The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-06

Social Ditpa.ch 10 TIE LtaliGeaecr.
MixxEAroLls, MlSH., June 5.--By all
the signs this is the eve OF a battle OF
the giants, instead OF tamo convention
lacking in interest. 1t is to make his
tory OF the very first moment to the
Republican party. 1t is to be square
fight to the finish between Harrison and
Blaine. Nobody else Is in it to-day.
Neither side is willing to entertain the
thought OF compromise. Dark horses
are took dark to see.
Cyclones gather suddenlyunder these
atmospheric conditions and the cOnven-
ton may be swept by one Neither side
gives figures in detail, which is alto
gether wise, for neither is quite sure
OF all it claims in bulk.
The element OF most weakness in the
Harrison ranks is confidence, although
the leaders are endeavoring TO have
margin enough to make sure against
foreseen breaks.
From the movements of the Blaine
men, it is fair inference that they sec
a great deal OF work ahead OF them.
They are doing their level best to win
back the representatives OF the old
Blaine constituencies. When these
oyertures come from old enemies OF
Blaine's it is peculiarly interesting and
impressive to hear them sing the song
so new to them. !,
The men who have so long followed
the Plumed Knight, as the great mass
Of West Virginians have, find no
pleasure in opposing him. They would
find less in joining a movement they
believe to be ill-advised and dangerous;
still less in failing to discharge the OBJ.
legations placed on them by conventions
which elected Them
QUESTION OF DUTY.
The West Virginia delegates arc fair
representatives OF those who come
without instructions, but were chosen
to support Harrison. l think instruc-
tions would hold them no more surely
than their sense OF duty. They share
in the commonly expressed regret that
tho party has not been spared the rude
shock OF this unnecessary contest.
They know that Mr.. Blaine could have
had the field 10 himself.
Developments yesterday and today
remove all doubt rs to the careful
planning OF the Blaine campaign. Full
length Autographs OF the great states.
man startled and amazed everybody to-
DAY. They were issued from the head
quarters OF the national committee.
-Four Of them hang side by side OIL the
wall OF the public entrance to the COM
mittec room. These rooms arc con-
sidered Blaine headquarters and there
is not much disguise about it. The
work on the portrait is the best, and
was not done in q day. Arriving Blaine
delegates arc supplied with immonse
plumes in punches Of three, rcd white
and blue. 1t now appears that the
Blaine movement, Us It is seen to-day,
was born at least a good month ago.
Everything in its interest is system and
carefully arranged.
When old Blaine men are urged by
old Blaine enemies to return to their
old allegiance they shake their heads
and say it is too late for thcm to turn
back. They are, moreover, unwilling to
accept the leadership OF that side. Tho
superstitious among them recall and
emphasize tho fact that Mr.. Quay has
never yet backed winner in n national
convention. The best judgment from
all ! can get hore is that it will not be
his lot to break his record this time. l
have never seon more determination in
any convention, big or little, in the
twenty years in which / have been at,
tending conventions, nor have seen SO
great determination with solittle bitter
ness; both sides are commingling and
good natured.
OUR DoYs.
Tho boys IRON homo are quito in the
swim. Most OF them went to church
this morning Kronehardt wants it
Understood that he is all right, but Sem
aior Davis says he will back him against
acalIlope as snorer. Johannes Kline
Says he is having a hat full OF fun,
west Virginians are coming in and
making things look lively at the hand
ssomely decorated headquarters in tho
Brunswick. The delegation is attract.
Ing moro attention than ever, because
West Virginia ia regarded rs state
certain 70 90 Republican.
The West Virginia delegation has
made tho following organization: /:
VhaiFman, Charles Burdett Hart; secro-
afy, George 7, Goshorn; committee on
credentials, Charles Burdett Hart; reso-
!uhonsr John A. hutchinson; perma-
aeGt organization, Thomas Davis; rules
and order Of business, ]. D. Hewitt;
wee president for West Virginia, W. n.
all!eri assistant secretary OF conyen-
To1 Tor West Virginia, @. N. Hart; II.
u; halleE. sergeant.at.arms OF the West
Virginia delegation. ]. X. Hall, OF the
!i;StElLiGrScER, has been appointed as
ton. Cu,prrS RGnnyTr % II ,nT
AssnsAtion ExpIodad.