Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-28
PENNSYLVANIA.

Fight of the FactiOns-TiIden and His
 OppOnents-As Tamnany Agent on
 Hand-A Bitter Struggle.
 HARRISBURG, April 27.-AlI day long the active adherents of the two Democratic fac lions in Pennsylvania have been alternately quarrelling and attempting to harmonize in anticipation of the State convention to-mor- row. Senator Wallace and his staff were first on the ground, arriving at noon yesterday, while Speaker Randall, accompanied by friends, got in from Washington at ten o'clock last night. Both were confident of supre- macy, but neither has neglected any step to solidify their positions to day. Tho principal cause of difference on the organization of the convention has been the presence of rival delegations from Philadelphia, each claiming seats. One is known as the McGowan dele gation, as adherent to Senator Wallace, while the other, known as the Vaux, favors Speaker Randall In addition to these numerous other contestants appeared, and there seemed to be such hopeless taDgle that Lewis Cassidy and others insisted on some arrangement that would prevent a double convention, which seemed imminent. The basis of compromise has been drawn up to admit one half each of the Philadelphia delegations, and that neither side shall insist upon instructions to the delegates to Cincinnati, leaving the ques ton of the unit rule to be decided by vote of the convention. The EcGowan delegation has objected to this, but it is safe to say that these arrangements or something similar will be adopted. The convention will comprise the strongest men of the party in Pennsylva- mia. Wallace and Randall will both be on the L-
 Hopkins of Pittsburg, ex Surveyor General J. P. Barr, and others of like political stand ing will also be in the convention by similar arrangement. Tilden has an agent here, and a wire has been run into the Bolton House, connecting with Gramercy Park. Tammany Hall also has an agent here, who is keeping close watch OF the movements of the Tilden men.
 Tonight the delegates from several Congressional districts are holding caucuses to determine upon the delegation to Cincinnati. The result will not be made known until to- morrow. It is safe to say the delega- tion will not be pronounced for anybody, but is likely to be of material that would vote for Randall for President at Cincinnati should it be decided to give him complimentary vote, but would be divided upon the prominent can- didates now in the field. It is thought Wal lace will, however, control the organization of the convention and an issue of Tilden or anti-Tilden will be made in the selection of delegates at-Iarge. There will also be a con- fict on the question of the unit rule, MT. Wallace favoring this in expectation that majority of the district delegates will be anti Tilden. Should this be so and he should car " the proposition of the unit rule, it would virtually be the same as instructions against
 Tilden and he would thus shrewdly gain the very point which in compromise he apparent ly gives up. So much interest has been taken in the fix up of the delegation to Cincinnati that little attention has been paid to candi- dates for State officers The candidates for Supreme Court Judge and Auditor are to be chosen. Judge Mayer will in all probability be nominated for first place and Edward Her rick, at present chief clerk to Auditor General Schen, for second.
 The arrival of Mir. McGowan at 8 late hour has suddenly changed the whole aspect of af- fairs. He indignantly refused to permit the compromise which had virtually been agreed upon and the result is that there is now prospect of two conventions. The Randall men will insist upon the admittance of the Vaux delegation and claim entire control of the convention, inasmueh as Chairman Miller of the State Committee, who controls the roll, is in sympathy and is acting with them. The unexpected termination of tho compro- mise has undone the whole days work and nothing can safely be predicted of the out come to morrow.