Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-02

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carpenters, gas filters and decorators, and
the work of remodelling the hall to meet the
requirements of the republican national con-
ventiou begun. The first five rows of seats
in the centre and seven rows on both sides
were taken out, leaving a space of so feet
betw cen the stage and the portion of the hall
reserved for delegates. In this space rows
of tables for 500 working members of the
press are being placed. The stage and raft
ers are being gsily decorated with flags and
bunting. and from the galleries, which run in
a semi-circle around the hall. the arms of
each of the States and territories have been
hung.
More Delegates Arrived.
Senator Plumb and half of the Missouri
delegation arrived at the Palmer House
today. Delegates from Nebraska, New
York, Vermont, Massachusetts,, New
Hampshire and Rhode Island are all here.
None. however, have been on the ground
long enough to give any new opinion or key
to the situation.
Ednaunds Calming.
A member of the Vermont delegation, who
has been here tw o days, assured the associated
press reporter that Edmunds was fast gaining
ground and would have at least 100 on the
first ballot. The intercourse among the
| Massachusetts, delegates show strong under
current for Ben Harrison. although the dele
CATION will be solid for Edmunds as long as
he has chance. Arthur will get some of the
votes if they break.
The Arkansas Vote.
The rumor that Powell Clayton of Arkan-
sas has declared in favor of Blaine was talked
of quite freely today and tonight and many
professed belief that is true while others deny
it. Col. w. f. Oliver of Little Rock, who
though not a delegate is supposed to be in
position to know SAYS the vote of Arkansas
will stand 10 for Arthur and for Blaine.
How Other Delegates VIII Vote.
The Edmunds men did most of the mis-
sionary work today among the delegates
from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota,
their idea being to secure enongh votes to
prevent the election of Arthur or Blaine in an
early stage of the proceedings. They claim
to have secured eight votes from Wisconsin,
six from Michigan and six from Minnesota.
In formal vote of portion of the Mime
sofa delegation taken this evening the result
was Blaine 9, Edmunds 3, Arthur 2.
1t is claimed on the first ballot that Minne-
sofa will stand Blaine l6, Edmunds 6, and
Arthur 4.
One of the delegates from Wisconsin saws
stand, Arthur IL Blaine s, and Sherman 2.
Various rumors have been afloat regarding
the standing of the Texas delegates, the last
of whom arrived today. A representative of
the Associated Press talked with several
members on the subject. The Blaine men
claim | or l2 and concede Arthur or Z,
while the supporters of the President say he
and Blaine will each have about certain.
The remainder of the scattering or uncer-
tain delegations will organize tomorrow Col.
Anthony of Kansas saws the vote of that
State will stand, 10 or II for Blaine to or
for Arthur.
Two or three reports were obtainable at
the Nebraska headquarters. One was that
the State would vote solidly for Blaine. an
other that Blaine would have Z. Arthur 2
Edmunds /.
Senator Aldrch of Rhode Island says that
his State will cast eight votes for Edmunds
for four ballots, and then the delegates will
vote for their personal preferences.
A correspondent of the Baltimore Ameri-
can received telegram from home saying
the Maryland delegation left Baltimore to-
night, and its probable complexion is as fol-
lows: Blaine IL, Arthur 4, doubtful L.
The New jersey delegation it is said will
cast 10 votes for Blaine on the first ballot,
6 for Edmunds and for Lincoln. 1t is re-
ported that Ben. Harrison, of Indiana, will
not participate in the convention, and that he
has telegraphed the alternate to come on.
Although no actual canvass of
the Indiana delegation was held
today. 1t is said that general understand
ing has been reached. Harrison's name will
be placed in the nomination along with the
others, and New York and Pennsylvania have
pledged him % votes. The Virginia delega-
ton, headed by Malone, arrived today. The
expression here is very general, both in the
Blaine and Arthur camps, that Malone and
his followers will be seated by the convention.
The Chairmanship of the Convention
continues to provoke a large share of atten-
ton. The western Blaine men favor Grow
of Pennsylvania, but do not care to press him
owing to the fear that the vote may be test
one as showing Blaines strength. AS matters
now stand it appears that the Craftsmanship
will probably be given to Mckinley of Ohio
as a person who would not antagonze either
the Arthur or Blaine people.