Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-02
Convention Talk at the Capitol.
RETURN OF REPRESENTATIVE ERRETT FROM
CHICAGO,

Convention Talk at the Capitol.
RETURN OF REPRESENTATIVE ERRETr FROM
CHICAGO.
Congressman Russell Errett of Pennsylvania,
returned from Chicago to-day. Mr.. Errett did
not remain over the convention because he
could not obtain cot whereon to lay his head
nor sustenance for the qualification Of his stom-
ach. Mr.. Errett is Don CaneronS right bower
In Pennsylvania and Staunch Grant man. He
is confdenl that the eX-Presdent will receive
the nomination, but as he left Chicago over "a
hours ago has no late Information OF the Situa-
tiOD.
THE INTEREST FELT AMONG REPUBLICANS
at the Capitol In the proceedings at Chicago is
constantly increasing Senator COnkl1ng'S deal
ing with the members OF the New York delega-
ton, and his announcement that ne will cast
the vote OF New York as unit, causes much
comment. The agreement of yesterday between
the friends and opponents Of Grant, relative to
the temporary organization OF the convention,
is not regarded as an ending of hostilities. 1t
bly, break out afresh ana with Increased fury
when the Instructed delegations from New
York, Pennsylvania and Illinois cast their
votes. The Blaine men here regard with some
suspicion the selection by the Grant men OF
Senator Hoar for temporary chairman of the
convention. Mr.. IIoar is not friendly to Mr..
Blaine they say. The assault of-Blaine upon
Massachusetts in the last Congress, and the re-
ply of Mr. Hoar thereto are fresh in the minds
Of Senators.
OPINIONS ON THE SENATE SIDE.
The Chicago convention is the all-abSOrblnp
topic OF discussion in the cloak rooms and cor
ridOrs of the Senate to-day, and even on the
floor itself to a great extent. Everybody who
Is supposed to have any facility for getting
news is eagerly asked for information, and SEN
atOrs sent pages for STAR reporters to ask what
was the latest received at the office The dem
ocratS are hoping that Grant Will get the NOM
1nat1on. Whether it be a correct view
OF the case or not, the democratic
Senator's all regard Grant as the weak
est candidate the republicans can nomi-
nate. They think that opposition to third
term will operate against Grant, and that his
nomination will render the friends OF other can
dinateS Iukewarm in the canvass; that the at
Tempt to again elect Grant will be resented by
other aspirantS because they will believe that a
third term for Grant Will not satisfy him but he
will want fourth; that other republicans am
bilious TO become President Will secretly work
to beat Grant at the polls In order to kill him OFF
politically and get him out of the way. The re-
publican Senator's are not expressing opinions
as to tie nomination for publication
but, as rule. those who are here
are not anxious to have Grant nominated
They VIII not say so because they don't want to
have to eat crow Ia the event he wins but the
great hue and cry against Grant has, to some
extent, impressed the republican Senators that
he is not the strongest candidate. Blaine has
more ouf-spoken friends among the Senators Of
his party who are now In Washington. Many
OF the democrats regard Blaine as weak cand-
date, and one that could be beaten The demo-
Gratis are more afraid OF Sherman as presi
Cduuiudlt ludu duJ Oluef
yet named for the nomination at Chicago.
They say Sherman has the confidence of bust.
ness men and capitalists in New York and other
connie rC1al centres, and that he would be
SlrO1g IL Ohio From the democratic stand
point sherman Is considered the most formd-
able candidate the republicans could put In the
Held. EdmundS, the democrats say, would not
run well In the west. WaShburne they consider
strong man before the people, but they think
he has hunt himself with the politicians by his
doubtful course In regard to Grant OF late and
that the Grant men would secretly knife
him should he be the nominee. Gen
tlemen from Texas who are acquainted with
the delegation from that state to Chicago say it
cannot be counted upon to vote for Grant; that
CATION. Is bitterly hostile to Grant, and While he
Will not endeayOr TO nominate Grant. Davis.
they say, Is man OF integrity and ability, and
he Will control the deleg alton. He has IN old
Members OF Congress from southern ST .GeS gen
orally think that the Grant men viii capture
more of the colored delegates from that Sc .tion
than have been credited TO the Grant column The
negroes regard Grant next to Lincoln as the
man who gave them freedom, and they are not
likely to go back en- the ''old man" when the
question Of his honor and fame is presented TO
them. Four or Eve Senators, representing both
political parties were talking together to-day.
They all agreed that the Grant men have gone
too far now to back out that they can't wit J.
draw their candidate now, as it would be as
bad to them as defeat and that a defeat for
Grant means political death TO Conkling Cam
eTOn and Logan.