Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-16

i O0tI1Qau HOT AulsOu di6 iihtAS Ab 3b y
time to get any votes from the Coasters al
the time when their votes would be ne
cessary to nominate. Upon these last
two points there is also as much unan-
unity as upon the first.
There is disposition on the part OF
the delegates to hold back any express
sion OF opinion as to second choice, in
case Blaine is out OF the question.
Gresham's friends claim 10 have made
quite an impression. Dennison, one OF
the delegates who is not himself especi-
ally Gresham man, says Judge GresE-
am might probably get twelve or sixteen
| delegates, such as FL. I. Gage, one of the
four delegates-at-large who says unless
| the question of protection is considered
and strong protectionist nominated, the
Pacific Coast will be in danger, and that
no man who has faint of free trade can
carry the Pacific Coast.
"But," said Mr.. Gage, 1--WE are fight
| ing no man and are for the best candi-
date, and will give whoever is named our
hearty support. As we stand now, we
are all for Blaine, and we think he can
and will be nominated, and we want
Estee for temporary or permanent chair
man."
Leading spirits in the delegation have
received information from Chicago since
they have started from home that there
is movement to concede the temporary
or permanent craftsmanship to the Pa
cifc coast, and in the event of that prop
osition no name but that of Estee, for
whom the entire coast will be united,
will be presented. Chairman Jones, OF
the National Committee, has also tele-
graphed to this effect.
The delegation will march from the
depot to headquarters in Chicago, to-
morrow, headed by silk banner four
feet wide, five and half feet long, and
inscribed in large letters, "Blaine and
Protection"
THE COLORADO DELEGATION.
DENVER, June 15.-The Colorado dele
CATION left for Chicago by special train
tonight. They are for Blaine first and
last, but one delegate said if it was found
impossible or unadvisable to renominate
Blaine, he and several others of the
delegation are for Depew.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, June 15.-Colorado
will act with the Coast regarding the Sc
lection of Estee for temporary or perma-
nent chairman. The fact has been tele-
graphed to Chairman Jones that the
Coast delegation has decided not to vote
for Sherman under any circumstances,
and Colorado has agreed to stand by the
Pacific Coast on this point also.
M. III. DeYoung, OF San Francisco, in
with an Associated Press
reporter, said:
1.-THE California delegation, part of the
Nevada and all OF the Oregon delegation,
with delegates from the Territories, rep
resensing the Pacific Coast, had confer
ence on the train, at which each |
spoke for himself. All there agreed |
that the delegation should be united at
the Convention, and vote and act as a
unit upon all questions which may come
up during the deliberations. Assurances
from Colorado were received while we
were in Denver that they would stand |
with us and ratify what was done
at our conference. 1t was agreed !
that we should be as a man
in the interest Of Blaine's nom
nation, and that we should make q
special fight to that end. 1t was agreed |
that if Blaine's nomination should be-
come an impossibility the Pacific Coast
delegation should act as body and de-
eide upon the claims OF some other can
didate, whose public career
had not been inimical to the
interests OF the Pacific Coast, and it
was informally decided not to
support Sherman under any circum-
stances. The merits and dement's of the
other candidates were not formally con-
sidered. The California delegation, in
decided to adopt, as a counter
emblem to the bandana, simple Ameri-
can flag with the California bear i'm
printed upon it in gold. The delegation
will distribute thousands of these in the
Convention. The delegation has adopted
white Blaine hats"
A member OF the California delegation,
who did not wish his name used, said
the delegates from the Coast will demand
a silver plank in the platform, and that
the tariff plank should speak in no uncer-
tain way for protection. He also said
that while the Blaine sentiment had
fully caught the delegates, still there was
an undercurrent Of feeling among many
conservatives that Blaine's nomination
would be unwise.
Mr.. p. Beamish, of San Francisco,
thinks Blaine's letters OF withdrawal
should be taken as they are read by his
friends, and that Blaine is the best Judge
Of his own candidacy. Blaine's accept
ance now would be considered political
trick, and would result in the loss of
many thousands of votes, if not defeat.
@. +. Franks, another California dele
gate, who agreed with Mr.. Beamish,
said that the unifcation on Blaine is not
so strong as it looks, after all. II Indi-
ana and New York should unite on
candidate, it would have greater effect
on the California delegation than any
thing else he could think Of. Several
delegates appear to have this opinion,
but it is doubtful If Blaine's grip can be
broken.
Paris Kilburn, of Monterey county,
California, said: "Blaine is the first
choice of the delegation, and from the
light we now have, cannot see who our
second choice will be, but it is not part
of our programme that we are bound to
Blaine."
w. W. Pratt, of Humboldt county, Cal
itornia, said: Cup to this time
Blaine is the first choice OF the
delegation, and it will stand by him
until it learns that he will not accept
then think il will go as a unit for some
one not yet determined upon, who must
be sound on tariff and Thorough reliable
Republican. 1 am satisfied the delega-
ton desires to assist in the nomination
Of man who is not adverse to Blaine in
their estimation.