Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-06-28
HARRISBURG.
Meeting Of the Democratic State
Convention.
The Delegates Rapidly Coming ln-What
is Thought Of the Resuit-Prob-
able Candidates.

HARRISBURG, "a, June 2.-lne sup.
porters of Hopkins feel better than they
did last night. Then they sensibly real.
lied that he occupies a perilous position,
but he has developed unexpected strength
to-day, and they now believe that he can
be nominated by systematic management
of his campaign. They regard 1t inexpedi.
ent to show up too we'll at first on the in.
itial ballot his vote will not be far in
excess OF that Of Pattison. The oppo-
nent OF Hopkins admit that he Is
a strong candidate, but scout the idea
that he has prospect of success. All the
delegates from Allegheny county have ar.
rived, aud with their leader are doing good
work for success. There are also con-
siderable number OF Allegheny county
Democrats outside the delegation. They
are quietly working for Hopkins nominal
ton. There is a general feeling that Trun-
KEYS retiement as q candidate for Cover
ner has materially
Improved the Prospects
of Hopkins. while the possible candidacy
of Senator Coke has proved great obstacle
to the progress of Pattison's campaign.
Pattison is also handicapped by .
formidable opposition from his own city, In
the lead of which are VIM. NJ. Singerly, OF
the Record, and VIM. V. McGrath. promin.
emit and infiuentia politicians who probably
would vote for PattisOn II he were nomi.
mated. With the retirement OF all candi-
dates for Governor except Hopkins and
Pattisop, O very interesting race would en-.
sue. Senator Coxe's attitude Is greatly
worrying these candidates, particularly
Pattison, who would probably receive the
support OF the Senator's friends II
he should positively decide not to run.
Coke stated in the Senate last year that
he would not accept the nomination
for Governor under ahy circun.
stances, but the evasiye answers which he
gives to interrogatiyes as 70 his intentions
in the present contest indicates that he n
wayering. and many OF his friends believe
that il the sentiment prevails pressging his
nomination were evolved he would not
refuse 10 be the standard bearer OF the Dem.
ocrats, Coke is in
AGood Position
TO be nominated il he puts himself In the
hands of his friends. The impression 81
delegates not partial TO Hopkins or Pattis0n
is that he would be the most available can.
didate that could be nominated. The
principal elements Of his popularity are
his immense Sealth and the great hold he
has on the mining population in the an.
thracite coal regions. IL Coke
should make up his mind not to
run he will probably write a letter to-day
declining absolutely. Among the men
who have indicated desire 20 accept the
nomination for Governor are Senators Hall
and Nelson. ex-senator Yerkes and exon
gressman stenger and Cofroth, all Of whom
were on the ground quietly praying that
the gubnatorial
Lightning May Strike Them.
In the event Of Hopkins defeat for Cover.
nor, Allegheny county will probably get
the candidate OF Congressman atlarge. II
he accepts il, Hopkins will likely have
walk over, but he has declared he
would have nothing but Gov.
ernor. The position may fall TO
Mayor Lyon or Colonel Guthrie. There Is
no change in the situation as far a. the
prospects of the candidates for Lieutenant.
Governor. Judge Of the Supreme Court and
Secretary of Internal Affairs are concerned.
Ex Senator Yerkes will probably be msde
temporary and ex-Congressman Stenger or
George NJ. Dallas, permanent chairman OF
the convention. All possible arrange
ments are being made for an orderly con-
yention. Nearly ali the delegates are now
in the city. and by this evening every
county in the State is expected to b fully
represented here.
The Delegates PesPfsg In-PrsSssis
Resale.
H,RlIsprRo, Pa, June T.-Delegstes 70
the Democratic convention are pouring IN
from all points TO the State. The opinton
is ginning ground that the contest between
Pattison and Hopkins will be 20 sharp that
the selection Q new man will be necessary