Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-20
ESqEE TAKES THE CHAIR.
Slow Progress at Chicago.
THE SITUATION STILL F0GGY.
The Blaine ShouterS Keeping 1t Up.
DEPEW AND SHERMAN LOSING GROUND
HE SITUATION STILL FOGGY.
The Blaine ShOuters Keeping 1t Up
DEPEw AND SHERMAN LOSING eRoUNl
A Row in the Credentials Committee.


Less COnfident-ScnatOr lEOaf Thinks
the Fight will be Between Gresham,
Allison, and Harrison.
Special Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
CHICAGO June 20.-The crowd got to bed earlier
last night than at any time since they assembled
here, and are up earlier this morning, beginning
the day with much activity as early as O'Clock.
The heat was so great that the complaint in the
crowded corridors was very general, and the
prospects for the rest OF the day are not encour
aging for violent exercises. Minor changes are
occurring all the while, but the grand situation
will remain about the same until the balloting
begins.
NO BALLoTING EXPECTED TO-DAY.
This Will probably be tomorrow. No one can
see with any clearness through the thick fog
which wells, dstorts, and dlsguises all the prom
inent points. The shrewdest old politicians are
puzzled and seeking Information, possessing none
themselves. The only cry that is heard all the
time is, "Blaine! Blaine! Blaine!" How much Of
this has an earnest purpose, and how much Is
mere idle enthusiasm, finding vent upon the most
prominent national figure, no one appears TO be
able TO judge. Undoubtedly there is strong
Blaine sentiment in the crowd. Another thing,
equally certain is that very determined effort Is
being made on the part OF conservative men to
cOunteract 1t.
KEEPING UP THE BLAINE SHOUT.
Wherever a crowd OF shouters are assembled the
name OF Blaine is sure to be heard. In the bar
rooms, in the Hobbies, in the corridors and in the
streets the Blaine talk Is loudest-that is, among
the crowds OF enthusiasts and the rank and nle Of
the delegates. The leaders are not saying much
on the subject. The wisest OF both Blaine's
friends ana mis- enemies for obvious reasons want
TO keep as quiet as possible.
THURsToNs WORDS STILL RANKING.
Something OF sensation was caused by the
declaration OF Gen. Thurston, the temporary chair
man, in his speech yesterday, that II would be a
political crime to nominate Blaine against his
expressed will. 1t was shock to the convention,
and the Blaine enthusiasts are very mad about 1t.
as uncalled for and unwarrantable. Gen.
ThurstOn himself says, however, that no man
would be better pleased than he to see Blaine
nominated by acclamation, the only way possible
These contradictory declarations puzzled people to
know just what his purpose was
SURPRISE AT ESTEES SELECTION.
The choice OF Mir. Estee, OF California, as perma-
nent chairman, was a general surprise. warner
Miller had been practically chosen for the place,
but withdrew in Estee's favor. The only signin-
canoe attached It, however, Is that it Was neces
sary to do something to placate the Pacific slope
men, who were angry about the treatment OF
EStee In the contest for temporary chairman. The
friendship OF the coast is important to any man
VINO may get the nomination, and no one can
afford to afrront them.
Blaine as a Deadlock Breaker.
Out OF all the Blaine muddle the most apparent
thing is that he is not to get anything but cOmpi-
mentary cheers out OF the convention, unless q
deadlock is brought about. The great publicity
given to the scheme OF Elkins, Manley and others
TO bring about a deadlock has discounted the
whole matter, and 1t was doubtful whether the
plan could be followed out with the grace that
hoped for II.
NEW WORKERS TIRTNG OF DKPEw.
The important thing this morning Is the cer-
tainty that the New York delegation are going to
break away from Depew. O'Brlen has already de-
clared for Blaine, and others ready to follow.
An effort is being made to turn all the New York
delegation over to Harrison, and majority Will
probably yield to this pressure Ex-Representa-
tive Burleigh, Depew'S friend is talking Harrison
SENATOR HoAR BEGINS TO TALK GRESHAM
There are signs OF encouragement among the
Sherman men. Senator Hoar, who Is one OF the
Ohioans leaders, said this morning that the drift
was turning toward Gresham. He said Gresham
was gaining since last night, and the situation
looked TO him as II the fight would be between
Gresham, Allison and Harrison. Harrison Will
make gains in New York, Pennsylvania and New
England, but Maine and Rhode Island, under the
leadership OF Hale and Aldrch, will vote for ALL
son. This will prevent the consolidation OF the
New England vote, which has been talked OF for
some days.
GRESHAM PENNsYLvANIAs SECOND CHOICE.
At meeting OF the Pennsylvania delegation q
vote was taken which disclosed that sherman
had Al OF the delegates, Filter Is, Gresham 2,
Alger l, and Blaine II. Gresham, however, was
second choice OF nearly all, and It was made clear
that when the Sherman men left him they would
go to Gresham.
The Maryland Delegation Split Up.
The Maryland delegation is more divided each
day, with Harrison in the lead. Alger and Depew
each have a vote at present. Sherman has but
two votes now. The delegation has really no
choice but Blaine, and so Is very uncertain guam
tity.