Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-18
CHICAGO BooMS
Alser Gains Considerably in Popularity.
Walker Blaine Reported as Saying that
Michiean's Ex-Governor is His
Fathers Choice.

lgan Will do her best, but for Gen. Russell
A. Alger we promise 10000 majority" Such
is the bold statement in large gilt letters on
a gorgeous banner of great size in front of
the Michigan headquarters at the Grand Pa
cihc. II is the basis of Alger's candidacy.
His friends are not making enemies asserting
that Allison, Gresham, Harrison, Depew or
Sherman cannot carry the State, but they are
urging the candidacy of their favorite OH the
ground of his record on all public questions,
Of his military career and strength among
the soldiers, of his good standing with the
labor men, and because he has made no dis
sensions by participating in factional fights.
1t is most apparent that all the various boOms
| except possibly Sherman's, will speedily go
to pieces if Blaine comes into the fight but
if the Mane statesman keeps out. lser is
looked upon as most promising dark horse.
1t is not expected that he will show great
strength on the early ballots. but if a large
number of ballots are taken and Blaine Is
not brought forward, Alger's adherents be-
lieye that he wonld unite the better elements
of the party, and that he would stand good
chance of gaining the prize. They reason
this way: Here is John Sherman, to whom
the far west is strongly opposed. His pres
ent forces will hardly rise above the str, myth
~hich they will have on the first ballot. The
| DtptW c0uUUt tue west u
up the railroad magnate. Gresham, Harri-
son or Allison will hardly gain strength from
each other, owing TO the tactics winch they
have pursued. Connecticut will give liaw-
| ley only its first vote out of compliment, and
New Jersey will do no more than that tor
William Walter Phelps. Now. all these
forces are not particularly friendly to each
other, but they are all friendly To Governor
Alger. There is every reason for this. We
have not made many threats or deals, but
have said to the other delegations, Gentle
men, If you cannot secure the nomination of
your own candidate, We offer you one against
whom no word can be spoken He has made
IL splendid executive officer III our Stale h.
has war record of which any man might be
proud; he is well and favorably known
throughout the west; and though he is mil
ionaire, he is the friend of the laboring
class, and has no warmer friends than they
are" This argument has hal effect, and
the friendly feeling for Ager in the different
headquarters is really surprising
III our man doesn't win," said a Harrison
leader to IA CORE spoldtnt tonight,
"Alger Will be the Victor.
provided Blaine's name is not put forth"
A Sherman worker spoke up; "lf John
be given to IA western man, and Alger would
unite the party" This is the sentiment tor
the Michigan candidate. There are few out
side of the Michigan delegation who will
agree to vote for ger at the outset, but all
keep him in mind, awaiting developments
A lger has his State solid. 1t was heart |
iy in favor of Blaine until the publication
OF the laters letters, and then took
up Alger with will when man courts
a girl offers TO marry her, and sets the day
for the wedding, he doesn't go looking
around to see what other girl he will marry
That is our situation" raid Michigon dele
gate I'VE are for Ager fret, last and all
the time, and nothing in the way of Il second
choice has been OF will be thought Of When
questioned about taking the second place on
the ticket, he was non- n-committal.. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that if Blame shoull come
to the front, Aiger will be gwen the vice
presidential nomination. If the nominations
should go to the east, he would have an al
most clean sweep of the tail of the ticket, as
neither Allison, Gresham, Harrison nor
Sherman would accept the place. The Alger
men are very desrous that the impression
shall not go abroad that their man is Doodle
candidate in the usual acceptation of the
word. They say that it is true that Gen.
Alger's fortune is r,ckoned by millions, and
that he is very generous, but that not one
cent has been used to improperly influence
anyone. The Alger movement is certanl,
well supplied with the ammunitions of war.
The headquarters are by far the most elabor
ate of any, and the banners and designs
about the hotel corridors are simply richness
itself. The large parlors at the Grand Pa
cihc, where the Michigan men welcome
their friends, has been furnished in the most
luxurious manner possible. In addition to the
beautiful rugs, furniture, etc, the rooms
are filled with things pleasing to the eye
Heavy silk banners with deep fringe tell of
Mr.. Algers merit while magnificent designs
of flowers and bnnting cover the walls over
the mantel full length oil painting of Gov.
Alger looks down upon the animated scene.
Delegates and newspaper men are more than
welcome, and all day long the parlors are
crowded. At the same hotel Mrs. John A.
Logan is working in a quiet way for Gen.
Algcr. She has a very high regard for him,
AS he and Gen. Logan were always friends.
The Gresham men are highly dlspeased at
her action though they do not blame Alger,
There is a good deal of talk about
w alker Blaine's Stating