The record-union., 1892-06-08

nearly the entire delegation. Ii Maryland
two delegates are involved, in kentucky
tn-o, and in South Carolina the whole
delegation of eighteen. In Georgia two
delegates are at issue, and ia Utah two
Blaine delegates viii be seated. In the
grand total, therefore, the contests involve
about sixty delegates, and it viii be seen
in a close contest TO be entirely in the
power Of the committee. II its report is
adopted it may exert controlling infu-
ence.
The chairman of the Michigan delega-
ton reports that it is estimated that AL
ger will have 81 votes, and it has been de-
cided to adhere to him while there is
prospect of advancing his candidacy.
M'KINLEY FOR PERMANENT CHAIRMAN.
Governor Mckinley was elected Chair
man of the permanent organization this
evening. 1t Was a cut-and-dried affair,
none of the members caring to bring out
candidate against the tariff expert. The
election is due to the fact that he is con-
ceded to be eminently tair, and while in
favor of the denomination of Harrison,
the anti-administration forces did not OBJ
ject.
After the selection of Mckinley the
Committee on Permanent Organization
perfected the other details of organiza-
ton, and the minor temporary officers
were confirmed in their appointments.
IN A STATE OF UNCERTAINTY.
The prolonged suspense and uncer-
tainty is having telling effect on the en-
thusiasm of the crowds in attendance on
the convention. While frequent confer
ences are being held by the leaders the
followers of both factions are anxiously
awaiting information which may throw
light on the situation, which appears
hopelessly uncertain.
The chief interest for the moment is
centered in the proceedings of the Com
mittee on Credentials. So close appears
the contest between elements of the COM
mittee for control that both sides are
making a desperate fight to capture the
whole of the delegates in dispute. The
Blaine people claim they have everything
to gain by a postponement of the ballot
ing, and for that reason it is understood
they will endeavor to delay permanent
organization of the convention as far as
possible. The Harrison leaders deny
that they are losing ground by the post
ponement, and are disposed not to force
the organization, lest such action be con-
strued as evidence of weakening on their
part.
The Blaine people have apparently ac-
compished their purpose of delay in
twice securing a postponemento of definite
action Of the Committee on Credentials.
The committee is making slow progress
with it's work, and poll would indicate
the Blaine men in the majority and con-
troll of affairs, though Chairman Cogswell
of Massachusetts, is one of the stanchest
Harrison men.
The committee met at o'clock, but ad-
journed Immediately and at o'clock re-
assembled, but up 10 10 o'clock the first
contest was not yet taken up, and the
only thing accomplished was the making
up of the roll of delegates in the uncon-
tested districts. The probabilities are,
with the possible exception of two, the
decision of the National Committee in
the contest will be affirmed by the Com
mittee on Credentials. The committee
adjourned until $3.50 tomorrow, which is
looked upon as evidence OF the standing
of the committee, as the Harrison men
wanted to continue the session.
IMPORTANT CONFERENCES.
The leaders Of the opposing hosts held
important conferences at the various
headquarters, lasting late into the night.
At the conclusion of the Harrison con-
ference it was stated that reports received
by the committee showed that the Presi-
dent had made substantial gains during
the day, and that the Harrison vote
pledged tonight was larger than since
the beginning of the contest.
Senator Hiscock stated that poll of the
New York delegation tonight showed a
gain of ten votes for Harrison.
FELTON, Of California stated that Har-
rison would have fourteen votes from
that State, although the Blaine people
insist that all but four are now in line for
their favorite.
y. NJ. Jones reported that the Presi-
dent was certain of thirty-six votes from
Illinois.
1t IS claimed that there is no serious de-
fiction in the South, and kilograms from
many prominent men throughout the
country indicated that the sober second
thought of the Republicans would now
be expressed.
The Blaine conference was still in ses-
sion at a late hour and nothing definite
was learned as TO the meeting. It is still
freely asserted, however, by the Blaine
cohorts that the Plumed Knight gained
seventy Southern votes during the day.
IL. Al
men that they tonight polled thirty votes
in the delegation is absolutely and un-
qualifedly denied by Thomas Platt. He
said: "The Harrison men are losing
everywhere and have become very de-
moralized. The situation is more en-
couraging to US then at any time during
the canvass.
BLAINE MEN CONTROL THE COMMITTEES.
A late hour tonight developed sig
nificant change in the Presidential situa-
ton. The Blaine people demonstrated
that they control all the most important
committees of the convention, particu-
larly the Committee on Rules and the
Committee on Credentials. The last
named, having jurisdiction over the nu-
merous contests, is of an Importance
which can hardly be over-estimated.
THE PLATFORM.
The work of formulating even the first
rough drafts of the separate planlls of the
platform had not made the slightest head
way up to nearly 9 P. NJ, and the taking
up of the task was further delayed by the
committee deciding to hear, while in gem
eral session, various persons who are
ready to offer suggestions and speak upon
various subjects. The committee listened
to number of speakers until late in the
night, and then decided to separate into
subcommittee, with the understanding