The Portland daily press., 1888-06-25

ed until 2.30, and the committee Immediately
went into session, notifying Senators Hoar
and Quay to be present Senator Quay
did not immediately put in an appearance.
Inc hrst action taken was by Senator Far
Gresham, said that for the sake of harmony,
he would withdraw his name.
W. H. De1 oung, being called on, stated to
the committee that he thought they were not
there 10 listen to the praises Of the different
Candidates, but to decide upon the man that
was most available, and who could carry the
country Tor the party; that the better plan
would De 70 examine into the merits and de-
merits OF the different candidates.
Mr.. DeYoung stated to the committee the
OBJECTIONS urged by the representatives from
the Pacific coast to two or three of the candi-
dates, setting forth their weaknesses, and
concluded by saying that there was no neces-
slty Of setting forth the claims and available
lty oI Blaine, as everybody was too well ac
quainted with him to require that.
AT this moment SenOtOr Quay came into the
room. lie stated to the committee that New
York had decided to support Blaine, and he
could not see how the nomination Of Blaine
could possibly be avoided. He felt that the
majority OF the convention would be in favor
OF II. The chairman, Senator Farwell, stated
tnat In any event 1t was the duty Of the COM
mlttee to recommend the name Of some can
didate for the conference and support it as a
body. and the name Of Congressman McKin-
ley Oh Ohio was proposed. The committee
was pnlled as to some of the candidates, and
by large majority decided that Sherman
was out OF the fight, that Blaine being a
possibility with the convention, 1t was the
somebody outside Of Mr.. Blaine, and that he
ought not to be considered by this COM
mittee.
The result Of this was Iprotracted discus
sion. An attempt was made to catechise the
representatives present as to their second
choice. Mr.. Dufield, the manager of the
Alger forces. was asked who his delegation
would support in the event that Gen. Alger
was out Of the way, to which he replied
Blaine. The same question was put to Mr..
DeYoung, who stated that his position was
dinerent from that Of any gentleman present.
MS delegation supporting a candidate who, in
ms opinion, would be nominated. Therefore
y was ridiculous to ask him to name second
candidates represented by the other
members Of the committee were All
practically out OF the race At
this stage Of the proceedings Senator
no Hoar pi addressed the meeting, and said
that Blaine wa, very dear to the people Of
Massachusetts, that they thought very highly
OF him, and that he could undoubtedly carry
bis state. He thought Congressman Nc
hinley could also carry 1t If he was
delegation, Gov Foster and Gen. Butter
worth, refused to consided Sherman out Of
the night. Repeated ballots were taken. On
tne nrst bellot In the committee no one can
didate received over three votes. After re-
peated balloting, Mckinley received seven
votes. The chairman, Mr.. FarWell. turned
TO Mr.. DeYoung and asked him IL he would
recommend his delegation 10 support Mr.
mckinley, and he replied that he would not
that his delegation had declared for a man
VINO now held the majority vote In the con-
ventlon, ard 1t would simply be ridiculous
to ask them when they had won their fight
70, 10 refuse at that moment to bolt for him.
4lere was great deal of discussion, and
some that had favored Mr.. Mckinley now
objected to reporting him to the confer
ence. Mr.. Duffleld said that IL they
reported man 1t ought to be one strong
enough to beat Mr.. Blaine, which Mr.. Nc.
kinley could not do. Another delegate stated
that MT Mckinley had this morning practi-
caily placed himself In the same position as
Blaine. when he sat upon chair in the con-
vention and stated that he was not candi-
date for the presidency.
AFTER some more discussion IL was
nnally decided TO report two namesl TO
tne conference, and the second name
cnosen was Allison. The committee then
aglourned to report TO the conference.
when the conference had to some extent.dis-
cussed the situation, a motion was made that
they adjourn the convention Immediately on
meeting In the afternoon until Monday morn
ING, 70 give time Tor thorough discussion Of
tne situation. and 1t was agreed that each
delegate In the conference be required to
urge their delegates TO vote for adjournment
OF the convention.