The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22

California headquarters great crowds of
visitors were entertained, and all left with a
good word and we'll wishes for San Fran
cisco, The various delegations this evening
quarters. The New York delegation, a
ne-looking body of men, called on the Cal
ifornians. and after being entertained gave
three cheers for tine Golden Gate city.
SENATOR DoLPH's DETECTION.
The ardor of the Californians was damp
ened tonight when Senator Dolph called at
the Arlington and was cordially greeted by
his Pacific Coast friends. One of the Cali
fornia committee inquired of him: "Sena-
tor, Is 1t true, as we have heard, that you
hold the proxy Of the Oregon committee
man9 If so. we are pleased to receive this
information"
To the surprise of all, Senator Dolph
asked abruptly: ''Who told you l had the
proxy?"
The Californian gave the source of his in
formation. Senator Dolph then admitted
that he held the proxy. 1t was soon discov-
tion that lie was not inclined to favor San
Franclsco,s candidacy. The Californian
and his friends who had heard the conver-
sation were astonished. They had never
for moment suspected that any of their
neighbors would hesitate in giving them
warm support, and they were not backward
in telling the Oregon Senator so.
The latter retorted: II shall vote my
convictions. l shall probably vote for the
most suitable place without any regard to
neighborly considerations or any feeling of
sentiment in favor of any locality. have
a proxy in blank duly signed, and il may be
that will not act, but will fill in the name
of some one else. | have not yet decided" 4"
A DIsCoURAGING FEELING.
1t is needless to say that Senator Dolpb's
declaration provoked the censure of al
loyal Pacific Coast people, and all Califor-
nj ia1t thau aft oil in,
quired, Where do we stand? win any
more of our friends desert us?" The San
Francisco supporters were inclined to be
very much discouraged. Inquiry was then
made as to Washington State, and it
could not be ascertained who held the
proxy from the regular committeeman who
could not attend personally. Representa-
tive John l.. Wilson will, it is believe d.
have this proxy, and he will vote for San
Francisco. IL is regarded as morally GER
Senator Stewart Of Nevada will support SaD
Francisco, as well as all other Pacific Coast
and Rocky Mountain States and Territories
heretofore relied upon with the possible eX-
ceptlOn of Oregon.
GAINING NEW FRIENDS.
Although the Californans were disheart-
ened at the Intelligence of Oregon's dis
loyalty, they received fresh encouragement
from the news that South Dakota. Virginia,
Louisiana, and probably Texas and Maine.
would in all probability vote for San Fran
cisco.
UTAH's DILEMMA.
1t transpired that there will probably be
trouble about Utah's committeeman. j. R.
Mcbride of Salt Lake City was in 1888
elected a member Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee. AT that time there was
no Republican party in Utah, but it was
called the Liberal party as opposed to
the Peoples or Mormon party. Recently,
hofh 10 7 iharaic mr. ha Daoplat.
party have divided. and the result is the
formation Of the Democratic and Rupub-
lican parties. But the Liberals would not
affiliate with either of these. When IL be-
came evident that Mcbride, who was then.
and had been for a long time, absent from
Utah, would not be able to attend the
National Committee meeting lie gave his
proxy 10 Arthur Brown, formerly Lib
eral," but now member of the re-
Gently organized Republican party. This
displeased the Liberals. who then
elected a committeeman of their own
named Talcoit. When it became evident
that there would be a contest between Tai
colt and Brown, the Republicans elected
their own man, Burch. But Mcbride is
now on hand as well RS Brown, Burch
and Talrott. If Talcott wins he will prob
ably vote for Omaha. while Brown or Burch
would vote for San Francisco. 1t is doubt
full about Mcbride, though it is reported
that he is for Omaha.
II is evident Tonight that some of the
California delegation believe that the Ad-
ministration has a preference, and think
that this preference will be for Omaha or
Cincinnati. The California delegation, not
withstanding the discoaragements encoun-
tered, profess great confidence in a result
favorable to San Francisco. The Omaha
Minneapolis and San Francisco delegations
will make fight for an omen ballot. The
San Franescans declare, 1--WE want to know
who cur friends are"
CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT.
The members of the Nebraska delegation
now in Washington for the purpose of
urging the selection of Omaha as a place tor
body this morning and paid their respects
to the President. They were cordially re-
ceived, but were unable to per-
suade the President to express a prefer
ence for their city. The members of
the delegation for Minneapolis called later
in the day, but were equally unsuccessful
in causing the President to commit him.
self. The New York City delegation, who
reached here this afternoon. comprise up
ward of one hundred men, representing the
Republican clubs of the city of New York,
Hotel Mems Association, General Citizens
Committee and Others.
THE VESTS STRONG FIGHT.
Minneapolis is making grand push for
the convention. Colonel Blethen of Min
neapolis, in reviewing the situation tonight,
said: "The West objects TO New York, be-
lieving that no political aid couli come from
holding the convention in New York. The
West believes that if the convention could
be held in the Mississippi OF the Mis-
souri, River Valley it would give
the Republican cause great aid and
insure the absolute control of the Western
and Northwestern States, even to the
reclamation of Iowa. But the West Just as
radically believes that to hold the conyeu-
tion in New York is to surrender to Wall
street. While this is puerilty SO far as
actual effects are concerned, every
and California" said Blethen, would
swear that it would cost the Republicans of
the Mississippi and Missouri valleys from
one-quarter to one-third of the granger
vote, which simply means defeat in Iowa,
Minnesota, Kansas, and doubtful results in
Wisconsin and Montana" Beihen thinks
these arguments are having effect with the
committee.
AN OPEN BALLOT WANTED.
Minneapolis. Omaha and California are
emphatic for an open ballot, there having
been, said Blethen, a rumor that the COM
secret ballot. This the West construes to
be In favor Of New York. All the contest
ants tonight aver with much confidence
that they have every reason TO believe their
affairs are progressing smoothly and each
one thinks their city will capture the cor-
vention.
The members of the delegation from Cali
fornia are gratitied at the progress San Fran
cisco is making in her fight for the conven-
tion. There is going to be long drawn
out contest" said one tonight. "but San
Francisco will get the prize. The prospects
for it never looked brighter than they do to-
night"
"a Fair Chance"
The following telegram was received yes
terday morning:
WASHINGTON ID. C.). Nov. 81, 1891.
Wendell Edst0R. Palace Hotel: Arrived all