New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
VIEWS OF BAY STATE REPUBLICANS
STRONG MOVEMENT FOR GENERAL ALGER.
SENATOR HoAa ADVISING THE DELEGATION TO
PUT OFF ACTION UNTIL CHICAGO is REACHED.
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Boston, Juno 0.-Slnce the positive withdrawal by
Mr. Blaine from the Presidential race there has been
much speculation to the probable choice OF the
Massachusetts, delegation. 1t can bc stated as ui-
doubtedly tro that at present large proportion OF
the Massachusetts, delegates favor Ager, OF Michigan
Congressman Horr, OF Michigan is In Massachusetts
working up the Agor boom, and the soldier element
In the State is strongly in his favor The delegation
from New England will leave Boston on the evening
Of June IA, for Chicago
There is also decided effort to work the Gresham
boom in this State, and not without some success. 1t
Is understood that Senator Hoar has expressed de-
cided preference for Judge Gresham and his choice
would have some influence with the delegates Mr..
Beard is supposed to bo an uncompromsing Sherman
man.
About forty delegates and aternates to tho Chicago
Convention met at Young's yesterday with W. W.
Crapo, of the National Committee. The object Of the
meeting was to consult over the policy to bc pursued
at Chicago The gentlemen were In session two hours,
and met without coming 10 any conclusion. There was
a good deal of talking. But that all.
senator Ioar had written letter. 1T was under
untn the delegation should meet at Chicago The
Idea was adopted by the members present, who In.
was evident so some Of the delegates said afcrward,
that an attempt VIII be made TO unto tho delegates
for AlgeE Nit Hyde was Michigan man and Mr..
Crapo came from that State speaker Moves has
already announced his preference for him. Tho talk
mater9llze and the belief expressed by delegate,
after the meeting adjourned was that the delegation
would divide between Gresham and Ager, With With
delegates weEe wqy of newspaper men after
did not to talk but alternate not laden with
responsibility said to a Record reporter: a am
satisfied that Sherman has show in the delegation,
nor has Dcpew. | am satisfied that Mr.. Beard and Mr..
Hyde Will take kindly to the Ager movement, after
II shall have been pushed little further by the active
men, who not hesltating In their determination to
oppose Judge Gresham One thing IS sure. The dele
CATION Is not likely to vote unit, at first, unless
something new IS developed"
RENEWING THE OLD QUARREL AT WORCESTER.
Worcester, Mass, June (Special.-It IS evident
that the bitter factOna fight In this Congressional
District, which resulted In the election to Congress
years ago of free-trader, IS to be renewed this
year. though probably the big Republican vote which
the Presidential will bring out will be sufficient
to carry in the candidate Of the Republican Con-
gressonal Convention, whoever he may be- The
subscription paper candidacy of Joseph II. Walker
has received the Endorsement Of about $500 names,
all the towns In tho district having been visited by
paid canvasscrs sent out from Mr. Walkers Office.
Mr. Walker of tho leaders OF the Rice faction
two years ago, and four years ago was pronounced
Mugwump spending time and money to elect tleye-
land and making numerous speeches In denunciatlon
of Blaine. These facts have excited violent oppo-
sition to his candidacy which eliminated yesterday
afternoon I'm meeting In Continental jail this city,
attended by about 800 Republicans mostly from out
sided This meeting denounced Mr. Walkers candidacy
and his MUgwump record. 7. c. Bates, who was
defeated In the nominating convention two years ago,
will probably again mako strong effort to secure
also has announced his Intention to enter the Rcpub-
lican convention and stand by It's decision