Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-23
EEyEEE orrnE sITUATIoN.
Eject or Depeu's WiIhdrauai-Uar.
riSOn New Yoris's Next Choice.

ElNOn Men Next AAOlfCs
CHICAGO. June 22.-The sensation Of the
day was the withdrawal from The contest OF
Chauncey N. Dcpew ana the decision Of the
New York delegation 10 support ex-senator
Harrison for President. IL as for some
days been apparent that Depew could not
hope for the nomination, and he has been
feeling considerably chagrined that be- should
have been led INTO the mistake OF allowing
bis name TO be presented. Alter three bal
lots III the iirst ,ess ion OF the convention to-
day-ballets which in but a small measure
varied from a complimentary siatus-Mr.
Depew requested tue remaining three dele
gates at large from New York TO meet
him 10 council. TO them he announced his
decision 10 retire, and the four delegates and
leaders al once eadeavOrcd 10 revive the orig
ina policy II the New York delegation and
choose a man 10 receive substantially the
solid support OF the State. Senator Hiscock
has been rather favorable 10 Allison, PlAtt
has favored Alger, Miller has been Sher-
man man, DepeW has had no second choice,
and the other three delegates agreed TO cast
their influence for the man whom Depew
might name. Following ont the Blaine pro-
gIamme, by which an effort - first to
be made 10 nominate Harrison, Depew
selected Indiana, and after Depew had for
mally Withdrawn the New York delegation
decided by a vote OF Go to TO follow tbi,
leadership. Much excitement prevailed
upon this decision becoming known end
UarrisOa's nomination at the evening session
was fully predicted. But while the cup OF
victory appeared TO be thus close to Harri-
sons lips, the political man9uyTes inter-
fered, and for the tme being nj least dashed
it away. The friends Of all the other candi-
dates united in forcing an adjournment,
thus preventing bsllotng and at the same
time forcing the Harrison combination TO
show its strength. This tactical vic
tory for the opposition established the
fact that Harrison has not yet the ma.
iority OF the convention, and that be
can be beaten by another candidate upon
whom stronger combination may be
centred.
II is said tonight that Quay, OF Pennsyl-
vania, faysrs Allison. He also likes Gres-
ham, but powerful efforts have been made TO
bring hIm into tue HARRISON combination.
Il is apparent that the programme Of a nus-
Der Of the friends Of Blaine has been and IS
to prevent the making OF any nomination,
thus bringing III deadlock and possibility
Of Blaine.
The programme as outlined last night was
that early in the ballOting sherman was 10
have his chance Tor the nomination. and
falling was 10 fall back beaten. Then HzTri-
son was TO have his turn. When in t0-day's
baiotting Indiana-Which Hsrrison's mana
gers had been claiming 70 be unanlmous-
gave Gresham 0nc vete in the first ballot and
TWO in the second, and Gresham had larger
nun Ter Of votes than Harrison, Standing next
TO sherman. the belief VAS general that Har-
TisOn had been defeated as we'll as Shell man,
and that Allison would be the next TO be
taken up. But Depew's action gave unex-
peeted force to the Harrison movement. 1t
is significant, however, that the friends Of
Blaine in New England aud other States
voted for adjournment, Maine, Arkansas.
and California voting "Yea" unsni-
mously. This means that the influences
closest TO Blaine, excepting Elklns, do not
intend 10 permit the nomination Of Harrl-
soR II they can prevent It.
The vote on the adjournment shows that
Harris0n's strength is about 275, and the
question Is II he can get the l40 votes still
needed. Twelve Illinois delegates voted
against adj 0urnment. indicating that there is
detection from Gresham In this State,
which shows Itself on tactical ballots rather
than 10 open revolt Wisconsin has Joined
the Harrison combination.
At midnight dozens Of conferences are be-
ing held in the hotels. Little viii be known
concerning their results until the convention
meets IN the morning.
The success Of the Harrison movement
depends largely upon the position which
Senator Quay takes and his ability to carry
votes from PENNSYLVANIA with nim. Most OF
the Pennsylvania delegates are Blaine men,
and as dlstinctyely the Blame States have
for the 6rst time shows their hands boldly,
and that in opposition 10 the Hrrrison csm-
binatiOn, the conviction Is current that Har-
rlson csnpot be neRinated.
The Ohio delegates heid meeting tonight
aud decided to stand for Sherman Until some
memb,r OF the delegation demands a psll.
THIS means that while the State is 4 unit for
sherman individual preference may be exer.
csed at any time,
Doubtless votes will be cast for both Fora
ker and Mckinley Tomorrow, with much bet
ter chance OF attracting attention 70 the lat.
ter, who Is singularly popular and who is
much talked about ic>nigbt As dark horse.
foe summing up OF the situation is TO the
effect that Harrison has about an even chance
TO win. III Pennsylvania docs not come 10
hrs assistance and the Sherman strength
OF the South holds aloof he will be defeated
In a few. ballots. Then Allison Is 10 be
ten OF Blaine may be expected, probably
after conference with the representatives
OF the candidates.
There are renewed rumors OF authoritative
Expressions from Rsainc Of his wliiuxness
70 accept Uniess Harrison should be
nominated to-msrrow morning the couyen.
ton will probably set until Monday. Every
delay increases the PROBABILITY Of Blaine's
III.