New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-07
THE NOMINATION FALLS FLAT
LITTLE INTEREST FELT IN THIS CITY

ONE SALUTE FIRED IN SPITE OF THE LAW-Abb
THE BOOMERS" OUT OF TOWN.
People who were out last night looking for enthu-
sasm as the result of Clevelands denomination hau
difficult time of and were poorly rewarded for thei
pains The principal places OF Democratic resort hai
much the appearance OF political headquarters after
disastrous defeat. At the NewAmstertlarn and Man
haitian Clubs there scarcely the sign of life Inc
lights burned low. and few dlsappoInted-looEinS
politicians OF small magnitude went In and out IN
respondent way II they had anything TO say to each
other It in almost raudlnle whispers. NO one vi
note was to be at either place
Tho Hoffman House not deserted but 1t
contrastcd poorly with the night after HIPS nomina-
ton for Governor three years ago. Judge Muller the
Governors chief Lieutenant. Of the few Demo-
Gratis who walked about with cheerful face Many
wellknOwn Democrats dropped In long enough to ADMIT
that the nomination had fallen fat.
young Democrat, the OF an influential leader,
who is one of tho largest stockholders in one of the
principal surface railways OF this city said: have
excellent opportunities for knowing how the working
men feel. We have $500 OF them IN employ and
do not believe that 300 out Of the whole number VIII
vote for Cleveland The admission universal that
the denomination had been received without particle
of evidence that II had its origin in any movement OF
the people.
Among the few attempts at ratification was moet-
rg of the County Democracy in Abingdon Square which
dozen voters present and Mr.. voorhls's speech
gave no evidence of an elated state Of mind Both the
County Democracy and Tammany Hall held alleged
meetings In the Xh District one at No ~ second-ave'
and the other No SO East Fourthst. II the gather
Ings had been consolidated they would scarcely have
been called a respectable meeting although Julius -
Hamburger and Charles secler expended much energy
In getting them up and conducting them.
The destruction at Tammany Hall Of portrait OF
Cleveland, which to have been put upon trans
parcncy last night was regarded as bad omen by
many of the followers of that organization
TRYING TO ARRANGE FOR A SALUTE
James J. Keso, superintendent Of Markets. at the
head Of a committee Of the County Democracy called
on Mayor Hewitt yesterday, Immediately after tho
news came from st. Louis Of the denomination OF Mr.
Cleveland and asked for a permit to fire one hundred
guns In City Hall Park. Mr. Hewitt referred bis VS.
tors TO the Board Of Park Commissioners, remarkng
that the sole power rested with them. Thlther Mr..
Kelso and his friends went TO present their apphca-
tion. Commissioners Towle and Borden listened to
Mr.. Kelso sympathized with him in his desire to do
honor the great head Of the Democratic party but
regretted that they were unable 10 grant Inc reqe5
The committee hurried back TO me Mayor ana iau ng
upon them as the Park Commissioners had done. But
he couldn't interfere, he said. The guns were not
4 similar experience met Dennis A. spellacy, the
County Democracy leader Of the XINth District, VINO
asked for permit 10 shoot Cleveland guns ~, ~ inc
plication refused on the same grounds tWeEg,
pound cannon however, was dragged into the circle
land and Reform This was the only demonstration
Of the hind in the city, and the law was broken 10
accomplish it.
TIE MAYOR is RETIcENT
The interview which appeared in yesterdays papers
in the form OF a Buffalo dispatch, representing Mayor
Hewitt as having declared that he would not vote for
Mr.. Cleveland this fall, was brought to the Mayors
attention yesterday. Mr. Hewitt said that his vote was
his and that he would allow no Ole to inquire
how he intended 10 cast IT,
But as TO the interview. Do you desire to be
understood as refusing either to affirm or deny II =
That Is 1t, exactly" replied the Mayor u de-
cline either to affirm or deny ~ ,, -
After the nomination of Mr. Cleveland had been
sbiect of canddates platforms or politics. he said
have no favors to ask and expect none knew
when entered upon the office of Mayor that II cid
FIX l Assembiyma and Aqneduct Commissioner am
ton Fish said that far IA his observation went. no
Presidential nomination within his recollection had been
received with such slight enthusiasm. An the Re
pubcens want to do now said Mr.. Fish, Is to nom
mate good man on an uncquvocal protection plat
form, and they viii sweep the country
No one Of the few assistants left In the Dstrlct.
Attorneys Office since the migration TO St. Louis would
express anything except pleasure at the result United
states Dstrct-Atorney Walker and some o. the other
friends OF tho President in the Federal building we're
delighted with the unanimous expression OF the wishes
OF the delegates Judge COwing Of the Court OF Cen
cra sessions said that with Cleveland the candidate
the issue must be Of protection against freetrade
even II the Democrats d "a specifically approve free
trade doctrine In their National platform
MARKED INDIFFERENCE IN WALL STREET.
The Stock Exchange takes eager interest in
poitlcal contests and IS always ready TO shout itself
hoarse for its favorte candidates. The silence which
followed the reception OF the news fromst Louis was
spcclallv remarkable on this account There was not
the falntest effort a cheer, although the younger
Depublcans were inclined to raise their voices when
they discovered that their opponents were lacking in
enthusiasm The denomination Of President Cleveland
fell fat I'm spite OF the fact that the market was so
dull that ANYTHING favorable would have been thank
fully received. There was suspicion. In consequence
OF tho unusually largo offerings OF bonds, that the
Treasury price might be advanced to give Govern
ment salute to the action Of the Convention. Tho
Treasury surplus sufficient TO furnish po"der' pu'
a sklful gunner seemed TO be lacking
1t is plain that many Democrats had hoped an accl-
don't might prevent a denomination. Addison Cam
mack the famous bear leader, who is :" dyed In the
wooI7 Democrat. received the news with WY face
A Tribune reporter shortly afterward said to him;
"wel, you've got to vote for him.
The Ursa Major replied with his customary vgor
that he could not be forced TO vote for anybody In
second he insisted that 10 not talking for publ
cation and protested that he satisfied with the
action Of the party. 4 friend who had heard the
remark hspered. "Cammack may vote for Clcye-
land. but he won't give 10000 or $4,000 to the
campaign fund, a he did four years ago.
Al the Consolidated stock and Petroleum Exchange
there was marked contrast between the way tho
news OF tho nomination wa, received four years ago
and the news Of the denomination YESTERDAY. Appar-
entity It had only taken term to lessen the enhu.
slasm Of many brokers who I'm the last Presidential!
campaign looked with actual faith upon the slogan
Cleveland and Reform This year the ard0r Of TO
formers has been chilled and added 10 that has been
a disgust that the wonderful change Of five years ago
left sluggish business and depressed speculation as us
legacy of to-day. The nomination was expected a
cutanddried affair." and the principal interest shown
was ttle vexatlon that the programme wasn't car
ried out more speedily. There were some Old-ilme
Democrats who gave vent 10 the usual emphatic pre-
dctions OF the Of the ticket but there
Indifference 10 the -. Louis proceedings when
indicated decided lack of interest I'm the fortunes OF
the Administration candidate. Republicans talked IN
a strain which may be summarized as follows. Well,
he's nominated at last. Who viii DO our man chosen
To beat himl'
HOyORS TO PRINCETON UNDERGBA DCATES.
Princeton June G.-The faculty Of Princeton College
has awarded appointments for the commencement OF