The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-05


rooms and committee-rooms all afternoon. and
was the center of attention. Mr.. Plat says he
is not here in the interest Of any one, but be
does not hesitate, when asked who his prefer
ences are to say. Harrison and Morton. He
thinks this combinati ton will insure both Indiana
and New York. Harrison stock has advanced
many points to-day. It is stated that the Blaine
men have adopted the Harrison and Morton. or
Harrison and Phelps ticket, and there IL no
doubt these men will come quickly to the 'front.'
Gossip from the Fifth-Avsnue Hotel.
Special TO the indianapolis JournaA
New YORK. June 4-Ths friends Of General
Alger. of Michigan, have como down upon New
York in strong force within forty weight houra
Colonel Henry N. Dufisld, the Detroit attorney;
ex-Congressman r g. Horr. and John P. San
born, who was collector Of Port Huron under
General Grant, are here to watch the shifting
tides. Mr.. Horr said to-day that Mr.. Blains's
second refusal would result in giving General
Alger practical unit of the votes Of the Pa
cifc coast, and large following in Penusyl
vanis, and. unless Mr.. Dspsw should be acandi
New York. The Alger men are counting OK
Senator Plat and Senator Hiscock assiduously.
anticipating strength for their man from this
source. Senator Plat went over to Washing
ington yesterday afternoon for further con-
ference with the Republican leaders at the CAPT
tai. Whom he was last in Washington
he was told by Western Republicans that they
would be satisfied with anything but Depew;
but SO much Depew sentiment has been de-
veloped within week In the States of New
York. New Jersey. Connecticut. Pennsylvania
and Now England, that he has gone back to
Washington to secure further advice a. to Mr..
Depew's nomination. Mr. Depew himself is still
refusing to declare himself one way or the other
and until he does 30 1t will be impossible to form
any definite opinion as to what the New York
delegation will do at Chicago Conditional upon
Mr. Depew not being . candidate, there is .
strong drift towards General Alger on one hand
and Senator Harrison on the other. This drift
is so strong that, looking at the situation from
the New York stand point, many persons are in
clined to believe that the nomination will
eventually lie between these two distinguished
gentlemen. The Gresham movement is now 80
poorly regarded that many leading politicians
say that it is only question Of time until his
name will be wAhdrawn. There 10 more talk of
him for Vice president in the East than there Il
for President.
Reports that reach here from States West Of
the Mississippi. by politicians of long expert
euce who were sent out there to make . canvass
of delegates contain tho information that Sem
ator Allison, of Iowa, is assuming unlooked-for
strength; in many States where Judge Gresham
was reported to have swept the conventions
like prairie fire the delegates have turned out
to be Allison men. These reports and knowl-
edge of the fact that the delegates from Con-
necticut. the smallest of Eastern doubtful
States, are favorable to Allison after they have
complimented General joe Hawley, is causing
more consideration to be given Senator Allison's
candidacy than at any time for weeks past.
A story comes drifting over from Washington
that quiet movement is on foot among MEM
bers of the House of Representatives who are
deeply interested in tho tariff question to spring
o dark horse on the convention in the person Of
Maj. VIM. Mckinley, whose speech on protec-
ton is considered the masterpiece OF the recent
tariff debate. Congressman Mckinley has q
good war record and represents the protective
tariff idea as fully 40 any other man whose
name is talked Of 1t 10 said that he already
disputes the leadership of Ohio among the men
| of the younger generation with Governor For
| aker. and that if in the contest at Chicago
| Senator Sherman finds himself unable to obtain
| the nomination, he will throw his forces to
| Mckinley, who would become q formidable man
| in the convention. 1t IL very pretty bit Of
| gossip. whatever tho truth may be.
Ex-Gov. Charles Foster, of Ohio. who has
| come here in Senator Sherman's interest, says
| the distinguished Ohioan will have 325 votes on
the first ballot, and predicts his selection unless
| New York sentiment shall dominate the conven-
| ton. Superhuman efforts arc being made by
| Sherman's friends to secure votes In this State
| They only claim six men in the entire New York
delegation, and are only sure OF two. even If Mr..
| Depew is not candidate.
| The friends Of General Gresham who are here
| are begging the Blaine following for support In
On interview hero, tonight c. w. Fairbanks, of
| indianapolis who is one Of Gresham's managers.
| attempted TO justify Judge Gresham in 1884. and
| SAYS this about tho Indiana delegation: sit was
| the desire of Judge Gresham and his friends
that effort should be made to control the dele
CATION for him, and that General Harrison should
have the unanimous vote OF Indiana; but II
/ the country should seem to prefer General
| Gresham, it was the understanding that he
| should be supported. The delegation will cheer
| fully support whichever candidate the country
| seems to prefer, harmoniously and without
| friction. Some of the warmest friends Of Gen
| sral Gresham are the delegation"
| Attorney-general Samuel Colt of Rhode
Island, who is here. says that little Rhody 10 for
| Depew after Mr.. Blaine. Both Vermont aad
| by Mr.. Depew, il he 10 . candidate. There 10 a
| report to night that Mr.. Dspew will cot permit
| the use Of his name at Chicago, but will advo-
cate the joining of all the candidates in request
| on Mr.. Blaine to accept the nomination. This
| is believed to have some foundation in fact.
Governor Foster says Mr.. Depew has told him
| he would not be . candidate.
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