Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-12
ARTHURAND A BLAINE
The Men Who MIIl Have ths Great.
est Strength
NTHEc COMING CHICAGO CONVENTION
.Edmunds Strong in New England and the
Sherman Boom Constantly Grow.
ing-Randall as a Possible
~ Democratic Candidate.

w hAEHIhOFONyhpflE E11.-1n fIeelucutihi
matters it still remains true that the ma
jority of public men here do not seem in.
clined to commit themselves to particular
canaidstes, but to go to Chicago for real
deliberation., Very little work which sp-
pears on the surface is in progress looking
to settling up the convention in any one
interest. Thisis in strong contrast to the
situation four years ago, when the literary
bureaus were open and running here, and
half the members OF Congress were COM
mitted and at work to sbaperesults. What
ever work there is now of this kind Is care
fully hidden. .ls--,:'-a-
In general grssip, events are interpreted
as rapidly
Bringing Arthur and Blaine Forward
as the most prominent candidates. With
many this seems to carry the idea that each
msy prove strong enough, even IL not to
nominate to defeat the other, and thus to
repeat the history of 1876 and 1880. Next
to these In prominence Of stir is the Logan
boom. The others are more quiet, but
some one of them might become the win
ner, without creating surprise here.
The following points of the situation are
summarized from talk with gentlemen from
all sections of the country: To begin with
New England, Edmunds seems to COM
msnd more strength than any other candi.
date named, Blaine will undoubtedly
have the vote OF Maine, so long as he may
seem to be strong in the convention. How
ever, of his three able supporters, Frye,
Hale and Chandler, none OF them Is ac-
lively at work for him, as heretofore.
There is q belief that the Edmunds and
Arthur strength will be in accord, and be
united, IL ii becomes necessary at any time,
AgainstIhe blaine Column.
II is admitted on all sides that Mr.. Ar
thurs success must turn upon the degree
OF unanimity secured in New York. Un-
less lie can ente the convention, not only
with his State delegation at his back, but
With an expressed belief of those from the
slate most competent to form an impartial
opinion that he can carry New York II
nominated, it is col ceGed that he will not
be nominated, or rather that he ought not
10 be. In case be fails in his State, the
two names most used rs those OF men who
would be strong there sre joan Sherman
81 Eimunds. His intimate friends, how
ever seem to feel conlid, ut OF his triumph.
The Blame movement in Nv York is
Just hs ginning To mauif'st Itself TO some
who ere very friendly to Mr.. Arthur, II
already begins to give concern. Thisis not
because they think any considerable por-
ton of the delegation can be secured for
Mr.. Blaine, but because they begir TO fear
be may prevent il from being Jolid FOR
Arthur. They feel certain that they can
prevent New York from doing much good
for Mr. Blaine.
As 20 Pennsylvania.
while there will be an Arthur element, it
is row regarded as certain that II will be
overshadowed by the Blaine movement,
and that Mr.. Arthur will figure in the
delegation of that State about as Mr.. Blaine
will in that Of New York. The indications
from Maryland are that these two gentle.
men will divide the strength there, with
the preponderance in favor OF Blaine.
The news from the South thus far re.
ceived indicates much more strength Tor
Mr. Arthur than. any other candidate.
The strength of Senator Sherman Is
doubtless growing. The information from
New York shows that the controlling in
teIests CT that great business center are
giving increased attention to the idea OF
uniting upon him, in case Mr.. Arthur does
not soidify the State. There is cordial
feeling in Eastern business circles in favor
of continuing the present administration,
ON account of its conservative dealings
with sll questions Of public policy thus in-
suTirg business stability and quiet. IL Is
expected that Mr.. Shermsn Yill certainly
have the full and cordial support OF his
State delegation at Chicago, and that this
time his State backing will be source oi
positive strength to him.
The Logan Men and Blaine Forces
are each expecting to elect delegate or
two from Ohio, but no dou bt is entertained
here, that so long as Ohio can be oil any
use 10 Mr.. Sherman, in the convention, It's
delegation will stand by him to man.
The Democratic enthusiasm for Mr., Ran
d,u IN Pennsylvania is giving Republicans
s,n concern. This is not because OF be-
u.t Ih.t any Democratic candidate can be
si.t,,t, but Lecqusp of q fear that unless
gr,,t care is exercised in the selection oil
h. Il. publican Csnoidate, this particular
S,r,-. with IT'S large L ectoral vote. might
b. ,grried by K ndali. The new develop
u,rt makes il nPce ,Sary, 30 sAy the on
hsrd polit;csl observers that the RepubIi
c,,s shall not only select candidate who
is =. uerallr strong throughout the country,
~ who will have great strength In Penn
sylvaniP.
There is sn interesting theory a
TIIden's Intention
which is current among Democrats. 1t is
that, while he knows that he cannot live
long, he has a consuming desire q die a
President. Some Of those who understand
his feeblepess, and his ambition, and who
think his name and his money would give
strength to the campaign. are said TO De IN
a scheme to nominate. him, they giving
specisl stten ton to tbe second man on the
ticket. A Democratic Senator VIII recent
" visited Mr.. Tildeu in New York, sal 4 to
Ieporter 10 day: II assure yol cAndidly
thst Mr.. Tilden's health is as goo1 as yours
or mine. he has never suffered any gen
ersl ATTACK OF paralysis. His leit srm II
partially psralyzed, ant some 0t TIE organs
of the throat also. The latter al cts NJ
voice. but Mr.. Tilden's general health u
This Senator believes Mr.. Tildsn will be
nominated. and that at the proper time ne
m a..cnt To kIa nnmin atiOn.