Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-04
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THE DEMOCRATIC HOSTS.
Gathering in Force at St. Louis.
THURMAN's BOOM STILL GROWING
CONSERVATIVE FEELING ON THE TARIFF
What the District Delegates are Doing


A GREAT CROWD AT ST. LOUIS.
Preliminar,es OF the Democratic Con.
venttOn-The Scandal Fails FIat-Sen.
atOr German To Preside Over the ISesO-
luti0ns Committee.
Special Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
ST. LOUIS, June 4-St. Louis is more crowded
to-day than at any time since the Tilden conven-
ton met here. Every incoming train last night
ana this morning was loaded and discharged its
human freight at Union Depot
THE SCANDAL FALLS FLAT.
The publication or the alleged scandal against
the Administration has fallen nat and excites
nothing but disgust and contempt. Its coarseness
Is regarded as putting II beyond the pale OF notice.
ana though the author circulator OF IL Is known
ne Will not be disturbed. All reports OF criminal
prosecution are erroneous
GoRMAN TO HEAD THE COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
Ii is definitely seJtled that Senator German is TO
oe Chairman OF the committee on resolutions, and
he openly advocates a conservative policy as 10
the tarin declarations German Will exert his in
fiuence to prevent the adoption OF platform cal
culated TO alarm the Industrial interests In this
ne Is supported by Chairman Barnum and otner
leading Eastern democrats. German thinks the
tarin plank Will be modelled after that OF 1884,
but containing an emphatic demand for a reduc-
tion OF taxes. The contest over the tariff resolu-
ton promises to be the only one opthe convention,
onu eno WV oppoSius slutS are
shaling their forces for a determined
struggle Many democrats Including Senators
Beck, Harris, Berry and Others, who are not dele
gates are working with Henry watterson TO pro-
cure an endorsement OF the Mills bill. German
ana Barnum say the protectionlst democrats must
not oe read out OF the party; that their detection
would be fatal next November. German is ac-
cepted as chairman as compromise.
THURMANs BOOM SWELLING.
As the delegates Sarrive the Thurman boom
grows In strength, and it now looks like his
nomination almost without opposition. The
Georgia delegation has just declared for Thurman.
The Cleveland democratic organizations from
Buffalo have just marched in headed by brass
bands with their banners bearing Cleveland's
name and picture They were Justify cheered
along the entire route. The weather Is delight
fully pleasant.
THE MILLS BILL WILL NOT BE INDoRsEp.
The most remarkable phase OF democratic senti-
ment as expressed to-day is that in regard TO the
tar resolution. 1t is generally conceded that the
Mills bill will not be endorsed. and Indications
point TO the adoption OF O conservative declara-
ZION. Even democrats who have been hitherto
urgently advocating the Mills bill, now say it
would be tnexpedient TO endorse any special bill
as the details OF tax reduction are yet too uncer
tain. spirit or conservatism seems prevail and
those who still contend for large REDUCTION of
tarn duties are very much alarmed. The demo-
cratic organ here warns the tar1n reformers that
unless they are extremely vtgilant, the protec-
tionists Will capture and control the committee on
resolutions As usual the President Is brought
support. The tariff reformers declare be insists
upon the policy LAID down In his message, while
the other side say he has been convinced that
Servattsm is necessary.
Gray's Friends Growing Desperate.
Hundreds OF delegates are waving red bandanas
OF the Thurman pattern, and are shouting for the
'Old Roman" for vice-president. Gray's friends
are fighting hard TO stem the Thurman tide but
they make but little headway. Some Of them are
growing desperate. and are assuring the delega-
tions that unless Gray is nominated Indiana Will
certainly be lost to the ticket.
Collins will be Permanent President.
There now seems to be no doubt but that Cen
Collins will be elected permanent president OF the
convention. The only man mentioned as his
antagonist was Henry watterson, OF Kentucky
He was put up by a coterie OF Southern men, who
claimed that their section ought TO have some
however, called on Gen. Collins to-day and told
him that he would Lot be a candidate, and would
earnestly support the nominee OF the national
committee.
ARRIVAL OF THR TAMNANY BRAVES.
At 10 O'Clock q long train bringing the Tammany
folks from New York rolled into the station. and
about 400 OF tnem with white plug hats and large
blood-red badges marched TO the southern Hotel
headed by a brass band. They received the most
reached ST. Louis. Itwas quite significant. They
cheered repeatedly for Thurman and Raised great
deal OF enthusiasm.
THE MICHIGAN DELEGATION FOR DICKINSON.
The Michigan delegation is for Postmaster-Gen-
eral Dickinson for yice-President, but at meeting
Just held decided that they will not antagonize
Thurman with their favor1te. They say, however,
II anything occurs TO take Thurman out OF The
race, they will present Dickinson's name, and that
they have assurances or support from other states
VIRGINIA WANTS INTERNAL TAXES REPEALED.
The Virginia delegation have determined TO
make a struggle Tor the repeal OF the entire IN
ternal taxation. They say that some OF the North
Carolina and two OF the Georgia delegates Will
unite with them, but that they Indulge
no hope OF success; that while they be-
neve the war taxes ought to be
swept out nrst, the sentiment of the party
is opposed to it, and such a plank cannot be
carried for the platform The Virginia delegation Is
being royalty entertained here by residents who
are natives OF that state. This afternoon they
were taken TO the races in private carriages. and
tonight will be given banquet at the University
Club
German Thinks &c Will BE Thurman.
Strong efforts are being made by the supporters
OF Gray and Black to check the Thurman move
ment conference has been held by Indiana
and Maryland delegations to devise means TO offer
systematic opposition to Thurmans nomination
Senator German thinks 1t unwise TO nominate
Thurman on account OF his age, but predicts that
it will be done with rush, and says he will go
with his party.