Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-04
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George William Curtis, who has been preaching
nOn-interferenee i'll politics by ofice-holderS,
Joining hands with Flanagan of Texas TO elect
an office-holder of the character of Lynch tenn
pOrary President of the Convention. The anti
Blaine delegates were successful. The Pacific
slope delegates did all in their power to beat it.
The California delegation was seated in the
front row of seats on the right hand of the plat
form, and Morrow was one of the earliest
speakers in opposition to Lynch'S nomination.
His strong speech was enthusiastically cheered.
In the proposition to make Clayton temporary
Chairman, the various elements of the oppOSi-
ton to Blaine found what was probably their
opportunity to make Il successful combination,
for the appointment of Clayton by the National
Committee was not wise, neither was it pre-
meditated on the Blaine side.
THE NOMINATION CAME FROM ARTIIUR's FRIENDS.
Who hoped by this means to seduce him from
his allegiance to Blaine. The friends of the
latter turned i'll and give him the honor. Find
ing how their plans had miscaTried, the Admin
istration managers fell into Il rage, which came
near being panic This was the situation last
evening. The EdmundS men came to the rescue
of Mr.. Arthurs alarmed followers with ii sug-
gestiOn shrewder than generally proceeds from
that school of politicians. ltWas that colored
man be placed in the field against CLAYTON. and
that all of the anti Blaine men in the Conven-
ton unite in his support. The Blaine men real
lied the odds that were against them on the
issues joined when Lynch was pitted against
Clayton. 1t was an attack upon the very weak
est point in their line of battle If they could
Withstand it, and keep steady front. the moral
effect of IL square victory of Blaine over the
field in the first hour of the session would be
overwhelming. If they parted then il would be
heralded as an Arthur victory, and the enthu-
SiaSm of the rank and file of the Blaine
men might be dampened to a dangerous
degree. IhlS consideration, however was
tempered by the remembrance of Lincoln :
motto, that it is never wise to swap horses
while crossing Il stream" and further thought
that in Blaine's fight it was worth while to show
some of Blaine's pluck. 1t was therefore deter
mined to stick to Clayton. and 10 show the
strength oftheir candidate for the Presidential
nomination, with every other Steed i'll the race
trying to cut him out of the inside track. They
went further and cheertully assented to the
ruling of Chairman Sabin, which required a
vote by roll call of delegates rather than Of
States. Ii was
a PRETTY FIGHT.
And for awhile seemed really close but il was
soon apparent that Lynch was the winning
man. sherman and Logan judiciouSly divided
their forces, so as to help Lynch through in
demonstration of the strength of the field with
out alternating themselves from Blaine, with
whom their relations are so friendly. The votes
OF Arthur and EdmuudS men went solidy to
the same candidate. and comparatively few
COlOred men were able to Stflc the pride of race
50 far as TO withhold their support from IA move
ment which would place one oft their own color
in Il place of such influence and distinction as
the chair Of the National Republican Conven-
ton. For a while, during the transaction Ofthe
routine business which followed this exciting
contest, the Arthur and Edmunds men were
elated with JOY over their victory, but the calm
SATISFACTION OF THE BLAINE MANAGERS
And an analysis of the vote which the mana
gers on all sides made, soon changed this feel
Ing. The Blaine men had never claimed more
than $40 votes on the first ballot and their bed
rock estimate Was 30, with reserves which were
expected 10 nominate Blaine on the third ballot
In this struggle, under the most untayorable
conditions, they had cast 37S votes. Their
analysis of todays balloting with
reference to the Presidential nomination
as to the effect of the $50 votes cast for
Lynch, ! from Arkankas viii 90 to Blaine, Is
from Connecticut to HaWey, II from Illinois to
Logan, from Iowa to Blaine, 24 from Mdssa-
chusetts to Edmunds, of the from Michigan
to Edmunds and to Blaine from Minnesota
To John sherman, 10 from Missouri to General
W. I. sherman, 5 from New Hampshire to Ed
munds, - from Ohio to John Sherman, s from
Rhode Island to Edmunds, and of the from
Wisconsin, TO Fairchild and to Sherman.
Total, 13i. Take these IA from the
full Lynch vote of 40 and then
add to the remainder Lynch's own
vote from Mississippi and from Florida which
were cast for Clayton and will so to Arthur, and
we havea net total of 301 as showing Arthur
strength on the first ballot. Now look at Clay
tons vote. His votes from Connecticut will
90 to IlaWley. the y from Illinois to Logan {
from Florida to Arthur and from Missouri TO
General sherman. Deduct these % from Clay
tons vote of }SS, and we have Blaine strength
on the first ballot of $40, or a plurality over
Arthur of IS. Mr.. Blaines friends. however.
know OF many Blaine votes not yet uncovered
which went to Lynch, and these bring up their
estimate of his first ballot strength to 36S, and
of his plurality to IS, or
ONLY FoRTY-THREE SHORT OF a NOMINATION.
These and more they expected to receive from
Ohio, Illinois and Connecticut on a second or
third ballot: and thus effect nomination. The
impression Is tonight that the days work leaves
Arthur in no better shape than before and that
his nomination Is hardly within the bounds of
possibility. 1t has, however, quickened the
impulse of the field toward a combination, with
the determination, however, that nearly every
element of the opposition must be heartily en-
listed upon "a popular candidate if Blaine is de-
feated. such candidate Is not visible to the
rising il the person of W. 7. Sherman.
The old war horse has already a fair
sprinkling Of delegates in the northwest and
has no antagonlSm anywhere. The idea bruited
is that Wisconsin or Missouri shall be induced
to give him solid vote, and that IA stampede
will be precpitated upon the Convention while
the galleries cheer and the band plays " March
ing Through Georgia. Such things happen
sometimes, but they are not usually premcd-
tated, and much talking in advance about them
initiates against their success. Your CORE
spondent still thinks that Blaine has the lead
for the nomination. The scenes at the hotels
tonight are more animated than at any time
since the delegates began to assemble here.
Bands parade the streets, the sidewalks are
packed with people, and the hotels are Il solid
mass of packed. slow moving humanity.
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
\ very important conference and one which
may settle the fate of the Presidential nomina-
ton, was held tonight in George William Cur
It's parlorS at the Leland Hotel. The indepen-
dent leaders and EdmumdS men were present
II was agreed that at the proper time the Wis
consn delegation should formally present
General W. 7. Sherman As a candidate for the
nomination. Ii is expected that ali the Opposi-
ton to Blaine can be united on Sherman and
that the Ohio delegation Will cast a solid vote
for him II these expectations are realized. and
the independent managers claim to have re-
cciyed assurances Of success, General Sherman
Will be nominated. 1t is known that for MANY
months past Mr.. Blaine has regarded General
Sherman one of the most formidable of the
available dark horses i'll the race. The relations
existing between the gentlemen have been of
the most cordial nature, and If General sherman
is nominated and elected. the Administration
for the next four years will be entirely accept
able to the Blaine wing of the party.
PERMANENT OFFICERS SELECTED.
The Committe on Organization were in session
till late hour this evening After the election
of Geo. B. Williams, of Indiana, Chairman, the
committee proceeded to the election of per
manent Chairman and Secretary of the Conyen-
ton. Hon. Galusha \. Grow, of Pennsylvania
was put in nomination by the friends of Blaine
and J. b. Henderson, OF Missouri, by the oppOsi
ton. Henderson was elected by vote of 20 to
II. ChaS. W. Clisbcc, of Michigan was unani-
mously elected Secretary.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Wisconsin delegation held consultation
| and sherman was considered as the one which
| they might-at the proper time-spring upon
| the Convention.
The Committee on Credentials had only con
sidered the contested Alabama case up to mid
night, and appeared TO be in for n full night
session
Some of the hopeful delegates effect to believe
that ballotng for President will be reached to
morrow evening.
AT WASHINGTON.
| WASHINGTON, June Sd.-The news from Chi
| cago was eagerly awaited by Senators and
| Representatives at the Capitol to-day. Bule
| tins from the Convention were received al
| short intervals at both ends of the Capitol and
| more interest was manifested in the proceedings
| of the Convention than in the matters under
consideration in both houses. Scarcely dozer
| Senators were in their seats at any time during
| the day and the Senate at early hour ad
journed over till Friday. Senator Logan die
not put in an appearance at all to-day Ed
mundS. Sherman, Iawley and Allison were
present, but none of them remained in theil
seats very long. sherman appeared TO be the
| most unconcerned of all the candidates. Ed
| munds leaves tomorrow for some point in the
| interior of Virginia where he will remain 70
several DAYS. Al the Cabinet meeting TO-DAY
am were present, and their appearance did no
indicate any unexpected anxiety. The PTeSi
tdent kept himself in telegraphic communion
ton with Chicago over his private wire. TIT
news OF the contest over the temporary Chair
manship and the subsequent announcement o
electing Lynch created little excitement. bu
was not thought to have much significance.
THE COURSE OF SENATOR MILLER.
WAsTIrSGToN, June Sd.-Considerable surpris,
| is expressed among BlaneS friends here at thu