The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-15
CAMPBELL SURE TO WIN.
A BELIEF THAT ONE BALLOT WILL
END THE FIGBT.

The Governor Given an Ovation on His
Arriva,-He Predicts HIS Nomination
and Election-The Fractional Feeling
Very Bitter-A Fight on the Street
With Pistols.
CLEVELAND, O.. July 14.-Although the
depocratic state convention was announced
to meet on July IA, and continue In session
two DAYS, the programme provides that TO-
day is 10 be devoted to COM
mittes meetings and outdoor demon
STATIONS and that the convention is not to
convene in formal session until Tomorrow
(ba,rma Norton of the state central com
r1ittee vi then call the Ohio democrats to
order aud introduce Allan w. Thurman, a
son Of the OHIO leader, as temporary chair
man OF the convention.
THE GovERNoRsHIP.
The discussion of politicians is still all
directed to the governorship. While Gov.
Campoell'S nomination on the first ballot is
still as reasonably certain as any future
event, the Neal and Klihe factions have by
10 means given up the contest. 1t is
now evident that the opposition
intend TO make it as lively as
possible for Gov Campbell in the conven-
tion whatever the result may be, and many
conservative party leaders fear that such
strife and rancor may be engendered as to
imperil the success of the ticket In the COM
ing campaign.
THE FREE SILVER FIGHT.
Discussion over the platform still continues
and it Is evident that the free silver coinage
men will only win after brisk fight. Ex-
Congressman A. j. Warner and other
prominent free coinage men are on the
ground insisting that the party success can
only be insured by the convention de-
claring for free and unlimited COIN
age Of silver but they are being
vigorously opposed by Congressman Harter
and other equally prominenJ democrats. A
strenuous attempt will be made to settle all
differences on financial questions in the
committee on resolutions, aud prevent the
subject from being debated ia the conven-
tion. But this probably can only be done
blythe adoption Of free coinage plank, as
the Indications are that the free coinage
men are largely in the majority.
WILL WIN ON THE FIRST BALLOT.
CLEVELAND, July IA, II P. M-Gov. Camp
bell Will win on the first ballot, The only
question now is will the anti-Campbell fac
tons carry their grievances to the polls.
There are twenty-five or thirty of Hamilton
county. or Cincinnati, delegates who vow
that they will, ard these recalcitrants will
have the sympathy, if not the company,
OF dozen or more of the Cuyahoga county or
Cleveland delegation. There have been
many wordy warfares in the hotel Hobbies
to-day between the Campbell delegates and
their denonstrative opponents, and in sew
eral instances the disputes went to such an
extent that the admirers OF the governor
answered the threats of the Hamilton county
aelegates oy defying their opposition, and
declaring that Gov. Campbell could be
both nominated and elected without the
help of Cincinnati.
A BATTLE WITH PISTOLS.
While an angry wrangle was in progress
this evening IN front of the PIdtndeaIeY
office between Peter Nolan, a Campbell
man and amateur prize fighter, and William
and James Patterson, Neal delegates, all
understood to be from Cincinnati, the lie
was passed, and in an instant revolvers
were drawn. A lively fusilade
followed, in which four or five
shots were fired with mild results. An
innocent bystander received one of the bull
lets, after which the weapons were used as
clubs with more appreciable effect on the
contestants. They all received numerous
gashes over the head, and we're bleeding
profusely when arrested. This unfortunate
Incident tended at once t. restore
u.
Ihe party leaders Of all factions imme-
diai ely entered a vigorous protest against
tne factlous wrangles which have continued
throughout the day and tonight petty dis,
putes are discountenanced by all and a
strong attempt is being made to restore
harmony.
THE GOVERNORS STRENGTH.
The full strength Of the Campbell follow
ing was not appreciated until the governor
reached the city this afternoon. His arrival
a. the Hollenden hotel at the head of the
Jackson and Thurman clubs of Columbus
was the signal for an ovation. Cheer aftsr
Cneer Ger was given for the "next governor of
Onlo, and there we're loud demands for a
speech. The governor mounted a table in
tne center OF the rotunda and said: II am
s!aa 10 see you all, my friends, but have
uoV inuch OF a speech to make now. l ex-
pect TO make one, ho wever, after the nomi.
uagon." daughter and cheers1.
dov. Campbell this evening said to an
associated Press reporter: Il already have
assurances from far more than enough DEL
eSaIes to insure my nomination. / think
1hat the result, whatever it may be. will be
accepted philosophically By all my worthy
conpetitors, and that the democracy of the
o.ate o. VIII present an unbrokeu front to the
election" ny
ALL HOPE OF HARMONY GONE.
J. a mass meeting Of the anti Campbell
uslegases was held this afternoon. at which
W %aS discussed at great length the question
" whether, in the event of Gov.
.Snnp .JSalnpoelPs nomination, the opposition
,uouid na permit him to be declared the
rIasa IIanlmous nominee, or insist upon COM
sO'e ro coii call and make the records show
VupIe OF hundred or less opposition votes.
Il 1cOnmlttaa II Hx,n
o9 maet9e on programme" was finally appoint
sdo 10 consider the plan Of action to be
GFrUpseo. This committee reported Ia
bi,. t5sor OF opposing Gov. Campbell to the
S''.ol n1 end and preventing usual courtesy of
s,o.as unanimous nomination when his success
s,IoI stIulu DC assured. This persistent oppo-
sna s',Vn Is the sensation OF the town tonight
piors tH Vas destroyed the last hope of harmo-