The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-13
THE REPUBLICANS
BEGINNING TO GATHER IN CHICAGO
ONE BY ONE.
What the Different Committeeman Have
to Say OF Their Particular Candi-
dates-Powell Clayton Says Arkansas
10 for Blaine.


CHICAGO, June 12.-Tonight the 5000
electric lights in the great hall of the Re-
publican national convention were turned
on for the first time. About the same
moment flood OF light was thrown upon
the darkness that has heretofore enveloped
even the smallest details OF what would
constitute the program in the convention
The lighting up OF the auditorium afforded
a magnificent spectacle. The showing up
OF the initial proceedings of the conven-
ton itself was accomplished in q
different way. 1t was largely brought
about by the arrival of leading members Of
the Republican national committee, quite
a number OF whom are in the city tonight
Gen. Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, John
q. New, OF Indiana, and Cyrus Leland, jr.,
oil Kansas, are the latest arrivals Others
present are: Clarkson, of Iowa, and Con-
ger, OF Ohio. The point made clear is the
probable selections for presiding officers OF
the convention. Who would be chosen
for temporary chairman, and who for per-
manent, has up TO this evening been the
deepest sort OF mystery. IL Is now pretty
certain, apparently, that one OF the officers
will be Senator Warner Miller, OF New
York, the other, John M. Thurston,
who heads the delegation from Ne
braska. II is thought that the hon
ors OF the convention will be equally
divided between the east and the west
this time. In previous conventions the
south has been given representative, but
such will hardly be the case in this in
stance. Another tendency brought out
today is the disposition of States not hav-
ing bona fide fayorite sons TO take the cue
from the delegates OF New York, New Jer-
sey, Connecticut and Indiana, but to act
en- masse and not individually. This seems
TO be particularly the outlook for the old
Blaine States OF Kansas and Arkansas.
Cyrus Leland, jr, the Kansas member
OF the national Republican committee, who
was one OF the arrivals this evening, en-
phaslzed this view.
'Kansas is for Ingalls," said he, that
is TO say the Kansas delegates will give
him complimentary vote at least We
want man who can win above all things,
however. and will be disposed 10 let the
representatives Of the doubtful States,
New York, Indiana, Connecticut and New
jersey. name such a man il they can. No,
do not think the Kansas men will scatter
after the first few ballots. My opinion Is
that they will continue 10 vote together.
Why Well, for one reason, they have
always done So"
Eyes, we wanted Blaine out In Kansas, I"
added Mr.. Leland, sadly, in reply 20 the
question as TO the gentleman from Maine.
Would vote for him now2 Certainly,
sir" firing up, Sin minute, any time. |
voted for him IL 1875 and 1884, and |
would vote for him now II IL would do n
particle Of good. Would II do any good
you say2 Well, +" smiling, ~ don't know.
Let's wait and see."
Gen. Powell Clayton. Of Arkansas, a
member OF the national committee, said:
THE Arkansas delegates seem 10 be very
much in the attitude OF Mr.. Micawber.
Practically, they were unanimous for
Blaine. Now, they are in doubt and look
for light most particularly, perhaps, from
New York. IL will be impossible 10 say
what they will probably do until after they
arrive and have had chance 10 confer
with other delegates and see what is best.
The men from Texas are in much the same
fix, | understand, and throughout the
south generally, TO large extent, though
MIR. Sherman will have many warm friends
from that section OF the country"
The half-dozen booms In the city were
all on exhibition today. Sherman's inter.
ests were being industriously looked after
by A. l.. Congcr, Of Ohio, member OF the
national committee. 1--WE will have such
big vote at the very outset rs 10 probably
dispose OF any attempts at combination.
That was the way Mr.. Conger summed up
the situation.
The Alger men were making prcpara.
tons for tho big soldiers that are 10 be
here.
Probably the largest delegation Of dis.
unguished new arrivals In the interest OF
any one candidate was the party led by
Col John 4. New, national committeeman
Tor Indiana. With him II. L. Wilson, oI
Lafayette, and Col John A. Bridgcland.
All are staunch supporters Of Harrison.
Said Mr.. New 1--WE are here simply 10
carry out the expressed wishes Of the PEG.
Pile OF Indiana. Every county In the State
has pronounced Tor Senator Harrison, and
he Is beyond NIL question the choice Of In.
diana. We are here 10 fight no one, bu,
simply 10 present tho facts. One duty IA
TO dispcl any false impressions. For In.
stance Il Is untrue 10 say that there IL q
Gresham sentiment in that State. Indiana
u for Harrison. and what Is more, ho will
get the nomination. OF that am conf.
dent"
"who would be second on the ticket In
that evcnt7"
IAN eastern man undoubtedly. That
will be a matter for future consideration. -
The Harrison men show great earnest.
moss, and all during the evening was by
far the most conspicuous OF any candi.
dates supporters wherever group oI
politicians were gathered.
A curious bit OF gossip floating about
tonight was In regard 10 Blainc's sons. II
can be authoritatiyely stated that neither
Of the sons OF Mr.. Blaino resident In Chi.
cago Ia president Of Gresham club.
THE NJ, o. a. Q. RAILROAD.
Columbus Almost Unanimously IN
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