National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
Opinions Of Local Politicians as to Washington's
Representatives in the Chicago Convention.
Messrs. Conger Clapp, Adams and In.
gersoI Leading.
Very Spirited Contest 10 DO Fought Before the Result
is Certain.
The Interest Felt in the situation Crow
ing Greater Every Day.

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several factions of the district republicans in
reference to the selection of two delegates to
the Chicago convention. The fact that the
district republican delegates arc entitled to
vote in their national convention, and the
ad ditional fact that this right is denied tho
di strict democratic delegates, makes the fight
among the republicans warmer and moro lively
than among the latter. There are many repub-
lcsn candidates in the field already, and their
friends are hard at work for them. Mr.. A.
NJ. Clspp has many friends among the colored
people, rs has DR.. l.. A. Adams who is max
ing quiet but strong and uncompromising
fight. The East Washington delegations
comprising three districts, are solid for
Adams and some prominent colored man yet
to be selected. Postmaster Conger's friends
are not backward in asserting that his
prospects are good. Col. Ingersoll is
strong candidate in many quarters.
Many district republicans were inter
viewed yesterday by REPUBLICAN,
reporters on the situation and the fact was
developed that tho men elected will be men
strongly in favor of popular suffrage in the
district Otherwise there is no possible
chance of their election. The possible candi-
dates, whose views are given below, appeared
to realize this fact, as will be seen by their
| utterances.
Mr. A. NJ. Clapp said: "The caucuses or
primaries in tho several districts will be held
on the evening of April Z, aud the nominat-
| ing meeting will be held on the following
night, probably at Lincoln hall. / have no idea
| who tho people will send to Chicago. have
no power to look into the public mind. One
faction say that will BIO one of tho delegates.
Another faction declares that DR.. Adams will
lead, and still another faction predicts Mr..
Congcrs election. Then there are factions
! that favor Prof. Greener. Perry Carson, and
| DIR. Gregory. The precedent has been to send
one white and one colored delegate. / don't
know whether the precedent will be adhered
to this time. The indications are that there
will be pretty lively fight. The colored
people are SO divided and cut up that they
cannot concentrate on any one man. Of
! course the convention in this city will be
largely colored. Out of the ITO delegates
| doubt if there will be twenty white men.
If there is any i'll feeling among the candi-
dates it is OH account of the peculiar methods
adopted in the canvass i understand that
ono candidate has hired all of the available
halls for the night of the caucuses, and when
the time comes he will tender their use to the
district presidents for effect. do not think
that the district delegates should be in
structed how to vote. They should be allowed
to take advantage of the most favorable cir
cumstances for the success of the party
DR.. L. A. Adams said; II am not gu ticiently
egotistical to say that am going to Chicago
| as a delegate. But will say that intend to
give the other candidates rough tusse for
that honor. Candidates are as thick as fallen
leaves in autumn. ! have been treasurer of
the suffrage association from its organization
and my views on that subject can only be
Judged by my labors. i depend upon the
bona fde residents of Washington for my
support, and am perfectly willing to leave
the selection to those who have voice in the
matter"
Postmaster Conger said ~ am heartily in
favor of suffrage in the district, and If i AM
elected delegate to Chicago will urge that
plank be inserted in tie platform restoring
that right to the people Of the district. am
q resident of the district, notwithstanding the
statements to the contrary, and have business
and property interests here As a matter of
fact tho postal laws required that l be o
resident of Washington, otherwise l would
not have boen appointed. / am opposed to
giving democrats Offices when thore are lots
of republicans about who cannot get work. 1
am candidate" concluded Mr.. Conger with
emphasis, "and as such shall expect honor
, able treatment, and will cheerfully accord the
same to my antagonists"
. Mr.. George Holmes said The people OF
the district are for Col. Ingersoll. 1t is not
possible for Conger TO win. 1t is bard to tell
who will 60. l think the delegates will both
: be Logan men. Ingersoll is in favor Of suf.
frage in the district, which is big card in
his favor. lie ID ready 10 auurebb any PUBIC
meeting in favor of suffrage, and he has
circulated several petitions. l know that he
will not favor the nomination of any man at
president who is not entirely in favor of the
i citizens of the district being granted full suf
r frage as Americans. His voice will DO raised
!, in the convention for the insertion of plank
giving us that right"
Col. Perry Carson said: "rhe matter is 81
/. mixed now that no man can predict tn,
e result. The colored people want one Of tn,
I, delegates selected from their number. TIL,
J possible list comprises Hon. A. M. Clapp
8 Messrs. Cooke, CoDger, Mallory, Drs. Watt,
/. and Adams Prof. Greener, and DIR. Gregory
It Many colored people are strongly in favor o
Col Ingersoll
Mr.. M. II. Robinson, one Of the coloret
v leaders on Capitol hill, said that, in hi
l. opinion, "Dr. Adams is the strongest man OF
IF the list He will be elected by large ma
90 jority. His long record as an active, hare
\, working republican ought to secure the priz
!" for him. DR.. Adams has also worked hare
for suffrage, and he will go into the conven
; ton with fifteen districts solid for him."
II From all indications it would appear tina
= Mr.. Clapp at present leads followed closel.
= by Dr. Adams, Mr.. Conger, and Col. lnger
IS soil 1t would not at all surprise the know
- ing ones if Messrs. Clspp and Adams shoul
be the choice of the convention. 1t is, how
", ever, impossible to speak at present with an!
"a % reasonable degree Of certainty.
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