Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-03
Convention Gossip.


Several gentlemen at the Capitol to-day were
discussing the subject OF the purchase OF southern
delegates at Chicago. One OF them said: ''ThoSe
purchased votes can't be relied on. These darkies
from the south will sell their votes as often as they
can, and then maybe go back on all who bought
them.'
"They can do them as Don Cameron did in $780,
suggested another. "he would cut a 500 bill in
two aud give halr OF it to southern delegate and
when the delegate had voted for Grant he could 20
oack and get The other half"
WHAT THE STRAIGHToUTS WILL DO.
A Senator said to-day he had been informed that
the Virginia straightout republicans had deter
mined TO vote with the democrats IL their delega-
tlon Is denied recognition at Chicago
THE SENATE SPECIAL wIRE.
The special direct wire to Chicago for the use
and benefit Of the Senate was ready for working
early this morning. 1t is In the executive clerks
Office, and Mr. Getz. operator OF the regular Sem
ate telegraph Office. has charge OF 1t. The wire
was put In ty the Western Union company for the
accommodation Of the Senate Bulletins are re-
celved regularly over the Wire and posted upon a
large blackboard which has been placed In the sec
retary's Office. Senator's can communicate with
chicago over this wire by paying Tor their messages
with the "franks'-stamps that are supplied to
members OF Congress free OF CHARGE but ali candi-
dates Tor the presidential nomination and all Who
are mentioned as such are allowed the privilege
free communication with Chicago, not only Ov er
the Senate Wire but all others OF the Western
Union. SO that senators Edmunds, Logan, Sher-
man and Hawley can use the special Senate wire
TO any extent they may feel inclined, without
Charge.
SOME REMARKS OF SENATORS.
Senator Slater was the first member OF the up
per house OF Congress who made his appearance
at the Senate chamber to-day His mind was en-
trey upon the election which took place in Ore
gon yesterday, as his reelection depends upon
democratic victory there Hence, the Chicago
convention was not interesting him. Senator
Garland came next, but did not even ask II there
was any news from Chicago. He remarked: "If
Arthur has 3s5 votes. as is claimed, either he or
EdmundS Will be nominated. You see, the so
votes OF Edmunds added to Arthur's 3a5 will be
sufficient, while Logan'S strength, II thrown to
jackson and George took their seats awhile before
12 O'Clock and began opening their mail Mir.
jackson had reached the conclusion that neither
horse, but does not think 1t will be Senator Sher-
man. Senator Mcpherson said: 81 wouldn't be
surprised II sherman gets it. New YORK and New
Jersey are the pivotal states. In those states the
SevereSt strain Will come and Sherman is eXcep-
t,onaly strong there He is strong where the
AT IL O'Clock Senator Edmunds entered the cham
Der. as usual, with the chaplain, and when the
prayer was delivered only four republicans and i've
prayer Senators ingalls, and Hawley advanced to
the Vice Presidents desk and held whispered con-
ference M s WIN d Mr. Edmunds In moment or two
proceeded to confer with senators both sides the
chamber. Soon after, when he moved to adjourn
AIO1u lo-Ody IL was apparent IQaC MI.
Edmunds had suggested to him to make that
motion.
HOW THE CANDIDATES LOOKED.
Mr. Hawley was in his seat at noon, but as soon
as the prayer was over he jumped up and began to
move about with nervous air and a very serious
look. Mr.. Edmunds was as imperturbable as usual
To judge from his face. his Indifference as to the
outcome at Chicago is not assumed. Senator Sher-
man entered the chamber at fve minutes past IL
He came in with smile, which spread
into laugh upon some remark from
senator Mcmillan Mr. Sherman conversed
with Senators Cameron, Morr1u and Hawley for
moment or two, apparently upon some pleasant
topic and all OF them were laughing. Senator Logan
did not show up at all ''He looked sick yester-
day." remarked a democratic Senator SEN
ator Allison, who has been spoken OF as a possible
dark horse, did not manifest any excitement or
anxiety. He was promptly In his seat, as is his
custom, and very calmly watched the business pro-
ceedings, occasionally exchanging a few words
with Senators near him.
When the calendar was reached Mr. Edmunds
beckoned Mr. Garland to the chair, and quietly
room.