Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
THE BATTLE BEGUN.
Continued from First Page.

IldIut WILL uOU DC pICScdUcQ " UuC COutCa-
ton.
The objection to Senator Thurman is on
account Of his age seems to be making
Roadway and is helped along by stories
concerning his weakness. One is to the
effect that he cannot get about without
the assistance of man servant.
Dennis O'Brien, delegate from New
York today ahead of his delegation, and
says New York will not support Sherman,
but wants an Indiana man on the ticket.
The Gray men are more hopeful tonight
than they have been since Thurman
name was brought out, though the odds
are still against them. Delegate O'Brien
says it has been settled that Mayor Cha
pin. of Brooklyn, is to make the speech
nominating Cleveland and Mayor Chaplin
is regarded by many as young Illden OF
the New York Democracy, and probable
candidate for governor this year, in case
Governor Hill declines to run again.
Nothing new has developed concerning
the Craftsmanship. AS to the platform, it
is agreed that it will reaffirm the tariff
plank of 1884, and endorse the president S
message but will probably omit any refer
ence to the Mills bill.
Having little else to talk about the dele
gates now here are complaining of the con-
vention hall Of the three thousand seats
in the two galleries, it is claimed that
fully thousand are so situated that their
occupants will be unable to see the dele
gates below. Chairman Barnum and Sen
ator German inspected the hall today
and on the advice of an archi-
tect suggested to the local committee
that the seats in the galleries be put upon
an incline, so that their occupants might
have a view of the body of the hall 1t
then developed that the hall is to be used
next week for the Saengerbund, and that
the seats in the galleries must be placed
on level floor and be made temporary, so
they can be taken out and small tables
drinkers. There is much dissatisfaction
about this, as it is claimed the
convenience of the national conven-
tion is being subOrdinated to
the financial interests of the man who has
the beer privilege in che Saengerbund.
The arguments in regard to the press
tables was all overturned this afternoon.
The national committeeman finally realiZ-
ing that the arrangement of space and
tables as made under the direction of Mr..
Canada, treasurer of the committee, and
Mr.. Dickinson, the Stenographer of the
same body, were entirely unsuitable.
There is also some criticism over the ex-
allied position which Mr.. Dickinson him
self is to occupy in the convention. Under
the present plan he will be the central fig
ure, and the chairman will be back of
him on little higher level.
THE INDIANIANS ORGANIZE.
The committeeman organized this after
noon by electing John G. Shankling, of
Evansville, chairman and J. 0. Hender-
son, Of kOkOmo, secretary of the delega-
ton. 1t is believed that they made a close
scrutiny of the effect of the Thurman boom
but nothing was given out. Simson Shu-
nan, of indianapolis, was elected national
committeeman, in the place of Anstin H.
Brown. Mr.. Brown retired from choice
after eleven years service. 1t was reported
that the commission had Topped from
Gray to Thurman, and that Mr. Matson,
was sent post haste to see the eX-con9ress-
man of Illinois and ascertain his position.
The result of the interview was not given
out, but Mr.. Matson appeared much en-
couraged. Later he met the Vermont
delegation, who arrived this evening" and
found several who accepted the Indiana
favorite. William r. Morrison is at the
Lindell and was easily approached on the
Thurman candidacy. He reflected mo-
ment and then said: sit is true the
old man has consented that his name be
presented to the convention. Well. if he
wants il, | don't think there will be any
trouble about getting it for him." If
Thurman is not in the race, Colonel Nor
rison is for Gray. There is talk of mere-
ing the committee on credentials and the
committee on permanent organization into
one, although there is opposition to this
plan from some OF the New England and
New York delegates
A COUNCIL OF WAR CALLED.
The coast delegations have consented to
a proposition, originating with Maryland,
to enter into a caucus to be held tomorrow
at II o'clock for the purpose of
uniting on candidate for the vice-presi-
dency. Senator German, of MARYLAND, has
been actively agitating the question since
his arrival today, when he was made ac-
quainted with his wishes of Judge
Thurman, regarding the nominations.
The coast delegates met at O'Clock
this afternoon and. agreed to discuss the
eXpediency as combine. Their second
choice is Don Dickinson, whose name is
advanced as the choice of the administra-
ton. No positive expression could be OBJ
tanned this evening, as the temporary
craftsmanship has been paramount in the
minds of all delegates hailIng from the
Pacific slope On this point they are more
date selected. Senator Hearst, whose
name has been freely canvassed for second
place on the ticket, has not
authorized the report that he was
in the race, and appears to have no anxiety
on the score of satisfactory selection that
will unite the various conflicting parties.
Indiana is a party to the combine and that
StduC VIII pC SOitt III dts Uut 0tlt-
gates say they cannot hope for successful
with Thurman on the ticket.
Senator Hearst was asked this evening to
outline his position. but he courteously
declined to commit himself to any candii
date, alleging as an excuse that
he had been out at the race track
since he had come to st. Louis and
was not posted on the doings OF his dele
cation. Senator Hearst is deeply interest
ed in the futurity stakes which will be con-
tested on Monday and until such time as
politics assume q more important phase
he will spend this time with his stable A
report was wired from here yesterday stat
ing that Senator Hearst has telegraphed
the Examiner, of San Francisco to cease
advocating Thurman and on the strength
Of this report gossip had it that the
senator himself was setting his cap
30 capture second place on the ticket.
= \ on can say for me- replied the senator
in answer to direct question whether or
not he was in the race, that | never sent |
such a message. California and the coast |
delegation are solid for Thurman. but |
here is a chance for another candidate |
securing their votes. The situation is |
all the time, and while we are |
solid for Thurman just now, better man |
nay be found who will be acceptable to |
he party.
Col. John Adkins, of Colorado, who is |
IN ardent Black man, took heart this even |
ng, when he heard of the Maryland, lndi- |
INA and California combine He said: /
Thurman is an old man and his age is /
lgainst him. We cannot ford to take |
he chances of any more vice-presidents |
lying on our hands. For arguments |
axe, let Us say that some great !
alamity occurred by which Presi-
lent Cleveland would be removed. Judge !
Thurman cannot live much longer and the /
ountry would find itself at the mercy of |
n appointee, the secretary Of state, who
would assume the Office of chief executive.
The popular vote would be lost and a man
would be foisted on the American public
rho would be a comparative nonentity of