The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-15

The Nomin alton of Gresham In Not Possible,
and His Name May Not Be Presented.
epeciai to the Indianapolis Journal
CHICAGO. June 14-There is now one clear
fact In the situstion to-day, and that 10 that
the nomination of Judge Gresham is entirely
out of the question, and there is talk that his
name may not be presented to the convention
at all. The weakness of tho Gresham move
ment has no relation to Indiana 1t is determined
by other facts and from other considerations
Probably the most potent factor In the sudden
collapse Of the Gresham boom il the course Of
the Chicago press and people in its advocacy.
1t is impossible exaeeerate tho ill-feeline ex-
isting in all quarters over the treatment accord
ed every other candidate. even to the
closing of the columns Of the local
press to fair representations Of other
interests. This ill-fseling IL universal,
and it is being felt by the Chicago papers them
selves. There is very perceptible amelioration
of the situation. and more fairness L. being ae-
corded to the delegates and their several choices
would have known was inevitable has occurred,
aud that is revolt against Chicago, which has
''bulled" the Gresham movement for more than
could possibly have been In il. making claims
that everybody knew were ridiculous exaggera-
tons. A tyro in politics would have known
that there could be but one result to such a
course. and the reaction has set in sooner than
could be expected. Another fact that has en-
tered into the considerations detrimental to the
candidacy Of Judge Gresham is the fact that he
is United States Judge of high class, holding
"a <b>.> .6o - L.
tho suspicion OF political influence and am.
bition. Said one Of the oldest and most
prominent citizens and attorneys Of
Chicago 70 mo this afternoon: 1.-TWO
months ago told Judge Gresham that
II be were not judge he
would have fair chance OF tho
nomination. but the people of the United States
had a repuenapce to take man from the
bench for political Office. Judge Gresham re-
piled that he thought it . wise conversation on
the part Of the Judge, and were he to be a men,
Der of the convention be should entertain the
same feeling" There is no question Of the in
fuence Of this sentiments. and It 10 coupled
With the idea that as . candidate he
would have to resign from the bench and that
would give an important judgeship to President
Cleveland. Judge Gresham is highly regarded
here; there is no doubt of that. He has many
warm admirers who believe he would grace the
presidential Office, but these influences
have unauestionably greatly modified even the
local sentiment for his nomination. while
the arrivals OF delegates from various States
has dissipated the prepostsrous claims made Of
his supposed strength. Another thing has
tended to quiet the feeling for him. and that is
the certainty that he will not have tho full sup
port Of the Illinois delegation. The names Of at
leas. five are given who will NOT vote for him,
one Of whom is out ia . fatfootsd interview this
morning.
Little can be said or done definitely until the
arrival of the State delegations in force
New York. Massachusetts. New England and
the Pacific coast will be here Ga Saturday, and
on Sunday the great majority will be
on the ground. aud there viii b music
by the whole band. There is plenty Of work
for all IndianiAns. and there 10 the best spirit
Of work among oil who are hera II the conven-
ton 10 made TO know. a. the Journal 90 well
puts 1t this morning. that General Harrison u
the only candidate Of the Republican party OF
Indiana, that his candidacy represents the spirit
the purpose and ths entire organization
Of Republicanism, without any sntsg-
ouism toward anyone. and that the
regard OF personal friends for Judge Gresham
does nos indicate or represent any division In
the party ranks, there u every reasonable ground