The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
TELEGRAPHIC.
MATTERS POLITICAL.
How the Declination of Tilden Was
Received in Texas and California.
More Discussion of the MAX for the
Democratic NOminatiOn@Bay-
ard, Cleveland and Flower
in the Lead.


cal circles. The feeling engendered thereby
seems to be one of general regret, and at the
same time of relief that the question is at
last settled. In some Democratic
quarters it is looked Upon as
a good chance for the Democracy to nominate
a man who can secure the independent
Republican vote, it being said that this vote
would not have been given for Tiiden, while
it Is claimed that it would be almost unani-
nous for Bayard or Cleveland.
kilograms from New York indicate the
same condition of feelingIthe opinion being di-
vided as to the greater availability of Bay
ard and Cleveland. Flower seems to bloom
up in the Empire state as pretty important
factor in the race. The special co rrespond-
ent Of The Cincinnati Enquier telegraphs
from Washington City that information
Just received from New York, where the
contest for the Democratic state convention
is between Flower and Cleveland, says that
he count of delegates SO far stands ll9 for
Fl over and "a for Cleveland. Flower has
eight congressional districts i'll the coun-
try, Cleveland one, with one claimed by
| both. The news of the absolute declina
| ton of Ex-Governor Tilden TO be a
presidential candidate has created a
| sen alton, though it was anticipated such a
| letter was either written or about to
| br. Its publicity wat not expected until the
assembling of the New York state conven-
tion. This declination now throws the Dem
ocratic situation at sea, aud promises fight
| between the Flower and Cleveland forces in
| New York week Lence"
| Interviews with New York men give some
in-l -ht into the situation there. Sheriff
! j. .,iSun tie active leader of the Irving
hal Democracy, said 81 am for Cleveland,
! Hni huleve he will be nominated al Chi
O. = and carry tins state ly at least l20, t0d
! lia iotity. His character is beVond reproach,
and his record Is une that must challenge the
Respect ana admiration of everyone who be
leses IN practical reform i'll The correction OF
uiticiaI wrongs. In my opinion the three
a,1i"n> of this city will give a united vote
| or Cle> eiaid at Saratoga and at Chicago.
blr. John Kelly said that he had read Mr.
1iiLen's d0cumeat with great interest
"TLere is every probababiiity that the Dem
,cl1.tic convention will be "a very harmoniou:
one Tammany hall will be there, and il
guod order"
"Who do you think will be the choicep
well, Cleveland would be good man"
sat, Treasurer Robert A Maxwell wa
asked who lie tn yught would be the Demo
c. alic NOMINEE Governor Cleveland" wa
the prompt reply He can now be nomi
mated with handsi iiown." Roswell P. Flowe
was visited, but felt that under prevailin.
conditions, it would be unwise and in ba'
taste Tor him to say anything.
Assemblyman james Oliver, founder o
Paradise park, said: I'VE could have mad
a capital fight with Tilden at the head of tn
ticket, but we have another man just as good
ami we can win with Cleveland"
there are both in this city and New York
as elsewhere, men who will not take no 70
an answer "Tilden's letter will only serve t
strengthen him before the Chicago conven
tion," said Register John Reilly, who is
representative Tammany hall politician. q
have 10 doubt whatever that Tilden will b
nominated by reclamation at Chicago an
elected by a wonderfully popular ms
iority He is Tammany's favorite." Som.
= delegates are feputei as having said thai
they will not have anything but the ole
ticaet. But, as said above, the feeling gen
orally is that the field is clear for Bayari
Cleveland or some other representatIv
Dem, crat, with good chance OF succes
against the Republican nominee.
Several Chicago Republicans said in inte
views tbat Tilden knew that Blaine an
Logan was a good ticket to get oil
# the way of, and that accoun
FOR the appearance of this letter at this tim
AT the Twenty-first assembly district Tan
many convention a motion was made to il
struct the delegation for Flower, and tt
mover said that a lady on Fifth avenu
uld give a check for $4,000 to help elet
him.
The Herald of this city says: Now til,
Tilden is out of the race it is expected ths
the convention will be more exciting an
will last longer than was at first though
1t was believed that Tilden would be non
mated with hurrah, and that the convei
k ton would hold session of only two day
Now the keen rivalry between Clevelant
: Flower, Bayard and others will prolong Il
= convention for several days. A dark hors'
|, is not mentioned. The nominee will prol
ably be taken from leaders. None is moi
> pleased over the turn affairs have taken tina
the Chicago hote.-keepers. They expect
rousng attendance, and. as the field is ope
to all, they believe their guests will rema
with thf m for several days