Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-25
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.
HARRISON, of INDIANA, NOMINATED

HARRISON, of INDIANA, NOMINATED
CHICAGO, June 25.-Stephen B. Elkins
was seen by an Associated Press reporter
Immediately after the adjournment of the
Blaine caucus, at 1:30 this morning. He said:
"There has been much misunderstanding in
the matter both by the public and those who
represent the public in this convention. Mr..
Blaine ia not a candidate before this con-
vention unless by and with the consent Of at
least four of the leading candidates now be-
fore it. He will not be placed in nomination
under any circumstances and his friends trust
that bis friends in the convention will refrain
from voting for him until every other man
has had an opportunity for the nomination.
As said, we want at least 4 ofthe Presiden-
tisl candidates to relnquish their hold upon
whatever claims they may have upon the
convention and make Mr.. Blaine their can
ddate as nearly unanimously as possible.
His Maine friends, led By Congressman Bout
ellie and Mr.. Manley, will insist on this and
they are supported by every clear headed,
honest friend of Mr.. Blaine. OF course,
there are a few hotheads here as there are
most anywhere and they are attempting to
force things, but such move will be depre.
Gated by those who understand Mr.. Blaine's
relation to this convention 10 view of his
letters. The chief reason for the caucus last
night was to obvate anything contemplated
which might look as if his name was being
forced upon the convention. At this meet
| ing the Maine delegates I have mentioned
fought for some length of time to combat
any rash or foolish action on thepart of hasty
friends and then l was called In together
with several other gentlemen who are not
delegates and therefore had no right to q
place 10 the caucus. 1 can now say to you
that there will be no stampediDg. The other
candidates must have their day in the con-
vention and then if there is no nomination
aud the representatives ofat least four can
didates conclude that Mr.. Blaine ia the only
solution to the dilemma they can nominate
him and have no doubt he will accept. But
We must have it practically unanimous or
we wont listen to it. At any rate We are iu-
tent on holding down those whose blind
fidelity to Mr.. Blaine would make it appear
that ne wished to obtain the nomination by
antagonzng the other candidates They
are all his f.iends and he wouldn't think
for moment of destroying the interests of
single one of them We do not want
nomination for Mr.. Blaine unless we get it
as have indicated and no one will labor
harder to prevent any thoughless or hasty
action than I will or his friends in the Maine
delegation. This is why they of his own
State have peremptorily refused to cast
single vote for him unless the conditions ex-
ist which l have pointed out. As for my.
self, though am personal friend of Mr..
Blaine am for Gen. Harrison. and know
that New York ls almost solidly for him and
will so remain"
Before the convention was called to order
to day Mr.. Manley told his friends that he
did not believe Mr.. Blaine would accept
anything short of an unanimous nomination.;
that he had now no hopes that this could be
obtained and that he considers Baine's
chances az dead, az his nomination was out
of the question. The following cablegram
from Blaine was received:
Il think have the right to ask my friends
to respect my wishes and refrain from vot.
ing fjr me. JAMES g. BLAINE"
The convention was called to order at
1l03, and shortly afterward proceeded to
take the 9Th ballot.
Sherman 244. Gresham 81. Allison
70. Alger 1877, Harrison 23l, Blaine 40. Nc.
Kinley II, Foraker l, Grant 1.
The call of The roll was then proceeded
with for another ballot, which resulted as
follows: Blaine Is, Alger 100. Allison 76,
Mckinley Is, Lincoln 2. Gresham 81, Harri-
son 27S. Sherman 231 Foraker l, Raymond l.
The convention then proceeded to an
eighth ballot. Mr.. Henderson, of Iowa,
created sensation by rising 10 his seat and
withdrawing the namo of Senator Allison.
Eighth ballot-Blane S, Alger 100, Ores.
ham SO, Harrison 544, Sherman 11S, Nc
Kinley f.
Mr.. Foraker, of Ohio, moved to make the
nomination unanimous, which was seconded
by MIR. Horr, of Michigan.
The result was received with a burst of
applause and the great audience arose to its
feet and shouted until it had tired itself out.
One of the officers of the convention climbed
on the chairman's desk and waved banner
bearing the portrait of Harrison. The ladies
in the galleries waved their handkerchief
and parasols. Hats were thrown up, and q
sosne of enthusiasm followed. Cries of
He's all right" were heard in the din. Fl.
nally, with three cheers for Harrison, the
convention became quiet enough to hear the
announcement of the result.
Gov. Foraker then took the platform amid