The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.

THE SELECTION OF DELEGATES TO CINcIH-
NATI-BRIsrow GAINING STRENGTH FROM
DLAINE's wRAKNEss-THE RURAL CANDIDATES
FOR DELK0ATEs.
BosroS April 49, 1876
There ia lively interest," mingled with multitude
Of uncertain specuaiions over the Republican State
Convention which 10 be held here tomorrow for the
purpose OF choosing delegates large the approach
ing Presidential nominating convention at Cincinnati
II is now departure for the politicians Of either party
TO have State convention Boston, and tho deser-
ton of Worcester this occasion is properly
attributed to administration intrigue, manipu-
lated through the righteous Collector, Sim
mons, in order that the Custom House and
Navy Yard crowds might readily and con-
venientiy participate the proceedings OF the body.
When the Convention called, weeks ago.
there was lingering hope that IL might possibly be
carried In the interest Of Grant, but the which
have since interviewed have utterly extingushed all
slumbering in Massachusetts, In fact, tho present adj
mnistration has turned out so wonderfully corrupt
within the past few weeks that Is questionable the
Massachusetts republicans do openly and formally
express Their disgust and Indignation in the Convcn-
ton
MASSACHUSETTS cnoIcR
doubt II even the acts OF tho Convention Viii DO
anything like fair expression OF tho preference Of the
Massachusetts, republicans for the successor OF Gen.
eral Graut Conkiing and the other candidates
brought forward in othcr parts OF the country
scarcely mentioned In the Eastern States but IL
does rot necessarily imply that the New England dele
gates would be hostile to the New York Senator II he
doomed prominently and iormdably at Cincinnati
and friends, has obtained quite a stronghold
here; but 1t Is no secret that some Of
hts followers are inclined toward l'ristow since
the Maine statesman has shown himself so tardy in
meeting the charges about his connection with the
railroad rings IN no husn days OF Credit Mobcr Tho
moral support OF Massachusetts would be useful for
Blaine just at THIS critical Juncure and II Is among the
probabilities that he viii get such support indirectly.
by this moan that the four delegates at large who
10 be chosen will be pledged the support OF
any particular candidate, but they will, nevertheless,
DO ardent and enthusiastic supporters Of tho ex-
Speaker.
VIEWS or MASSACHUSETTS, coxcEEssngx
Both Senator Dawes and Senator Boutwell, are en-
thusastic for Blaine Congressman Hoar, the Judges
brother also incines to Blaine unless the people sink
party discipline Tor honest rciorm-whch he hopes
they viii do-and then he Is for Brstow; and the same
may also be said OF Congressman Pierce Congress
man Taroox, although democrat, believes In Brstow
against weak candidate OF his own party. Thurman
aud Bayard are his pets In the democratic ranks
Congressman Frost Is for Blame and Professor Seeye
who claims 10 be no politician, is for Brstow, and SO
Is General Banks, Mr. Grape aud Mr.. Warren. Mr..
Chapn and Mr. Thompson (democrats) divided in
their preferences Tor tbs democratic candidate the
iormerg going for Judge Davis and the latter for Han
cock.
BRisrow's CAUSE GROWING
The gathering Of ths prominent politicians and active
aud leading workers OF tho party viii be very large,
and eoodly numier already hand this evening.
There are no indications that the proceedings will be
they will be unusually lively and entertaining.
the only candidates who entertained
discussed in the minds the delegates are Blaine
and Bristow and the contest Will be between the
supporters of these two asprants Up 10 within very
few days the Maine statesman has seemed to have the
inside track, and even now he has many warm sup
porters who Will make vigorous fight for the selection
OF delegates who will fully commit themselves 70 labor
for his nom nation. The ASSOCIATION OF his with
the Pachc Railroad scandal has perceptDIy weakened
the strength which he commanded In tho State fort
night ago, and MS plausible explanation and
defence come too late 10 avail
him much. Tho Bristow movement, the other
hand. to have developed itself suddenly and sim
usneously throughout the State and the indications
tonight that delegates friendly to his nomination
for the Presidency will be selected ut the Convention
tomorrow.
TIRE CANDIDATES DELEGATES.
The friends OF both Blaine and Brstow held prelmin
airy meetings this evening arrange for the work ahead
and discuss be merits ot the who shall DO selected
to represent the State Cincinnati The Blaine party
lockwood Hoar, OF Concord; General Cogpswcil. OF
Salem, and Edward Learned oil Pittsncld and the Brs-
tow ticket which will be offered will bear tho names Of
Alexander H. Bullock, OF Worcester; Richard H. Dana,
Jr, OF Cambridge; President Chadbournc OF William y
College, and Rev. James freeman Clarke, Of Boston,
THE METHODIST SUPPORT
The latter ticket Is universally admitted 10 he the
strongest. and tho fact that Mr.. Buocks name APP
pears upon II indication that the New York
ference next May Is an undisgnised movement 10 favor
OF Bristow. The Committee Resolutions will be OF a
sell Lowell, Freeman Clarke and j. N. Forbes
The Convention will meet at fremont Temple at
and Will be presided by Speaker Sanford Of
the House Of Representatives