Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-15
PeIitical Ru mors.

Is little or no enthusiasm for any can
didate save Blaine, whose friends ad-
here with remarkable fidelity. This
is true of some who felt that his rec
ord is clouded somewhat by recent
events, but bel eve investigation will
finally vindicate him thoroughly.
Conkling men have clearly lost con-
fidence, but still protest that their
man will yet win.
The reassuring kilograms from
Washington regarding Blaine's health
attract interested crowds to the bulle-
tins. One tonight from Blaine him.
self, announcing his entire GONZALES
cence, and thanking his friends for
their remarkable cOnstancy In bis
hour of trial strengthens the few who
are wavering in the fear that he was
physically disabled for future useful
ness.
The general conviction con-
cedes Blaine's nomination If no
change occurs for worse in his health.
The California delegation stands to-
night seven for Blaine, three for Bris-
tow and two for Conxling, with a pos
sibility that one Bristow vote will 60
| to Blaine.
Nevada stands three for Conkling
and three for Bristow.
Senator Sargent is here advocating
| an anti-Chinese plank in the plat
form, which Senator Jones will prob
ably offer.
There is no probability of balloting
before Friday.
Reliable Estimates.
CINCINNATI, June 13th.-"There Is
victory in the air over there" said
delegate pointing to the Blaine head
quarters at Burnett House this morn-
g,and that opinion is now expressed
on all sides. Blaine undoubtedly re-
mains the candidate with the largest
following, and without cooperation
on the part of other candidates. His
nomination on an early ballot Is I'M
minent. This is the prevailing sentl-
ment.
On the other hand Gov. Noyes,
chairman of the Ohio delegation
points favorably to Hayes the action
of the Pennsylvania delegation this
morning. Their meeting was q
stormy one, but it resulted in the
adoption of resolution to stick to
Hartrantt. If that is lost through
several ballots. Blaine will be nomi-
mated, as he must win, II at all, on
the second formal ballot. 1t Is ascer-
tained there are sixteen men in the
Pennsylvania delegation who are anx-
ious to 60 to Blaine. Don Cameron
has promised the Indiana delegation
forty votes for Morton, after Hart
ranft. If there shall be any after this
they amount to but a little part in
view of any other promise.
The New Workers paraded the street
this morning with banners and band
for Copkling, though little is being
said for the New York candidate.
Earnest work is being done for
Bristow. Massachusetts still stands
20 for Bristow and for Blaine. Yer.
mont and Rhode Island are for Bris.
tow. and Connecticut after Jewell is
dropped. The vote in the Michigan
delegation stands: Bristow, IL; Blaine
5; Hayes, 4; Chandler, l.
Alex. Mcclure says the action Of
the Pennsylvania delegation was this:
A resolution was passed over Don
Cameron by majority of A to the
effect that the delegation will vote for
Hartranft on the first ballot. Then,
if 20 delegates ask for q consultation
Cameron shall call it, and the dele
gates shall be free to vote as they
please. These A votes are by Blaine
men.
Illinois delegation had its meet ing
at noon. A vote was taken resulting:
Blaine, "a; Bristow, 4; Washburne, 2;
absent, 2. Speeches were made by
Senator Logan and Colonel Ingersoll
in favor of unity and a solid vote.
The result was that the two Wash
burne men and one of the Bristow
men experienced q change of heart,
and agreed to support Blaine. The
two absentees are for Blaine, giving
him 81 votes.
The Burnett House is filed with
bands making music for Blaine.
CINCINNATI, June 13th.--The, Con-
vention will be called te order at IL
O'clock. The temporary chairman
will be Thomas Pomeroy, of New
York and the permanent chairman.
ex-senator Harlan, of Kentucky or
Ex-Governor Davis of Texas. Meet
ings were held tonight in the inter-
ests of Blaine and Bristow. Speeches
were made by number of prominent
speakers. The Blaine meeting was
especially enthusiastic. The New
York delegation has been in secret
session all night. Numerous rumors
are in circulation as to the result con-
cerning Conkling outside. The New
York delegation seems to be declining
| One of the current rumors tonight Is
that Conkling will throw New York
| for Hayes on condition New York has
the Vice-Presidency Both Morgan
and Wheeler are mentioned for the
second place If this arrangement is
carried out. There are bitterfeelings in
the Pennsylvania delegation against
Don Cameron and after Hartrapft
is complemented the delegates will
divide between Blaine and Conkling,
| the Western portion of the State for
Blaine and the Eastern for Conkling.
Bristow's men concede his defeat, but
claim the power to dictate to other
aspirants.
Blaine's men figure 500 for Blaine as
follows: California, 8; Iowa, %; Ne
braska, 6; Michigan, 10; Oregon, 6;
Virginia, 20; Colorado, 6; New Mexico
2; Delaware, 6; Kansas, 10; Minnesota
10; New Hampshire, 10; Tennessee, A.
West Virginia, 10; Dakota, t?) Utah,
2; Georgia s; Maine, IA; Missouri, Is;
New Jersey, Is; Texas, A; Wisconsin,
| 20; Idaho, 2; Washington, 2; Illinois,
80; Maryland, Is; Massachusetts,, 10;
North Carolina, IA; Vermont, 2; Ari-
zona, 2; Montana, (?) Washington
delegation claim 1873 votes for Bristow
on first ballot. The following names
of the committee on resolutions, not
hitherto reported: John @ Vesey,
Bhode Island; Chas Lewis, Edward
M ~ ID