Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-23
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| Convention.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June l2.-To-night the
5000, electric lights were turned on in
the great hall where the republican ma
tional convention is to he held. The
lighting of the auditorium afforded q
magnificent spectacle. Long streamers
of red, white and blue bunting, not
fully in place, gave to the scene apic-
turesque aspect The turning on of the
light was an experiment by architects
for determining the arrangements of the
decorations
Quite a number of the leading mem
bers of the republican national commit
tee are in the city tonight. Powell
| CLAYTON of Arkansas, j. G. New OF In
diana, and Cyrus Leland of Kansas, are
the latest arrivals. Others present are
Clarkson Of Iowa. and Conger OF
Ohio. The question of temporary
and permanent chairmen in the
convention is being freely dis
cussed 1t is now generally believed
one of the officers will he Senator War.
ner Miller, of New York, and the other
John M. Thurston, of Nebraska. Should
Miller be chosen temporary chairman
Thurston will be permanent chairman,
and vice versa. Both gentlemen are de-
scribed as able NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Cyrus Leland says Kansas will give
Senator Ingalls, q complimentary vote,
and then be disposed TO let the doubt
full states of New York. New Jersey,
Connecticut and Indiana name the win
ming man.
Powell Clayton says the Arkansas del
egation were unanimous for Blaine, but
now they are in doubt aud look for
Hsht from New York.
i. Conger says that on the first bal
lot Sherman will poll over 800 votes-a
number far in advance OF the aggregate
of any other candidate, and we hope to
settle the matter on the second or third
ballot
The Alger men are making prepare.
tions for the arrival of his soldier
friends that are to be here.
Allison's friends were REINFORCED by
Congressman Hepburn and Henderson.
W. F. Fairbanks, Of Indianapolis, was
among the many who put in appearance
for Gresham.
John c. New brings large following
all solid supporters Of Harrison. He
says every county in his state has pro-
nounced for Senator Harrison, and that
there is no sentiment in the state for
Gresham.
DEPEw WILL ACCEPT.
New YORK, June 12.-The Times
publishes the following interview with
Depew:
''Maior Bundy, Of the Mail and Ex-
press, is reported as saying in reply to
a question whether or not you would
accept the nomination, you said: ~
would. Who would not?'"
''Ihat is exactly what said in Major
Bundy's presence, replied Mr. Depew,
'aud that explains my position OK.
actly. II the nomination should be
rendered me / would accept. Who
would not? do not desire the nomi.
nation; do not want it; but there il
something more than ones personal
wishes to be considered. III the leaders
OF the party decide that should be the
man to head the ticket, think il would
be my duty to waive personal matters.
and accept for the good Of the PARTY
for the country, perhaps accept the
nomination. Who would not do so?
Who could refuse?"
Can you suggest any possible cause
for the authorship Of the letter referred
to yesterday in St. LOUISE"
We'll, | think the statement have
Just made to you might possibly have
caused some one 10 write il, though, Of
course, | have no idea MS 10 who either
the sender or recipient was. The state.
ment on my part that would be in no
position to say whether or not the con
vention would act wisely in selecting
me for their candidate, coupled with
the declaration that nm not candi-
date for, and do not desire the nonina.
ton might very easily be construed
into meaning that would not allow INV
name to be used in the convention
The convention would be wrong. how.
ever, for that is not what / mean, and /
have made no positive statement 10 any
person ut any time 10 the effect that /
would not accept the nomination In case
It was rendered me. NY position IN
this matter does not rest with mo. lint
with my friends and with the republi.
can party"