Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-11
Exciting Scenes in the Convention
Brady's Defiant Attitude.
Hewitt's Little Platform = Thurman S
Boom-0ther Notes,
Day Special to the Gazette.


Boom-0ther Notes,
Day Special to the Gazette.
CHICAGO, July l0.-The city
presents deserted appearance to the
early risers this morning. The streets
are comparatively deserted, and the
relics of last nights celebrations are
being cleared away to prepare for
repetition of the festivities to-day and
tonight. There Is but one all absorb
ing theme and object of universal
interest. and that of course is the con-
vention, but incident thereto there are
many which under other circum-
stances, when the city was In its
normal condition, would be exciting
and attractive. Every species of
theater, show and public exhibition
known are here In full blast; every
manner and device of begging, beating
and extoiting money from the gullible
may be seen; every shade of morality
and immortality have thronged to the
Lake City in one grand, iumbling
mass, a perfect worlds exposition, free
10 all and open to those who secure a
place to stand. There are church
festivals, subscriptions for objects
worthy and otherwise, balls, parties,
ice-cream suppers and all manner of
entertainments, from the most
elaborate and splendid down to the
veriest catch-pennies, and all seem to
be favored with more or less success.
When the convention was about to
assemble this morning the air was full
of rumors that
ALMOST sHKIEKED
the defeat of Cleveland. You could
hear of combinations being made on
every hand and at every turn between
the various leaders of the various
factions. First it was Butler and
Mclean that had been closeted, hatch
ing out startling sensations; then 1t
was Kelly and Randall, or Grady and
the Bayard forces, and SO on until the
heroic governor of the Empire state APP.
peared to be doomed to utter and most
ignoble defeat. There is no debut but
the cry was, anything to beat Cleve-
land, and there is little doubt that the
adherents Of Cleveland felt the opposi
ton sensibly, with some discomfort il
not dismay and grave apprehension
Il N s,t taytf hcf ii.
comfortable security displayed by Mr.
Manning. AS soon as the convention
opened for business the programme o.
the various factions became mani
fest. Cleveland's leaders abandoned
their contemplated attempt of goin,
right through with rush and forcin,
the nomination of their man on tn
first or second ballot. They gave /
out that this was for the reason tina
they felt sure of the game and did no
desire to appear hasty, but the trutl
was they were walking on unknown
ground and were afraid of having
mine spring up under their feet at an,
time. Tammany wanted time-tim
to caucus and concentrate; time to con
vert to their faith the unorganizet
branches, or If necessary join an.
other mode of faith which would in
sure the defeat of Cleveland. Tn
work of last night had been energeti
but not sufficient. Before it coul,
gain strength for the contest 1t wa
forced however into the arena and, IL
: the person of Cummings of MassH
chusetts, took up the gauntlet in dc
fense Of Bayard. This gave evidenc
Of the intentions of Cleveland's oppo
sitio0, though its full magnitude
not yet known. 1t showed a coalition
between Bayard, Kelly and Butler
Under the immediate supervision G
the latter two, who, though unseen
pulled the wires and made the puppet
dance to their bidding. Randall
, boom received some favor from Tan
many as would any boom likely to al
tract the forces of Cleveland, but it
an open secret that the Delawar
statesman has the title In fee simpl
to its full strength. What this wi
profit him may be decided tonight q
tomorrow. The fatality of havin
Kelly and Butler among hissupporter
may not outweigh the Southern sent
ment which Is claimed to be ready
: support him. The adjournment pu
an end TO further trials Of strengt
aud to-night's session will probabl
|, determine the result II the varlou
committee reports are adopted.
SENATOR GRADY
Is the lion Of The Iammany forest
! He In . fine-looking young man Of nc