The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-12

Friends of Several Candidates Arrive
Chicago and Begin Operations.

Friends of Several Candidates Arrive 1T
Chicago and Begin Operations.
CHICAGO, June Misrepresentation of Ave
distinct presidential booms are in tho city to-
night, and others are momentarily expected.
Pictures of the candidates were being posted up
10 the hotels during the evening. and the half
dozen delegates already arrived for the Repub-
lican national convention were being eagerly
sought for by wire-pullers and newspaper men.
Algers and Allison's agents, who were the first
on tho ground, were reinforced early by
Shermans proxy, and tonight added accredited
spokesman for Harrison. Judge Gresham Was
present in person. He resides at the Palmer
House. and more than one politician from abroad
made his acquaintance quite casually, 30 to
speak. His local supporters came to the front
with an open meeting. in one Of the club-rooms
adjoining the Grand Pacific rotunda, whore
number Of rousing speeches were made, and the
applause waited up to the apartments Of the man.
ayers for the leaders. All of thoie 30 far ar
rived had convenient quarters, close to the
rotunda.
At the Allison headquarters there seemed to
be more going on than in the rooms Of any Of
the other candidates. Quite group of Iowans
were present. and the people from other States
were dropping IN continuously. giving the place
. decidedly business-like appearance. ]. S.
Clarkson. chairman Of the Iowa delegation. and
member Of the Republican national committee.
expressed the opinion that the contest over the
nomination for President was fast narrowing
down to three men. Zone OF Them" he de-
clared, lis Senator Allison" Mr.. Clark
son added ct IL being recognized generally
In the East that Allison is the candidate
standing for the principle OF protection in the
by powerful party newspapers set up for tariff
reform. Allison will have great strength in the
country west of the Mississippi some votes in
oil the States these. and strong support in the
most Of them. He has strength in the South.
q great deal Of strength In Connecticut, Rhode
Island. Name aud Vermont and great dea. Of
second-choice strength IN New Jersey and New
York. believe the uudertow at the present
time Is strongly toward Allison. and it 10 con-
coded that he has the greatest strength Of being
candidate without antaeonisms and able to
command the full party vote in every State
Senator Hsrrisons interests were being looked
after by Charles +. Griffin, Indians's Secretary
Of State. accompanied by sx-ConRressmsn
Pselle The Two arrived this evening and we're
not slow Ia beginning missionary work for their
chief Mr. Griffin was enthusiastic over the
outlook. 'Thurmsns nomination by the Demo
crats." said he. lis play right into the hands
OF Harrison. IL makes Indiana more than eser
doubtful State"
docs not the same argument apply equally
In favor Of Gresham he was asked.
at would IL Gresham were Indianas candi-
date" was the ready answer. ''But such is not
the case. The people Of Indiana want Harri.
son. They arc not hostile to Gresham. Of
course, but Harrison Is their man. Further
than that. every delegate from Indiana .avors
Harrison, aud is pledged to his support How
Iongl just as long 90 there is Q probable chance
that he may win. II will not be any compl-
mentary vote anAir-that much 10 certain. No.
indeed, Harrison's strength 10 not confined to
Indiana He will have votes from all sections
of the eountry-many on even the first ballot
When IL comes 70 picking . second choice. Har-
rison 10 probably outnumbersd oy no ope." Mr.
Grifhn thought that with Harrison at the head
of the ticket the second place would undoubt-
edly 60 to New York. Connecticut or New Jer-
seq. Just who would DO preferred ia such an
event had not been thoroughly considered
w. S. Cappcllar. chairman Of the Republican
State committee Of Ohio sturdily championsd
the cause OF John Sherman. The Ohio dele
gates would stick 20 thsir Senator in this con-
vensiou. said Mr.. Cappsllar. until shsol was con-
eealed. "As for Thugmaus' 10 added, 80 1nE