Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
Its Coming Meeting i'm this City.

selecting time and place for holding the ma
tional convention of that party. Not more than
half of the members have yet arrived IN The
city, and some of them have tele2raphed that
they will not reach here before Monday morn
ing. About one-third-chief1y members from
distant states-have appointed proxies, the lat
ter, as rule, being selected from among men,
be1s of Congress. The contest for the conven-
ton was tnaueurated some months ago, and
consequently nearly all the members are pledged
impression is that the place will not be agreed
upon before Tuesday unless the committee
shall decide to hold night session Monday
evening.
THE GATHERING OF DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS
HERE.
The hotels are pretty well filled with delega-
tions and visitors who are here in the interest OF
the various cities which are competing for the
privilege of entertaining the convention. There
is agreat deal more excitement over the locating
of the democratic convention than was mani
tested about that Of the republican party. This
Is somewhat singular in the face of the fact
that the republicans have the inside track, Or
at least, seem to have, in the presidential race.
However, the many representative democrats,
who are now in the city from different sections
OF the country, talk as If they expect to win in
the coming presidential election. They general
ly look upon Grant as the man destined to be
nominated by the republicans, and they believe
he is the weakest man that party could present.
About the strongest argument being used in be-
half of sending the convention to Cincinnati is
that the candidacy OF Gen. Grant will give the
democrats chance to carry Ohio. The demo-
cratic politicians all seem to agree in the idea
that the German republicans will not vote for
Grant. Wizards Hotel is the headquarters of
the two largest delegations that have arrived
those from Cincinnati and st. Louis The Gin
cinRati party have established themselves in
parlOr No. s, and the st. Louisians next door, In
No. 10. and both keep ''open house, The ro-
tunda at Wizards last night was crowded, and
whenever member Of the national committee
showed himself he was pounced upon by repre-
sentatives OF the several aspiring cities fer con-
ventiOnal hOnors.
THE ST. LOUIS DELEGATION
held meeting with closed doors last night,
and, it was understood, mapped out the work
they have in hand They talk very confidently
of their prospect of securing the convention,
and with good reason, too. 1t was believed that
Cincinnati led the field in the fight. but the ap-
pearances last night all indicated st. Louis to
have the best show. In the first place, there is
warrant for saying that ex-Gov. Til6en wants
the convention held In St Louis, and this is
powerful aid to that city. There is no question
but that Mr.. Tflden controls the national COM
mittee." as it Is usually expressed. That is,
majority of the members are his personal and
political friends, and believing him to be the
dent, they will carry out his wishes in regard
to the location of the convention, time of hold
ing 1t, etc. Ex-senator Barnum, chairman
the secretary, and ex-Gongressman Hewitt. OF
New York, are avoWed T1lden men, and it Is
said, have all expressed themselves in favor OF
only objection on Urged R M against Inst St. LOUIS So gen
temen of that delegation say, Is that it he, @
last convention, but they reply to this by say
ing that their 'nomi.i ice was elected but counted
o on.; ana therefore they ought to have an op-
RoIlunl.J to try 1t over again. This view Is ac-
CTed1ted to Mr.. T1lden toO and is assigned as
the reason he favors st. Louis. He wants to
duplicate the democratic arrangements OF 1876
right along up to the result He wants the
convention held in the same place
and the same ticket re-nominated. The tenor
OF conversation among the Tilden democrats
this way. In 1876 the entire local influence of
st. Louis was in favor of Tilden, and it was
made to count, too, upon the convention. A
this morning that Montgomery Blair had told
him, "Gov Tilden was for st. LOUIS" and it is
generally believed that Judge Blair knows as
Louis delegation have authority from the
wealthy democrats of that city to ''pledge
everything necessary to secure the conventiohn
ard they intend to spare neither labor nor ex-
pense in their efforts to carry off the prize.
Were 1t not however. for the fact that 1t Is be-
neved Tilden is using all his influence in behalf
of that city, its prospects of success would not
appear near as bright as they do. All the dele
cations are quite active to-day, the st. Louis
men particularly.
THE CINCINNATI DELEGATION
feel quite hopeful. They urge the claims of that
city on the ground that Ohio is debatable
ground: that Missouri is avowedly democratic,
and the convention will do no good to go there,
while Illinois is avowedly republican, and hence
ought not to have the convention. The Cincinnati
people say they have the best hall insthe coun-
try, and that the citizens will defray the ex-
penses OF the convention, Notwithstanding the
chaIge which has been made to the contrary.
CHICAGO
1t Is said that there are six votes pledged to
Chicago, but that if the fight narrows down be-
tween St. Louis and Cincinnati, that five of
Chicago's votes will go for st. Louis
THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
are dropping in in struggling way. Chairman
Barnum, OF Connecticut, and Secretary Prince,
OF Massachusetts, are both expected on this af.
ternoon's limited express. To-day MeHenry, OF
Kentucky, arrived, and the st. Louis men claim
his vote. Mr.. Lochren, OF Minnesota, also ar
rived, and the contesting delegations have been
working hard with him all day. He is as yet
nom -c0mmittal.
THE OUTLOOK TODAY
seems to be that the fight is between st. Louis
and Cincinnati with the chances a draw. Both
of the delegations from these cities respectively
have established headquarters in the parlors at
Wizards Hotel, and tonight 1t is alleged swet
goods will be opened. John G. THOMPSON saws
that it is safe bet to make to bank on Cincin-
natl being the place OF meeting. Col. Morrison
OF Illinois, this morning said he thought that
Cincinnati had splendid chance but he could
diagnose the situation better after Chairman
oi iiNCu anu llC lOuilu OuU WudU ClIy ne
was for. 1t Is claimed though that Barnum is
for st. Louis, and for this reason 1t is alleged
That Tuden favors st, Louis.
THE FULL LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
The following is a full list of the national ex-
ecutive committee, but many Of the members
will be represented by proxies :-Wm. H. For,
ney Ala; John j. Sumter, Ark; F. McCoppin
CAL; b. NJ. Hughes, Col; w. II. Barnum, Conn;
Harberson Hickman, Del; Wilkinson Call, Fla;
Geo. T. Barnes, Ca; w. C. Goudy, ILL.,; Austin
H. Brown, Ind; NJ. NJ. Ham, Iowa; Isaac f.
Eaton, KAN; II. d. McHenry, KY; B. F. JONAS
La; Edmund Wilson, Maine; Unterbridge Hor-
sey, Md; F. o. Prince, Mass; Edward Kanter
Mich; VIM. Lochren, Mimi; Ethal Barsdale,
Miss; Jno. G. Priest Mo-; Geo. L. Miller, Neb
r. P. Keat1ng, New; Aaron w. SullOway, NH;
Miles Ross, Nj; Abraham s. Hewitt, NY; NJ.
w. RaWson, NC; John G. Thompson, Ohio;
John Whiteaker, Oregon; VIM. L. Scott, Pa;
Nicholas Van slyck, RI; James II. Rion. SC;
VIM. B. Bate, Tenn; F. S. Stockdale Texas; b.
B. Smalley, Vt; r: A. Coghill Va; Alexander
Campbell, VIVA; VIM. F. Villas Wis.
The number OF votes cast In the committee
will be 3s. and it will take 90 votes to make
majority. Chicago claims s sure st. Louis
claims 10 sure, and Cincinnati II. Washington
Will have few votes on-the first ballot.
OTHER COMPETING CITIES AND TIE LATEST TALK
ABOUT CHANCES.
number of the democratic councilmen OF
Boston will accompany Mayor Prince, the Mas
sachusetts member OF the national committee.
to Washington and will offer to entertain the
convention II the committee see Mt to select
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