Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-04

viii vote for Harrison. intend to do so
myself"
And so do l." said Mr. Hewitt, who
stood by.
Mr.. Hart continued: "We have been
well treated in West Virginia, by the Pres
ident but that is not the controlling motive.
l don't regard the Blaine move as honest.
II is marshalled by his old enemies and L
don't believe he would take his enemies
into his confidence now"
He thought that others OF the delegation
would probably be of the same opinion
They were for Blaine, but are for Harrl-
son. He believed either Blaine or Harri-
son would get the vote Of West Virginia.
In conclusion, he said:
I'VE come from Southern State, and
are fer Harrison. We have no office hold
ersin our delegation, and no office seekers" "
Ex-Gov. Yarmouth, Of Louisiana,
said:
''IfI might dare TO speak, would say
that Louisiana is for Harrison, and that
the electoral vote Of that State Will De cast
for him this fall"
A rather decided opinion was that OF
Senator Hansbrough, Of North Dakota.
Said he,
II believe il is now foregone conclusion
that Blaine will accept the nomination.
Harrison has given me everything asked
and am not in the position OF dlsap-
pointed man as has been stated. We select
ed Harrison four years ago because he was
from a doubtful State We wanted the
State, not the man. If from North Dako-
Ia, he would not have been selected"
Referring TO the solid Republican
character of that State, he added:
s'The intention now is 10 choose a man
large enough to make the doubtful States
Republican"
Chauncey /. Filley, Of st. Louis, dele
gate at large, said he believed his dele
CATION would obey It's instructions, and
vote for Harrison at least on the first
ballot. He thought, however, Missouri
would cast two-thirds of It's votes for
Blaine with Harrison out Of the way,
but beyond that he made no predic-
tlons.
When asked for views by an Asso-
ciated Press representative Senator
FELTON,, of California, said:
~ am not for Blaine personally. l don't
want things to get so hot here, though, that
the horse we bet on will be badly handl-
capped at the start
The Senator will wait to hear from
his delegation before finally deciding
how he Will vote, but remarked signiti-
cantly that he usually made up his
mind for himself. 1t has been said that
Senator FELTON, will second Harrison's
nomination on behalf Of California, but
the Senator states that he was invited
10 do so but has declined the honor.
When interrogated as to his views
Governor Mellette, OF South Dakota ans
swered the query by question OF his
own. Said be:
rs it logic TO turn down a man who beat
Grover Cleveland when the patronage OF
the Government was against him, and put
up a man who was beaten by Grover Cleve-
land when the Republicans had the patron
age. and il is well TO remember that If
Blaine IS nominated Cleveland is sure to
be nominated on the other side"
Col. King, who is delegate at large
from Tennessee, discredits the reports
OF a stampede TO Blaine in the Tennes-
see delegation.
II am for Harrison" SAID he, ''and l
think our delegation is solid for him with
one exception. John e. Houck is under
stood 10 be for Blaine, but l believe the re-
naming % votes will be for Harrison"
Col. James Lewis, Of New Orleans,
the colored delegate, gave similar
tidingS from the sugar State. "With
two exceptions" said he, ''our entire
delegation will be for Harrison"
Col. w. c. Bradley, Of Kentucky,
National Committe, man and delegate
at-large, said: Kentucky is for Har-
rison. We are great admirers oil Mr..
Blaine, but we are for Mr.. Harrison
whether Mr.. Blaine runs or not"
Senator Frank Hiscock, Of New York,
delegate-at-large, said: 81 am for the
denomination OF Benjamin Harrison. In
my judgment the Republican party
should have but one candidate before
this convention.
Hon. J. c. Burrows, of Michigan.
said: Il am for the man who can carry
the election. think every man should
come here with view Of bringing his
best thought aud best Judgment to the
consideration Of one question, who can
carry the country and bring success tC
the Republican party.
An afternoon paper created some SEN
satiOn by the statement that nephew
of Jas. q. Blaine, who lives in Mime
apolis wore q Harrison badge. The
nephew says he does not believe that
there Is sincerity in the present hurrah
for his uncle.
One OF the liveliest contests to come
before the convention will 0e between
the Gentle and Mormon factions oi
Utah, which are contending for eXclu-
Sive recognition. A confidential letter
has been sent out by the Utah Gentiles
addressed to all the delegates TO the
convention. 1t warns them against the
Mormons, and asks to have the contest
ing delegation denied admittance to the
convention.
Senator Quay was seen this evening
by an Associated Press representative
He said that he could not decide on the
outcome Of the convention as he hac
iust arrived on the ground aud there
were few delegates here.
For myself" said he, Il am fol
Blaine"
.sWhat will your delegation dol"
PENNSYLVANIA is q strong Blaine State
and the delegation will be strongly fol
Blaine. but exactly how strong numerical!
l cannot say, as the delegation has nevel
had a meeting"
The press dispatches from Washing
ton. stating that Secretary Blaine hac
informed a representative OF the Asso
ciated Press that he would write N
more letters aud make no further an
nouucements prior to the convention
were received with rejolcings by tht
Blaine men, though they declare tha
nothing can prevent his nomination.
Indeed, the general effect OF this an
nouncement Of the Secretary Of Statr
has been TO add enthusiasm TO the Blain,
movement and inspire the boomers will
increased confidence.
Chairman ClarkSon was asked wha