Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-08

The exciting event OF the day was the
struggle in the New York delegation, and
heavy vote was polled in favor of the unit
rule, and it was argued that it would force
Tammany opposition into a close corner; but
Notwithstanding what appeared to be famous
victory of Clevelands followers, very few of
the leaders are willing to concede the un
trammelled success of Cleveland in balloting
owing to the fierce nature of the struggle and
failure of portion of the delegation to come
out openly for majority candidates. 1t has
now been acknowledged that if the caucus
had ended with a certainty that New York
would cast full vote for Cleveland, suffi-
cient western and southern strength would
be at hand to make the nomination sure. The
fact of the lack of unanmity in thefdelegat:on
lie now being urged by the friends Of the other
candidates in pushing forward their claims for
recognition. The Cleveland managers, how
ever, are in high feather and claim the fight
already won, and it only requires the sitting
of the convention to seal the victory.
The threat vaguely made heretofore to
defeat the unit rule, was renewed with great
vigor this afternoon, and it is now believed
that fight will he made in the convention
which will be led by 1ammany, and it is
conceded thatjif it wins it will seriously CON-
plicste the situation and leave Cleveland's
III new I Ork Tree 10 act.
The Massachusetts delegation held meet
ing this afternoon which was addressed BY
Gen. Butler, in which he said 81 will sup
whom he may be-"
The Maine delegation has organized as
follows; Chas. II. Chase, chairman; X. T.
Randlett, secretary; W. NJ. Rust, vice presi-
dent; Payson Tucker, permanent organiza-
ton; ID. X. Hastings, resolutions; Jas. +.
RawsOn, credentials; Edmund Wilson, ma.
tional committee.
In an interview with the Times reporter,
after adjournment of the caucus this after
noon, John Kelley said eff this delegation
does not reconsider it's action and still insist
on presenting Cleveland's name Tammany
will appeal TO the convention. We shall
state our case clearly and plainly and att
tempt TO have the unite rule broken. If the
convention refushs the responsibility rests
with it, we will have done our duty. Cleve-
land made good mayor and a good sheriff,
but as Governor he has been failure" Mr..
Kelley expressed the belief that Bayard,
Butler or Mcdonald would be candidates on
whom the entire democracy could unite.
George Blair and IA other delegates.
claiming to represent the labor sentiment of
the cities of New York, Utica, Syracuse,
Rochester and Buffalo. have issued an ad-
dress TO the members of the convention nam
ing 10 executive acts which render Cleveland
Objectionable to the labor organizations of the
entire country. North Carolina declared it
would have thrown its vote solidly for Cleve-
had he shown the ability to control his own
delegation, but it would turn now to Bayard.
Perry Belmont is out with a statement that
the victory of Cleveland should not be ac-
cepted as final by the convention. He de-
clared that the minority in the delegation
represented the majority in the State.
Maine will cast solid vote for Cleveland