The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-22

quarters at the Palmer house, at which
henry Wattersou made one of his famous
speeches in which he said that from now
henceforth he was for Grover Cleveland,
and he hoped the Blue Grass state would be
in line when the man of destiny was nom
mated. Mr.. Watterson said he
saw yesterday that the nom
inatlon Of Mr.. Cleveland was
inevitable. All his labors in opposition TO
Mr.. Cleveland had been from a sincere de-
sire TO SEQ a winner named aud be had up to
short time ago been convinced that t
would be madness to urge Mr.. Clevslaud's
nomination in the face OF the fact that a
yawning grave would be prepared for him
by his enemies In New York. Mr. Waiter
son said he counted himself one Of the
truest friends Grover Cleveland ever had =,
and IL had been TO save him from what he
thougnC was sure defeat that he championed
the cause of man who would not be put
up for slaughter In the Empire state.
A WONDERFUL CHANGE.
But the last thirty-six hours has worked
wonderful change, the magic OF the ex-
Presidents name had even cast its spell
about the solid phalanx of the opposition in
New YORK, and the leaders there were re-
treating sullenly, but backing out
of their opposition. Mr.. Watterson
then eulogized ex-Seoretary Whit
ney, to whom he credited the wonderful
campaign made by that gentleman in Mr..
Cleveland's interest aud he believed that in
the ead New York would be brought into
line for the nominee and that the solid vote
Of the grand old Empire state would be cast
for Mr. Cleveland. 81 propose now and
henceforth to work for Mr.. Cleveland's
nomination." said Mr.. Watterson. Mr.
Watterson ended his speech by a magnifi-
cent tribute to the worth and sterling In
tegrity Of John &. Carlisle, Ken
tuoSy's favorlte son. All this and
much more Mr.. Watterson said, but
as the meeting was held behind closed
doors the entire speech was not obtainable
Ever and anon when Mr.. Watterson made
telling point the hot, sitting room rang
with cheers, which were answered by shouts
from the GRO wds Of Kentuokians who be.
sieged the headquarters waiting for what
few tickets were left just as Mr.. Waiter
son finished his speech the impatient crowd
burst open the doors and surged around the
perspiring orator. 1t was dramatic
scene, but Mr.. Watterson waved his hands
right and left and quickly elbowed his way
out into the open corridors
Three cheers for Cleveland and Waiter.
son" some one shouted, and they were given
with vim such as only enthusiastic Ken
tuckians can give expression to.
ALL THE DELEGATES PLEASED.
The balance of the delegates came out
oOOh hLLoI HdIus AL hOT5 5nlleS Oh con-
tentmeut and satisfaction. They hurried
away to the convention as the hour OF noon
approached. mo formal vote was taken ;"
said John B. Caselnan. "but the delegation
is without douot solid for Mr.. Cleveland
and he will receive Kentucky's twenty-six
votes solid. Senator Carlisle has expressed
wish that his name be not presented and
his wish is law with US. Mr.. Cleveland will
be nominated on the first ballot"
The original purpose of the calling OF the
meeting was to settle the varIous committee
men, To the surprise of all Mr. Watterson,
who had been slated to serve on the COM
mittee on resolutions, declined to accept the
place. This ac ion was taken as an indica-
tion that MIR. Watterson did not want to be
hampered with committee work. and de-
sired to be free so as to throw all his ener-
gies into the fight for Mr.. Cleveland. 1t
was also said that Mr.. Watterson would
make a speech, seconding the nomination Of
Mr.. Cleveland, which will be a master
piece of oratory. Were he on the platform
com uittee, Mr.. Watterson would have no
time to prepare his speech, and this was also
given as a reason for his declinatlon to serve.
He will. however. be cOnsulted