New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-25
MIR. DEPEw DEPRECATING DELAY.

HE THINKS THAT The NOMiNAIlON chOOLD DE-
MADE TO-DAY.
Chicago June "a Special).-Mr. Depew was seen
this evening at the Hotel Ricbelieu. In reply to
the usual inquiry as to how the situation looked,
he said
THAT is q difficult question to answer. The
New-Yorlk delegation, which met me at dinner
last night after full discussion and speeches
by the delegates-at-large and others, came near
enough together to be regarded practically
unit in the future upon any course agreed upon
1t was the sense Of the delegation that General
Harrison, for whom majority Of them are voting
was worthy and popular Presidential candidate
for the State of New-York to support but that If
1t was impossible to nominate him, then the dead
lock had lasted so long that the only solution
of the difficulty was the nomination OF the most
eminent statesman in the party. The country would
expect from such long deliberati0n good candl-
date Two men seemed to fill this bill pre-
eminently, Mr.. Blaine and Mr. Sherman, and
though the delegation had been heretofore widely
divided upon each of them, and though there was
great deal Of feeling for and against each OF
them in the delegation, yet those present agreed
to surrender their preferences and their AMI
mosities, il it should turn out that either would
be more acceptable. ..-..---.
"a majority Of the delegation, Of course, fsyoreH
Mr.. Blaine, but Mr. Blaines position seems to me
to require general acquiescence in his candidacy
by all the opposing candidates and their frlends
as an absolute prerequisite to his acceptance OF
the nomination. The delegates are being ADVISED
with on this matter by Mr.. Blaine's most active
friends and the result ought to settle
the question tomorrow whether they
will advise his nomination or not
do not believe that the Convention will nominate
any dark horse The Convention is an exceedingly
able one and could not be stampeded on any drec-
ton. nor worn out. They are here to nominate
q ticket to win and one upon which there can DC d
general harmony of support, and one wmcn tne
country will hail as up to the hlghest stahdaru OIL
Presidential qualifications.
/" | think the feeling is unanimous IN the Con
ventioa that the Republican nominee Should De De
man of reputation. of such tried experience
and lofty craftsmanship as to brng
out in the strongest contrast - the IN
experience and incapaclty OF tue DemOcrauc
nominee. The platform is pronounced the most
perfect presentation of Republican principles that
has been enuncated by any convention, ana re-
ccivcs unanimous and enthusiastic approval. The
Convention ought to conclude its deliberations
tomorrow. The country is tired, and the only
question before the house being the selection OIL
the nominee, IL Is not great enough to JUSTIFY the
prolC ngation OF the session. / regard every day
that the Convention remains in session without
settling this question after tomorrow as most un-
fortunate
"The New-York delegation, in arriving substan-
tialv at the conclusion which l have stated, did
so without animositieS or Partially. ihere are
in the delegation strong friends of Mr. Allison and
General Alger, but the delegation is not party 10
any of the movements and combinations on loot
for anv special result but simply consumed with an
exceeding anxiety to nominate the biggest man
available and go home"