Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-21
A THREE.CORNERED FIGHT.
The Contest Narrowed Down % Chica
20, %. L0uis aaA san ErAacisco.

The Contest Narrowed Down % Chica-
20, %. Louis and San FrAacasce.
THE LAsr-xAxEp CIT APPARENTLY Has THE BEST
SHOW TO GET THE pRxocRATTc NATIONAL coNvxS-
TroS-NEw YORK MAKING NO TIGHr FOR n.
The contest for the democratic national conven-
ton becomes more aggressive. This afternoon the
night seems TO have narrowed down 70 Chicago, ST
Louis and San Francisco. Several different parties
representing New York are here, but there Is no
heart in the movement for that city. It Is given
out upon apparently good authority that the
President Is opposed 70 New York, and the men,
bers OF the committee not willing to run coun-
ter to the Presidents wishes or TO what they un-
derstand to be his wishes
SAN FRANCISCO STILL CLAIMS TO LEAD.
San Francisco still claims to be In the lead ano
German. Naturally, many members OF The CON-
mittee are inclined to FOLLOW Senator German, and
he advises them that the interests OF the party Will
De suoServed by holding the convention In san
ence OF the convention will arouse an enthusiasm
That Will give TO the democratic ticket the fourteen
votes OF California, oregon, and Nevada
win regard TO the cost OF the trip the san Fran
cisco delegation give Pledge that 1t shall not ex-
coed $50 Tor visitors and that delegates and alter
mates wiz De specially provided for. They also as
so as not to come In conflict with any provision OF
the lnterst ate law.
ThE ST. LOUIS PEOPLE HOPEFUL
The st. Louis delegation met at 10 O'Clock this
morning and upon comparison OF reports II was
concluded that that city has at least fourteen
votes Mayor Francis will present the claims OF
ST. Louis TO the committee, and the active man
ayers OF the delegation declare that they are en-
courageo 10 believe they viii get the convention.
THE CHICAGO DELEGATION.
The Chicago delegation was in session during
the forenoon, and 1t was decided that either Mr..
Cloudy or Mr. Fuller shall present Chicagos claims
TO the committee tomorrow. The member OF the
committee from Illinois Is s Corning Judd,
postmaster at Chicago lie appointed Mr.. Fuller
his proxy. AT the meeting this morning majority
OF the delegation seemed 10 favor MI Fuller as the
man TO make the address to the committee, and 10
prevent any unpleasant feeling 1t was suggested
that Mr.. Fuller should turn over the proxy TO Mr..
Goudy, thus giving the latter vote, while the
former should submit Chicago's claims 70 the CON-
two OF majority. 1t has not been decided who
shall address The committee In behalf OF that city.
AGREEINa FOR LATE CONVENTION.
At a conference at the Arlington late last night
between Senator German, member OF the national
committee from Maryland, Mr.. Kelley, OF Mime
sofa. and other prominent members, 1t was agreed
that the democrats shall pursue the policy they
have so long followed OF holding their
convention after that OF the repu ficans
ann thas Ssre pae
sentiment or courtesy In IL; That the democrats
have In the past held a late convention. and they
should follow Lne same course now.
ALATE LOOK OVER TIE FIELD.
survey OF the situation this afternoon seems to
place san Francisco In the lead. with st. Louis,
perhaps, second. There Is an openly -expressed
opposition to Chicago because the republic ns
have CHOSEN That city. AS matter OF TACT, the
Chicago people are depending upon the ST. Louis
influence 10 aid In defeating san Francisco,
and St. Louis delegates are counting upon
aid from Chicago II san Francisco shall develop
the strength claimed. The old time rivalry be-
Chicago II nv ga
Francisco 10 prevent combination or Inese Two
Interests
THE CLAIMS OF NEW YORK.
The New York delegation trying to get the DEM
ocraLtc cOnven ion at New York held meeting In
the House naval affairs committee room this AFTER
noon, and appointed a committee to draw up a
statement OF the advantages OF New YORK. The
committee will present this statement to Mr.. Cox,
who acts as Chairman, this evening, ana at IL
O'Clock Tomorrow the New York democratic deIe-
cation in the House Will Join Mr. COX, and To-
gether they viii try to impress upon the nations,
committeeman their views a, To where the CON-
VentlOn should be held,