, 1880-05-31
CONNECTICUT.

II AUGUSTUS BlsANDAGEB-
The Connecticut delegation arrived yesterda
morning at tho Grand Pacific Hotel, and aftc
breakfast met in thoir headquarters and re
solved to proceed In body to Prof. Swing!
church. Previous to leaving the following no
tice was posted in conspicuous piace:
"1O q. m.-The headquarters OF the Connectt
cut delegation will be found until hlf-past L
at the Rev Dr.. SWINGS church,
| The reporter had few mintltes' talk with Mr
A. Brandagee. Chairman Of the delegation.
"Al1 your delegation here, Mr. BrandagceY'
| ayes, sir, I'LL here, and In good condition fo
the fray
''What is the complexion Of the delegahon7'
"Aeainst Grant, all the time"
"Why?"
"For several reasons, the first being that ht
cannot carry the State"
II understand that, while your delegation Il
unanimous against the third term, it will mo-
vote as unit?"
"No, 1t is ngainst the unit rule. ! think the
delegation will stand ming for Sherman and three
for Blaine to begin with"
should the name OF 1lr. Sherman be with
alt will divide up between Blaine and Ed
! munds. But excuse me, we must be of tG
church,
! MIR. H. c. ROBINSON,
Of the Connecticut delegation, believed that the
delegates would vote against the unit rule, and
in favor of any honorable measure tending to
dcfcnt the third term syndicate.
How stands the delegation us regards Prcsi-
! lentiul prererence?"
at is against Grant every time"
NIs. 4. II. BYIHGTON,
editor Of the Norwalk Gazetts, the second Oldest
| paper in Connecticut, aud an alternate to the
| Convention. was met ut the Grand Pacific. He
| expressed rhe belief TINT the Connecticut dclc-
| gation would be divided on the first ballot as
tse cexoa e s coacss G. Eln o9sr
thirt-ter1ncrs?
"Yes, sir: it will resort to every honorable
means to secure the overthrow of the machine
"I5 st.; there possibility Of carrying Connecticut
cortling herself IN favor Of Republican presi-
den1 pr'Sy5ide t the rignt Kind of standard
| at is doubtful. The old, staid Republicans
| prefer Edmunds. Washburnc, or shcrtnnn. and
the younger element are enthusiastic for Blaine.
| In tho event Of both being thrown overheard,
| Connecticut will throw her votes for John Shcr-
| man."
alternate from Connecticut, said that he was on
bis way TO Swings church, but would give the
! reporter short talk:
well, figure mp an equal division Of the
ee o h Rn p 314 Se aaa ser
For second choice how will the ballot
standY'
Can Grant carry Connecticut?''
NE, sir: that is impossible, and if he receives
the nomination we shall certainly lose the State
United States Senator and jcopardizing 1T least
two Congressional Districts .-:
Can YOU curry Connecticut with Blaine, Sher-
man. nr Washbllrne?''
with either one OF the gentlemen you have
named We cAn carry Connecticut for the kepub-
nnd IL Legislature which will give us what we
badly necd-a United States Senator
MR.. II. TAYLOR BALDWIN,
Of the Fourth Connecticut District. who has a
room ut Col. Drakes hostclry, said TO Il TRIBUNE
man that the standing of the Connecticut dele
gton nt; ;ma Wd M f ta gh or n,ne aud
tlow Will your delegation vote on the unt
question:
"Aganst it and in favor OF district rcprescu-
tatiull."
"lt has been stated that Blnine will have FIVE
Of the delegation for CERTAIN. and the entire
1eleEsion ihoMd their votes be necessary to
THAT is II ,nstake; Mr. Hlane has only three
certain friends lii the delegation.
M tt; Lynde Harrison. nlternate from Con-
yesterday that Connecticut would. douutlcss
vote vote solid in favor of district representa-
of DISTINGUISHING tho ten Illinois districts
was talked over, nud Judging from tho exps-:s-
sons heard Connecticut viii be- in favor of CIV
ing those districts voice III the Convention
0u. believe are Il Blaine ln;{n?"
Yes sir. nil the time fer II;ainc
~
posed to Mr.. Dane?''
'rhnt is ii question cannot answer
f.aroG Mr. GenrXe ;I u; HARMON IN aItermte from
hnvc three or four of the steirgation from fr~t /
to last, and was Of the optnibn thlr Mr. WASH |
burne "ould be the second choice of the dele |
gAtion.
With the delegation, Of course. comes n num-
Der OF prominent politicians, one OF whom re- |
tained the appended interview % ili,stni:ye niu @ Of
ne AcleEation's opinions, upon condition that |
the gcntlemnn's name would not be given. He |
A PROMINENT oFF1cEnoLpER,
and politicians cau easily conclude who he ts
.Ihe delegation from the State of Connecti-
cut, said he, "nre divided between Blaine |
"nshburne. Sherman, and Ed.nunds''
- are there any Grant men among them7'
..Nonc.-t:at is. 50 far as we know"
Suppose Grunt we're nominated, what thcu?" |
The delegates generally with whom have
spoke'! consider his election nh i.upossibiIity.
Grant ia G,,n,t a curry Now York even. This morn
Grant couldn't carry Ohio: have met men
from Now Jersey. and they Sly he couldn't carry
MI the pivotal States that ticket Of Buine
Or WMshbt1rnc could be cnrrietl.''
"Wht seem Il to be the general feeling anon
fonY;ats a1 IT. ,S w not not be enforced The National
ton. II is their duty and :heir province to dI-
rect tile temporary organization. No person
ever heard of the unit rnlc being adopted In or
:n1Ztng !. .I1 an unorganized mass. Yol can't get
'zed under regular rules, neither can you set
asitle the preccaents Of former Conventions.
On tho other hand, r Convention in or
gaa must necessarily adopt the gen
sral e. parliamentary practice Of organizing in
1ae ansenct; of any rule in the Convention
The Convention"
What appears to be the general feeling
1amo1n,G IN n, the conncctsut Delegates In regard to
The general impression seems to be that the
Lous'ann contested seats will be first tIecilei
1pon md then will come up the Illinois troubles.
lust ,1:, bow they VII be settled no knows, hut
'1Ie the Congressional districts will have their
. How will the abroention Of the unit ,7,,c
l1cct G Gr'nt's chances?'' 9'' Au'e
" Il the Unit rule Is not enforced Grant ran.
lot DC nominated. That seems to be thn vnn. |
'rnl npininn; SO far as i see. Even Grant men
NEW ENGLAND.
-.... HASS1BN4 NAMEIS
The venerable United States Senator Honn,,,,, |
iatHlin, Of Maine, ex-Vice- President. md who ,
serving his fifth Senatorial term, was found