Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-09

COMMUNICATED.
THE STRAIGHTOUTD DELEGATION TO
CHICAGO.


CHICAGO.
In view of the very kind references of the
National Republican in its issue of the 9Th
instant to the action of the Chicago conven-
ton in relation to the straightout delegates
there, and to the statement that they were
entirely ignored and that "Mr. Blaine's
managers would have nothing to do with
them" "a statement made, no doubt, in n
spirit Of harmony and concilation,) it is but
just to say by straightout delegate having
formal knowledge of the facts that such
statements are entirely untrue.
The delegates have no criticism to make
upon or fault TO find with the action Of the
Blaine managers upon this subject. They
were, and will be our friends, as future
events will demonstrate.
After the defeat Of Mr.. Clayton's nomina-
ton as temporary chairman, which was re-
garded, in part at least, rs indicating Mr..
Blaine's defeat, it thus appearing that it
was the field against Blaine, and it appear.
ing that the committee on credentials had
been organized upon the same principle
and it being well known that the straight
outs were all for Blaine, it was deemed I'M
wise to press the question upon the conVen-
ton and thus provoke another test question
which would probably result in a second
defeat Of Blaine. The policy of Blane's
managers was to bring on the balloting
ut the earliest possible moment, and to
keep it up until there had been at least five
ballots. The policy of the opposition was
all possible delay, that time might be had
to form combinations, and threats had been
made that if this question came before the
convention advantage would be taken Of it
to get up discussion that would last posi-
bly, for two or three days. The straightouts
were asked not to insist upon a minority
report which would bring such question be-
fore the convention and thus thwart the
plans of Baine's managers by causing de, av
and bringing up such Test question IN the
convention which was sought to he avoided.
and besides would make tie defeat of the
straighouts more conspicuous before the
country.
The straightouts did not feel that thew
could justify themselves to their constitu
ents in not presenting their credentials to
the committee on credentials, as was at first
suggested, but at the request of Mr.. Blaines
managers concluded not to insist upon a
minority report, which they were informed
by some of the members of such committee
could be had If desired.
They therefore presented their creden-
tials to the committee, but acquiesced in the
suggestion that no minority report be made.
thus allowing it to appear that the report
against them was unanimous, and waving
the right of appeal to the convention.
The committee appointed by the delegates to
confer with Mr.. Blaines managers, and to present
their case to the committee credentials were in
constant communication with such managers and
We're entrusted with the knowledge of their plans
and acqucsced in them although they involved
apparent unanimous action against us feeling not
only that the cause Of Mr. Blaine demanded II
but that under all the circumstances the interests
of tho straghtout republicans of Virginia would
he thus best advanced. Who are the truo friends
of Mr.. Blaine and who will be likely to be recop.
nzcd rs such it is not difficult to see
We are proud of the generous greetings and
sympathy we received from hundreds of the dele
gates and from thousands of republicans in Chi
cago. We shall never forget the support given ms
by the republican press of that city nor the mao
niGccnt demonstration given us by Chicago pro
ccssion numbering thousands which gathered in
the hall before our doors and gave US LAUNDERING
cheers as true republicans of Virginia.
III those differing with Us desire more comfort
from the entire action of the convention them we
Ito, I'VE extend to them our most cordial conpratn.
latlons. Wv.