New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-04
TIE OHIO DELEGArIoN EXCITED.
CALLING THE sHEHMAN MEN TO ACCOUNT FOR
THEIR VOTES FOR LYNCH-THE SHERMAS BOOM
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THEIR VOTES FOR LYNCH-THE SHERMAN BOOM
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icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
CHICAGO, June 3.-Prior TO the opening Of the
Convention to-day tie sherman men from Ohio ap-
pearod very friendly TO Blaine. General Robinson
the candidate for Secretary of State, led the Sher
man men to be more careful in their antagonism
to Blaine. They understand well enough
that the people Of Ohio are for Blaine They had
assured the Blaine following that II Sherman's
chances of the nomination not good they
would be willing 10 aid III casting the solid vote
Of ONO for the "pumed Knight On the
vote for temporary chairman III the Con-
vention this Afternoon. the Sherman men
made a serious blunder They voted almost TO
man for Lynch Arthur man. rs against Powell
Clayton. Blaine man. The Blaine men
were indignant At tie Grand Pacific, soon
after the Convention adjourned, a stormy
meeting was held. delegation of Blaine
adherents headed by Chauncev Andrews, Mona
CHAN, Thompson aud others from the northern
Ohio districts. called upon the sherman leaders.
They were met by Judge Foraker, General Robin
son and Others. These gentlemen at once OWNED
the object of the visit, and before dozen
words had been spoken, asked the Blaine men
rot to consider that the sOcalled test vote to-day
in which the Sherman men voted for an Arthur
man. was intended 10 have been stab at Blaine.
Ii was too late. The followers Of Mr.. Blaine were
Justly indignant. They charged the sherman men
with bad faith and antagonizing Blaine as best
they could. Mr.. Andrews and his followers de-
manded Of General Robinson an immediate con-
cessi0n.
.You are a candidate in Ohio" said he, " for
Secretary of state You want to be elected. You
come here and antagon2e the friends OF Nr Blame
with your sherman following lou know the
people OF OHIO are for James G. Blame. They
demand his nomination at this Convention.
Now, sir if this is not remedied at once we Will
demand your resignation, for with such action at
Tins time coming IL does it means your defeat IL
the Ohio State election in Octoner
The Shermeu men were thunderstruck, and IRON
that moment the Ono Senator's boom took down
ward turn Judge Foraker ald his colleagues
pleaded, but in vain. The Blaine men with
drew. The result Is death-DloW Il" Sher-
man. Even his friends concede that 1t IS h2w
TOO late for recovery OF the valuable
ground lost BY the bUndcT committed IN to-day
session of the Convention
The Blaine men are confident tonight. iIey, no
longer claim Oue-half of the Ohio delegation, but
twO-thirds of II. some of the more enthusiastic
declare that Bai Will receive thiee-iourths OF The
Ohio vote on the first ballot The sherman men
are NOT only willing but anxious to compromise.
IL is stated that John sherman and General Rob
nson have held an consultation Tonight over Inc
telegraph and that the OHIO senator ratheI thth
lose Ohio and TO see the defeat of his friend Robin
son. will advise his friends TO Withdraw HIS hd4no
and change their vote. 1T,
this action be taken, would 60 directly TO blaine,
aud with one OF two exceptions ne WOud Iccei'c
OhiOs solid vote on the first ballot.
The Arthur men are urging the sherman men 70
stand their ground, bat their requests have little IL
George Groot, Of Cleveland. a man who actively
aniaconiZed Blaine az the Ohio Republican state
Convention, is hard at work tonight 20 win over
to the Arthur side fraction OF the DewhdeIed