morton.
Governor Morgan has been too much occupied with the
duties Of his Office MS chairman OF the National Com
mttec to much Of his great usefulness with the
rous delegations in favor Of Conklng William Ortou
whose kcenncss politician has boon of much value
Mr. Conklng has been dong his best redeem the
fortunes OF that leader Judge Dterhoefer has been
taking care OF tho Germans and endeavorlng make
some inroads into tho Western delegations through
hat inf uence.
Combines FRIENDS DISCOURAGED.
But Conklings friends were mucn discouraged In the
afternoon alter the result OF the proceedings in the
Pennsylvania delegations meeting, because it has
been evident from tho first that the Now
York candidates prospect Of success would DO
hopeless unless he could tho Pennsylvania
That has been the point to which their best efforts have
been directed and they have received the aid Score
tary Cameron Directly and Of tho administration In
directly, In their efforts TO accomplish tho desired
result.
THE PENNSYLVANIA EPISODE.
The main interest OF the politicians to-day has been
directed toward Pennsylvania Contradictory reports
Of the OF that singular delegation have cir
culation and have been credited dscrcdted accord
ing to tho sentiments OF those whom they have reached
One insists that the delegates could agree
upon their real choice Hartran Of course, beng con-
cededy myth, and that in consequence they resolved
TO hang the Presidential robes their handsome
dummy and vote for him first, last and all the time
unt candidate should bc chosen by the rest OF tho
Convention In order to get out OF the difficulty this
story seemed plausible, since Tho resolution, adopted
by the delegation. declared that the delegates would
for Hartranft, and other expression
preference made Another story that the dele
CATION had been quietly "baggcd'' by Don Cameron
backed by Presidential influence in favor OF Mr. Conk-
ling, and that tho Hartranit simply blind to