Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-23
Sd EDITION.
IT MAY LAST TILL MONDAY
Prospects Of 1GClicagO Contest
THE COMBINATION AGAINST HARRISON
INGERS0LL KILLS OFF GRESHAM
The Maneuvers of the Blaine Men.
IHE COMBINATION AGAINST HARRISON
INGERSOLL KILLS OFF GRESHAM
The Maneuvers Of the Blaine Men.
TO.DAY's WEARY STRUGGLE.

4A0 @AueuNorS VI tuo Dlaluo 10us
TO.DAY's WEARY STRUGGLE.
II Looked This Morning n IL the Con.
vcutiOn Would 20 Over 70 Next
Week The Combination Against
HarristOn-Last Nights AdJOurnment
Fatal 10 Htm-'rhe Blaine Tactics Of
Delay.
Special Dispatch to TIE EVENING STAR
CHICAGO, June 23-''We have sent home for
large supply OF clothing" said the man who was
doing the honors for the Maine delegation this
morning. ut looks as II we might stay while"
said Representative Bouteiie. "We won't get
through to-day, declared the man who stood guard
over the Allison boom. This was the popular idea
OF 1t this morning. Two or three hours may change
everything. II the Blaine plan is carried out to
its climax the convention will go over to next
week. That is the failure to decide to-day would
be accepted as certain indication that Blaine
Will be nominated. There Is q chance, however,
that the combination this morning against Harris
son may hasten action and result in the nomina-
ton Of Allison.
THE PURPOSE OF THE BLAINE MEN
Is to delay the nomination as long possible but
II 1t is impracticabie to prolong the thing until
such time as the nomination OF Blaine could be
brought about In the way they want TO, they pro-
pose that Allison shall be the nominee. The gen.
by hight at any time, but such nomination he
would probably decline.
TBE HARRISON MEN
have different idea about how the problem will
be solved. They confess that a delay after to-day
will prove serious for their prospects, but are
claiming that the Indianian will be nominated to-
day. The more general conviction Is adverse to
this, but 1t would he folly 10 say that such thing
may not happen. II they could have prevented an
adjournment last night Harrison would have been
nominated with rush But the combination OF
the field against IndaDa's favorite son was formed
promptly and with great Skill. 1t was
ENGINEERED BY THE BLAINE MEN,
but the vote did not indicate their strength, 1t is
thought, as they we're supported In this move by
men who do not want Blaine just how far the ad-
journment has injured Harrison's chances cannot
be told at this hour The general Impression is
that twas almost fatal. The Harrison men claim
that they can hold their own; that they ho.d the
New York votes most OF the New Jersey votes and
all OF Indiana. With this combination OF doubt
full states they claim that the convention cannot
LONG CONFERENCE.
extending from midnight until late hour this
morning, has been held by the supporters Of all
the other candidates who have combined to op-
pose Harrison. The result was a recommendation
that each stand firmly by his own candidate. This
Is the decision or the leaders. whether the mass
OF the delegates will follow them is another thing.
There is desire on the part or the weary ones TO
get away.
Work for Allison.
One Of the leaders IN the Pennsylvania delega-
ton said to your correspondent this morning that
his state had decided to take such position as to
make their votes count, and that they would, all
but fifteen, 60 over to Allison this morning, with
the hope OF nominating him. Sc nator Hoar has
been working to turn the Massachusetts, delega.
claims fifteen for Harrison. Tnere is strong feel
ing in the New York delegation against Allison.
The combination against Harrison has not settled
on any one man, but Is In general way for delay.
Pennsylvania's Attitude.
Chairman Cooper, OF the Pennsylvania state
Committee, said this morning, when asked what
the position OF the delegation Will be after Sher-
man has been dropped: Pennsylvania is for
Blaine. Every vote cast for anybody else than
sherman, with few exceptions, will be insin-
against HARRISON" he said: .Quay is against Har-
rison In the sense that he wants 10 beat Blaine"
will pennsylvania turn In for Allison after
Sherman2" inquired your correspondent. "Wait
and see. Pennsylvania viii cast number or votes
for Harrison after sherman has been dropped. II
will be for Blaine ia the end"
"Will nomination be made this mornmg?"
Hardly. Ii the convention goes over until
Monday you Will see how soon Blaine will be NOM
Then you DO not think the delegation can be
mo. do not. the Blaine men will stand to-
swell, what DO you think OF the conference last
night, In which Senator Quay partlcipated?"
reached. A nomination cannot be made without
the Blaine men,"
Around the PENNSYLVANIA headquarters at the
fremont House there was large gathering OF
Pennsylvania politicians great many declared
their preference for Harrison over Allison, but at
the same time they did conceal their partially
for Blaine. II was the sentiment those about the
headquarters that nobody but Blaine can be
nominated. All the talk was TO the effect that the
solid delegation cannot be swung around for ALL
son 10 beat Harrison, for the that the Maine
man friends VIII not agree to anything that will
tend TO inJure their fayorite.
O'clock a Of Nta
doors. The proceedings were conducted with the
utmost secrecy. On account Of the iateness Of the
hour when the deliberations were oncluied 1t was
impossible TO learn what had taken place.
McKinley's Spirited Protest.
The call OF states began Immediately after
prayer this morning at 1880. When Colorado
was reached In the call OF states one vote was
given for Mckinley. That brought Mckinley to his
feet. He protested against the use Of his name In
the convention. He declared that he was pledged
to sherman, and was true 10 that ple0ge In spirit
permitted himself 10 be brought before the con-
7entiOn. No man who had the proper regard and
respect for his reputation would put him In false
position.
HarrisOn's Friends Discouraged.
The result Of the nth BALLOT was discouraging
to Harrison's friends indicating success to the
combination against him. 1t Is looked upon as
favorable to Blaine or Allison. The Blaine folks
still appear 10 control Mckinley Is popular II
they could ge at him.