New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-21
THE CONVENTION CONTEST.
DELEGATES FROM RIVAL CITIES AT WORK.
ARGUMENTS TO CONVINCE THE NATIONAL con-
MITTEE NEXT MONDAY.
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Washington, Nov. 2O.-The Arlington Hotel. at which
tho Republican National Committee Will meet Mon
day TO fix the time and place OF holding the next Ma
donal Convention, was a busy place to-day, although
only few OF the members OF the committee In
town and several of the delegations representing cities
which will contend for the honor OF entertaining the
convention had not yet arrived. Most of the members
Of the National Committee who are here dropped I'm at
the hotel In the Of the day and we're beset by
anxious inqurers who desired to ascertain their ndi
vdua preferences to place. but they were without
exception unwilling to express their opinions II any
they had formed.
Il have not decided the question in my own mind
ana do not expect TO do until have heard the argu
ments in Behalf of the different ces In substance
the answer Of nearly every nener Of the committee,
and 1t doubtless true and correct OF course, the
members from Minnesota Eorth Dakota. Montana and
Idaho said to favor Minneapolis first, and it IS ex-
pectcd tlat Wisconsin will join them. Colorado,
Kansas. Missouri, Utah, wyoming and South Dakota
understood to favor Omaha, and Mr.. Clarkson OF
Iowa, is claimed by both Omaha and Minneapolis. Mr..
De Young, Of California who arrived late In the after
noOn at once began to prepare for The struggle In behalf
Of Fan Francisco which had been already opened by
Senator Felton, Representatives McKenna and Bowers,
and other active and influential friends of that town
Omaha's lively and energetic delegation, which ar
rived last night out bright and early this morn
ronged throughout the day. 1t is asserted that Cn-
cinnati is to have the support Of Michigan, Illinois,
West Virginia. Tennessee and Kentucky as first choice,
and Chicago second choice. The latter town Is
making no active concerted effort, but has many
strong friends. The MnneapolisSt Paul delegation
arrived late in the afternoon and at once opened head
quarters and began operations. The tussle between
them and the champions OF Omaha and San Francisco
promises to be lively one, but it Is strongly limited
that the friends OF the three cities have private
understanding to their combined efforts to carry
the convention west OF the Mississippi River and that
they expect to control votes enough to accomplish
that purpose.
Commodlous and convenient quarters have been re-
served for the ewYork delegation, which is expected
other cities seem to regard the movement In favor
of New-York with considerable uDeasneSs, ard they
will spare no efforts to foresta the representatives
from that city.
Several important considerations are to regarded
In the selection of place for the National Conven-
tion and this fact TO be duly appreciated By
the "boomers7 who have arrived. Easy access, sut-
clent aud good hotel accommOdatons good telegrapc
facilities roomy and suitable convention hall, pc
cunlary requirements, cimate-thess and many other
matters are to be presented and considered. Then
this question must be answered according to the best
Judgment OF the members OF the National Committee
In which Of the cities that competing will tho
holding of TIE National Convention be productive Of
most good to the party in the coming Presidential
campaign A majority Of the members maintain that
this consideration is entitled to good deal OF weight
The representatives Of Omaha will urge that the hold
ing oi the National Convention IN thot town will
arouse the enthusiasm OF the party In Nebraska and
all OF the adjacent States to such pitch that 1t VIII
be easy to carry them next by old time sweeping
majorities. The arguments will be used in be
half of Minneapolis by the Minnesota Republicans, and
the friends OF both cities, well Of san Francisco
will try 20 convince the National Committee that tho
time has come when National Convention OF the
Republican party should be held west Of the Mississippi
River
Among the literature produced by the Omaha commit
tee folder' upon the last page OF which Is
picture Of d whee-Omaha OF course, being the " luD
From this hub radlate spokes at irregular Intervals
upon each OF which Is printed the distance IN niles
between the hub various cities The distance from
Omaha to San Francisco is 800 miles to New York,
500 miles: to Portland. Ore. $50 miles TO ~. PAU
and Minneapolis, $40 miles; 10 Cincinnati, GOO miles,
etc-but all the spoes OF course, e OF the same lengtn
and York, San Francisco. Minneapolis, Cincinnati
Chicago and other cities the rim OF the wheel
OF which Omaha is the centre. 1t is srewd and tax
ing device. The same Committee is distributing a
biy sheet upon one side OF which are fine Autographs
Of the stately public and business structures and other
attractive features OF omaha while The other side Is
crammed with facts and statistics relating to the town.
OF course Omaias boomers are full OF confidence
and enthusiasm but they are not more confident or en-
thusastc than the representatives of san FRANCISCO
Minneapolis or Cincinnati, who had arrived before
dinner time.
Among the arrivals early IN the evening vera
Chairman Claris0n of the National Committee and
Garret A. Hobart, Of New-Jersey, with ex-senator
Warner Miller, John W. Voonlan and several othcF
New-York men forming the advance guard OF the
delegation which is to urge the holding of the National
-pIp n up
welcome and hed an impromptu reception before they
were permitted to retire to their rooms Another ar
rival was senator Washburn, of minnesota. the leader
of the delegation which Is urging the selection o'
Minneapolis. Among the members OF this deicSaton
are several ST. Paul men, who are doing ther best 70
promoe the success OF ct. Pauls rival Oh this oc-
casion
Another arrival which created ripple OF Interest
was that OF Governor Senator David p. Hl, WHO eA
plalned that no had come not 10 boom New-lork
for the Republican National although he
hoped IL would be chosen-but to arrange for winter
quarters, which he does not expect to occlpy aht III
several acauantanccs and soon vanished: II IS s,u
that General Fsrusworth has secured for the ooverno
senator n convenient and c0mmOdio;s apTtm'ln
which has one more private entrances OF eiue
DOORS -, - q. a. r,, c.r,n
hell, who appears to have escaped the sp,akershlp
complications in New,York by running away ,,Is to me
he asked. when questioned about the preferences OK
the New-York REPRESENTATIVE He added that they
probably would decide whom TO support untll the
fi,st week in December. -,
The crowd, hswever, was not mach interested In me
speakership business The boomers had other wofA
20 do. W. II. T. HUGHES, of New-l lorh SAD fos io5
may say, on my authority, that Ncw-iork has IT,
Otier New York men expressed contrary opinion,
and Cincinnati stock and Minneapolis stock were hrin
and buoysnt The Omaha men had gone to no hold IA a
conference at Senator Manderscn's and they laid out
aud perfec I'd their plan OF csmpa.sn so as 10 10 @ oe
ready 10 begin work early tomorrow as nearly as
could bs ascertained about Onethrd OF the members
of The National Committee he'd ARR, ed at bedtime
Tho banquet. room OF the Arlington, In when the
mcetinys of the committee will be held. has been ar
ranged and decorated in fne style with flags ard
hunting for the occasion. Mr Rics5lc ana MS man
arer understan nd how 10 do such things well.
To GO TO WASHINGTON.