Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-23

ion becoming known and Harrison's nomina-
ION at the evening session was fully predicted.
But, while the cup of victory appeared to be
thus close to Harrisons lips, maneuvers inter
fered and tor the time being at least, dashed 1t
away. The friends OF all the other candidates
united IN forcing an adjournment, thus prevent
ing pallotlng, and at the same time forcing the
combination 10 show its strength. This tactical
VICTORY FOR THE OPPOSITION
Established the fact that Harrison has not q
majority of the Convention, ana that he can be
! beaten by another candidate upon whom
stronger combination may be centcred
1t is said tonight that Senator Quay of Penn
sylYania favors Allison, but powerful efforts
have been made to bring him into the Harrison
combination 1t is apparent thai the programme
oil a number of the friends of Blaine has been
and is to prevent the making OF any nomina-
tloll, thus bringing on deadlock and
POSSIBILITY OF BLAINE's NOMINATION.
The programme, as outlined last night, was
that early III the ballo ing sherman was to have
his chance for the nomination, and falling, was
to fal back beaten. Then Harrison was to have
MS turn When, in to days balloting Indiana
winch Harrison mansged-had been claimed
as unanimous, gave Gresham one vote on the
llrst allot aud two ON the second, and Gresham
had larger number than Harrison, standing
next 10 sherman, the belief was general that
Harrison had been defeated, as we'll as Sher-
man and that Allison would be the next TO be
taken up; But Depew's action gave unexpected
force TO the Harrison movement. II is signiii-
cant, however, thai the friends of Blaine in the
New England States voted for adjournment,
Maine, Arkansas and California voting " Yea"
UNANIMOUSLY This mcars that the influences
closest to Blaine excepting Elkinsl do nos in
tend TO permit the nomination of Harrison. if
they can prevent it.
THE VOTE oN ADJOURNMENT SHOWS
Harrison's rength to be about 30, and the
question is II ne can get the l4O votes still
needed. Twelve Illinois delegates voted against
adjournment, indicating that there is Il defec
tlcn from Gresham in that State, which shows
llseli On technical ballots rather than i'll open
nFNgs f,,f.n . IIsa.r
bination.
MIDNIGHT CONFERENCES.
At midnight dozens of conferences are being
held, and little Will be known concerning the
results until the Convention meets in the morn
ing. Much of the success of the Harrison move
ment depends largely upon the position that
Senator QUAY takes and his ability to carry
votes from Pennsylvania with him. Most of
the pennsylvania delegates are Blaine men, and
as dlstlnctively Blaine States have for the first
time shown their hands boldly-and that in
opposition to the Harrison combnation-the
conviction is current that Harrison will not be
nominated.
POSSIBLE BREAK FROM SHERMAN TO M'KtN-
The Ohio delegation held meeting tonight
and decided to stand for Sherman until every
member of the delegation de ands poll This
means that while the State is now n unit for
Sherman individual preferences may be exer-
clsed at any time Doubtless votes will be cast
for both laraoee and Mckinley tomorrow with
much the better chance Of attracting attention
to the latter, who is singuarly popular and
who Is much talked about as q dark horse.
\ SUMMING Up OF THE SITUATION
Is to the effect that Harrison has about an even
chance TO sin. II Pennsylvania does not come
10 his assistance, however and SheTman's
strength from the south holds aloof he will be
defeated in few ballots. Then Allison is to
be taken up, aud If he eaunot win,
BLAINE STOCK LOOKING Up.
The nomination of Blaine may be expected
probably after a conference with the represent
atlves OF the other candidates. There are re-
newed rumoTs of unauthorized expressions from
Blaine OF his willingness to accept.
Unless Harrison should be nominated to-
morrow morning the Convention win probably
rest until Monday. Every delay increases the
probability of Blaine's nomination.