New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-05
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men, or course no one now doubts tnat ME-
Thurman will accept IL nominated
THE OLD ROMAN SUPPORTED BY THE SOUTH.
In a majority of the Southern States the feeling
in favor of nominating Thurman is strong. Many
members Of the Texas delegation, for instance, arc
enthusiastically supporting his claims while only
a comparatively small number favor Stevenson
few only Of the North Carolina contingent have as
yet arrived, but those who are here strongly lean
toward Thurman, with Stevenson second choice.
Alabama is probably evenly divided between Ihur-
and the field but in no sense disposed 10
antagonize the Thurman boomers to the exteno
that the Indiana men seem ready TO go. virginia,
too, is friendly TO Thurman though still open 10
argument. Georgia is sody :or Thurman with
the exception of one delegate, Pope Barrows, the
son-in-law Of Henry r. Jackson. whom Thurman
denounced as id old fool" for a speech made
at Macon, Ga, lauding jefferson Davis Ken
tucly, while feeling friendly TO Mr.. Thurman's
candidacy, would prefer either Stevenson, Gray or
Morrison, but Will not join IN the movement 10
defeat the old Roman"
The Maryland delegation took no action upon
the Vce-Presidency at their meeting, but as sem
ator German has publicly predicted IhurmanS
nomination. there is not much doubt as to how his
State will vote The same is true of the Mississppi
delegation, but majority OF them are known 10
favor Thurman, if his name is presented
OPPOSED BY NORTHWESTERN DELEGATES
One of the State delegations which, next to
that from Indiana, is taking strong ground against
the Thurman movement, is composed of the twenty
six men from Iowa. OF this number small
proportion only will support him. member OF
the delegation said to-day that it would not all
low itself to be carried away by mere sentiment,
but would, on the contrary, weigh every argu-
ment pro and con as it deserved. He probably
represented the feeling of the Iowa men on this
question correctly and that of limited number
of Western States as we'll Wisconsin, for in-
stance is decidedly anti-Thurman in sentiment.
Of of
of its delegation, they seemed ready to oppose
to the utmost the claims of the Thurman people,
though it is not too much to suppose that they
will hold themselves in position to fall like tho
rest into line at the proper time. Minnesota.
on .he other hand, is for Thurman, and SO Is
majority of the Kansas delegation. Nevada is
evenly divided between Thurman and Black,
Missouri has been solid for Gray, Senator Vest
has been ou;sp0Ien in his talk with delegates con-
cerning the folly Of nominating Thurman
Outside of New-Yorb, the only State likely to
enforce the unit rule will be New-IIampshire.
In no other way does its delegation OF eight mem-
On the whole the delegation is disposed TO favor
Thurman, as indeed, most of the New-Engand
States are, with the exception, perhaps, of Yer
mont. The Maine delegation will arrive here late
tonight, and is expected to fall into line for
Thurman. Massachusetts has probably never
had another candidate in view, since the general
impression gained ground that the Administri-
tion, to wit, Mr. Cleveland, wished to place Mr..
Thurman on the ticket The twelve delegates
from Connecticut are likely to go for Thurman-
The Vermont deeGationi held an informal
meeting at its headquarters this morning. Six of
the eight delegates were present While no def
mite vote was taken, it is well understood that
Hiram Atkins will succeed B. Il. Smallcy as Ma
tiOnal Committeeman. The retirement Of Mr..
Smalley is due TO the fact that he is Federal
office-hOder, Collector Of Customs at Burlington.
An informal ballot for candidate for the Vice.
Presidency resulted in four vote for Gray one for
Black, and one for Thurman. The Colorado del-
egation will present General Blacks name and will
urge it on the ground that the ticket needs
soldier. and that the combination of Cleveland
and Thurman viii be peculiarly unfortunate in
view of questions.
Illinois cannot be said to be enthusiastic for
Thurman. On the other hand, it has not succeeded
in concentrating its strength upon any one man.
OF its forty-four members probably only three or
four are at heart for Thurman, but in breall-up
he might get half the delegation. There is an in
terestlng fight in this delegation over the National
Committeeman. $. Corning Judd, the present
member OF the Committee, who is also postmaster
of Chicago retires for reasons similar TO those
which compel the retirement of H. B. Smalley, OF
Vermont, and other federal oflicehOders ErslSine
NJ Phelps the leader OF the silll-stOclling eement
Of the Chicago Democracy, and j. 5. Ewing are
rivals for the place about to be vacated by Judd.
Judge Goudy was n candidate likewise but with
drew and threw his strength to Ewing, in order to
beat Phelps, to whom he is bitterly opposed.
Colonel Morrison is taking active part in tho
fight with the chances that he will as usual be on
the losing side.