Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-23
LAST NIGHTS CoNrERENCES.
Representatives OF All the Candidates
Except Harrison Unite Co Prevent q
NIanpede.

CHICAGO, June 22-The Ints--Ocedn says: A
number OF leutenants OF the various candidates
met about II 30 O'Clock this morning. All the can
dldates were represented except senator harrison.
j. ;. Clarkson was senator Alson's near friend In
the meeting Major Mckinley, Green h. Raum,
senator Quay, ana Major Butterworth appeared
for sherman. Mr.. Blaine wasrepresented through
members OF the California crowd. Powell clayton
was also on hand. and two or three OF Ayers best
men. senator Farwel was there Tor Gresham
The meeting did not adjourn until O'Clock. IL Is
learned that one thing was very unanimously de-
cldrd upon, and thai was TO prevent any hdsty ac-
ton being precipstatcd upon the convention or
allow a stampede 10 take place IN favor 81 any
dark horse. The delegations represented VIII vote
uogeJ her on all questions such As adlourLmenL
and In the event 81 any Delegation wanting time
TO consider what course IL wll pursue, the con-
yeution Will adjourn. IL WAS concluded
that the best way 10 do the business or
making a candidate Tor the republican party was
To proceed very slowly and act WIN mature Iudg-
nent. The names OF none OF the candidates were
brought before tae meeting. IL h now clear that
New lork does not hold the key 10 the situation.
aud that the convention does not intend that that
state shall dictate who is To De the nominee. II Is
now thought that the CONCLUSION VIII not los
reached before Monday. The convention VIII meet
| this morning, and II any delegation wants uine
TO consider an adjournment win H. had.
The conclusion reached by the meeting
VIII prevent any stampede, should Biaine's name
be sprung on the convention. The friends "f the
various candidates seem satisfied Win the turn
things have taken
Another paper says: The caucus decided that
Will break Ia New York IL would b. lm usslblc tor
Harrison 10 be nominated ana the general opinion
was that he did not have votes enough 10 secure
the boon. There was no disposition 10 take Mr..
BiainrS maine up this week at least Thr result II
DELIBERATIONS he'd outside was 10 arrive AT un-
dersJandIng with senator quay, wao Il 10 hold
the Pennsylvania delegation away from Harrison.
Gresham, Allison, Alger and sherman 10 Into
the convention again with the forces at their cCm
mand and without concentrating all On an indl-
ylduaL This means that the Nomination OF Har-
rlson Will lot be made to-day aud Jnat tue con-
vention Will probably be carried over sunday.
Wtsconsin's Change 90 Harrison.
The Wisconsin delegation held an Informal
meeting in senator spooner's room last night. Ag
its conclusion, Henry Z. Payne jelegate-aI-larse.
said u a reporter FOR local paper:
"wisconsln Will cast her twenty-five votes for
Harrison. There was no formal action taken In
the matter and none necessary. All ihe dele
& ties were present and expressed themselves that
s.what led 10 this sudden change OF opinion"
"WIsconsin sent an uninstructed delegailOn 20
Chicago. IL WAS deemed advisable 10 ten IeT Gov.
Rush a number OF complimentary votes Week
pected that IN the meantime New YORK and In-
diana would indicate Their preferences New York
the Indiana delegates II New York and Indiana
are satisfied with Harrison We are"
"MhO Vii be given tue second placer"
..MOrton, OF New York. OF course. The second
place must 20 10 New YORK, and Morton Is the
man."
DEPEw wITHDRAws N HARRIsoS's INTEREST.
A report was current after midnight that New
York had agreed 20 Transfer forty votes TO Harrl-
son on the condition that n II should appear that
Harrison could not be nominated tie votes given
hlm should be- released. combinations OF every
conceivable sort were talked about. senator His
cock was sought by a reporter and asked how
many votes New YORK would Cast for senator
Harrison In The morning.
.senaJor Harrison viii receive 30 votes from
New York." Was the reply.
'Mas Mr.. Depew's name Withdrawn with a view
OF stampeding the sherman ranks?r asked the re-
porter.
"Mr. Depew's name was Withdrawn with a view
OF nominating Harrison" MI. HiscOck emphatI-
cally replied. Another member OF the New York
delegation who stands high "a the councils Of the
party said they were In earnest for Harrison and
would 40 their utmost 10 nominate him. They
believed that the other delegates would not dare
Ignore the wishes OF New YORK AFTER she has with
drawn her own candidate.