, 1888-06-23
WHAT SHALL THE HARVEST BE7
SpecuIations as to the Probable Result
To-day.

1ue SeuSaIlOu VI the uay WaS the WIFI
drawal from the contest of Chauncey NJ.
Depew and the decision of the New York
delegation to support ex-senator Harrison
for president. 1t has for some days been
apparent that Depew could not hope for
the nomination, and he has been feeling
considerably chagrined that he should
have been led into the mistake of allow
ing his name to be presented. After the
three ballots in the first session of the
convention to-day, the ballots in which
but a small measure varied from the COM
plimentary status, Depew requested the
delegates at large from New York to meet
him in council. To them he announced
his decision to retire, and the four dele
gates and leaders at once endeavored to
revive the original policy of the New
York delegation and choose a man to re-
ceive the substantially solid support of the
state. Senator Hiscock has been rather
favorable to Allison, his senatorial col
league; Plat has favored Alger; Miller
has been a Sherman man; Depew has had
no second choice, and the other three
delegates agreed to cast their influence
for the man whom Depew might name.
After Depew had formally Withdrawn,
the New York delegation decided by a vote
of 65 to 76 to follow this leadership to
Harrison. Much excitement prevailed
upon this decision becoming known, and
Harrison s nomination at the evening SEES
sion was fully predicted, but while the
cup of victory seemed to be thus close to
Harrison's lips manoeuvers interfered and
for the time being at least dashed it away.
The friends OF all the other candidates
united in forcing an adjourn
ment, thus preventing balloting
and at the same time forcing the
convention to show its strength. This
tactical victory for the opposition estab-
lished the fact that Harrison has not yet
a majority of the convention and that he
can be beaten by another candidate upon
whom a stronger combination may be
centered.
1t is said to night that Senator Quay of
Pennsylvania favors Allison, but powerful
efforts have been made to bring him into
the Harrison combination. 1t is appar-
ent that the programme of a number OF
friends of Blaine has been and is to pre-
vent the making of any nomination, thus
bringing on a deadlock and the possibility
of Blaine. The programme as outlined
last night was hat early in the balloting
Sherman was to have his chance for the
nomination and failing was to fall back
beaten, and then Harrison was to have
his turn.
When in to days balloting Indiana,
which the Harrison managers had been
claiming TO be unanimous, gave Gresham
49, -. A. G.. III l
the second, and Gresham had a larger
number of votes than Harrison, standing
| next to Sherman, the belief was general
that Harrison had been defeated as well
as Sherman, and that Allison would be
the next to be taken up, but Depew's &C.
ton gave an unexpected ~force::to the Har-
rlson movement. 1t is significant, how
ever, that the friends of Blaine in New
England and other states voted for ad-
iournment, Maine, Arkansas and Califor-
MIA voting yea" unanimously. This
means that theinfuences closest to Blaine, |
excepting Elkins. do not intend to per-
nit the nomination of Harrison if they
can prevent it,
The vote on adjournment shows the
Harrison strength to be about 275, and
the question Is if he can get the 40 votes
still needed. Twelve Illinois delegates
voted against adjournment, indicating
that there is a detection from Gresham in
this state, which shows itself on tactical
ballots rather than in open revolt. Wis
consin has Joined the Harrison combina-
ton. Doubtless votes will be cast for
both Larabee and Mckinley tomorrow,
with much the better chance of attracting
attention to the latter, who is singularly
popular and who is much talked about as
a dark horse,
A SUMMING UP
of the situation is to the effect that Har-
rison has about an even chance to win. If
Pennsylvania does not come to his assist
ance and the Sherman strength of the
South holds aloof. he will be defeated in a
few ballots. Then Allison is to be taken
up, and If he can't win the nomination of
Blaine may be expected, probably after a
conference with the representatives of the
candidates. There are renewed rumors OF
unauthorltative expressions from Blaine
OF his willingness to accept. Unless Har.
rison should be nominated Tomorrow
morning the convention will probably rest
until Monday. Every delay increases the
probability OF Blaine's nomination.
At midnight dozens of conferences are
being held. Little will be known concern
ing the results until the convention meets
in the morning. Much of the success of
the Harrison movement depends largely
upon the position which Senator Quay
takes and his ability to carry the votes
from Pennsylvania with him. Most of
the Pennsylvania delegates are Blaine
men aud as distinetively Blaine states
have Tor the first time shown their hands
! boldly and that opposition to the Harri-