New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-19
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PINS At CHICAGO.

The New York delegation believes that Mr..
Depew would carry this State, would win its
SO electoral votes when only 9 are needed,
would risk the loss of no Western State having
as many as II electoral votes and would there
fore be elected. SO believing. they present his
name TO the Convention with good reason to
hope that the same elements which make Mr.
Depew strong in this State would also give
him fair prospect Of success in Connecticut
and New-Jersey. According to this plan, MIR.
Depew for President with Harrison or Porter
from Indiana for Vice-President, would have
reasonable prospect Of carrying every North
ern State. This is one of the solutions OF the
arithmetical problem which the thinkers at
Chicago have set for them, and though not the
ONLY one that offers success, it is one which they
will examine carefully.
The nomination of Mr.. Harrison, of Indiana,
for President, with a candidate for Vice-Pres-
ident who is strong in the Eastern doubtful
States is another solution which delegates
offer, believing that it fits the requirements OF
the problem They believe that Mr. Harrison
would not be so opposed in Pacific States that
he could be beaten there on the issue OF pro-
lection, and that his name, recalling the over
whelming defeat of the Democratic party
forty-eight years ago, would kindle resistless
enthusiasm. With Mr.. Phelps, Of New-Jersey,
for Vice President, they reason, or with some
other candidate strong in Eastern States, the
ticket would secure 5 electoral votes in lndi-
ana. and with either in New-Jersey or u IN
Connecticut. OF SO in New York, enough to
win.
There are other combinations proposed,
which have been discussed already, and which
offer reasonable hopes of success and others
also which will never need discussion, because
they do not fit the necessities of the problem.
At present the two above mentioned appear to
receive the most attention from delegates who
study the situation, not in the spirit OF the
boomers. but with generalship. Yet 1t IS by
no means certain that either will be hnally
adopted The consultation Of delegates may
at any time bring to light strong reasons Tor
or against plan proposed which had not pre-
yiously been observed. Congressman in close
districts are apt to have preferences shaped IN
part by their personal interests. They prefer
an easy fight with certainty of success to hard
fight with some uncertainty, though their
wishes may not in all cases accord with the
judgment of delegates.
The objection to the solution offered by Mr..
Harrisons friends is that he might lose GER
tain Pacific States. Elsewhere his personal
worth will make him worthy champion OF
protection, and the objection to his vote on the
Chinese treaty is not one which Republicans
should find it difficult to meet, but rs to its ac-
tual force the Convention will have to Judge in
the light of information from the coolest and
best delegates of the Pacific States. In the
same way, the objection that Mr.. Depew might
lose some Western State will have TO be judged
in the light of information from the best dele
gates of those States. Republicans who watch
the proceedings with deep interest and anxiety,
though they may not understand all the con-
siderations which govern action in the great
conference of the party, may yet rest in strong
confidence that sincere patriotism, intense de-
sire for the success of Republican principles and
much practical wisdom will guide the majority
in their deliberations. For the very criticism
of Democrats, who affirm that the Republican
Convention is a thoughtful, anxious and by no
means enthusiastic body, gives ground for hope
that there will be a solid basis for enthusiasm
hereafter.