The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
THE CANDIDATES,
Gossip Concerning Their PrOspects-Ear-
nest Work Done.
(To the Associated Press.)

CTo the Associated Press.) f
CHICAGO, May 31.-Regarding the mention
OF Senator Harrlson's name in connection
with the presidency, the Senator said, ''I am
not candidate, and have never been. II l
were I-should certainly not be here. He
would not state his preferences.
Morris Mcdonald said if an opportunity Of
fered, the Indiana delegation would present
the name of Harrison or Gresham.
Earnest but good natural work was done
during the day for the different candidates but
only in the way of thro wing out skirmishers
and preparing the lines of attack and defence
One hears very little except Arthur or Blaine.
Occasionally something said and done for Lo-
gan is reported, but the delegates do not seem
to attach much importance to his candidacy.
In this respect they may be mistaken, as there
seems to be no doubt of a friendly alliance be-
tween Blaine and Logan. The headuuarters
of their supporters are located in tue same
hall, and friendly intercourse is kept up,
The following circumstance was related this
afternoons: ut being thought ADVISABLE to
test this re- stionship in Washington, South
ern delegate was despatched to call on Mr..
Blaine. He was well received, and during
the interview remarked that he was friendly to
Arthur, but being doubtful of his success he
wanted TO support maa who was likely to be
successful.
upon delivering this he remarked to Logan
that it was possible to do something with the
Southern delegates, but there would be ex-
pense attending it, and he was poor man.
Logan remarked that he also was poor, but he
had a friend who might aid him in the matter.
Tnereupon he gave him letter to Mr.. Wal
ter Phelps, aOd the story goes that his friend
invested a cert ain sum in the Southern ven-
ture. The alliance is said to be offensive and
defensive, with view to control not only the
convention, but affdirs of the government in
case of success at the polls seeF
The policy OF those who do not wish to see
either Blaine or Arthur nominated is 10 per-
suade the uDpledged and independents to ad-
here to their choice through succession of
ballots. They even desire 20 keep Illinois
voting for Logan. IL is expected that this
course will compel break in the ranks of
Blaine and Arthur, and make it possible to
nominate either Gresham, Liucoln, Sherm an
or Hawley. AS between Blaine and Arthur,
this class OF delegates usually express prefer
epce for the latter.
This fact leads Arthur's friends to hope that
the independents may be induced finally to
come to his support.
Intercourse today with Nebraska and Kan
sas people developed the fact that Blaine's
frlends nave over-estimated his strength In
those two States, and when the ballots are had
there Will be a pronounced division. While
| Blalne's popularity is conceded other influ-
ences have entered in to divide his support.
No one can tail to discover q difference be-
| tween the management for the twooonspicu-
| GUS candidates. There is little svstem, bat
great enthusiasm in the Blaine rankss,while
Arthur,s followers are like welldrillea ar
my. This was remarked upon by prominent
California deiegste, who expressed his sur
| PRISE. ne SAID that the Pacific coast delegates
| had started out for the convention firm in the
| belief that tic nomination OF Mr.. Blaine was a
toregone conclusion, and that after the first
ballot, on which complimentary votes for Ar
thur, Edmnnds, Logan, Sherman, and others
the standard of the man from Maine. Since
Their arrival here, however, their confidence
Ead been greatly shaken by Arthur's adher-