Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-23
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
The Convention to be Held June 32d
at Cincinnati. Probably.

The Convention to be Held June I'D
at Cincinnati. Probably.
The national democratic executive committee
met at noon to-day in Wizards Hall to choose
a time and place for holding the national demo
cratic convention, ex-senator Barnum prest-
dent With Mr.. Fred o. Prince as secretary.
There was full attendance of 80 delegates or
proxies. There were but three cities in active
competition for the convention-Cincinnati,
Chicago and St. Louis. Washington also made
bid for it, but it was conceded on Saturday
that it had no chance. The claims OF C1nc1n-
natl were very forctbly urged by eX-CongresS-
man Sayler who laid stress on the fact that
Cincinnati gave the democracy the last President
it had; that1t had the best hall in America, ample
hotel accommodations and was neutral ground.
The claims OF St Louis were presented by eX-
Mayor Brown of that city, who said that the last
democratic convention at st. Louis had given
the party candidate who was elected but was
caeo we're presented by Mr.. Fuller. of Chicago.
The claims of Washington were urged Dy sui
son Hutchens Of the Post, who said Washing,
ton could offer all that any other city co9la, ana
to the time for holding the convention, but June
22d (Tuesday) was finally selected.
The roll was called for the purpose OF
ascertaining the number OF cities deSlrouS OF
presenting claims for the holding ofthe con-
vention. Chicago, Baltimore, st. Louis, Gin,
cinnatf, Philadelphia, Washington, d. c., and
Eugene City, oregon, were named.
The convention at two O'Clock took recess
until 2:30 o'clock. After the convention rea5-
sembles each city is to be allowed 20 minutes TO
present its claims. There seems to be no doubt
as we go to press that Cincinnati will be chosen.
THE SELECTION OF CINCINNATI
is accepted as an antf-Tilden victory. The Ohio
delegation disclaim that, but the fact is never
theless that the Tilden men all day yesterday
tried to effect a combination between st. LOUIS
and Chicago against Cincinnati, and IL Jailed.
The trouble was that while majority OF the
frja dc Of anH
combine self-interest. that the goods could not
be delivered in bulk, there being enough strag-
Cling votes OF the friends Of both cities promised
as second choice to Cincinnati Which could
rot be alienated from that city. When it was
found that the Chicago-St Louis combination
had failed, Cincinnati at once got boom,
held it, and carried the day.
1t was noticeable all through the strug-
gle of the past few days that there were
about twelve devoted friends OF Tilden in the
committee, who wanted the convention to go
be- In the event of either OF those cities being
selected, claimed as Tilden victory. Senator
Barnun, of Connecticut, the chairman OF the
committee, supposed to be Tilden's agent, was
against Cincinnati, and hence the fact that Gin
cnnati carried the day Is accepted by many to
be victory over the Tilden faction. The Gin
cinnati men say that they place no slgnlllcance
declare that all of the candidates shall
get good treatment. The Jewett infu-
ence in this fight has been one of the most
days Two or three of Mr.. Jewett's friends. who
represent his interest, have been on the ground,
bringing pressure to bear to influence delegates
in Jewett's interest, to have Cincinnati selected
This is strikingly noticeable in the action Of
Isaac Eaton, member of the committee from
Kansas, who was first for st. Louis, second for
Cticago, and voted for Cincinnati. Eaton Is an
Ofio man, and a brOther-in-law OF Jewett. 1t Is
said that Jewett sent Eaton telegram TO vote
for Cincinnati as the place most favorable to
his interest. The Ohio men who came here as
-sn do nm rnnyr q
some of them leave for New York tonight to
consult with Jewett The Cincinnati men held
quite levee In their parlors at WIZARDS after
the result was announced. Champagne.
whiskey and cigars with crackers and cheese,
made up the bill Of fare, and the Chicago and
st. Louis men were welcome visitors.
THE OHIO DELEGATION
have had painted an inscription which now en-
bellishes the side Of the special train which
leaves tonight by the B. and P. road. 1t reads:
"Cincinnau. Her convention gave you the last
democratic President and will give you the
next