The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-04
CLAYTON's DEFEAT.
1t Is Thought to Indicate the Defeat of Boil,
Blaine and Arthur.

Blaine and Arthur.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CHICAGO, June 3."Gentlemen, you can now
see where the drift may carry you," said Mr.
Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, to the Indiana
delegation, on the announcement of the election
of Mr.. Lynch. The remark was certainly sig
nificant as indicating willingness on the part
of Massachusetts to aid an Indiana candidate
Three hours later / found him at the Massa-
ehqsetts headquarters, ''The action of the con
vention in rejecting Clayton, said he, 'is the
death-blow to Blaine, and clearly indicates that
he cannot hope to receive the nomination, a fact
which is now recognized by his friends Senator
Harrison is, by this same action, brought lromi-
nently before the convention, not simply as
a dark horse, but as an active
ca ,didate. No man would be more acceptable
to us, should Edmunds fail, than he Indiana
has it in her power to nominate him, l
believe, if her delegation displays good judg-
ment and devotion TO his interests l have lust
been talking to Senator Hoar and he agrees
with me about the acceptability of Harrison"
Wharton Barker, of Philadelphia the leader
Oh the anti Cameron revolt in Pennsylvania two
years ago, was immensely pleased with the de-
feat of Clayton, and declared it to be the abso-
Lutte burial of Blaine. 1T demonstrated the
power of the third party" said he, ''and was
really surprise to us; but it is none the
less an indication of Arthurs weakness,
also, and that being the case it shows that the
nominee must be named by the unknown guam
tity in the convention. The question now, there
fore, is, who shall it bel Shall it go to the West
or the Eastl ! know of no one in the East who
can combine all the forces, while Harrisons
nomination would be welcomed by all; in fact l
consider that the vote to-day narrows theca
down to Blaine and Harrison, with the chances
all in the Western mans favor. We don't want
Gresham, because we are opposed to Arthur
almost as much as we are to Blaine, and he is
too closely allied to this administration
Now let Indiana present the name of Harrison
and give him enough of her votes to demonstrate
that the State is really desirous of his nomina-
ton, and the vote will be very greatly augmented
from Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania
New York, New Jersey and Delaware, before
many ballots have been taken. We will not de-
sert Edmunds at the the outset of course, but |
know l speak authoritatively when say that
within reasonable time our vote can be united
on him."
met Hon. Carl Schurz, and asked SIN what
light do you regard the vote of to day"
'As direct test of the strength of the field
against Blaine, he rejoined, positively; 1.-THE 1897
votes cast for Clayton represent more than the
ultimate strength of Blaine. There were many
anti Blaine delegates who voted with them be-
cause they did not feel it incumbent upon them
to rebuke the national committee by rejecting
bing his hands after the fashion of a much
pleased citizen, ''t was a black eye for Blaine,
and in my judgment puts him out of the race"
Secretary Schurz expressed himself as in
perfect accord with the Independents
in their effort to agree upon com
promise, and stated that Harrison
would be acceptable to him. "As for Arthur,
said he, in conclusion, "his boom played out yes
terday, and the nomination of a third man is
assured
Senator Warner Miller, Of New York, who has
been one of the most devoted of Blaines advo-
Gates, looked to be anything but pleased when /
asked him his opinion; still he frightened up and
replied that he was greatly pleased with the
vote. "Why, you know, we have never had an
idea that Blaine was going to go into the con
vention with enough votes to nominate him
on the first ballot, but we know of
a great many Blaine men who voted for Lynch
for personal reasons who would have voted for
Blaine had he been before the convention; then,
several of the Logan men who will eventually
come to us voted for Lynch, too. now believe,
than ever, that will nominate our
man"
Whitelaw Reid, While the vote was progress
ing, occupied q seat at the Associated Press ia
BILE, near the chairmans desk, and watched the
balloting with the keenesi interest his face
twitcbing nervously as the contest neared the
close. he was eusily engaged in an