The Portland daily press., 1889-09-25
AMONG THE REPUBLICANS.
Rracketr and crapo Boomers In full
Force at Boston.

Boston, September 24.-During all the
latter part Of this afternoon and this eve
ming the halls and corridors at the fremont
House, and the rooms of the managers OF
the various "booms," were crowded with
visitors, who were buttonholed at every turn
by the energetic rushers and boomers" who
endeavored to instil into the minds Of those
who called the idea that "their man was
sure to be the one whom the lightning was
to strike in tom0rrow's convention" The
managers of Mr.. Crapo's and Mr.. Brackett's
blooms" expressed serene confidence as to
the outcome of tomorrOw's fight, but this
feeling was especially noticeable on the part
Of the Grape men. The Bracket men clung
to their previous predictions with equal
tenacity, but their observations were so loud
as almost to warrant the impression that
they were trying as much to convince them
selves as others. One Of the most prominent
Brackett men, when told that his fav0rlte
would not be nominated on the first ballot,
replied, II can't see why he isn't" Hereto
fore this same man has felt so sure of his
ground that he has not seemed to think IL
necessary to consider the matter at all.
The contest for the lieutenant governor
ship continued to be an all-absorbing topic
Of conversation, and its outcome food for
speculation. This fight was still further
complicated by the report late this afternoon
that the Jewett men would throw their
strength to Halle; Two reasons were as
signed for this. One was that 1t would be
done as measure Of self-defenee against the
alleged Walker-Johnson combination. An
other was that Mr.. Jewett's friends felt ag-
grieved that Governor Ames had come out
so openly in favor Of Mr.. johnson. one men,
Der of his council, as against Mr.. Jewett,
another member Of his council.
Republican Leagues In Session.
SARATOGA, N. Y, September 24.-The
Republican League Of the State Of New
1890 o'clock by President Hefford. Rev.
Joseph Carey of Saratoga invoked divine
blessing upon the delegates assembled, and
the proceedings were continued by call Of
the roll. after which President Hefford de-
livereo his address Of welcome, In which he
reviewed the growth and progress OF the
league since its inception.
PITTsBURG, Pa, September 24.-The Re-
publican League Of Pennsylvania met here
In annual session at Lafayette Hall this
morning, with $50 delegates, representing
every Republican club in the State.
New York Republicans.
SARATOGA, September a. 4-Saratoga is
crowded with Republicans tonight, here for
tomorrow's State convention. Gossip about
candidates for the State ticket includes the
following:
Franklin County, Charles Hansel OF New York.
For Comptroller, John W. vrooman Of Her
kimer and John Ii. Beckwith of Plattsburg.
For Treasurer, General Stephen L. Muf1at Of
Piattsburg, although his friends say he has re-
considered his desire to get on the ticket.
For Attorney General, James @. Dennison of
Fulton County, now practcing law In New York !;
James NJ. Yarnum OF New York, ex-Congressman
John Van Voorhis Of Rochester.
For State Engineer, Verplanek Colvin of
Albany.
For Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals,
Haight Of Buffalo, Cope of Rochester and Lam
don of Schenectady.