The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-05

made a fair measure of their strength am
deem that the present aspect of the fgh
warrants them in standing by their men
The most ardent of the adherents of Ar
thur and Blaine do not now claim for then
a majority of the convention. The highest
figure mentioned for blaine is 1888. and thu
hi CHEST for Arthur abont 1926. But con
servative advocates of each put the figures
for both under 800. This is necessary il
view of the stand taken by the Edmunds
Logan and Sherman men. The friends Of
the Vermont Senator to-day are in higf
feather over the possibility of his nomina
ton and contend that he has developed III
unexpected strength in all the Northern
and Western States, and has even acquired
some votes in Missouri. So strong are
they in their faith that a caucus of all his
adherentS was called for this morning, and
is now in progress at the rooms of the
by all Vermont, nearly all the Massachu-
sets and New Jersey delegations, a por-
tiOn of New 7 ork, including Andrew D,
White, Theodore Roosevelt, John J. Gil
bert and George William Curtis, portions
of Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
and Michigan delegations. The caucus
numbers about So, and the Edmunds peo-
pie contend they hold the balance of power
and can summon 100 votes, which, if these
estimates are correct and the Sherman and
Logan men stand by their colors, the con-
venti0n will unquestiOnably result in a
dead lock. The Logan forces have been
instructed to remain by him, and the Ohio
men who are for Sherman, numbering
somewhat more than one-half of the uele-
CATION, declare that all overtures which
have been made them have been ignored,
and that they will certainly remain by him
through numberless ballots in the present
belief that the fight as it stands is any
mans. This portion of the Ohio delega-
tion has received some assurance of
support from Indiana in the event that
Gresham or Harrison are not named. In
this general review of affairs the attitude
of Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana is
watched with great deal of interest. The
combined strength of the States if merged
with the strength of the independent, or
Edmunds movement, at the east, it is
thought might turn the tide strongly in
the direction of a new man. While the
Edmunds men pin their faith strongly to
their candidate, it IS openly declared that
a Gresham movement, properly supported
by Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Min
nesota would probably carry with it the
total acquired Edmunds strength. 1t is
not thought, however, that Gresham will
be named by Indiana. That delegation, it
is now believed, will present the name of
Mr.. Harrison, but will rally to the support
OF Gresham at any Opportune time, and it
is believed if the Postmaster General is
named it will be by Wisconsin or one of the
pronounced Edmunds States. The Arthur
and Blaine managers appear to recognize a
condition of affairs which would be de-
velOped by the adherents Of Edmunds,
Sherman and Logan standing firm, but
those of each confidently claim that they
will show sufficient strength apart from
that given EdmundS to carry the day, and
this predicates that the strength of one or
the other of those leaders has been over
rated, or that one can draw away the
strength of the other after the early bal
lOting. What the respective strength of
Blaine and Arthur followings is has GER
tainly Daffied the Judgment of the closest
observers, as the tactics of the Arthur
men have been to pursue very quiet can
vass, and they have certainly made no ex-
hibit OF figures, all the while, however,
displaying the greatest confidence. To
each is universally accorded the two lead
ing positions in the race, and the problem
then resolves itself in case either one is
sufficiently near the goal to secure enough
votes from the three States named to in
sure victory. AS the friends of other can
didateS contend that in such an alterna-
tive, a new name will in all likelihood be
sprung upon the convention, it would seem
to compel the conviction that one or the
other Of the two leading candidates will
have to begin the fight in the convention
at the outset, with nearly or quite suf-
ficient votes to carry with him the nomi-
nation. Connecticut declares it will sup
port HaWley, but an impression prevails
that the strength of that State in case of
an early break will go to Edmunds.
THE VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN DELEGATION
ADMITTED TO THE CONVENTION.
The republican national committee be-
gan its sessions at noon Saturday, the
chairman, d. M. Sabin. of Minnesota, pre-
siding All the States and Territories
were represented with the exception of
Louisiana, Utah, Florida and South Car
DINA. by unanimous vote it was decided
to take up the case of the contested dele
cations from the State of Virginia, which
embraces all the delegations in the State. |
including the four delegates at large. SEN |
ator Aldrich, of Rhode Island, moved that |
the delegation headed by Senator Malone
be placed upon the rolls. Mr.. Beattie, of |
Montana, offered an amendment referring |
the contest to the committee on credentials |
Of the national convention without action. |
The amendment was lost on vote by |
4 call OF the States-ayes 10, noes 81. The
original motion of Senator Aldrich was |
then carried, a, S |
The Virginia delegation, headed by Gen.
Malone, reached Chicago on Sunday. The |
Straight0uts, under the lead of Gen. Wick
ham, also arrived the same day. When
asked what he thought of the action OF |
The Committee in giving the Malone del
egates seats in the Convention, Gen. Wick
lam, said he was not surprised. The real |
contest would be made in the Convention. |
@ VIRGINIA DELEGATION.
The regular Virginia delegation to the
National Republican Convention-Gen.
Malone, Chairman, and Col. Brady, Secre-
AIRY, met Monday at 3 p. M, and selected
he following members from Virginia for
he Committees of the National Cohyen-
ion and the National Committee On
ornament Organization, A A DodsOn
N Credentials, j D Brady on Resolutions.
" @ Elam for Vice President, l. S Wal
,er: for Secretary, r I. Mitchell ; on Rules
nd Order. J A Frazier ;on National Com
The National Committee agreed upon
lowell Clayton, of Arkansas, for tempo
airy chairman of the convention. Mr..
layton. although credited to Mr.. Blaine.
oted in the committee to put the Malone
elegaticn upon the regular roll of the con
ention. 81 4
Both the regular Virginia delegation
nd the Straightout visitors have their \,
arlor headquarters at the Palmer House.
he regular delegation having the flag Of
'irginia unfurled over the door of its
sa ....
HE OUTLOOK BEFORE THE CONVENTION. !
Under date of June I'd, the Cincinnati / :
commercials correspondent sends the fol- /.
wing:
To-day the old scenes of 1880 are being
crowded hotel offices, the !
reefs thrOnged, the corridors and hall i
avs choked, the arriving clubs and dele ! Y
atoms, the bursts of band music or SONGS !
glee clubs, the PUSHES of excited thrones 4
0out some loud-mouthedi declaimer. the +
louts of mirth or heated words of argn- i
ent or remonstrance from the crowds in +
le refaeshment rooms, the air web and y
oof of inquiries, opinions, surmises and y
lesses. The old faces appear AGAIN.
here are rQcOOpitionC aY,d 4 n