The Washington critic., 1888-06-19
The Allison Forces.


The Allison forces have begun to parade
the city. Badges are being distributed,
and the handsome headquarters at the
Grand Pacific are crowded with enthusi-
astic shouters for Iowa's fayorite son.
That Allison is a strong compromise can
didate cannot be denied, and that fact is
in everybodv's mind, The action of New
York may change the sentiment for Alh-
son, but there does not at this time,
appear to be any good reason for stating
that it will.
A big kick has been made by the Pacific
Coast people over the rejection of their
man, NJ. NJ. Estee, Of California for tempo
rary chairman. The National Commit
tee selected Judge Thurston of Nebraska,
who is considered good man for the
place. While the Westerners are in
dulging in considerable grumbling, it is
hardly probable they will carry out their
threat Of taking the matter into the con-
yention.
The action of the California delegation
in determining not to present Blaines
name upon the first ballot is considered
significant. The cool-headed among
Blaine's friends have labored long and as
siduously to convince the delegations
favoring the Plumed Knight that his only
chance for success is the presentation of
his name upon some subsequent ballot
after the "favorite sons" have been ten
dered votes and 1t becomes evident that
grave difficulties exist as to q selection
from among that coterie, Most of the
Calitornians have been convinced OF this,
and it is assumed with considerable de-
gree of confidence that the other delega-
tions may be restrained. The impression
existing now among Blaine's managers is
that If premature demonstration can be
avoided the outlook for his nomination is
fattering in the extreme
1890 q. MAS vacillating as the ever
changing seal This is the condition
tersely expressed of everything connected
with anything approaching forecast ot
what any particular delegation may, can
or will do,
Later indications are that California
may adhere to the original intention OF
presenting Blaine's name upon the first
| roll call The interference of Manley and
| other of Blaines friends has materially
| detracted from the vim and enthusiasm
| with which his name would otherwise
have been put in. 1t is now considered
| doubtful if the delegation holds together
on more than two ballots.
The New Workers Action.
The meeting Of the New York delegation
yesterday was of but an hours duration
Everything passed oil harmonlously. Mr.
| Depew was made chairman of the delega
| ton; NJ b. Hamilton, permanent secre
| tary, and Senator HiscoC6 was selected
for the Committee on Resolutions, Actor
on the National Committeeman was de
iered After the selection of committee
men was disposed of, Mr.. Depew ad
dressed his colleagues on the question o
the presentation Of his name to the con
vention. His friends had seen fit to plac
him in the race and while he did no
personally desire to serve, he felt that /
was his duty to do so If they should insis
upon It, He expressed the opinion tina
his railroad connection might render in
advisable the use Of his name before tn
convention.
He would, however, abide by the de
cision of the delegation. 1t was then de
cided by unanimous vote of the delega
ton to place Mr.. Depew in nomination
for the Presidency and to stand by tn
nomination. After adjournment one o
the delegates said to the United Press
Everything passed of with the creates
of harmony We are solid for Mr.. Depew