The record-union., 1892-06-06
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
MINNEAPOLIs (Minn.), June 5.-The
sanctity of the American Sabbath was
sacred to no man to-day. In the mad
whirlpool of political affairs men forgot
their Christian faith and remembered
only their political creed. They forgot
their Savior and worshiped at the shrine
of political idols While ministers in
neighboring churches were leading in
prayer, the corridors of the hotels were
filled with seething mass of excited hu-
nanity. cheering and counter-cheering
for Harrison and Blaine The excite
ment continued all day, and the political
enthusiasm hourly increased It has
been day of kaleidoscope changes, and
il is difficult indeed to measure the true
political sentiment. Of the two great
factions into which the party is divided,
the Administration element is strongest
in leadership. The full force OF senti-
ment in connection with Blaine's resig-
nation has been expended, and to a close
observer it is apparent that the Harrison
forces are as strong as they were twenty
four hours ago. The Blaine people say
jhat when the decisive battle comes
Blaine enthusiasm will carry everything
before it, and will nominate the distin-
guished son of Maine on the first ballot.
Men who have attended all the Repub-
ljcan conventions for the past twenty-five
years, and observed the political atmos-
phere, and have become political pilots.
say tonight that the convention of 1892 is
unique in the discrepancy which it pre-
sents between the claims of the contest
ing candidates.
The Harrison managers officially an
nounced tonight that the President will
receive five hundred and fifty votes, while
the Blaine leaders maintain with lofty
confidence that their candidate will re-
ceive three-fifths of the votes of the con-
vention, and will be nominated by ac-
clamation.
To the casual observer it is plain that a
bitter feeling is being engendered everv
hour, and that with Blaine and Harrison
III the field the result of the convention
will leave behind it regrets, disappoint-
ments and hostility toward the success
ful candidate. This feeling gives rise to
rumors of dark horses and compromise
candidates.
The name most frequently mentioned
among the list of dark horses is McKin-
ley. The special Endorsement which has
been given the Mckinley bill makes
another peculiarly fitting candidate. Al
gers name is still the watchword of the
Michigan delegation, and will certainly
be presented to the convention. Certain
Iowa delegates are looking longingly for
an occasion which will justify the pre-
sentation of the name of Senator Allison.
Senator Cullom of Illinois, Jeremiah
Rusk of Wisconsin and Whitelaw Reid
of New York are also freely discussed.
CALIFORNIA DELEGATION.
The California train reached this city at
o'clock, and was met by the fiambeau
club. They marched to their headauar-
ters waving red, white and blue plumes.
and arousing enthusiasm along the route.
Chairman Spence of the delegation said
they were about equally divided between
Blaine and Harrison.
The standing of the California delega-
ton is in dispute, the Blaine men claim
ing L to 6, though 10 to s is nearer COR
rect.
The Massachusetts, delegation arrived
to-day, and it was said they started from
home for Blaine, and when they arrived
here, as a result of the latter's resigna-
ton, from eighteen to twenty are now for
Harrison.
UNCONFIRMED RUMoRS.
Among the rumors to-day was one that
Depew and Hiscock had scheme on
foot by which the New York delegation
is to be divided and strength taken from
Blaine in place where he needs it most.
The rumor was to the effect that they in
tended to join forces with Warner Miller,
provided he would agree to urge Sher-
mans candidacy. The rumor was not
confirmed. 1t is claimed that the New
York delegation is evenly divided be-
tween Blaine and Harrison, being thirty
two votes for each, with the remainder of
tho DELEGATION in doubt.
The New Jersey delegation got in this
morning. and is said to be in line for
Harrison.
A story was in circulation at the Harri-
son headquarters to the effect that Blaine