The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-26
accordingly adjourned to meet Monday morn
A DAY OFF-SUNDAy.

.ioii 10 oNci III Il worse condition than on yes
terday, when the convention adjourned with
out ballot. Disagreement reigns supreme.
Inc friends of each candidate say they will
never desert their choice. The Illinois, In
diana and Ohio delegations have been in ses-
sion today, and have determined to keen their
candidates before the convention and to stick
TO them to the last Iowa and Michigan are
slightly wavering today, but will remain
staunch on the first and second ballots tomor-
row 1t is safe to predict that the convention
VIII again fail to agree tomorrow. There is
lected
BEFORE TUESDAY EVENING,
s an, tnat the probability is that there will be
the scars of which will not be healed during
the campain, unless some dark horse is in for
nomination. The Blaine men are strong
Ihey are fighting heroically for victory, but
the friends of both Sherman and Harrison are
Their enemies. Blaine, they say, shall not,
under any circumstances, receive the nominal
ton, but both Shermrn and Harrison are
practically out of the race. Gresham was
KILLED BY INGERsoLL's SPEECH,
and should he DO withdrawn tomorrow, his
forces will in all probability go to Allison, for
one ballot. and then to Blaine.
They are for anybody in preference to Har-
rison. AS the Sherman men, with the excep-
ton of Ohioans, are bitterly opposed to both
Blaine and Gresham, they will probably make
a break for Harrison after the second or third
ballot tomorrow, and will use their every effort
to defeat the Blaine aspirations. The dele
gates at this writing are truly in a middle, and
many do not know which way to turn. The
battle is probably
THE BrrTEREsr EVER wAGED
over party nomination, and the effects of it
VIII not soon wear off. But it is just what the
democrats wanted. 1t makes victory for
Cleveland and Thurman moro certain than
ever: 1t matters not who the republican party
dominates, defeat is theirs. secured victory
strife has already practically This internal
1or their opponents-the democratic party.
WHO WILL HE BE?
The question now agitating tho minds of the
country, "who will be the nominee?" is as
much undecided now as it was the first day
the convention met. Although the Blaine men
are lighting bravely, and outwardly appear
confident, there is with them a deep internal
feeling that they have failed, and their second
choice Is Mckinley, of Ohio. Tho California
delegation, the originators of the Blaine boom,
today for the first time expressed themselves
for second choice, Major William Mckinley.
Ills name has been i'll many mouths today,
and he will undoubtly loom up
in tomorrow's session with largo vote. He
cannot, however, it is said, get solid delega-
ton from his own state, Ohio, and this will
operate against his chances of success. Nc
kinley has made fine impression in the con-
vention, and his destinations Of any intended
honor in the way OF complimentary votes ON
Saturday, has won him many friends. The
editorial i'll the New York Express this morn
advocating him as a compromise man, has had
much effect with the various delegations, and
it might be said in truth that Mckinley is
THE FAVoRITE As COMPROMISE MAN.
New York is for Blaine, Depew has expressed
himself for the plumed knight, and is Of the
opinion he will undoubtedly be the nominee,
but should he fail, which now seems more than
likely, the reignng opinion is that the fortu-
nate one will be Mckinley of Ohio. Both
Emmons and Walker Blaine, sons of the
from Mlinp fInir f.t a.
or will not accept the nomination
under any circumstances. However, his friends
claim that he will accept it should
it be unanimous But from the present out
look 1t seems that it cannot under any circum-
stances be made unanimously, and everything
now points to either Mckinley or some one
not mentioned in the convention.
The crowd has thinned out considerably and
the streets seemed deserted today in COMPARE
son with the crowds of last week.
AS A BLAINE SCHEME.
just as soon as the present avowed candi-
dates leave the field, and dark horse takes
their place, Blaine will be nominated. The
logic Of this is easily perceived. Blaine can
not, in honor, take this nomination If it shall
be secured by running over the candidates who
entered the field, and did the best they could
for themselves; but if these candidates vol
UNFAIRLY withdraw, and n dark horse takos
their place, no obligation rests upon Blaine as
to the new conner who has not been q candi-
date, and whose friends have put out no efforts
in his behalf on the superstition that Blaine
was out of the way. An effort has also been
made by the Blaine people to got Foraker to
stand as dark horse and
FORAKER HAS BEEN WILLING ENOUGH
to do 1t and has posed before the convention
with tn at purpose in view, on the distinct un-
derstandmg that if the anti-Blaine influence
could be induced to rally about him. Blaine
was to beat him out, the presidency being
his reward AS proof that Foraker has
played Sherman false, Fred Mussey quotes him
today thus:
81 have been faithful and true to Mr.. shem
man. have strained every nerve in his be-
half and stood by him until / feel the case is
hopeless. / cannot be accused of unfaithful-
ness or treachcry under these circumstances.
Now, believe am honorably absolved and
am for Blaine hencefortb. ! shall vote for
him next Monday and the main part of the
Ohio delegation will vote with me, il not all.
believe ! should try to faithfully represent
the sentiment of the delegation, and that am
ryng to do so. Suppose | stood by Mr. Sher-
man against the opinion of other members of
the delegation; that would not do. / do not
believe there is any chance for Sherman'g
nomination. That fact is patent TO every one,
and therefore | look about for tho next best
man to win, and | believe Mr.. Blaine il the
only man left u.s."
An effort has also been made to play upon
the ambition of Mckinley, but without sue
cess. Mckinley has been loyal TO Sherman.
An effort is also being made to bring Cullom
Gresham, and in due time a similar effort may
be mad to undermine Harrison by playing up
on the ambition ofeX-Goyernor Porter.
PLEADING FOR JOHN.
CHICAGO, June Plat caucus OF the Ala
bama delegation this afternoon, Ben Butter
worth was present. He said Sherman's
strength was not diminishing. lie would
have more votes tomorrow than he had Friday
ar Saturday. He stated forcibly the reasons
why the southern delegates should support the
senator, and asked the delegates to unite for
him. Before Butterworth was done, Logan
II. Roots, Of Arkansas, knocked on the caucus
room door. lie heard the conclusion of But
torworth's speech, and then made one him
self The
WHOLE DRIFT WAS FOR ELAINE.
tt not being deemed expedient, however TO
vote for him, and the delegates having united
on Alger, Roots retired and George W. Par
sons instructed for Sherman, but personally
for Blaine. moved that the delegation unite
on Sherman for the first ballot tomorrow, and
then il it seemed apparent that Sherman could
not be nominated, to declare for Blaine and give
him twenty votes. Arkansas, he said, would
follow with IL and California with iG more.
The initiation taken by Alabama would sweep
tho convention for Blaine Such a storm Of
Of protest was raised at this, that Mr. Parsons
withdrew his motion.