The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-06-20
THE BATTLE ALMOST ON.
Cleveland's Supporters Figure
Out Success For Him.
REPORTED BREAKS ARE DENIED.

CHICAGO, June 20.-Mr. Allan w.
Thurman, who arrived yesterday with
Ex-Governor Campbell, expressed indig-
nation over statements appearing in the
Chicago papers that his father, the ven
cradle ex-senator, is opposed to Cleve-
land.
"My father is one of the warmest ad-
mirers Mr. Clevel and has, - he said "and
is enthusiastic in his support. The last
words he uttered before l left home
were; ''Be sure to nominate Grover "
'After a careful observation of the
situation and a close analysis of the fac
tional differences among the New York
Democrats, ~ said ex- Governor Campbell,
of Ohio, last night ~ am satisfied
that there is nothing in the alleged quar-
rel except rivalry, such as warmed them
up in 1876 to carry the State for Tilden,
and again in 1884 for Cleveland. l am
sure that Murphy and Croker will each 90
home repeating 4 am a Democrat, and
their followers, headed by MIR. Hill, will
meet them at Tammany to join in the
chorus. am satisfied that Mr. Cleve-
land is the most av ailable man in the
United States. He can get more votes
In every State than any other Democrat,
and there is no question now in my
mind but that New York will give its
electoral vote to Mr.. Cleveland "
From all that can be gathered it
seems clear that Cleveland was stronger
last night than he was Saturday. Nearly
every forceful element in National poll
tics is arrayed on his side. Five mem
bers of his Cabinet are here. The
shrewd and calculating Whitney, who
started the modern Navy, is in COM
mand. Dickinson, who knows all the
qualifications Of the Postal Service and
has the old list of postmasters, has
played bis part we'll. Fairchild, who
succeeded Manning in the Treasury
portfolio, is with the May Convention
people, but quite in touch with the
leaders. Villas, who was at the head of
( the Interior Department, has added the
might of his influence, aud Bayard, at
the head of the Delaware delegation is
ready with wise counsel
Added to these are other ex-officehold-
ers-men who hope to again be called to
assist in running these Unit ed States
and back of them all is a sentiment in
| the West and South THAI demands
| Cleveland, despite the fact that his own
State does not ask for him through her
| regularly chosen delegates
Whitney and his associates have fig
ured out success for Cleveland. They
had conference yesterday afternoon
and heard from each delegation through
trusted agenrs, The reports were fn
line with what they had counted on.
The enthusiasm and the greatest mum Der
OF delegates were on Cleveland's side.
Senator German was closeted with
Edward Murphy and Lieutenant Cover
nor Sheehan yesterday. He would not
say what the subject of their conversa-
tion was, but everybody came to the
! conclusion that it related to Gorman's
] position in the political paddock. Cor
man has strength. Maryland wants
him. West Virginia is favorable to him.
Other Southern States would gladly
suggest him if the opportunity present.
ed. Would New York throw her for
midable seventy-two votes to him IL by
80 doing Cleveland's defeat were possi-
blef The action of the delegation on
Wednesday or Thursday next will de-
termine.
The reported breaks among the South
eru delegations from the Cleveland col
umn are denied by representatives from
that section of the country. Mr.. Hoke
Smith of the Atlantic Journal" who
made the fight for Cleveland in that
State, says that so far as Georgia is con-
oerned he knows there is no truth in the
statements.
"Who will place Mr. Cleveland in
Nomination." was asked
THAT has not yet been decided" " he
answered. "We will probably be ready
tomorrow to make that announce
menJ.
There has been so far but little talk OF
what the platform will contain, although
it is known that several gentlemen are
engaged, at odd times, in preparing an
outline of this document for the use of
the Committee on Resolutions when it
shall have been appointed,
Inquiry among those who are in the
position to know, as well AS can be
known at this time, what the platform
will contain, leads to the belief that in
its main features that document will be
largely a repetition in essential quality
If not in terms, of the st. Louis plat
form of 1883 1t will contain a plan k
looking TO a low tariff, tariff for rev.
enue only The plank will also, it is
believed, inveigh against the provisions
of the Mckinley act, but the exact
terms have not yet, Of course, been ar
ranged.
There will be also plank denounc
ing the Federal Elections bill and the
attitude of the Republican party upon
that measure. This plank, il is under
stood, is to read about as follows:
1--WE denounce the iniquitous Force
bill which is not yet abandoned by the
Republican party, but is being urged as
measure TO be adopted, should they
obtain the power, the purpose and effect
Of which measure viii be to subvert the
liberties of our people and to inhame
anew race antagonism and sectional an
imosities. "
The billion dollar Congress" will |
also come in for fair share of denun- |
citation, while the efforts of the present |
House of Representatives to repeal |
portions of the Mckinley bill and 70 en- |
large the free list, and to provide for |
the necessities of the Government, iu- |
oluding the continued reconstruction of |
navy within the limits of its revenues, |
will be warmly commended.
The foreign policy of the administra-
tion will, il is said, be scored, for it's in |
consistency and weakness, bullying an |
anolopV ont of Chilli .xyh{Ia takiun a |