The Worthington advance., 1880-06-24
ClNCINN Natl.
CONVENTION GOSSIP.


CINCINNATI, June 2l.-The hot weather
haan't had the effect to Lessen tho ardor of the
friends of the candidates, and tho streets have
presented An animated appearance since IL
o'clock. The American and Randall clubs of
PhiladelphiA paraded the streets with music
and banners, and were soon after followed bv
the Hendricks club OF Indiana. The chief
topic OF c0nveraation il
THE LETTIR OF Mr.. TiLDEN,
declining the use of bis name again for tho
Prostdency. While some were disposed to read
in tho close of the letter willing aess to servo
tho party the majority of leader. look upon it
- final dscliaation. Hon. Samuel J. Randall
and Hon. Henry Watterson took tho view of
the latter. Ths New York delegation, - will
be seen by the resolution given below, regard
tho letter ~ expressing . sincere desire on the
part ct Mr. Tilden not to be longer considered
candidate. 1t 10 announced with some au-
thority that the New York delegation will sup
port the name of
HENRY D. PAYNE,
Of Ohio, for tho Presidency. If this il done,
tho Ohio delegation. which ia solid for Senator
Thurman, will be In IN embarrassing position.
Outside delegates cay they will have to leave
their man and 60 for Payne. but all will not do
o.as Jewett has friends in the delegations Who
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kentucky delegation will vote for Bayard as
being now most acceptable. The choice of
Senator Beck 10 Seymour, but his influence is
likely to be for Bayard. 1t il thought sixteen
Of tho Tenneesee delegates will also vote for
Bayard. Judge Niblook says Indiana has no
second choice, that they are
FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS FOR HENDRICKS.
There 10 . good deal OF enthuaiasm in sup.
port Of his candidacy, but its Importance will
depend largely ON the strength that may come
from tho South. The Illinois delegation meeta
tonight to vote ON Presidential choice. There
10 wide divergence of opinion among the
delegates. Missouri il even more divided. The
Minnesota delegation reached here this morn
ing in = special car, furnished by the courtesy
of p. II. Kelly of st. Paul.
BAYARD OR N DONALD.
One of the most conspicuous of political
leaders here expresa<d the opinion that the
contest would finally be narrowed down to
Bayard from the East. and Mcdonald from the
West, buait is difficult to ace how this is to be
brought about when Senator Mcdonald is
among the warmest supporters of Hendricks.
sPEAKER RANDALL
has many warm friends and the contingency
may arise which will give to him part of the
Tilden vote. Western men regard the sup
port Of Hancock ty part
OF Pennsylvania as fatal to
Randalrs chances - to the contested seats.
The opinion il expressed that none Of the con-
testants will be admitted.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
The national committee unanimously agreed
to nominate George Hoadley, of Cincinnati, for
Temporary chairman, and Maj. Prince, of Bos
ton. for Temporary secretary. In the matter
Of the contests in Massachusetts and New York
it was decided to allow representatives on each
side to present their case in speech of half an
hour. The Times announces that another let
ter will be forthcoming from Tllden.
NEW YORK AND TnDEN.
At . meeting of the New York delegation the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolaed, That with . sense Of profound
gratitude for his great services to the country
and to tho Democratic party, and with unqual-
i6ed admiration for his character and abilities,
this delegation has received with deep regret
the impresaive declination by Governor Tilden
to be . candidate for nomination aud re-elec-
tion to the Presidency of the United States.