Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-03
THURMAN WILL YIELD.
Agreed to Rum with Cleveland
Comments on His Acceptance.

CoLuMBus, o., June 2.-J. i. Powell
called on Judge Thurman last night, and
authorizes the statement that Thurman
has consented to have his name present.
ed at the st. Louis Convention for Vice
President on condition that the Ohio
delegation is solid for him, and that he
will accept, if nominated. Powell will
present the name of Thurman.
WILLING TO MAKE THE SACRIFICE.
ST.. LOUIS, June 1.-THE Republicans
Columbus special says: A representative
of the Republican called on Judge Thur
man at his home yesterday and found
him in happy, laxative mood. When
informed that the Thurman boom was
rapidly spreading, he said: Eyes, l
guess 80. At least it looks that way,
Judging from all the kilograms and let
ters 1 have been receiving; but did
not / say two years ago and again two
weeks ago, there is no Office on earth
that wanted."
ssBut now, Judge, the whole country is
clamoring for Thurman for Vice-Presi-
dent. If the nomination is given you,
even against your protests, wouldn't you
feel it your duty to accept"
ri have the highest regard for Presi-
dent Cleveland, and sincerely hope he
will be reelected. If thought that my
name would add any strength to the
ticket, am willing to make the personal
sacrifice for the interests Of the party.
certainly should feel very bad should the
ticket be defeated to think that had de-
clined, if my name would have strength
ened it. OF course it is only upon the
condition that the nomination comes
without any struggle that | can accept"
ALL DOUBTS REMOVED.
Colonel Watterson. Of the Louisville
Courier-J Journal, who is candidate for
permanent chairman, was brief and pos
tive in commenting on the announce
ment. "That removes all doubt" he
said, "and Judge Thurman will be nom
mated by reclamation.
A SURPRISE TO THE oHrANs.
The announcement of Judge Thurman's
willingness to accept the nomination Of
Vice President, came as a surprise to
Major w. W. Armstrong, Ohio member
of the National Democratic Committee.
He could not credit the statement at first,
and seemed at a serious loss 10 account
for the change of position. "Forty-three
out of forty-six delegates from Ohio will
meet in Columbus this afternoon" said
he, "and they will probably take some
action that will settle the policy OF the
delegation. Three Congressional Districts
have been instructed for Black, and SO
far as know, the remainder is divided
equally between Gray and Stevenson.
The latter has eight or ten delegates and
the others are solid for Gray, as they
favor a man who can carry Indiana.
Colonel T. E. Powell, who appears as
Humans spokesman, was formerly
anti Thurman, and nominated Hoadley
three years ago in the Chicago Conven-
ton. At the last election he ran for
Governor of the State on the Democratic
ticket, and since that time he has been
warm personal friend Of Judge Thur
man. owing to the fact that the Judge
declined the nomination in his favor.
This settled the animosity growing
out of the division of the State over
Cleveland and Hoadley. expect Judge
Thurman will be nominated by some
other StateHGhen Ohio will vote upani-
mously for Vim. At present cannot
see how he can be nominated by his own
State. I had no idea Judge Thurman
would be an available candidate, as he
has so often announced himself opposed
to holding an office, and has stated re-
peatedly that his only candidacy was for
a seat in heaven. Yes, Judge Thurman
is very strong man, and his nomination
will force the Republican Convention to
nominate John sherman or make Ohio
a doubtful State.
ENGLISH HIGHLY GRArrFIED.
W. D. English, Chairman of the Demo.
cratic Committee of California, expressed
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