The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-05-31

oarry out the wishes of the committee. In
the afternG on there was another long con-
ference between the Blaine ana Sherman
leaders. Chandler, Hale and Frye repre-
sented Blaine and Garfield, Moulton and
Foster represented Sherman.
The result of the interview with Senator
Cameron was considered and the opinion
freely expressed that there was something
behind the expressions of Senator
Cameron and that the Grant men had some
snare prepared. There was nothing to do,
however, except to keep sharp watch
and wait for the meeting of the Committee
tonight. This will be the most important
step in the campaign. 1t will be held at
the headquarters of the Committee in the
Palmer House and the action will deter
mine whether the Convention will be tur-
bulent and protracted, or whether it will
be short and peaceable. All interest
centres on this meeting and it is the main
topic of conversation.
Some politicians are of the opinion that
Cameron will acquiesce IN the decision of
the majority of the National Committee
and rule that the unit rule shall not be en-
forced in the organization of the Conven-
ton; that after he has made this ruling, he
will recognize Grant man, who will ap-
peal from his decision. This would precip-
itate test vote at once, as the vote would
have to be taken without debate.
If the Grant men are confident that they
have an actual majority OF the Convention
this will be an easy way 10 prove their
strength, and would settle the question Of
Grants nomination.; as, if successful, it
would take over all those donb full dele
gates who want to be on the winning side
Others are of opinion, however, that Cam
eron will not risk test vote of this sort,
but will hold that the moment his gave
falls and he calls the Convention
to order the National Committee
ceases to exist, and that he
is no longer bound by its instructions, and
that he will then rule that t unit rule
must be enforced in the organization of the
Convention, and that the instructions of
States can only be set aside by the vote of
the Convention after the organization is
perfected. AS matter of fact, no one
outside of the inner circle of Grant mana
gers knows what the real programme is,
and the Blaine and Sherman men are
somewhat wary of Cameron's READINGS to
acquiesce IN the wishes of the majority OF
the National Committee.
THE MEETING TONIGHT.
The local Grant men are working hard
on their big meeting called for to nj ght in
Dearborn Park. ConKling, Logan, Matt.
Carpenter, Il. A. Storrs and probably Stew
art L. Woodford will speak. They have
engaged several bands, and in case the
weather is bad will throw canvass over
the Park. ,'
The Blaine men will hold meeting al
the same time in Whitestocking Park, on
the opposite side of the street, the object
being to see which can draw the biggest
crowd.
1t is pretty we'll settled that Senate,
Hoar, of Massachusetts,, will he the candi.
date OF the Anti-Grant men for permanen,
chairman OF the Convention. He is accep-
table to both the Blaine and Sherman men,
and the leaders of these factions have
agreed to support him unless something
develops to change their minds.
HANNIBAL HAMLIN ON HAND.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine
reached the city yesterday morning anG
was in close conversation with Blaine's
managers all day. He was wanted on the
Maine delegation but declined, believing
he could do more good Tor Blaine outside
He would not say much to reporters, ex
cept to express his confidence in Blaine's
nomination.
TROUBLE IN CAMP ANTICIPATED.
This morning there is strong probabili.
ty that there will be trouble in the Repup
lican camp. The intensity of the feeling
steadily increases as it spreads to new ar
rivals So much excitement has not char
acterized any Convention since 1860. Ar
rivals by early morning trains, which were
obliged to come in sections, have nearly
filled most Of the delegations, and there are
probably now here six hundred or more OF
tue seven hundred and fifty-six delegates
whose work really begins at Wednesday
noon. ..
The Grant delegates are repeating the
claim that they have 400 or more of the
delegates, and need not force measures OF
the unit rules to carry their point The
Blaine-Sherman combination have ma
jority of the National Committee, but il
does not now seem likely that they will
attempt to Oust Cameron from chairman.
ship of the Committee. Some of the mem
bers, however, openly advocate that course
If the Grant men refuse to concede the
unit rule and temporary chairmanship
Two add tional names will be submitted
to the Cameron men to-day in place Of the
three rejected yesterday. 1t is said Gov
ernor Nc Ormick's name is one. The
Grant managers on the other hand say
they are sure of their own strength and
can afford to concede anything rather than
have trouble in the party.
FUN FOR THE coLoRED DELEGATES.
The workers of both sides are paying
especial attention to the colored delegate s
ho Int Ill