Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-23


gan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New
jersey, PENNSYLVANIA Rhode Island, Wisconsin,
New Mexico Utah, and wyoming-lo.
Arizona, and Idaho. New York got the vote OF
that state and OF Nevada, and Cincinnati got the
Minnesota led with change to ST. Louis, and In
Q few moments the latter city stood on record as
the unanimous choice OF the committee
liking the date OF July Sd, and after some debate.
In which Senator CORN an adhered 20 his opposi-
ton 70 an early convention. the motion was car
red BY vote OF % 70 19, two members Qrom
Texas and Missouri not voting.
Ex-senator Mcdonald moved 70 substitute June
s and that was adopted by vote {, - 70 II,
Prather. OF Missouri, being excused from voting,
because he did not want TO antagonize German
A subcommittee OF seven was directed 20 be
the convention, and then the question OF
AN ADDRESS 10 THE PEOPLE,
announcing the date and place OF the convention,
Its objects, &c, was taken up. II occupied but
few moments, as the call OF 1854 was adopted,
with only change OF dates and name OF place.
Then MI. clifford lMe.) submitted resolution on
the death OF his predecessor Mr. Wilson, Mr.. Stein
way submitted the same sort Of resolution 10
the death OF Hubert o. Thompson, and the CON-
mittee adjourned to meet In ST. Louis at the con-
vention.
The members were Immediately invited TO par
take OF a lunch and wine at the ST. Louis head
70 the committee and the several delegations from
ainerent cities TO be his guests at a game dinner
or address to the public after stating the time and
place OF the convention, announces that each
state Is entitled TO representation In the conven
ton equal TO double the number OF senators and
heppessa..ses f1lses sis tn, ID the % Congress OF ths
territories are invited 70 5 nj TWO deiegates EACH
and II concludes with: "All democratic conserva-
tive citizens OF the United States irrespective OF
past political associations and differences who
can unite with US In the effort for pure, economi-
CAL and constitutional government are cordially
invited TO join In sending deeg TO the conven-
ton"
TKLKGRAx 10 THE PRESIDENT.
Mayor Francis, OF st. Louis sent the following
telegram to President Cleveland: "Congratula-
tions to you and the democratic party on time and
location OF convention at St Louis. IL means the
the fight Will be made squareiy on the principles
30 clearly. forcfoly and courageously epunciated
In your message. CSignedl ID. 4. FRANCIS
EX-SENATOR MDoSALD
had voted for ST. Louis all along and believed the
place and date the w1sest that could have been
chosen. He had not discovered any unfriendn-
ness for the Administration, nor did he believe
any such feeling existed The committee had
used their best judgment In liking the convention
he also referred TO the royal reception accorded
the President in St Louis as evidence that no hos
tile feeling had directed the location
sENAToR-ELEcr BAsBoUR,
OF Virginia, was sure that no movement against
the Administration was concealed In the location.
In regard 10 rumors that the Administration was
piled: "Weu, II that be so they have won the VIC
tory to-day. But l have neither seen nor heard
anything IKE hostility TO the President"
EX-SENATOR DAVIS
Of West Virginia, could see no politica. sIgnin-
cance In going to st. Louis. He was sure It was
not aimed against the Administration.
Mr. CLIFFORD, OF MAINE,
was more than pleased, saying he favored an early
convention because the longer time Will be needed
for q thorough canvass In his state As TO the
talk OF opposition 10 the President, there was no
truth In IT, No matter where the convention
should 20, he said Cleveland Will be tue unanimous
nominee II he lives
THE NEWS IN THE DEPARrMKNrs
The news OF the selection OF St Louis
and OF the change OF the date OF the democratic
convention was a great surprise In the Govern
ment Departments AS rule 1t was received
with show OF pleasure, indicating, as tits thought,
the denomination OF President Cleveland. ParIicu-
larry In the Treasury, where the Adminlstl auion
has great many staunch supporters, there was
m lch satisfaction, either expressed or implied.
There seemed TO be no doubt that the result Is q
victory for the Administration.
Democratic Talk at the Capitol.
WHAT rs SAID ABOUT TEE TINE AND PLACE FOR THE
CONVENTION.
The democratic Representatives were late get
ting to the House this morning. When they be-
gan to come in all their talk was about the demo-
cratic convention and the decision just announced
that IL was to 60 to St. Louis This decision
seemed TO meet with pretty general approval The
opinion was nearly unanimous tlat this was favor
able to Mr.. Clevelauds reconciliation. Tue st.
Louis people were avowedly Cleveland men, and the
city IL In the region where Cleveland and his
tar1n-reform message excited glowing enthusiasm
1t was thought to be not unlikely taat a caucus
viii be held now that the date and place OF the
convention is settled, that the party may come TO
some scrt CT understanding as 10 what they shall
do about an adjournment or a recess The great OBJ
ject OF the majority OF the democrats In the House
Is to get tarln bill through In time 10 give .t a
mention In The platform, marked with an index
nnger Of prioe.
A MEMBER OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
told STAR reporter that the tariff bill was practi-
cally ready { report now, and that It would have
been submitted TO the whole committee this week,
obliged TO be absent II would he said, be sub
mitted TO the whole committee In a few days lie
was well satisfied with the work OF the committee.
Is proposed TO press this now for passage
the time OF the convention.
"eooD PLAcE-ALL CLEVELAND"
Speaking or the choice OF meeting place to
STAR reporter MI. Cox said: "Good place. All
Cleve.and"
Mr. Hatch said: 'It takes US among friends
would have m ant Cleveland whatever place mad
been selected for the meeting"
Mr.. Bland was glad they haj got In good demo-
Mr.. Holman had no objection to make to the
place and said tnat all the sentiment found in the
congregation OF QemOcfdlS was IN lhkOf OF CleNe-
land. '.rhere Is other sentiment here, he SAID
Mr.. ONeiil of Missouri, said ST. Louis was the
finest city In the country, and all was Cleveland
Nj. Ford, OF Michigan, was highly pleased with
the result. ut Is Cleveland with q whoop and q
Yell" he declared.
Mr. Burns, OF missouri, said the selection OF the
city had no political Significance. IL was The time
OF meeting that signified. IN that he saw the Ad-
ministrati0n defeated To his mind the outlook
was anti-Cleveland- "Two-thlrds OF this commit
tee are against Cleveland he declared, ami he ex-
pressed the opinion that Cleveland would not get
the nomination.
SENATOR 00RNAN EXPRRssRD HIMSELF
as satisfied with the location and as to the date.
He said it was the result OF mature elaboration
He adhered to his opinion that an early conven-
the judgment OF the COMMITTEES. As 20 the politi-
cal significance or indications as 70 the Admins
trati0n Senator German sa11: s'Such talk Is non-
sense There has not been suggestion OF
an1m0S1ty TO the administration In all the pro-
ceedinga The night for location was between
three determined cities, but no hostility 70 the
President has influenced any action. Nor, as I've
saad has any such feeling shown itself. ST. Louis
has but recently shown now warm feehng the
people there have FOR the President No. all stories
OF facti0nal differences In the committee and hos
tile movements against the ADMINISTRATION have
been manufactured"
SENATOR RANsoNs VIEWS
Senator Ransom conceded In what Mr.. German
had said, utterly disclaiming on the part OF the
committee any ill-win toward the Administration.
He had never attended party gathering In which
greater earnestness OF party realty was man.
tested The differences were - 70 matters OF
policy only not as 70 principle.
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