Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-04


tion was the subject OF lengthy informal
conferences to-day among the various
members, and while Mills adherents
evinced determination to have that
measure endorsed in the resolutions.
the opposition is so formidable at this
time as to seem insurmountable.
DRY SUNDAY.
Coast headquarters was the Mecca OF
the Democratic pilgrims this morning.
| When the delegates awoke at a late hour,
thirsting for the waters that soothe a
palate after social evening, the city as
a hospitable haven for thirsty strangers
was threatened with the loss Of its hard
earned reputation. This was the third
Sunday when saloons, hotels and restau-
rants had to refuse orders for
liquid refreshments, and the law was
strictly enforced. Shortly before mid
night the bibulous were warned by no.
tees prominently posted in the bars,
that no liquors would be served to-day,
and that it would be wise forethought
to lay in q stock Of vet goods. This eau
ton was neglected, hence the despair OF
the visitors, who sighed for just an eye
opener to brace them for a dull day.
They were disappointed in the latter ex-
pectation, for this evening every dele
gate>is worn out with the round Of pleas
ufe that had been prepared.
THIRST ALLAyED.
The days programme was initiated by
delegations fiocking to the parlor of the
Southern, which had been royalty stock
\ ed with products of the Pacific Coast.
The Californians were at home to all
their friends and kept house by dispens-
ing exhilirating fluids with generosity
that touched the hearts OF those whose
lives were saved by this wise provision.
Rumor had it, that Indiana, Maryland
| and California were to discuss the rela-
tive strength of Thurman and Gray, but
events demonstrated that "the Old Rom
am was the idol of the Coast, and that a
proposition to consider second qi;ce for
second place was out Of the question with
them.
| THE HOosIER BOOMERS.
The Indianians started out early this
morning, and went to the Coast head
| quarters, where they were received by
Chairman Tarpey, Lieutenant Governor
White. Senator Mitchell and other early
risers. After the customary greetings,
Colonel Matson, candidate for Governor,
Charles E. Jewett, Chairman of the State
Committee, Judge Holman, of Indianap-
oils, and Chas. Offutt, delivered short
addresses, urging the candidacy
of Governor Gray. They ex-
hausted their arguments to prove the
expediency of his nomination. Their
claims were predicated on the ground
that without an Indiana man on the
ticket the State would be lost to Democ-
racy and the election jeopardized. There
was much more of the same tenor, and
the Indiana boomers retired without hav-
ing produced any effect on the minds Of
their hearers.
The Coast delegation will organize to-
morrow morning. Lieutenant Governor
White is confident Of his receiving the
desired recognition in the temporary
organization, and says there is no possi-
bilfty Of detection from the Ohio can
didate for second place.
OHIO DIVIDED ON THURMAN.
The Ohio delegation came in this
morning. A party Of two hundred or
more who came with them was enthusi-
astic for Thurman and defied all opposi-
ton. Still there were many who looked
upon the nomination of "The Old
Roman" with an evil eye, and began to
count noses among the votes in the del
egation, and declared Judge Thurman did
not have theState solid by a long sight, and
| doubted his friends ability to unite it.
Several of the opponents Of Senator
Thurman declared there, were but four
teen delegates pronounced for Thur
man.
@. W. Baker, delegate-at-larg from
! Cincinnati, was enthusiastic for Thur
man. He said, "Ohie is in no position
to urge any nomination with the feeling
that now exists among the delegation
and throughout the country. There is
some bitter fighting going on both
in and out OF the State. How
| ever,l If Judge Thurman Is accep-
| table to the balance 1of the country
the Ohio delegation will probably give
him their support. The demand must
come from outside Of the State. know
Of six delegates from Ohio who are
pledged to Gray, six to Black and some
to Stevenson. know Of none. for Nor
rieoh."
John J. Brady, one of the delegates
from Cincinnati, represents the element
that is opposed to Thurman, and signi-
ficantly remarked to a gentle
man who announced that the "Old
Roman" would be nominated by acclama-
ton, that the nomination had not been
made yet, and that it takes two-thirds
vote to nominate in this Convention.
He was sure the delegation was not solid
for Thurman. He was not for Thurman
and he knew others Of the same views.
Yet if pressure from the outside was
strong, they might feel compelled to fall
into line.
CALIFORNIA TO DO THE noNoRs.
The name of Thurman will be pre-
scented to the Convention by Californ-
ian, probably by Hon. s. M. White, but he
may forego that honor In consequence
OF his probable election as temporary
Chairman. In that case Hon. M. F. Tar
pey win he selected for the nominating
speech.
Governor Gray's friends are hard at
work trying to stem the tide that set. in
for ex-senator Thurman for Vice-P resi-
dent. Dispatches were sent to-day to
| Thurman informing him he would be
nominated by reclamation, but Gray
processes not to be discouraged, and is
making q vigorous contest The
Hendricks Club from Indianapolis ar
rived this evening and marched through
the principal streets and hotels, hlirrab-
ing for Gray.
An executive committee from Indiana
met the Pacific coast delegates at II
O'Clock to-day at the headquarters of the
! California delegation at the Southern
Hotel. Col. Matson, the Democratic can
didate for Governor in Indiana, for Gray,
pointed out the necessity of carrying In
diana, and claiming that without an
Indiana man on the ticket the prospects
! would be anything but encouraging in
that State If the Republicans should
name Judge Gresham or Senator Harri-
son for President. Speeches Of the
same general tenor were also made by
Chas. Jewett, Chairman Of the State
Committee Judge Holman, Of Indian
apolis, and others. The California dele
gates listened to all their visitors had to