The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07

declare that his popularity with their
people is so great that if the deputations
should make nomination unsatisfactory
to the Pacific statss-for instance, that OF
some man who in congress voted against
one of the Chinese bills-three states OF
the slope could not be carried for the
democracy.
The Gray men meet this argument with
a statement that Indiana is likely to be a
great battle ground, and that the dem
ocracy could in no way make more sense
of it than to nominate Gray. They take
great pride in showing figures to prove
that Gray has always been successful be-
fore the people of Indiana.
Among the best informed persons now
on the ground there is little doubt that
Congressman Scott came out here with
the intention of nominating Thurman.
They say the entire programme for the
convention, ticket and platform was
arranged few days ago in Washington,
and all that now remains to be done is for
the convention to ratify Cleveland S
wishes. At the same time Mr.. Scott has
discovered that there is considerable oppo-
sit on to the plan of allowing the admins
tration to dictate every thing, and he is
timid about ayowing his programme
fearing the i'll effect that might follow,
Gray's friends are fighting hard,
and if compelled to go home defeated by
the overshadowing power of the admin
isiraton, will do SO with good humor. 1t
is believed that as soon as the friends of
other candidates for vice. president arrive
in town they will join the Indiana
men in opposition to the administration
programme, and if this be done with gen.
eral earnestness, it may have the effect of
causing Mr.. Scott to abandon the present
plan. He certainly has, SO far, been very
cautious not to commit himself to Thur
man or any body else.
One of Governor Gray's lieuterants says
I'VE are perfectly willing New York and
Cleveland's friends should name the head
of the ticket, make the platform and
select the temporary and permanent
chairman of the convention, but we are
not willing they should go step further
and nominate the vice-president as we'll"
Tomorrow night the whole Indiana del
egation will be here and the Gray cam
paign will be pushed for all it is worth.
A few friends of the other candidates are
on the ground and not much is heard
about them. Many of the southern de-
legates are said to be for General Black,
but 1t is intimated that his name will not
be presented to the convention.
The objection to Sena or Thurman on
account Of his age appears to be making
Roadway and is helped along by stories
concerning his weakness, one of which is
to the effect that he cannot get about
without the assistance of servant.
Dennis O'Brien, delegate from New
York, came in to day ahead of his dele
cation and says New York will not sup
port Thurman, but wants an Indiana
man on the ticket.
The Gray men are more hopeful to-
night than they have been since Thur
mans name was brought out The odds
are still great against them.
Delegate O'Brien says it has been set
tied that Mayor Chaplin, of Brooklyn, is to
make the speech nominating Cleveland
Mayor Chaplin is regarded by many as
the young Tilden of the New York demo-
crazy, aud probable candidate for gov
ernor this year, in case Governor Hill de-
clines to run again.
Nothing new has developed concerning
the craftsmanship. As to the platform il
is agreed that it will reaffirm the tariff
plank of 1884, and indorse the presidents
message, but will probably omit any
reference to the Mills bill.