, 1884-07-10
A Ballot Will Probably Be
Reached Today.
THE SECOND DAY.
The Democratic Host Gathered in
Convention.

CHICAGO, July 9.-As the hour APP
proaches for the meeting of the conven-
ton, it is more apparent that the oppo-
nents Of Cleveland will make another at
tempt to break the unit rule, and that
upon the result Of this they count the
chances'of Bayard, Mcdonald or Thurman
as good or doubtful. In what form this
test VII come up will depend upon the
form of the proceedings to-day. The
Cleveland managers were industriously at
work all night. The circular issued by
the Young Mems Democratic Club, of
Brooklyn, was again pressed upon the at
tention Of the outside delegates 1t urges
THE NOMINATION OF CLEVELAND
on account Of his availability. The indie
pendent Republicans being attracted to
him, their support will be for the benefit
of the Democratic party. The delegates
are further advised that in order to insure
the support Of the Republicans it is neces-
cary to have a plank in the platform ia
voring revenue reform. at is a fact to
be carefully noted, say these friends of
Cleveland, that the Republican revolt
against Mr., Blaine is composed for the
most part, of individuals and journals who
are in favor of tariff REFORM There are
other Republicans represented here, not
considered by these gentlemen. They are
not free Graders, but are those who do not
like the sweeping tendency to ceutraliza-
ton of Republicanism. The legal tender
decision is referred to as a cause for
complaint, the opinion of Justice Field in
this case and opinions in other cases in
volving questions of local government.
These men are favorable to Justice Field,
and have made a strong impression in be-
half Of that gentleman. Very judicious
work has been done for Mr.. Field, and if
the instructions of the CALIFORNIA delega-
ton did not stand in the way the demon
s%tration in his behalf would be more pro-
nounced.
The enthusiasm shown for Ex-senator
Thurman yesterday encourages many in
the hope that he may finally be selected
as a compromise candidate. Nothing can
be urged against him they say. The Call
ifornians are very demonstrating in push
ing his candidacy, and if 10 were united
for him and equally as jealous he would
be very formidable.
THE TARIFF PLANK. 5.sg
The platform committee met at half
past 10, and for the first time secured a
full attendance. Heretofore General But
Ter and two others have absented them
selves, The revenue reformers express
more confidence this morning of their
ability to secure a plank in favor of re-
form. They claim hat the division will
show thirty for eighteen against.
This morning in the streets and neigh
borhood of the Convention hall were
shown in large numbers glazing red ban
danna handkerchiefs, ostentatiously dis
played by the adherents of Senator Thur
man, on the tips of walking sticks or in
hands. The Thurman boom is to be
pushed to-day.
The only demonstration in honor of
delegates entering the hall this morning
was made when the Ohio delegation,
headed by Senator Thurman, made its
appearance. While it was making its
way to the portion of the hall assigned to
it, other delegates and the spectators gen.
orally Joined in doing honor to Mr.. Thur.
man, and many such expressions were
heard as The MODEST Democrat Of them
ALL" He ought to get the nomination. y
The Hon. E. B. Washburn, of Illinois.
occupied a seat on the platform this morn.
ing next to Senator Pendleton, of Ohio
Representative Springer, Of Illinois, wal
also among the distinguished persons oil
the platform. 49,
The convention was opened with prayer
by the Right Rev. Bishop McLaren, o
the diocese Of Chicago. lie prayed tina
the proceedings might be tempered by
slber contemplation; that future genera
tons might enjoy the result of law, re
gulated liberty, and not have to suffer tn,
consequences offs rash disregard of til,
eternal laws Of God.
Mr.. Jenkins, of Wisconsin, sent W
a communication from the committee OF
resolutions saying that the committe,
Would not be complete until tomorrow