Wichita eagle., 1888-06-13
CANDIDATE CHAT.
John C. New Sure of HarriSon's Nomina-
tiOn-Cyrus Leland Talks.

CAICAGO, June 12.-Tonight the 5000
electric lights in the great hall of the
Republican national convention were
turned on for the first time. The turning
on of the lights was merely an experiment
by the architects to obtain data for the
best arrangement of the decorations. Not
hammer stroke was heard during the
illumination, there being ample time yet
remaining in daylight to put the hall in
apple pie order for the convention.
General Powell Clayton, of Arkansas,
John c. New, of Indiana, and Cyrus Le-
land, jr., of Kansas, are the latest arrivals
Others present are Clarkson, of Iowa, and
Conger, of Ohio. The point made clear is
the probable selections for presiding Off
GERS of the convention. Who would be
chosen for the temporary chairman and
who for permanent, has up to this evening
been the deepest key to a mystery. 1t is
now pretty certain. apparently, that
one of the officers will be
Senator Ward Miller, of New York, the
other John NJ Thurston, who heads the
delegation from Nebraska. Should Miller
be chosen for the temporary Craftsmanship,
Thurston will be made the permanent
president, and vice versa. There is some
mention of Senator George f. Hoar, of
Massachusetts, for one of the two places
but the talk of him appears TO lack def
initenesS.
One tendency brought out to-day is the
disposition of states not having bona fide
favorite sons, TO take the cue from the
delegates of New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut and Indiana, but to act en-
masse, and not individually. This seems
to be particularly the outlook from the
old Blaine states of Kansas and Arkansas
Cyrus Leland, ir., the Kansas member of
the national Republican committee, vino
was one of the arrivals this evening. en-
phacizes this view, kansas is for Ingalls,"
said he. That is to say, that Kansas dele
gates will give him a complimentary vote
at least. We want man who
can win above all things, how
ever, and will be disposed to let
the representatives OF the doubtful states.
New York. Indiana, Connecticut and New
Jersey name such a man if they can. No,
/ do not think the Kansas men viii scatter
after the first few ballots: my opinion is
that they will continue to vote together.
Why: Well, for one reason, they
have always done so. Yes,
we wanted Blaine out in
Kansas added Mr.. Leland sadly in reply
to a mention OF the man from Maine
Would | vote for him nows Certainly
sir. firing up in minute, any time /
voted for him in 1876 and 1854 and | would
vote for him if it would do a particle of
good Would it do any good, you say:
Well, tsmilling) l don't know. Let's wait
and see
Probably the largest delegation of dis
tinguished new arrivals in the interest Of
any one candidate was the party led by
Col. John c. New. national committeeman
for Indiana. With him was James VI
Hueston, chairman of the Indiana state
central committee: Major NJ e. McLain,
II. l. Wilson of Lafayette, and Col John
4. Bridge. and all are staunch supporters
Of Harrison. Said Mr. New: I'VE
are here simply to carry cut
the expressed wish of the people of Indiana
Every county in the state has pronounced
for Senator Harrison and he is. beyond any
question, the choice OF Indiana. We are
here TO fight no one. but simply TO present
the facts. One duty is TO dispel any false
impressions. For instance. 1t Is IN
true TO say that there is
Gresham sentiment in that state
Indiana Is undoubtedly for Mr.
H3Trison. and what is more he will get
the nomination. Who would be second
on the ticket in that events An eastern
man undoubtedly That will be matter
for future consideration. The Harrison