New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-29
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD.
The COMING NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
VETERANS AS WELL AS NEW MEN 10 DE AT
MINNEAPOLIS.

MINNEAPOLIS.
1t is generally agreed among politicians that the
two great National Conventions next month VIII be
among the most interesting in the history OF the par
ties On the Democratic side the bitter strife between
Hill and Cleveland the possibilities OF compromise
candidate being selected and the uncertainty az tn the
course Of the NewYorS delegation, all tend to make
the gathering at Chicago one that will at least be IN
striking contrast with the cut and dried afar at It.
Louis four years ago. when Cleveland was renoHnatcd
by reclamation.
But far greater interest, certainly TO Republicans.
attaches TO the convention at Minneapolis because
there the next President, In all probability. will be
chosen 1t Is interesting to observe In this connec-
ton how many OF those who fought for and against
Mr.. Conkng at Chicago a dozen years ago will be In
the Minneapolis Convention Of course, the number OF
conspicuous figures who will not be there, who have
passed away from earth, is even more impressive
But the list Of those remaining Is sufficiently large to
link the present with the past
The veteran Powell Clayton who was the delegate
stlargc from Arkansas in 1850, heads his delegation
to this convention. stephen w Dorsey, who led the
Arkansas delegation that year, has disappeared from
the field of active politics, but Mlffin W. 0lbbs'
Mr. Clayton's right-hand man, is still In the front
rank and is a delegate large as he was in 1850
The Alabama delegation Is divided in consequence OF
the contest between the Mosely and the tl-Mo'ey
factions None OF the late leaders appear on either
side.
one Of the most conspicuous and most active mem
hers of The California delegation for many years has
been Greed Raymond. but he is not delegate this
wear: neither IS Mr. Estee. who permanent chair
man of the last Republican National Convention
Both will be at Minneapolis, however. United states
Senator FELTON, Is one OF the California deegatesat
large Colorado's delegation includes United states
Senator'S Teller and Wolcott both able speakers and
successful politicians
The old war-horse Samuel Fessenden was a dele
cate at large from Connecticut in 1880 He is not
delegate this year. but he IS st member OF the Re
publican National Committee and will be at Mime
apolls. Governor Buckley heads the CONNECTICUT
delegation. United States senator Plat will be at the
convention and take an active part as usual. Deia-
wares delegation includes United states Senator lg-
gins and General James II. wilson Most OF Florlda's
representatives are comparatively new men In Ma
,ona politics. This cannot he said. however, of the
Southern states rule. for no less than four mem
bers of the Georgia delegation represented the state in
1850. These were Messrs. Pledger, Brlmberry, Lock
and Deveaux.
ulinols's delegates at large In 1880 were General
Iorap Emery A. storrs Pension Commissioner Raum
ond David T. Litter This year their places are filled
BY United States Senator Cullom Ex-Governor ogesby
ex-Congressman Cannon and Dr. Joseph Robbins. of
Quincy. Most Of the other delegates new names in
Nauonal politics
President Harrison headed the Indiana delegation
In 1880. That honor this year Is enjoyed by
Richard W. Thompson. 1t Is conceded that the
Hoosier State has elected an exceptionally strong
BODY Of men, Including it does Stanton h. Pccle,
OF Indianapolis General Lew Wallace. author OF
Zen Ilurn: General Jasper Packard, OF ewAlbany
Hiram Brownles and W. r. McKeen. OF Terre Hautc.
who represented the district in 1850.
Another conspicuous figure in the convention will
he James ). Clarkson. chairman Of the National Re
publican Committee. who leads the Iowa forces, as
he did twelve years ago. Colonel W. o. Bradley. who
came near being elected Governor OF Kentucky In
1897 is another veteran who will know from personal
exnerience whether this convention as interesting
"a that of 1880. william Pitt Kellogg appears
contestant delegate ataree from Louisiana. lie has
Aeen fighting Warmoth down there for several years
James A. Geary. OF Baltimore heads the Maryland
DELEGATION this year I've did IN 1880. Jesse ".
Cove. a. the original Blaine man." appears among the
Massachusetts delegates. Senator Hoar was at the
head OF the Bay State people in 1850, and was also
chairman OF the convention of that state. This
year he Is n Europe.
John r. Lynch. the colored orator OF Mississippi.
was an alternate in 1880 This year
he heads the delegation from that State. There Is
contest there also. James li is the leader OIL the
oontesting contingent.
ChAuncey Filley is delegate large from MISSOURI
rs usual. this year. and far from being poiltcal
oerpse Two Of the New-Jersey delegates large In
1850 General SeweI and George A. liasey, are re
turned this year. John !. Blair, who is probably the
nlest uag In the convention, beDg over ninety, was