The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-20

pew WAS n ut0OcTdJ ana SnOulu DE nO1fl-
mated on the democratic ticket he could not
carry Missouri, which is capable Of giving
$4,000 democratic majority. The western
people are insane on the railroad question.
They can not be argued nor reasoned with.
Eastern people have no concepton of the
situation here. The only thing that makes
it possible to carry on the railroad business
in Missouri Is the existence Of the supreme
court, which strikes down unconstitutional
laws. Our legislatures do not divide on
party lines, but as railroad and anti-ralroad
men. Much of the same situation exists in
all the Northwestern States especially in
Iowa and Minnesota" Mr.. Davis of the
Minnesota delegation expressed similar
views, while admitting the injustice of the
prevailing sentiment. IL is hardly credit
able to the intelligence of the people in the
sections named that they should allow preju-
dice to override reason and common sense.
The San correspondent says: " Sherman
comes before the convention in better form
than he did four or eight years ago, and will
| give the others quite tusse The Ohio
men are really working for him and grow
very angry when they meet insinuations
that they again will prove treacherous to
| Uncle John"
The Allison boom was not regarded as a
formidable affair. The Alger boom showed
gain in strength. Alger is backed to some
! extent by the soldier element and by a
! well-organized corps of workers The OBJ
! jectiOns raised to him are that he is not very
! widely known that he lacks some of the
necessary qualifications for a presidential
candidate and is connected with railroads
and other corporations.
The Gresham men are less confident of
success, hut claim that the movement in his
behalf is the only one that is the outgrowth
| OF genuine popular sentiment and is not
| the result of a " machine campaign"
Friends of other candidates rdicule these
| claims.
The delegations from Maine, Massachu-
sets, New Hampshire and Rhode Island
| arrived Saturday morning. But one MEM
Der was for Gresham. All the others were
found opposed to his nomination
As the Colorado delegation left Denver
one of the delegates said: "The Colorado
men are for Blaine but If we find it impos-
sibe or inadvisable to nominate Mr.. Blaine
| am for Depew, and know from converse
ton with the other five of our delegation
that they are also Depew men"
The Journal correspondent says: " One Of
the most interesting features in the situa-
ton has been the attempt to break the
Illinois delegation and to prevent it from
casting its united vote, as instructed, for
Gresham. There are three influences at
work seeking to disintegrate the delegation.
These are the Sherman, Alger and, al
though in much minor degree, the Cullom
men. Long JONES' one of General Lo-
gan's chief lieuteuants, is active for Sher-
man. On the other hand, a very determined
and a somewhat sensational effort has been
made to secure a number of delegates from
Illinois for Alger by the use of Logan infu-
enCe. This movement has been encouraged
by Mrs. Logan, who is here, and whose re-
ported utterances in opposition to Judge
Gresham have caused quite a sensation in
all the delegations and some CONSERVATION
in the Gresham ranks"
The Vermont delegation arrived Sunday
morning, and, with Governor Ormsbee and
others, numbered sixty-five persons. The
delegates were reported as friendly to De-
pew, but were for the man who appeared
strongest for the doubtful states. A vote
taken among the party outside of the dele
gates showed thirty-tive for Depew, four
for Harrison, two for Gresham and one for
Alger.
The New York delegation finally decided
to give its entire vote to Depew. more
friendly feeling for him in the Northwest is
reported.
Up to Monday morning the situation in
regard to Sherman's candidacy was I'M
changed 1t was conceded that he would
have more votes than any other candidate
to start with, but the impression was that
he would not long retain his strength.
Depew appeared to be gaining in favor.
The Connecticut delegation shows di-
vision between Depew and Hawley. New
Hampshire delegates remain unpledged.
There is a strong Blaine movement, but the
cool-headed Blaine men regard him as
practically out of the contest and not likely
to be nominated, except in a certain con-
tingency which may not occur. Alger is
said to have gained ground among the
southern delegates. The Massachusetts
: delegates are much divided in their prefer
ences.
MONDAY NIGHTS REPORTS.
The Vermont delegation organized with
Governor Proctor as chairman; b. j. Derby
as secretary: Colonel G.. w. Hooker, mem
! Der of the national committee: S. ID. Hob
son. vice-president of the convention and c.
w. Read on the committee on permanent
| organization; H. G. Ide on the committee
on credentials b. j. Derby on rules and
Frank Plumley on platform. y special
committee to confer with the other New
England delegates was appointed, consist
3 ing of Governor Proctor, Messrs. McCul-
} Tough, Estey and Plumley. AT the con-
| ference it was the unanimous sentiment
that New England should waive individual
r preferences and unite on the best man. To
this end permanent committee of one from
5 each state was appointed, General McCul-
= Tough being the Vermont representative.
= There are strong predictions that the
ticket will be Depew and Harrison, though
many still believe that it will be Blaine and
: Harrison. 1t is said that Depew will be
5 placed in nomination by Warner Miller,
: Sherman by ID. II. Hastings of Pennsylvania,
b Harrison by Ex-Governor Porter, Alger by
g r. Il. Frazer of Detroit and Allison by w.
e =. Hepburn of Iowa.
f A caucus of New England delegates
f showed a strong sentiment for Depew. The
$ Missouri delegation will present ex-senator
D | Henderson as candidate. The associated
e press dispatch says: Harrison is looming
up as a formidable candidate and is now
Y next in strength to Sherman. New England
S will probably divide its votes between
, Ager and Harrison, the latter being held
V in greater favor. Allison is in a fair posi-
! ton, with perhaps seventy-tive votes at the
start and the good opinion of all. Gresham
!, has undoubtedly gained to-day Oregon
$ Colorado, Minnesota, a part of Missouri
Y Illinois and West Virginia resolving to
, stand faithfully by him. With Rusk and
' ingalls, out he will get the most of the votes
S from Kansas and Wisconsin and is the
r second choice of many delegates in Iowa.
o 1t is said on fair authority, Depew's second
1 choice will be Allison"
A ballot for president is not expected
{ until Thursday. Connecticut has decided
4 to put Hawley's name in nomination.