The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-14
THE POLITICAL PULSE.
How it Beats Since the Democratic M.
National Convention has
Adjourned.

CHICAGO, July 14.-There were very
few remaining evidences this morning OF
the democratic convention. The delegates
very generally have taken their depart.
IRE. The club and headquarter banners
have been furled, and hotel corridors
have resumed their wonted appearance
On the streets are still to be seen more
than the usual number of white hats. Il
number of which are surmounted with a
small feathercd rooster, the wearing of
which has come To be "a sort of rage
among The democracy
Members of the national convention
and other leaders of the party who are
still IN the city express confidence as to
the strength of the ticket Delegates
generally express great satisfaction at the
treatment received at the hands Of the
local committee in providing for their
comfort.
Now that the great convention has
come and gone, it is due to the officers
and committee of arrangements, that the
press should acknowledge lis obligation
The remodeling of the hall made admira-
able audience room, and the facilities
granted for taking, printing and telegraph
ing the extensive reports were ample.
Special thanks arc due to Judge Viii
liam G. Cloudy in preliminary arrange
ments of details, and Austin II. Brown
and Col. Richard J. Bright, the efficient
sergeant at arms, for the intelligent aid
rendered and just appreciation of the re-
quirementS of the press.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 13--Ex-Senator
Hendricks arrived at an early hour this
morning and was received with a salute
He remained at his residence during the
morning where he was the recipient of
many congratulations from friends and
neighbors. A large number of congratu
latory kilograms were also received
Mr.. Hendricks declines to answer posi-
lively whether he will accept or decline
the nomination, saying ii would not be
proper for him to discuss the matter until
he is formally notified. 1t is the general
impression here that he will accept A
ratification meeting will be held here this
evening, at which Hendricks is expected
to speak.
New YORK, July 13.-Gcorge William
Curtis the leader of the independent re
publican movement, was found at his
office this afternoon. He said: Il regard
the nomination rs the wisest one that the
democratic party could have made, and
believe it will be satisfactory to the indie
pendent voters"
Carl Schurz said: Il am pleased with
the nomination of Governor Cleveland.
and shall give him my support. l think
he is the strongest candidate the demo.
Gratis could have nominated, and will
undoubtedly receive large support out
side of his own party from Independent
voters"
New YORK. July 13.-John F. Henry,
president of the national anti monopoly
organization, said today: Il haze moi
heard from Butler since Cleveland was
nominated, but from what he said to me
before going to Chicago, | am confident
he will not support Cleveland. He can
not do it. He has formally accepted the
nomination of the anti monopolists, and
he telegraphed from Chicago Thursday
saying he never would consent to the
nomination of the monopolist.
New YORK, July l3,-Universal enthu
siasm prevailed here when the fact became
known that Gov. Cleveland had received
the nomination of the Chicago convention
for president. In every part of the city
the feeling of jubilation at the result
knew no bounds. The widest huZZaS
filled the air. Hats were tossed up and
voices became hoarse in maddening cheers
far Cleveland A few minutes later thu
boom of laundering cannon in the city
hall park and elsewhere throughout tht
| city filled the air, and its far reach
ing and dCafening echoes proclaimed
| the almost universal acclaim at Mr.
ClcVeIaud's nomination. No one could
| help but notice the strangely contrasting
| fact that while the nomination by the re-
publican convention of Blaine elected NJ
general enthusiasm, that of CLEVELAND
was received everywhere with the great
est feryor; and not only this, but with Tho
| most positive assurance that at the cnsu
| ing November election the people woulC
ratily the nomination by a most over
whelm;ng vote. Since the nomination o
Lincoln in the darkest period of the civi
war, no such enthusiasm has been shown
in this city in regard to any presidential
candidate