Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-07-02
SITUATION REVIEWED.
The Democracy Getting Into Line
of Battle.
News from u Number OF State COnVen.
tiOns--Outlook for Democratic
Bark Horses Butler
-Eiaine-Kelly.


| peared during the last few days of the pre-
ton hail. The relative strength of Blaine, OF
Arthur Edmunds, and Logan was well
known, at least approximately. Some good
predictions were made, not only as to the re-
suit of the first ballot but as to the nomination
itself, as The Herald readers will remember.
| But he would indeed be rash prophet
who attempted to forecast the number of
votes that Cleveland or Bayard or Mcdonald
will receive week after next
Illinois is the last state of any Importance
to hold her state convention, and all the dele
gates have now been selected, with the ex,
Ception Of about half q hundred
Maine declared herself for Cleveland by
complimentary resolution, but did not in
struct her delegates to vote for him. New
Hampslire's votes are uninstructed, but were
| reported all for Tilden. In Vermont Tilden's
name was received with thunderS of
applause, but the delegates are free to act as
they see fit. Massachusetts, declared for Ben
Butler Connecticut cheered Tilden loudly,
but gave no other sign OF preference. The
delegation is believed to be solid for Cleve-
land. Little Rhode Islands delegates are not
instructed, but reported all for Cleveland.
There are reports that part of Massachu-
setts is ready to desert Butler. With Butler
out of the way New England's first choice
seems to be Governor Cleveland.
New York's choice is much disputed. A
minority Of the party oppose Governor Cleve-
land, and led by Tammany hall, are seeking
to convince the rest of the country that he
would be a weak candidate for New York.
1t is claimed by the opposition that a major
ity of the New York delegates are against
the governor, but this claim is stoutly denied.
Pennsylvania declared for ex-Speaker
Randall, and will give him united and cordial
support.
New Jersey adopted no resolutions indicat-
ing her choice. Cleveland, Payne, Randall
snd Bayard are supposed to have friends III
the delegation. Delaware will present to the
convention the name Of her distinguished
senator Maryland adopted resolutions de-
n0uncing the fraud by which Tilden was
cheated out of the presidency, declaring it
the duty Of the party to continue agitating
the great wrong until it shall be made right.
The delegates are uninstructed, but favor
Bay; 81 or Cleveland.
Virginia made no expression of choice
other than for Tilden. All the candidates
have friends in the delegation, particularly
Bayard Cleveland, and Mcdonald. North
Carolina is reported divided between Cleve-
land and Bayard, as is South Carolina. Georgia
is solid for Cleveland, excepting ona vote for
Bayard though the delegation is unin-
stTucted. Alabama made no expression what
ever as to choice, and the preferences of any
of her delegates have not been reported in
the press. Mississippi passed a resolution de-
caring mo men to be more worthy of the
presidency and vice presidency than Tilden
and Hendricks,r but made no expression re-
garling other candidates. Louisiana declared
for Tilden, notwithstanding his declination,
deemed it the duty of the party to nominate
him and trust to his love Of country and de-
votiOn to Democracy to accept the burden
Texas instructed her delegates to vote for
Tilden, and his letter reaching the convention
during the session, it refused to re-
consider the resolution of Instructions
The most of the Arkansas dele
gates are reported for Cleveland. Missouri
gives no instructions, but twenty-nine of her
delegates, according to all accounts, prefer
Cleveland, the other three being for Bayard
There is a strong disposition among the
Missouri delegates to give Tilden comph-
mentary vote. Tennessee made no express
sion regarding candidates, but the delegates
are reported about evenly divided between
Mcdonald and Cleveland. Kentucky declared
for Carlisle, and will doubtless give him a
complimentary vote. West Virginia is for
Tilden first, and then for Randall, Payne OF
Cleveland.
Ohio is largely in control of the friends of
Senator Payne and Governor Hoadly, prob
ably 35 to 3S votes out of the 46 being in
sympathy with that element. This majority,
it is believed, will be for Cleveland first. but
if Cleveland should fail, then for Payne. The
minority may boom Thurman from the first,
or await an opportunity to bring him favor
ably to the notice of the convention at
critical moment The delegates are unin-
structed, and not hampered by the unit rule.
The convention declared itself in favor of
Tilden's nomination.
Indiana presents McDonald's name with
unanimity and enthusiasm. Her loyal sup
port may have such effect as to materially
advance the ex=senatQr's chances before the
convention meets
The Michigan convention by resolution de-
plored Tilden declination and then seriously
considered a proposition to declare for Cleve-
land but the motion was withdrawn. The
delegates are uninstructed, but nearly all
favor Cleveland.
Wisconsin is for Tilden first, OF course, and
for second choice was favorable to Flower up
to the latters failure at Saratoga In case
they do not vote for Flower it is not known
what their next preference will be-
Tho Minnesota convention was all for Til
den. Newspaper reports give Cleveland as
the second choice of most of the delegates
The Iowa Democrats declared for Tilden
without reservation, Mcdonald is their re-
ported second choice Nebraska declared for
Tilden by resolution For second choice
the delegates IRE divided between Mcdonald
and Cleveland. Kansas declared for TildeI,
hy resolution. Second choice unknown.
Colorado adopted resolutions declaring its
caacIress to support Tilden again, but its
delegates arc all outspoken for Cleveland.
The Nevada delegates are p.2I|ed to the old
ticket The California convontio1s declared
by resolution for Tlldep at i'lTt1 and Thurman
as second choice Several OF the delegates are
pledged moi to vote for Field,
Cleveland, Randall Butler, Bayard and
Mcdonald are the only candidates who have
developed strength in the state conventions
Cleveland seems so far in the lead that his
nomination would be assured but for the OPP
position in his own state, The sentiment is
80 strong for Tilden that q movement to nemi-
nate him by acclamation might sweep the
convention if made at the proper moment and
in the proper manner. Opinions differ SO
greatly as to the probability of his acceptance
that such q move may lead to the only salts
factory test.
Plympton on Ben Butler.
CHICAGO, June 28.-The Times has the fol-
lowing:
The Hon. n. A. Plympton, of Boston,
ex-ieutenant governor of Massachusetts, and
the chief supporter of Governor Butler in
that state, arrived at the Palmer house Friday
night. Mr.. Plympton is large, prosperous.
looking, and well fed man, affable
in manner and possessing all of the
conversational graces of his popular
chief. To The Times reporter he said:
eve Massachusetts Democrats are coming
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