The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-05-19
CANT MPAIGN CLICKS.
Illinois Republican Convention
at Springfield.
ALTERING of Delegates in Nebraska
and Minnesota.
THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.

THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
pecial to the star.
SpR1NeFIALD, I'LL, May 1884. M.-The
tate Central Committee met last night
nd decided upon Green B. Raum for tem-
orary Chairman of the Convention. A
tsolution was also adopted excluding con-
fsted delegations from the floor of the
fonvenGon till their cases are decided by
he Committee on Credentials. The Blaine
ind Washburn ecaucus appointed Confer
snce Committees with view to united ac-
Jon friday, still adhering to the decision
% demand admission for the whole 80 dele
'ates.
1t is estimated that over 1000 strangers
ire in the city. The Grant men are now
Ilaiming 1858 votes aside from Cook County,
khich is 128 more than majority.
Washburne has sent from Portland to
Senator Mcclellan, of Galena, telegram
10 be read in the C invention announcing
that he is not candidate, and asking his
friends to vote for Gen. Grant. The WASH
knrne men resent the assertion that they
Ire under Farwell's control.
The Grant leaders from Chicago say they
/ will have at least thirty-six of their dele
gates seated.
A meeting Of delegates elected by Sena-
sorial Districts at the Palmer House was
aed yesterday, Robert Lincoln presiding,
and Stephen A. Douglas Secretary.
A resolution was passed that I'VE sub
nit our cause to the State Convention. and
as true and reliable Republicans we will in
god faith abide by its decision"
SPRINGFIELD. ILL, May 19.-About II
o'clock the doors of the gallery we're
thrown open and the crowd rushed in with
D yell and took possession.
The gallery is not large and not capable
lof containing the crowd sufficiently large
to overwhelm the Convention. Previous
ito this theSdelegates had been admitted on
presenting tickets. .......
SPRINGFIELD, May 19--12:3O P. M.--The
Grant and Blaine Washburne delegations
both held caucuses this forenoon. The
/ Farwell House members afterwards walked
b body across the rotunda and Judge
Eouch and Arthur Dixon demanded ad-
bission. The doorkeeper refused and the
Wntestants retired in an orderly manner to
ine Senate Chamber. They soon broke up
Bad took seats as visitors with other con-
nIstants in the galleries
nSPRINGFIELD, ILL, May 19.--At 12 o'clock
mh Convention was called to order by Mr..
H M. Jones, Chairman Of the Republican
Hate Committee, who called upon Rev.
le. Nourse for prayer. Mr.. Jones then
Illuminated Gen. Green B. Raum for tenn
isary chairman. Gen. Raum was elected,
Eoh the committee escorted him to the
id.
A TEST VOTE TAKEN AT 2:15 P. M,
olI the adjournment of the Convention,
er for Blaine and 349 for Grant,
"ws the relative strength of the con-
avants.
zee THE woRKINGMEN FOR THURMAN.
lnAN FRANcIsco May 19.-The Working
hairs State Convention have indorsed
halrman for President.
ish NEBRASKA REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
RosMAHA, May 19-Large numbers of dele
asfs TO the Republican State Convention
e;,t out to Columbus on last evenings
.ins Howard County has sent solid
int delegation. Pawnee County, the last
rohn,y Convention to be held in the State,
Eh,l probably elect Grant delegates to-day.
haze State has been conceded to Blaine, but
)Ros Grant men claim they will get at least
|mco or probably three delegates.
|po MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.
rrST. PAUL, May 19--An extraordinary in.
P1rest is felt in the Republican State Con-
ebntion to-day. The hotels are filled with
delegates. The Presidential sentiment is
ivided between Window and Blaine. No
either candidates are mentioned. A letter
ofom Congressman DOnnelly, formerly for
sblaine, declaring for Window, adds greatly
% his strength. The instructed and ex-
Dressed publications of the delegates are
Window ia, Blaine 110, scattering TO-
nBince their arrival here, however, many
slelegates have changed, and Window will
lhave large majority.
h DESPERATE FIGHT IN COLORADO.
DENvER May 10.--There is desperate
fight between the Blaine and Grant men
/ in this State Ex-Governor Rutt who ex-
poets to be Postmaster General in the
event of Grants election, is leading the
latter forces, and General W. A. Hornell,
ex-Chairman OF the ate Republican Com
inittee, is grooming Blaine. So far the re-
suit is doubtful but Blaine is ahead On
delegates in the County Convention Al
ready held. Figures stand: Blaine, So;
Grant, 40. Leadyille 10 for Grant