Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-08
STILL A HIDDEN SECRET.
Tho Nomination Dependent On tho Grea,
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Tho Nomination Depenuent Ou tno OToos
Uncommitted and Unpiedxed.
M1ssEApoLIs, MIsN.. juno THE
first day of the Republican National
Convention ends with the Republican
nomination still hidden secret to be
disclosed only when the decisive ballot
reveals the unfathomable intentions OF
the scores of unpledged and uncom-
mitted delegates. 1t is thoroughly
realized by the friends of both the
chief candidates to night that the
result OF the convention is to
depend upon those uncommitted,
vacillating delegates who are pledged to
neither candidate and who are claimed
for both. What these uncertain dele
gates will do in the end no power on
earth can predict, and that the nomina-
ton depends upon their action tends to
make this one OF the most aggravating
presidential contests that the Republi-
can party has ever known.
no PERcEPrrBLB ADVANTAGE.
The day closed without any percepti-
BILE significant advantage for either side.
The Blaine talent organized the conven-
ton by the election of Fassett, Of New
York. as temporary chairman. But as
Mr.. Fassetts selection was not contested
by Mr. Harrison's element, and as his
election was unanimous, the victory was
won by default, and no one can say what
would have been the result had the Har-
rison managers decided to force their
strength in opposing the candidate for
the temporary craftsmanship.
No occasion occurred during the very
brief session to-day to call out any de-
cided manifestations from the delegates
of the convention. The name of Blaine
was wildly cheered. of course, and so,
indeed, were the names OF Reed and OF
Ingalls,, neither of whom are even sug-
gested as possible candidates for presi-
dental honors.
REED THE DAYS HERO.
As matter of fact the ovation which
greeted Thomas b. Reed was even more
enthusiastic and more prolonged than
that inspired by the name of Blaine ;
but then the ex-Speakef was present
and visible, while the ex-Secretary OF
State was absent and invisible. The
Harrison people had no opportunity to
call up one OF those enthusiastic scenes
which weigh so heavily and are con-
sidered so potent IN national conven-
tions, because the name OF their canGi-
date was mentioned but once, and that
time by an opponent OF MIR. Harrison,
who passed from the name of Harrison
to that of Blaine so quickly that the
friends OF the President had no oppor.
tunity for any manifestation OF their de.
votiOn.
CLAIMS BEING NARROWED DOWN.
The managers of both Blaine and
Harrison maintain tonight the same per.
sistent attitude of claiming everything in
general but giving no figures IN detail
that has characterized their campaign
for the last four days. Only in an un'
official and dnon-committal way are figures
and estimates given out from either of the
headquarters. With every delegate to the
national convention present in his seat
it will require ASP votes to make nomi-
nation. Three days ago both OF the
rival factions were claiming the nomi.
nation of their candidates by vote oi
coo or more, but as the delegations ar
rived, one by one, and it became mani
fest to the public how they would stand,
these claims have been modified aud re-
duced until tonight neither side is
claiming the nomination OF its candidate
by over 800 votes.
ALGER TO STICK.
Alger will almost certainly remain il
the fight to the end, and he will proba'
bly draw off no less than sixty votes on
the first ballot. His candidacy, it is be.
lieved, will make about equal inroads on
the strength OF both the leading contest
ants, although the Blaine people main
tain that his withdrawal at any time will
certainly insure the nomination OF then
candidate.
LESS RECR1MINATION.
The events OF the day have differed
from the fierce rivalry of yesterday il
one very gratifying particular. There
has been less recrimination, fewer quar-
reIs and scenes, and there appears to bt
general inclination on all sides to pur
sue the contest good-naturally in ordel
to avoid hostility which might imperi
the success OF the ticket. 1t is quite
probable, however. that the most poten
influence in effecting this general de
mand for harmony has been the promi
nepce which has been given on all side
to the suggestion for compromise can
didate.
SUGGESTION OF COMPROMISE CANDIDATE
Yesterday and to-day the belief tha
so much bad feeling was being display
ed that it would be necessary to seek
compromise candidate was very general
and unquestionably excited the anxiet.
of the managers OF both Harrison ant
Blaine. They probably concluded tina
the only way to allay this movement
which threatened to become popula
ona. was to counsel moderation ant
harmony and prevent any preliminar,
contests or disputes which might add t.
the logic OF the argument for compre
mise candidate.
FEW wARLIKE DEMONSTRATIONS.
And so il has been that the MARTA
scenes of yesterday have been few ant
uneyentful to-day. The Alger men mad
a slight demonstration this morning Il
show that their candidate was still in tn
field, but they were very careful to per
| NIT nothing to be heard in dispsrage
ment of either OF the other leading
candidstea Tonight the aine-Harri
| son forces are making the usual counte
demonstrations in the lobbies of th
| leading hotels, but they lack that in
tense rivalry which has attended thes
occasions during the past seventy-tw
hours.
TIE pARKIRs "oSsARrIS."
The southern vote still stands on
| foremost and prominent a great interrc
CATION point on every page Of estimste'
No one knows TO q certainty how man
Of the colored delegates Of the Sout
viii vote. and no one 10 altogether sur
| 10 whom certain OF the white delegate
will ultimately give their allegiance. Bot
sides are employing every argument IN
exerting every effort known TO politics
ingenuity TO win The support Of al th
scattering and Uncertain delegates, bu
The isiter esem 10 fully realize the Ia
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