The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-22

against Sherman. The actual numerical
difference to Senator Sherman by this ad-
mission of the contesting delegates is loss
OF II votes. What the lobbies, as well as
the delegates, are trying to find out this
morning is whether the vote against admis-
sion of the Wise delegates was q test of the
Sherman vote, and good deal of figuring
is being done upon this problem If the
vote is test, it would appear to show that
Sherman will have about 900 votes on the
hrst ballot, but the most reliable opinions
being now expressed is that the vote cannot
be made basis of any calculation, and the
virginia question was settled upon its own
merits, as far as delegates could determine
the law and equity of the case.
BRISK TRADE IN THIN COATS.
A view of the auditorium on the eve of
the opening of the days session indicates
that there has been a brisk trade in the
city since Tuesday in light thin coats. The
more dignified black dress coat has been
surrendered, and as many delegates and
spectators as have been able to get them
appear in linen sack coats, and generally
without vests. Hhis Is necessary conces-
sion to the weather, and one or two dele
gates have made even a more complete
dress than this and appear in their shirt
sleeves, an innovation which the convention
is not disposed to criticise in view of the
oppression of the heated air in the hall
There is some talk about the convention
hall that Col. Ingersoll is, after all,
to make one of his nominating
speeches, but there is no foundation for the
rumor. 1t is curious fact that when CO..
lngersolrs name was called for last night
for speech, the demonstrations of applause
were more generou5 than have been made
at any time during the convention proceed
lngs, although all OF the magic names have
been uttered time and time again,
A STRIKING FEATURE.
The theory deduced from this is that the
delegates have made up their minds not to
be stampeded, and it seems probable that
they will be able to keep their heads
throughout. This indication of caution is
one of the striking features of the gather
ing.
Gov. Foraker, whose name has been con-
spicuously mentioned as a candidate, was
received with favor and generously APP
plauded when he came in the hall this
morning, the spectators and convention
having become familiar with his presence
since his speech of last night. But it is
probable that in this case a good deal of
enthusiasm, which would otherwise have
made this demonstration something ap-
preaching an ovation, has been suppressed
for fear of its possible effect upon the great
battle of the ballot which is now impending.
There is some gossip going on about the
hall about the London dispatch published
in the New York Tribune of this morning,
making the authorized statement from
Blaine that he has absolutely written no
letter to any one of a political character
except his Florence and Paris letters, which
have been published.
THE STORY OF ANOTHER LETTER.
There has been a story floating about to
the effect that some of the Sherman men
knew letter from Blaine was in the hands
OF delegate, to be read in case of his nomi-
nation, absolutely refusing to accept it, and
that the Sherman men had plan to throw
their votes to Blaine If 1t was found that
Sherman could not be nominated on the
first three or four ballots, and thus start the
Blaine stampede, which would nominate
him. Then the letter of refusal was to be read
and the convention compelled to go on and
nominate some other man, presumably
Sherman, as he would have thus won the
hearts of the Blaine men and could now get
their votes 1t is q sample convention
story which is spoiled by the Trib-
une's dispatch. The galleries fill up
less rapidly than usual this morning. The
doorkeeperS are exercising more caution
than heretofore about the admission of
ticket-holders and scrutinize tickets care
mendous. Last night the hall was over
crowded and the ushers had rough time
of it. There were scarcely 500 people in the
great auditorium at $50, within thirty
minutes of the convening of the convention,
which Chairman Estee declared from the
desk should be called to order on time.
REMOVAL OF THE BANNERS.
The auditorium has lost some of it's pic
turesqueness by the removal of the gold and
silk banners which have heretofore marked
the positions of the delegations. These ban
ners interfered with the view of delegates,
and have been replaced by little bits of
cardboard bearing in black letters tho name
of the states. The chairman would, have
found it difficult at 10 o'clock to have kept
his word to call the convention to order on
time As a matter of fact, at that hour
there was no convention before him to be
called to order There were less than 100
delegates in their seats and not 200 people
in the whole hall. The Michigan delegation
was the only full delegation in its place,
and ex-Congressman Horr was entertaining
his fellow delegates with some OF his char
acteristic funny stories. Senator Hoar of
Massachusetts sat at the end of row Of
seats which was adorned at the other end
by Mr. Horr of Michigan, while the latter
goes on with his stories. Chairman Estee
arrives and the delegates come in rapidly.