The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17
working for Harmony.

Working for Harmony.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June l6.-The Inter Ocean
says at is admitted by the Republicans Of
the eastern and western States that II the
New York delegation could agree upon a
candidate, New Jersey and Connecticut
would certainly accept that candidate, and
that there is very little doubt that other
States would join in that acceptance.
Conscious Of this feeling, and actuated by
| desire TO come TO harmonious agreement
leading men Of the New York State delega-
ton have been at work for six weeks in an
earnest endeavor TO agree upon a candidate.
| In their efforts 10 arrive at this result they
have held conferences with leading men from
other States, In Washington and elsewhere,
and have done everything which has seemed
TO them possible TO do 10 arrive at a result
The negotiations, according 10 q statement Of
a gentleman who has participated in all Of
them, proceeded upon the assumption that
Blaine was not to be candidate.
He was reluctantly abandoned by a
considerable portion Of the delega-
ton. Attention was next directed TO
| Chauncey NJ. Dcpew. IL was evident that
Mr., Depew could command the votes OF the
majority OF the delegation, and Il was not
certain that he could not secure them ALL
Conferences were held with representative
men Of the western States 20 discover how
| Mr.. Depew would be received In their local
| ity. The report OF these Inquiries was that Il
was disclosed that the western men would not
accept Depew. and would earnestly oppose
his nomination, even " he should be pre-
scented by the State Of New York. The
ground OF the opposition Is the familiar one
that his long connection with railroads
would necessarily associate him In the minds
| Of the masses OF the western States with
monopolists and he would be an objectiona-
bic candidate In those sections for that rea-
son. In view OF this fact, IL was definitely
decided that the New York State delegation
should not press the name of Mr.. Depew rs
a serious candidate, although he may at first
receive the complimentary vote Of the State
which would be glad 10 give him greater
honors.
The man next considered at these confer
ences was Allison. II has been assum a In
many quarters, and was quite generally be-
lieyed. that Mr.. Allison would naturally In
herit much Of the strength OF Mr.. Blaine
But the leaders were unable 10 agree upon
Allison for this, among other reasons, his
| excellent qualities we're admitted, but IL was
deemed expcdient and almost vital, 10
for the frst place n man who comes from
more neutral ground, aud from more
doubtful State than Iowa.
IL was believed 10 be unwisc 10 select the
candidate for the first place from certain
Republican State.
Judge Gresham was next considered, but
lust at this stage OF the talk Of the alleged
'knownothing' record Of the judge be-
came current. IL was urged that II Judge
Gresham had been connected with that order
for n very short time II would be found also
that there were many other prominent Re
publcans were connected with II, and that
Judge Gresham had had the candor 90 adj
nit that lac did Join II In his carly youth,
but abandoned II as soon as he discovered
the proscripiye nature Of It's principles.
His opponents In the delegation insisted
that Il was credit 10 Judge Grcsham's
frankness and sincerity that he had made
the statement which he has with respect 10
his connection with the knownothing party,
but that the foreign element 10 New York
State would not stop 90 listen 20 any erpla-
nation after hearing that admission. With
that fact alone, however, Il might be an
swercd, Il would not be safe ~ enter into
the campaign In New York with Judge
Gresham a. a candidate.
Senator Harrison was discussed, and was
for time favored, but the protest was made
that he was not generally popular outside Of
his State has very few votes OF delegnies out
side Of Indiana, and that he has not shown
enough elements OF positive strength outside
OF his own State TO make Il advisable for
New York 20 present his name.
Senator Sherman was under consideration
at two different times In the progress Of
these negotiations. There has been very
sharp nntagonsm 10 Mr.. Sherman In the
delegation. II did not seem probable that
this antagonism could be 10 far overcome "a
10 make ID cxpcdient 10 attempt 10 unto tho
delegation upon him. But the object OF
this Investigation was not 10 discover who
could secure a majority or considerable
portion Of the delegation, but who could be
accepted by the delegations from New York,
New Jersey and Connecticut a. a unit II
was decided that II was not possible for New
York 10 unite upon Mr.. Sherman, and his
name was passed over Later In tho In.
quiry there was a considerable movement
for Gov. Algcr. II was urged that be pos
scsses many OF the valuable qualities Of Sen
ator Allison, with the additional advantage
that he has n good record as a soldier. Gov
Agcr had secured some very strong and In
nueptial friends In the New York delegation,
who have not yet abandoned him, but the
objections urged against his candidacy were
such as TO render Il impossible for the dele
cation 10 unite upon him. Discouraged by
these fruitless efforts, there was disposition
on the part OF some Of the delegation 10 turn
10 Mr.. Blaine. One " the most influential
In the delegation has said since the st. Louis
convention, that he felt willing 10 guarantee
that Mr.. Blaine would carry New York
against the Democratic ticket; but the Blaine
movement has not taken any new or definite
shape, and II may be said that the Blaine
movement IL not now regarded A. among III,
possibilities In the New York delegation.
The only thing certain about all the nego
tistions which have been conducted between
, the New York delegation and the leading
, Republicans from different sections IL Thai