Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-05-31
Especial Telegramto the Globe. /

CHloAGJ, May 29.-Delegates who are or
irving from the South are amazed at the
opposition that exists among delegates from
the Northwestern States and in the city Of
Chicago to the nomination of Gen. Grant
They expected, as they had been led to ex.
poet, that the sentiment would be almost
unanimous for the ex-President. Candid
and unpreiud ced Southerners readily admit
that it is building house upon the sand to
calculate upon carrying any Southern State
man. They are beginning to see the neces-
sity of putting up candidate acceptable to
the North. Many delegates, not only from
the South but from the East
and West, VINO were favorable
to General Grant and feel kindly toward
him now, confess that to force him on an
unwilling people would be a hazardous ex-
pertinent This is, perhaps, one reason why
the Grant strength has undoubtedly visibly
weakened during the past few days. Those
who have been working for him are dis
couraged and their opponents are elated. 1t
would indeed be unexpected, but not very
surprising, if the ex-President declined to
enter the convention as a candidate. The
likelihood of his withdrawal is discussed
even by his admirers.
BIaine's friends are feeling encouraged.
The arrival of several hundred stslwart sons of
Maine who have travelled !, ZOO miles to assist
in nominating the plumb knight, has
given him q new boom and his shrewd man
ayers will keep it up if they can. They are
claiming to have discovered unlocked for
strength in various quarters, and that the
chances of their candidate are growing daily.
They Sherman managers are playing q
quiet game. They are soft and civil to every
body, and won't do anything to antagonize
other candidates. They love Washburne, then
adore Blaine, then worship Grant. While
it is not probable that many Sherman votes
will go to Grant it is stated
that when the break up comes
il the c.u:sntion, if ever it does,
much Of ibo Grant strength will rally
around the secretary, and perhaps nominate
'm. The Sherman people are especially
eaxious to L-,P on the right side of Senator
Cameron, elf wing that Sherman is his
4rcond choice, and that Pennsylvania may
'nrn tbs battle in Shsrman's favor, and start
lin on the road to the White House.
The temporary craftsmanship continues to
10 the topic of discussion, and very inter,
tstiDg one. If Mr.. Cameron undertakes to
builiuza the committee he may be removed
aod another chairman elected.
The anti Grant members of the National
Republican committee had a caucus last
, isLt. at which they discussed the
prop ssl to depose Senator Cameron from
tne vba'rmanship. The Sherman interest
was opposed to such steps, However it is
understood that resolution was passed that
ie should be instructed not to recognize the
unit rule in voting on temporary organiZa-
ton of the convention. 1t was said this
morning that a number of the members of
the national committee called on Don Cam
eron to-day, spoke very plainly to him and
gave him 10 understand that he was the ser
want Of tbs committee and not its dictator.
The meeting was kept under cover, those who
participated not caring to have it given
publicity.
Ex-Gov Dennison of Ohio, manager of
the Sherman forces, says there is
no truth whatever in the statement that
al alliance has been effected between the
Blaine men and ourselves. There has not
been any, and there will not be, you can put
that as strongly as you please. We are for
Mr.. Sherman and we have no second choice
and no entangling alliances.
FEED Douglass appeared at the Palmer
house this forenoon. He is outspoken for
Gfsut. He s9ys Grant is certain to get the
nomination, AID when nominated is Just as
certain VI au election. There isn't the
slightest question about it. | do not speak
alu f.,
tioUs alone bit from a thorough acquaint-
ance and knowledge of the general feeling
and leaning of the country. You will find |
am correct in saying this.
The Grant men are TO hold mass meet
ing next Monday evening in Dearborn park
The speakers will be: Roscoe COnkling,
Matt, Carpenter, Don Cameron, j ohm Logan,
Emory A, Storrs, Leonard SWEET, and others.
The srti-Grant men will also hold meeting
the same evening.
Hon. Roscoe Conkling, Sen. Jones, Post
raster James, Hon. John H. Starrin, and a
large portion of The New York delegation,
will arrive this evening by special train.
Il IS reported to-day that Hon. E. B.
Wasaburne, who has been seriously i'll at his
brother house at Portland, Me-, for the past
week or two, has sufficiently recovered to be
able to leave there for his home in Chicago
this evening.
He will come by easy stages, expecting to
reach Chicago 90 Tuesday or Wednesday.
'fhe Washburne people have opened head
quarters 81 the Grand Pacific hotel. There
Is much more talk about Washburne than
jLefe has bsen. The Wisconsin delegates
are some OF them pledged to him, and he is
tue securd choice of many. He is the Sec
und choice Of Indiana, and it would not be
surprising To f"d New jersey helping along
me boom, which Is growing slowly and
steadily.
IL L.-.UagU 10 DAY bets of 800 to $50 in
favor of Grants nomination we're offered to
Unlimited ampuuis.