Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-22
Quay's Uphill Work for sherman.

The Pennsylvania delegation Is hard to handle,
and there have been stories current all the morn
ing that the Harrison people have succeeded in
making strong impression there, and 1t is openly
boosted that Quay cannot hold his men for Sher-
man longer than three ballots, and that the most
ballot But with all the talk and chatter
and mods and winks OF knowing ones,
who think they have the straight tip, the conven-
the pulling problem before 1t. The men who are
seeking TO prevent great Blaine stampede at the
start, but who are equally anxious to prevent the
nomination OF any other man, are watchful but
nervous and anxious. They possess the sympa-
thy and at q critical moment would have the sup
out yesterday in his efforts to Queu the pandemo-
MUM which followed Foraker's appearance.
Missionary Work.
The delegates DO not come In promptly. This
was anticipated. They are being wrestled with or
are themselves engaged In missionary work, while
the leaders have been seeking TO get together ana
agree upon some satisfactory ticket. The big floral
emblem inscribed with the legend, "No rebel flags
surrendered while I am governor" which appeared
along with the Sherman-F Foraker demonstra-
ton OF yesterday has been removed from the
convention hall stage whereit was placed yester.
asy may serve It's purpose at some future h
the outsiders is 30 great that its influence can be
1elt In the Auditorium room ITSELF Those who get
crowds and convince the doorkeepers that their
tickets are all right
A Row Over Admission Tickets.
There has been q row between the local commit
tee and the subcommittee OF the national commit
tee having charge OF the tickets, ana Chairman
Clarkson OF the former and Sergeant-at-arms Fitz-
simmons have had an encounter over the dispute
In which 1t Is asserted that blows were passed.
D.ckes that the .,
hall and the seats are very sensitive
naturally at anything which may look IKE
special favortlsm TO any OF the Candidates.
cartoon, in which one OF the candidates face
appeared, were distributed In the seats early this
morning. but as soon as the character q It's PIC
the usners and carried out OF the hall
THE CONVENTION GATHERING.
Chairman Estee's desk was redecorated with cut
flowers this morning, and Is almost hidden behind
wreaths OF roses and begonias. The chairman
wants to keep up his record and compel the con-
as there is a. good deal of confusion
as IL O'Clock arrives It is doubtful whether he Will
be able 70 DO 80 the convention misses the gen
pew, who does not come In with the New York.
ers. Depew, however, is not far on and Will
pei ne informed almost as soon as inc conyen.
there are three men In the convention who are
within the range OF the convention lightning.
These are Mckinley ana Foraker, OF OHIO, and
celved with applause as he enJers the hall.
HiscOck Called to the Chair.
At q few moments past IL O'Clock the convention
was called to order by Chairman Estee, who, hav-
ing completely lost his voice, called Senator
HiscOck TO the chair to preside over the session,
which was opened with prayer by the Rev. J. H.
Worcester, OF Chicago.
Call OF States For First BALLOT.
The convention at once proceeded TO call Of
states for ballot for President When the vote
OF Tennessee was again announced a poll of the
state was again demanded. The request was
greeted with Kisses. When the poll began one OF
the delegates arose to question OF privilege, and
said he was here under positive instruction 70 vote
for Blaine. delegate called attention TO the fact
that the Tennessee delegate Was not speaking on q
question OF privilege and was violating the rules.
The chair sustained the point VI order.
During the call OF the roll the convention was at
first disposed TO become bOsterous. and cheered at
the votes as they were announced.
CALIFORNIA; VOTE CHEERRD.
There was q very enthusiastic outbreak when
California voted solidly for Blaine but finally hav-
ing found that these demonstrations were delay
ing the announcement of the result, the conven-
TONS curiosity overcame its enthusiasm, and the
confusion was considerably abated, and the call
proceeded In good order. The result OF the ballot
as announced was: