The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-23
How the Various Combinations Stood
Last Night.

Last Night.
CHICAGO, juno 22.-The sensation of the
day was the withdrawal from the contest of
Mr.. Depew, and tho decision of tho New
York delegation to support ex-senator
Harrison for Presidenl. 1t has for some
days been apparent that Depew could not
hope for a nomination. and he has been
feeling considerably chagrined that no
should have been led into the mistake Of
allowing his name TO be presented. After
three ballots in the first session of the con
vention to-day, the ballots which but in
small measure varied from complimentary
status, Depew requested tho remaining three
delegates at large from New York to meet
him in council. To them he announced his
decision to retire, and the four delegates and
leaders at once endeavored to revive the
original policy of tho Now York delegation,
and choose man to receive substantially
the solid support of the state Senator
Hiscock has been rather favorable to ALI
son, Platt has favored Alger, Miller has
been Sherman man, Depew has no second
choice The other three delegates agreed
to cast their influence for the man whom
Depew might name. Following out the
Blaine programme, by which an effort is
first to be made to nominate Harrison,
Depew selected an Indianian,
and after Depew had formally
withdrawn the New York delegation de-
cided, bv vote Of 65 to Z, to follow this
leadership. Much excitement prevailed
upon this decision becoming known, and
Harrlson's nomination at the evening ses-
sion was fully predicted. But while
THE CUP OF VICTORY
appeared to be thus close to Harrison's lips,
political man6uvres interfered and for the
time being at least dashed 1t away. The
Nw.t.a f.,ll a
forcing an adjournment, thus preventing
balloting and at the same time forcing the
Harrison combination to show its strength.
This tactical victory for the opposition
established the fact that Harrison has not
yet a majority Of the convention. and he
can be beaten by another candidate
upon whom a stronger combination may be
oentered. 1t is said tonight that Quay OF
Pennsylvania favors Allison. He also likes
Gresham, but powerful efforts have been
made to bring him into the Harrison com
bination. 1t is apparent that the pro
gramme of a number Of the friends Of
Blaine has been, and Is, to prevent the max
ing of any nomination, thus bringing in
deadlock and the possibility of Blaine. The
programme, as outlined last night, was that
early in the balloting Sherman was TO have
his chance, and falling was to fall back
beaten.
hAhhlSON . IUhN.
Then Harrison was TO have his turn.
When In to-day's balloting, Indiana, which
Harrison's managers had been claiming TO
be unanimous, gave Gresham one vote in
the first ballot and two in the second and
Gresham had a larger number Of votes
than Harrison, standing next to Sherman,
the belief was general that Harrison had
been defeated as we'll as Sherman, and
Allison would be the next TO be taken up,
but Depew's action gave unexpected force
to the Harrison movement. II Is significant
that the friends of Blaine In New England
and other states voted for adjournment
Maine, Arkansas and California voting
yea" unanimously. This means that tho
Influences closest TO Blaine, excepting
Elkins, do not intend TO permit the nomina
ton of Harrison If they can prevent il.
WHAT THE VOTE SHOWED.
The vote on adjournment shows that Har-
rison's strength is about 275, and the ques-
ton IS, If he can get the 140 votes still
needed Twelve Allison delegates voted
against adjournment, indicating that there is
detection from Gresham in this state which
shows itself on tactical ballots rather than
in open revolt. Wisconsin has joined the
Harrison combination, and at midnight
dozens Of conferences are being held in the
hotels. Little will be known con-
cerning the results until the con-
vention meets in the morning. The
success of the Harrison movement
depends largely upon the position which
Quay takes, and his ability TO carry votes
from Pennsylvania with him. Most Of the
Pennsylvania delegates are Blaine men, and
as distinctivey Blaine states have for the
first time shown their hands boldly, and that
in opposition TO the Harrison combination,
the conviction is current that Harrison
cannot be nominated.
OHIO STILL EoR SHERMAN.
The Ohio delegates held a meeting to-
until some member of the delegation de
mands poll This means that now, while
the state Is a unit for Sherman, individual
preference may be exercised Double
votes will be cast for Foraker and McKin-
ley tomorrow with much better chancs
Of attracting attention TO the latter, who is
popular and is much talked about tonight
as dark horse.
HARRISON AN EVEN CHANCE.
The summing up Of the situation is TO the
effect that Harrison has about an even
chance TO win. II Pennsylvania does not
come 10 his assistance and the Sherman
strength of the south holds aloOf, he will be
defeated in few ballots. Then Allison Is
10 be taken, and if he cannot win the nomi-
nation Of Blaine may be expected, probably
after a conference with tho representatives
of the candidates There are renewed
rumors Of authentic expressions from
Blaine Of his willingness TO accept. Unless
Harrison should be nominated tomorrow
morning, the convention will probably sit
until Monday Every delay increases the
LIZ - IN..a.. y.