Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-09

Ihere will be no ballot till tomorrow. though
.lie Candidates VIII be nominated to-day, occupy
ing all Oh the session Of the convention G. WA.
By Associated Press
Morning Gossip at Chicago.
o6'hcr OF INDIANAs SOLID VOTE lGAINsT THE UNIT
., CHICAGO, July e.-The Indiana headquarters, both
OF activity last night Indiana was one of the few
states tnat cast its vote solid yesterday afternoon
,raro WI ole unit rule amendment Her thirty votes
RUE. ln explanation OF this vote the delegates say
Ine motive or Indiana break the unit rule SO
as .o weaken Cleveland in his own state and scatter
Inc the 'OleS The Indiana delegation are confident
aa dnac McDonald Is growing In strength. but evil
tn ie are 9ntanabe that the delegation keep
tney 1alled for the first place.
MAJORITY OF THE ILLINOIS DKLEaATIoE FOR
CLEVELAND.
A.er SUING I'LL past midnight the Illinois caucus
% %au!ouIned without reaching final decision. The
Iote on presidential preferences stood: Cleveland
Il; Mcdonald, IL; Bayard, 2
=, THE VOTE ON THE UNIT RULE ANALYzKD.
In regard 10 the vote the unit rule In the con-
venfion, Gen. Black, OF Illinois, said he thought
mat IL was made up OF four elements: First nearly
all OF Clevelands strength: second a lingering SEN
tment OF states rights, as Indicated in the South
Carolina vote: third, the power of the machine
Kelly.
THE COMMITTEE ON PLATFORM
remained In session until after midnight, but no
progress was made, as the time was entirely taken
up IN the reception Of various memorials and ad-
dresses, among them being one from A. NJ. Sulli
van, president OF the Irish National League OF
Aailnerca, ail, on Absentee Landlords In the United
states AOram S. Hewitt, Of New York; Mr.. Nor
rson, OF Illinois; MIR. Butler of Massachusetts, and
Mr Ciwynn, OF Maryland, gave notice that they
would submit platforms tomorrow for discussion
IN The committee. There was no mention of the
tarin during last nights session. The two men,
Ders OF the committee absent when an organiza-
tion was effected in the early part Of the evening
THOMAS E1nl0D knnS1R
GEN. Butler made his appearance later In the even
morning.
I THE TEXAS DELEGATES UNDECIDED.
The Texas headquarters, at the Grand Pacific ho-
tel, was largely visited last night. Gov. Hubbard
the temporary chairman. stood at the end OF the
room, While hundreds OF delegates and visitors in
cluding many ladies' passed through and were pre-
sented to him. Towards 10 O'Clock the rooms were
Manning and Delegate Fellows. OF New York. ad-
fessed the delegates in behalf of Cleveland,
naking strong appeals for their candidate. Sena-
! u Lamar made short speech in reply, dwelling
Pon the interests Of the south. No formal poll Of
tie Texas delegation has been made, but careful
iiqury last night indicated that Bayard had IS
|vltes. Cleveland 4, and White 4. The delegates
ankly admit that they are undecided. 1t Is not
Aleved that Texas will vote as unit, for the
NaSOn that the recent state convention at Fort
North abolished the twO-thirdS rule In state and
county matters, hence the delegation does not feel
Oud vote IN the convention. Temporary chair
mn Hubbard's vote in his delegation was recorded
nlavOr O1 Sustaining the unit rule. After Bayard,
I0as Is almost unanimous for Thurman.
! THE OPPONENTS OF CLEVELAND.
/ IS the hour approaches for the meeting Of the
convention, 1t is more apparent that the opponents
8 OF Cleveland will make another attempt to break
h' unit rule, and that upon the result Of this they
, ecnt the chances OF Bayard, Mcdonald or Thur
mn as good or doubtful. In what form this test
VII come up will depend upon the form Of proceed
t ings to-day.
: THE CLEVELAND MANAGERS
. were industriousy at work all night The circular
; issued by the Young Mems democratic club of
. Broklyn was again pressed upon the attention OF
: !. Outside delegates. II urges the nomination OF
CR7eland on account OF his availability with the
her a Who w ,y viii oe
:, Genocratic party. The delegates are further ad-
vsd that, in order to insure the support OF these
: Platform favoring the revenue reform. 1t is fact
to be carefully noted, say these friends OF Cleve-
laid, that the republican revolt against Mr.. Blaine
9 composed for the most part OF individuals and
:. journals that are In favor OF tariff reform.
THE FIELD MOVEMENT.
There are other republicans represented here not
e taders. but are those who do not like sweeping
I tadency to centralizatton OF republican1sm.
The legal tender decision is referred to cause for
o complaint. The opinion OF Justice Field In this
cse and opinions in other cases, involving ques-
tns OF local government, are referred to. These
men are favorable to Justice Field, and have made
i q strong Impression In behalf OF that gentleman.
2 Nsy JudlcIous work has been done for MIR Field,
eMif the instructions OF the California delegation
peAalf would be more pronounced.
q ENTHUSIASM FOR THURMAN.
The enthusiasm shown for ex-senator Thurman
1eterday encourages many In the hope that he
tay finally be selected as the compromise canCi-
4as. Nothing can be urged against him, say they.
IleC Calltornans are very demonstratiye in push
afdequally as Jealous he would be very rormid-
= = ape
a 1lL ATTENDANCE OF THE PLATFORM COMMITTEE
Fae platform committee met at half-past ten,
: a4dtor the first time secured full attendance.
l HfraOfOre Gen. Butler and two others have alb
: sfttd themselves. The revenue reformers ex-
prfSm more confidence this morning OF their ability
K toffufe plank In favor OF reform. They claim
0 tHta division will show 20 for and IS against.
PUSHING THE THURMAN BOOM
Pc of the features OF the morning on the streets
!, ann the neighbOrhOOd or the convention hall was
> the ppearance in large numbers OF glaring red
batdha handkerchiels ostentatiously displayed by
adesentS Of Senator Thurman on tops OF walking
sup or in the hands. The Thurman boom is TO
e be tshed to-day.
0 sTHE NoBLEsT DEMOCRAT OF THEM ALL"
= Tf only demonstration in honor OF delegates
Z. ene,ng the hall tiis morning was made when the
, OhpielegatiOn headed by ex-senator Thurman,
MAD it's appearance. While 1t was making its
wa1lo the portion OF the hall assigned to 1t the
othlnelegates and the spectators generally joined
In Gplg honor to Mr.. Thurman, and many such
explosions were heard as "the noblest democrat
OF tim ALL" che ought to get the nomination."
THHon E. Il. Washburne OF Illinois, occupied
se4on the platform this morning, next to Sena-
S tor Aadeton, OF Ohio. Representative Springer
u
sonsE the platform.
r THE BAL FIGHT ON THE UNIT RULE TO CONE OFF
TO-DAY, PERHAPS.
Tofy Tammany will repeat in the convention
0 its efts to break the unit rule but exactly how
the ftft is to be resumed is not stated. Mr.. Kelly
GLAZING this morning that he had 100 additional
sotesS those cast yesterday for Senator Grady's
ameneaen The hight OF yesterday was only q
prelll4ary Sparring MATCH the real contest. so II
Is said tEill occur to-day. Whether the effort will
! ! be sufssful or not there Is no doubt that last
, q m
: work rs done by MIR Kelly and his men, The &C
!. to be decrease In the total vote OF Cleveland o
: at leaf50 votes and perhaps more.
The eDOSitiOn hold that any method that car
StaVe pa ballot on. President is sure to be dis
astrou3o Cleveland's chance 1t gives the field 9
chancdh figure. AT noon yesterday, the managers
OF the tad say. his greatest strength was reached
- He enl9d strong boom after the defeat OF the
e New Y4delegation, but the vote on Grady's amend
a ment yEerday is capable OF several lnterpreta
tions Fe Cleveland men claim, OF course, that II
], showedshly portion OF the New York governors
n real str1Gth. The friends Of Bayard, Thurman anC
Il McDOn4, on the other hand, say that Cievelands
actual Sngth is at least 100 short OF the 4G3 votes
cast cas- agHst the amendment Many believe these
. lOO vote sOr very large proportion OF them Car
e be conv9aed to-day to position against the uni
e rule.
e BCTLERS WITHDRAWAL
e Gen. Btler has withdrawn from the canvass
: Major Nloayitt and Ben Palmer, two of his work
ers, tacitf admitted the fact that his Withdrawal
was In plsuance OF a compact with John Kelly
strengtllsCuld he thrown to their man. This is al
open QueG1on and one which is dependent on cir
. cumstaIles The BayarG men also said that But
ler Wouloreturn home to-day and that his place II