Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-24
REVIEW OF TIE SITUATION.
Blaine Against the Fieid-NsrrOw rs.
cane from a Sfampede, &c.

CHICAGO, June 23.-Thc fifth day closed
with the situation showing Blaine against the
field. There was a narrow escape from a
Blaine stampede In the convention at
O'Clock this afternoon. DepeW, who was re-
sponsible for the Harrison movement which
Yesterday gave such promise, to-day an
nounced the failure OF that movement
and declared himself for Blaine. Instead Of
getting the nomination this morning Har-
yison was forced TO the utmost OF his
strength and compelled to fall back con-
fessediy beaten. Harrison's friends are
very indignant at the manner In
which he has been treated, and
claim mere pretence was made OF
giving him hearty support, and that from the
first 1t was not intended by Elkins and his
colleagues TO permit the HOLSTERS nomina.
ton. They are in an ugly mood tonight,
and while coufessing their fayorte's defeat
have no plans for the future. Probably they
will swallow their disappointment with as
good grace as possible and play for the Sc
c0nd place on the ticket.
Elknss programme OF beating the regular
candidates one after another, thus preparing
the way for Blaine as a fnality, which has
previously been described In these dis
patches, is being successfully carried out.
sherman fell by the wayside Friday and
Harrison was beaten to-day.
SHERMAN RELIEVES HIS FOLLOWERS.
Senator John Sherman telegraphed the
four Ohio delegates at large Friday evening
that they could exercise their best
Judgment concerning future operations.
To-day he telegraphed a more ex-
plicit relief OF all pledges TO him. Three
men are talked OF as being strong
enough TO beat the Elkips combination for
Blaine. They are Gresham, Allison, and
Mckinley. Tho last named has made fine
impression upon the convention, but he Is
chairman OF the Platform Committee, and for
] his fidelity 70 Sherman is pledged.
GRESHAM IN OPPOSITION TO BLAINE.
The friends OF Gresham are making one
last rally aud are fofcibly presenting his
claims as thgSftongtSt uian on whom the OPP
position to Blame can unite. They claim be
is the second choice OF a larger number OF
delegates than any other man, and tbat'be is
tho most available Candidate. Wisconsin
and Minnesota, which to-day wayered from
the Gresham lines. have promised TO come
back Monday morning. With Harrison
beaten, IL Is clTmed that nearly the whole OF
Indiana will swiBs over TO 1ndfAna's second
choice, and II Allison aud Sherman will Join
the movement Blaine may be beaten.
EIkins claims largeNmsiority OF the con-
vention for Blaine, and says Blaine can be
nominated the moment he gives the word.
Other figures are not 50 favorable as these,
and ex-senator Plat, Blaine man, has a
list OF the reliable Blaine delegatcs, prepared
by bis lieuenants after a'personal canvass,
and 1t contsias the names OF 423 persons-a
bare msjority Of the deIegates.
This afternoons Adjournment without
ballot was at first put dOWnas an anti Blaine
victory, but the facts do not support this
theory. There are good reasons for be-
leying that Depew's abandonment OF Har-
rison was arranged to be the signal for
Blame stampede. but 1t Is the policy
OF the Blaine ferces to aid all ei-
forts TO secure delay. They say they are
in no hurry to nominate B Fine, and want all
the other can eldatss to have IS good chance
and as much time MS their friends may ask
for. They take this position because 1t Is
their desire not only to nominate Blaine. bat
TO nominate him in sucha manner as will not
have ueappearance OF riding over the other
candidates.
BITTER FEELING AMONG THE DELEGATES.
There is no concealment of the bitter feel
ing prevailing tonight over the manner IN
which the convention is beng juggled with
by The friends OF Blsine, who pretend 70 be
giving the other candidates fair chance, and
al the same time take good care TO de-
feat them one after another as they rise In
prominence in the ballotiDg. SO much
feeling Is being engendered by these
tactics, which the friends OF Harrison
denounce as confidence game, making
dupes OF earnest men, that re-
volt against the Blaine programme Is
threatened. Visitors disguised with the
Il fhA NJ
brings on an adjournment without an at
Tempt TO transact business, are leaving the
city, and If the feeling OF antaeonlsm among
the delegates continues 10 grow another
than Blaine may be nominated. Eikins has
openly boosted OF his ability TO beat any
candidate the opposition may put up, aud
also boasts OF having defeated Sherman and
Harrison. Elktus says there u no doubt OF
Blaine's acceptance II nominated.
THE OUTLOOK BETTER FoR BLAINE.
Vigorous efforts will be made between this
aud Monday mprning 10 combine the field
against Blaine, but nething Will he decided
upon till tomorrow nigbt. The present
outlook IL that Allison, Gresham, or Me-
Kinley will take the lead. The current pre-
dction tonight Is that Blaine will be nomi-
mated Monday, possibly after conference
with the representatives OF the defeated
at which letter or telegram
fion Blainc will be read.
THE SITUATION AT MIDNIGHT.
CHICAGO. June %. AT midnight Blaine's
managers here are very confident that their
candidate will be nominated on the second
bf;lot taken on Monday. They say, how
ever. that they are In no hurry about II, as
thar are sure that the result they desire win
be brought about eventually. The sub.
committee appointed BY the conference OF
the friends Of the difysrEnt candidates
Ind another meeting Tonight, at which oil
the gentlemen named In previous reports OF
tho meeting wero present with the exoep-
ton Of senator Hoay. rhs situation was
fully discussed but nseAlsg ~ importance