Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-19
DEPEW A CANDIDATE.
He Openly COnsenfs-PreIiminary
diminishing.

[By Associated Press.l
CHICAGO. June Is.-Chauucey Depew finished
his survey OF the situation last night and defer
mined 10 permit his name 10 90 before the cou-
yentiOn. lie announced tbs conclusion 10 SEN
ator HlscOck, Mr.. Phelps, aud several Oher
gentlemen. Although Dopew was understood TO
he q candidate from tho lrst he had not I'LL that
moment formally announced 70 MS friends mat
lie would seek or accept the nomination. 20
much had been said about the foeiing against Dc
pew i'm the Granger States being strong that his
candidacy would be hopeless, that DepeW de-
sired to nud out for himself what that feeling
was. Yesterday he received such ASSURANCES
from Minnesota and other states which had be-
fore been rcckoned as against him that he
finally decided 10 90 into the contest Nhen
DepeWs determination was made known
meeting OF the New YorE delegation was called
and the matter laid before the body, who Mt once
resolved TO support him with the whole srength
OF the dcIfg alton. IL was positively stated Al inc
meeting that Dapew would receive the whole
vote OF New YORK. tho votes AZ New Jersey anu
Connecticut, AMI sufficient delegates IN Mime
sofa and elsewhere 10 bring his strength ON
nrst ballot up % niuety-iour votes.
The diminishing preliminary 10 inc great phl-
tie which Will 10 formally opened In the conyen-
tion was unusually active and aggressive IN The
hotel corridors this morning AZ an early hour
groups of politicians cOngrcgated In the loDbles
talking over the situation, and though mere was
nothing definite which the friends o. any candl-
date could use rs a basis for their en;husia-m
predictions and counter predictions were lOuoiy
and vigorously INDUCED in. The doors OF tpe
Headquarters OF the various State delegauons
stood inviungly open, and within ehger. badge
hedecked gentlemen stood ready 10 seize upon
any passing delegate aud impress upon him
the desirability II not the absolute necessity OF
the Republican Conventions nominating this or
that favOrte son III order 10 bring assured sue
cess at the polls In November next
At an early hour the decks OF the Iowa head
quarters we're cleared for action, and General
Henderson was soon on the scene directing ope-
rEfiOns.
The announcement OF Depew's candidacy
seemed but 10 have inviyOratei the Allison
forces. They predict that this convention in It's
present uncertain condition Il peculiarly au-
spiciOus one for reserve candidates, OF whom
they shy their fsyorite is the strongest.
NEBRASKA GETS THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
The Republican National Committee met at
noon 10 select a temporary chairman for the
convention. NJ NJ. kstee, Of California, and
John NJ. Thurston, OF Nebraska. were the only
names presented. The vote WAS tie Chair
man Jones' cast tho deciding vote in favor OF
Thurston. The nomination was then made
unanimous.
In the matter Of the contosiing delegations
from Maryland it was decided TO lay the whole
subject upon the table. he result will be TO ad-
NIT the regular delegations recommended by
Gary, r member Of The National Committee
from that state.
qHE NOMINATING SPEECHES.
The men who will make nominating speeches
have been decided upon.
At the caucus OF me New York delegation To-
day Is was decided that DepeW should be placed
in nomination by ex-senator Warner Miller, "
New York. The speech in secOnding tho nomi-
nation will probably DO made by General
Knapp, although the delegation has not decided
definitely whether 10 have seconding speech or
not
sherman will be nominated by D. H. Hastings
Aiiufnnt-Genefal OF tho state Of Pennsylvania.
Governor Foraker, OF Ohio. viii second tho nomi-
The speech placing Alger, Of Michigan. In
nomination will DO made 10y Ronert L. Frazier,
Of Detroit.
nate Senator Allison, Of that state.
Harrison's nomination will be in the hands OF
Ex-Governor a. q. Porter, Of Indiana.
Tho name Of Mayor Filter, Of Philadelphia,
will be- placed I'm nomination by Charles Emory
smith, OF the Philadelphia PTesE There will DO
NJ secondlns speech.
ANEW CANDIDATE.
At a meeting Of the Missouri delegation. at
which we're but three absentees, IL was decided
by vote Of twenty-five 70 tweDy-four to place
before the convention a. presidential candidate
ex-senator John d. Henderson. In she conTen-
ton the solid vote OF the delegation Is not ex-
pected for his new candidate, IS Two votes are
Tor Blaine first last, and forever, and three are
solid for sherman.
TELEGRAPHIc FACILITIES
As at St Louis the Western Union Company
handles the convention matter In most excel
lent manner aud nothing but pr)stration Of its
lines by storm can prevent prompt and efficient
service. The convention hsll "a connected with
all the principal ciios by direct wires, and every
convenience will be afforded delegates and mem
bers Of tho press for The fling and transmission
Of their dispatches from the hall. In addition 70
the large Operaling force az the hall large num-
Der Of extra operators will lie kept on duty at
the main Office, between which aud the hall
mounted messenger-seIyice Will be ready II
emergency makes II necessary to use H. The
amount Of press matter will from present tndi-
L. raNHln
convention. so tar the amount Of preliminary
matter sent greatly exceeds the record. The
Western Union Company will rs usual distribute
bulletins 10 the press and public free Of charge.
THE PERMANENT cHAIRMAHsHIP.
NJ. NJ. Estee. Of California, win undoubtedly be
permanent Chairman OF the Republican National
Convention The Pacific slope men we're beaten
In the matter Of temporary organization only 20
capture this greater honor. Mr. Estee Will have
the distinction OF supplantng Mr. Warner Miller.
5. b. Elklns said tonight: "lmmt diately
upon my arrival | saw an inevitable clash be-
tween the friends Of Esiee and ThurstOn. |
tried 70 bring about a compromise, but could
not To-day CT the meeting OF the National
Committee the clash came and II Was evident 10
all present that hard feeling was the result
Now continued Elkins, the majority OF the
committeeman were anxious 20 stop any such
trouble, anu there were not many on the COM
mittse who would not have been glad OF the
chance, II unavoidable circumstances had not
prevented 1t. 70 do the handsome thing by the
CeliforDians-t0 surpass, in fact, whatever the
Democrats did or could do SO a number Of US
have been around 20 the various state caucnses
and have secured the pledges Of nearly al OF
the member Of the Committee on Permanent
Organization TO put In Estes, OF California, for
permanent chairman of the convention. The
Pacific slope deserves to get recognition, and
everybody is glad the thing has been does 90
we'll"
Mahane whipped Out
The following telegram was received yes,er-
day evening by Mr.. J. L. McGlone, Hon John :.
Wise's private secretary: al
"CHicAGo, June 1--we whipped Mahons
handsomely In the National Committee. lie
tried TO reopen decision seating US and the COM
mittee refused by "a 10 IL We will whip him
before Committee on Credentials by q good
He is hoWling mad and has friends
very depressed. JOHN ). WIsE.h