, 1879-03-16
The Sentiment Against q Sweep
ing Change in tho Minor
Offices,
Thus Disappointing the Impecunious
Horde Who Have Longed
and Waited.
TEE SPEAKERSH1P.
THE POSSIBILITIES.

THE POSSIBILITIES.
6pecto; Hisoatch tn The Tribune
WASHINGTON, D. e., March 15.-The Speaker
ship contest is becoming animated The leaders
OF both parties maintain their assurance It is
noticed for the first time, however, that Randall
admits it would be possible to defeat him with
candidate from south: Of the Potomac River.
This is the first concession to the strength Of
the opposition Randall has made. He said to-
night that so long rs his opponents adhere to
Blackburn he has no fears. It is very evident,
however, that the opposition to Randall
is strong enough, il concentrated, to defeat
him, and that Randall knows it.
The arrivals OF new Congressman to-day have
not been rcasturlng to Randall, and hare con-
yinced his managers Of
THE POSSIBILITY or DEFEAT.
tits evident that the contest hangs upon the
delegations from Ohio, Indiana, aud Missouri.
Both parties claim to hare the advantage III all
the States.
There has never been Speakership contest
in which Senator'S have taken SO active part.
Senators Beck, Vest, and Wallace are at work
every hour of the tlay, and almost Of the night,
in support OF B1ackburn's candidacy. The ap-
pearance of Wallace, OF Pennsylvania, in the
field against Randall is a formidable fact
for the latter. Senator Vest, OF Missouri, is
telling the Democratic delegation from that
State that be will take the stump against every
man who works for Randall. and secure his de-
feat for reelection for the Forty-seventh Con-
grcss, and that Randall
Is NOT THE MAN WANTED
By the Democracy west Of the Missouri River
It is said that there are from twelve to fifteen
members who do not want to vote for either
Blackburn or Randall. It as many votes could be
cast for candidate other than Blackburn or RAN
dali, OF course neither Of these Two could be
elected. Randall's victory evidently must de-
pend upon his strength on tile first ballot. On
that ballot he will cast his greatest strength.
After that, should he show weakness, consid-
cradle portion OF his strength would immedt-
ateIy 60 in search Of the winning man.
Bill Morrison says there is
NO CHANCE FOR A DARK HORSE
or compromise candidate; that the race is
sQuarely between Randall and Blackburn, and
that, If those who will not vote under any cir
cumstances for Randall will rally to Blackburn,
the latter eau be elected. Politicians,
though, equally as sagacious as Morrison, say
now that neither Of them will be chosen.
AN INVENTION OF THE ENEMY.
Randall said tonight that the stories that his
cam oaign is being conducted on Tilden basis
is an invention Of the enemy. It Mr. Hlden,"
said Randall, ''can't carry on the campaign OF
1850 over mY chess-board. never received
favor from Tildcn in my life. The obligation Is
all the other way"
FERNANDO WOOD
said tonight that with New York, Pennsylvania,
and Georgia solid for Randall the latter cannot
be beaten, but Fernando begs the question.
Blackburn men tonight claim the IammanY
votes beyond question
There was q meeting OF the New York deleea-
tion this evening, but it was not possible to OBJ
tain definite views. Some Of the members we're
not present. Randall insists that New York,
however, is solid for him, with the exception Of
Sam Cox.
The Pennsylvania delegation held meeting
this evening, all being presen: except Hendrick
B. Wright. The delegation voted solidiy to
support Randall, which will be a great surprise
to Senator Wallace, who was expected to secure
At least three votes for Blackburn. It is hu-
initiating tnlns<1or Wallace to have entered the
campaign against, Randall, and not be able to
carry single vote in the delegation. Wright is
not expected to attend the Democratic caucus,
but will 90 with the Greenbackers. If Randall
WIS III luE 1CtlUSTiFaulA C1uCu5, At lCtCl*tA u
setback in Virginia. Randolph Tucker has
abandoned him, and enters the field actively to-
night for Blackburn.
THE HEADQUARTERS.
4 vifit to the headquarters Of the rival candi-
dates is the first thing in order for new1y-acrived
members, OF the two, the 1i7elie5t and iollicst
place to make a call at is Blackburn's, and the
most busincss-1kc in appearance is Ranaa1l's.
At the former there is 4 crowd all the time,
composed chiefly Of Sonthcrners overdowing
with enthusiasm and making estimates OF
strength every half-hour, while Blackburn,
their candidate, shakes hands with every vis-
itor, Congressman or not, and beams with the
smile OF hospitality alike upon friend and foe,
The smaller room Of the suite is devoted to con-
fl1ential business. Here may be found either
Beck, Morrison, or Huntou, who seem to be
Blackburn's corps commanders, while among
bis a!os are several younger men, not in Office
now, but
REJOICING N HOPE.
At Randa1l's silence ia the rule. There is con
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