Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-23

give up Alger and support him also.
Phelps OF New Jersey and Elkins are in
the Harrison combination. A large num-
Der Of organized laboring men from Indi
annapolis and other cities are here favor
ing Gresham, who is now called the .'tin
pail candidate" Some of the strongest
influences in the country are at work for
Harrison. 1t is conceded that he has the
best workers in the country.
THE FIRST TRIAL OF STRENGTH.
The first approximate strength of any
presidential candidate was brought out
last night on the. vote on the Malone
contest. The roll call showed Sherman
could muster 269 votes. Ohio tried to
disguise the fact that test vote was be-
ing taken and split her vote. Counting
Ohio solid for Sherman, however, his ag-
gregate on the roll call may be as stated
269 votes.
RUMORs OF ALL KINDS.
Rumors of all sorts OF combinations are
flying about the hotels and streets this
morning None of them could be traced
to any authoritative source. Blaine men
are less outspoken than heretofore, and
the friends Of other candidates are doing
much quiet work Soon after ten yester
day crowds began to move toward the
convention hall and when the body was
finally called to order every available
nook and corner was filled. The audi
ence still lacked enthusiasm. Many
delegates of national prominence took
their places without attracting attention.
PRESIDENTIAL NOTES.
| r. E. Fisk is to represent Montana on
the national committee.
George O. Eaton, the Montana delegate
has been placed on the committee of reso
lutions. .3
M. M. Estee of California is the perma-
nent chairman.
The Camerons have helped Sherman in
Pennsylvania.
Senator Farwell wants to have Levi
Morton nominated for vice president.
Senator Jones of Nevada considers that
Sherman will not be nominated.
| Mrs. Logan's choice is Alger of Michi
gan.
The Colorado delegation got up granc
Blaine demonstration and paraded the
city. &c.,.
Gresham counts on the support of Ore
gon, Colorado, Minnesota, part OF Mis-
souri,, Illinois and West Virginia. He i
evidently the second choice of Indiana.
Stephen B. Elkins is as busy as th'
devil in gale Of wind.
! There is much talk of trading, but littl
is done. m. .1.@..... ."
A Boston banner is inscribed: "Hom
market club of Boston. American wage
Tor American workingmen, American
markets for American people, protection
for American homes"
Every state appears to have favorit
son.
The portion Of the hall occupied by til
! audience is 200 feet long by 1875 wide.
has two balconies and gallery. Min
thousand people were present at the open
ing Of the convention. -a.
Temporary Chairman Thurston said
"The great distinctive issue of the presen
campaign is the issue of the tariff. I
thesupport Of the protective tariff ther
will rise up overwhelming army Of intel
! ligent, thoughtful men of the east Tn
: north and south will join hands togethe
to forever exterminate in this republi
!. the pernicious doctrine of free trade"
David Fl. Armstrong, a veteran demo
!: crat from Missouri, was asked If Ike like
3 the St. Louis ticket. He replied: elk
i, the ticket, my boy? Why, good Lord, {
course do. You chickens think til,
YOU run this democratic barnyard, br
you'll see more old Roman roosters stru
s ting around the premises next Novembe
than you thought there We're on the part
farm, and they'll all have their tightin
combs up, too. You chickens can G
y fighting this time; we roosters will boz
the farm for awhile"