The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-28
THE FIGHT AGAINST BYSUM.
His Opponents Undecided as to Who to Sup
portability Again Bordering On.

Both the Bynum supporters and bis opponents
active in the canvass of delegates preparatory
to the expected tempestuous convention Saturday
next 1t is claimed that the latter are not in
as good shape as they were, the Bynum people,
it is said. having foreciosed five or ak of the
delegates who took part in the boilers
convention. On the other hand, 1t
is asserted that Bynum has lost
some, but the prevailing opinion among
those who take 3 common sense view of condi-
tions is that he has already an even chance for
the nomination. "If it occurs said one of his
enemies yesterday, 1--WE will defeat him at the
polls 1t is not likely that there will be any
more boiling conventions, but let me tell you his
nomination will not restore harmony. 1t is APP
parensly manifested now, but it's existence is
altogether dependent on circumstances
rs Bailey candidateY'
Openly. he is not. However, he is not going
about with eyes shut to the situation. Some of
the people who have heretofore been forward in
his support inclined to talk of everybody
else first for the candidacy and Bailey last
think If they want to observe logical course
they ought to support him in the convention.
There is no doubt Bailey is counting chances.
and at the same time is doing a great deal Of
quiet work. It may turn out, after all, that the
anti-Bynumites will be compelled to nominate
him, although there is any number CT patriots
who want the chance OF opposing Bynum in the
convention. IL Bailey makes up his mind TO
appear avowed candidate do not see how
his former supporters can do otherwise than help
him out. At the same time, they don't want
him to announce himself. and right there is the
difficulty in reference to the other candidates
They want to go into the convention without
any differences among the anti-Bynumites
Judge Clavpool. Jacob MUTT of Shelby
vile, Judge Roache, John G. Shoemaker
are all willing to assume the pressure. but they
want to do it only with united following.
Henry Span, also, is quietly waiting opportuni-
ties TO make use of the unsatisfactory circum-
stances surrounding the anti-Bynumite search
for a candidate. A B. Condit. who ran for Con-
gress in 1864. Is another Of that number. Il
has been suggested, again, shat Judge Turpie
shall solve the problem with the understanding
that that every Democratic leader in the State
will urge the appointment of Mr.. Bynum to the
district attorneyship This has been often
talked about and may at last appear fact"
Ex-senator Mcdonald was asked if he was
really a candidate. That suggestion he re-
piled, ''existed only in the brain of some very
preside over the convention for short time, but
I will certainly not be a candidate for Congress
under any circumstances"
Several of the prominent anti Bynumtes are
absent from the city. They were teegraphed
yesterday to come home at once and are expected
to-day. A consultation will then be held to force
Mr.. Bailey's hand to enable them to decide on
some well defined course before the convention
is called together