New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-17
WITH MR.. DEPEW,S TRAIN.
INCIDENTS OF HIS JOURNEY WEST.
TRAVELLING NOT AS A CANDIDATE BUT AS DELE
GATE ro rur CnNvrNTION


GATE TO THE CONVENTION.
Toledo, Ohio, June 16 (speciaD.-Two big sections
OF the Chicago express that rolled out OF the New
York Grand Central Station at O'Clock last evening
loaded almost entirely with New-York people,
including ono Presidential candidate, Mr. Dcpew,
about dozen delegates, many more altcrnaes and
between two and three hundred ladies and gentlemen
who will be interested spectators of the proceedings
Of tho great National gathering. Mr.. Depew's de
parture was the subject of many contradictory re-
ports. He was supposed to have gone on to Chicago
from syracnse where he lectured on Thursday night
But he came back to Now-York to take his private
car. This was attached to the first section of tho
train. Mr.. Depew himself went up to Peekski early
In the afternoon to attend the demonstration given IN
his honor. He Joined his train therc-that is, the
first section of It, The two sections came together
at Albany Then Mr. Depews part went on ahead
picking up ex-senator Warner Miller at Hersimer
and James D. Warren at Buffalo
At Buffalo the two sections were merged into
one train. with Mr.. Depew's private
car at the end This visited by
almost every ono tho train, and everybody mot
with q cordial welcome from its genial owner who
was In the best of health and spirits. Not trace OF
anxiety was visible upon his cheerful countenance
The burden Of being Presidential candidate rested
lightly upon him. His occupied from time to
time by all the most prominent delegates and passen-
gers. General Hustled spent his whole time there, OF
course, declaring to every woman and child that
Chaunccy VI. Dcpew would be President Cleveands
successor as sure the shone upon tho sparkling
waters of Lake Erie. Every Ncw-York delegate, he
said, was practically for Dcpew, and so far as could
be judged from those board this was true, with
tho exception OF Commodore Batcman, who IS for
Sherman. Police Justice Scion b. Smith was as strong
in his advocacy Of Mr. Depew tho General or Judge
Robertson. John f. Plummer believed that with Mr..
Elaine our OF tho field Mr. Depew is the most avail
able man. The Western opposition to him, Mr..
Ilummer thought, would melt away when tho West
to know him we'll as he IS known In
the East. A. r. Whitney the iron merchant, had pro-
vldcd tho car with lot Of little silk American flags
the badge of the party and they were worn generally.
Mr.. Whitney is thoroughly convinced of Mr.. Depew's
nomination and election.
1t has boon rumOred that ex-senator Miller was for
ShCrman but when Mr.. Miller. who rode in Mr.. Depew s
asked about the matter this morning he simply
declared he for Dcpew all others Of tho
New-YOrk delegation so far as he knew. The ex-
Senator declined to discuss tho situation until he had
an opportunity to look over matters at Chicago Tho
opposition to Mr. Depew he thought natural.
The Western States had candidates of their own and
added Mr.. Miller with smile: II IS rather difficult
10 get disntcresed opinions from anywhere Just now"
As Mr.. Dcpew had kept the time OF his
departure a secret, along the route knew
no coming and consequently his arrival
and departure from Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland
and other points where the train stopped
attracted but little attention. He had determined to
go to tho convention without having any fuss made
It. In other words he went delegate rather than
as a candidate But wherever recognized he was given
tho warmest greetings and the most enthusiastic well
come. II easy to see that had he wished 1t every
station stopped at by the train would havo been tho
scene Of demonstration.
But while Mr. Depew tho choice of the delegates
there was unmstakabe sentiment for Mr.. Blaine
-
again and again, and at times the undercurrent for
him even among the delegates would find expression
BESIDES those mentioned there was board Thomas B.
Clarke, Of NewYor who is going to Chicago as ono Of
a committee Of three that will award the prizes for
tho best picture at the present exhibition of tho Art
Institute of that city. Mr.. Clarke IS of the most
enthusiastic Blaine men in the country
and warm friend of Mr.. Depew as
we'll Another conspicuous figure on the train
Bernard Blgn, of NewYork who has been put
down Algcr When asked to name the
strongest for the fight this year HIS unhesitatng
reply was Blaine by all means; letters
letters. With Blaine and Morton and Miller for
Governor can win without doubt
Similar sentiments expressed by J. Thomas
stearns of Wcstchester, Dennis Shea, and other
leaders who board Asscmblyman Rhodes,
of Westchcster did not think that Mr.. Blaine's
name would como before the convention. His opinion
was Endorsed by Major Wheeler and few moro.
Among others the train were Patrick Ford, OF
:" The Irish World,' who was accompanied by his
brother Augustine, his nephew Austin, and Stephen
Foran; General Cyrus Bussey, ex-Assistant United
States Treasurer Coon, Robert McCord, Police Com
missioner McClave, who got on at Cleveland and F.
a. Fuller, Of Boston.
At sandusky Mr.. Depew alghted from the train and
was loudly cheered by the passengers and
the crowd around the station. One old gentleman
stepped up and shook hands with him. "Chauncey,'
he said, in breezy way, I'm for YOU I'm stock
raiser out West. On my farm there 500 cattle,
the finest in tho State If you elected I'll send
you the best crtter I've got.7 Mr.. Depew laughed
and replied in his usual happy vein.
Some one asked him why he was so free from
anxiety "oh,7 no replied 1t Is Just told my
Syracuse audience. l out driving few days
ago and bug struck me in tho eye, rupturng little
blood vessel 1t gave me good deal OF bother l
told my Syracuse friends that had had PIesiden
tal bee in my bonnet for three months, but it did
not cause me much trouble as Peeksklll bug,
which cost 800 aud any quantity OF annoyance"
Just before the train started fnelookng old gen
you New YOrls forl
General Busscy replied: Mr. Depew, apparently"
can carry Ohio by G00OO know lots Of Democrats
that will vote for him"
cago bearing delegates and others TO the Republican
Nationa! Convention was met by great crowd at
treasurer of the Wagner Company, had his house
aud grounds almost hidden with flags The train
Arkcll United states Senator HiscocRs alternate
and state delegate TO the National Convention. Mr.
Arlcll said to the Associated Press correspondent:
The New-York delegation will go to Chicago UNI
Instructed and unpledged While the preferences
are overwhelmingly for Dcpew, his ndofsement and
selection Will depend information as to his chances
Of success in the Granger States. No moro capable
man. statesman or business man who touches both
EMS Of life with his own experience as worker and
director could be selected. Whoever may be named,
however, Will be one that must stand tlrst and last
for the American as against the European policy OF
government
The crowd then yelled for Dcpew.
MORMOyS MOVING on MEXICO