Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-19
AyERTING A QUARREL
Compromise Effected at the Rich
mond Convention.
ACTION TAKEN IN OTHER STATES,
Conference of Harrison Men at De-
troit.
THE BICYCLE RELAY RACE.
COMPROMISE AT RICHMOND.


Cleveland and Hill Men VIII Divide the
Delegates-at-Large.
RICHMOND, Va, May 19.-The anticipated
trOu BILE between the two factions in the state
| democratic convention today, known az the
Clev Gland and anti-Cleveland followers, was
happily adjusted this morning. meeting Of
the delegates-at-large nominated last night by
the opposing sides has Just been held, at which
| it was determined that they would all withdraw
| and allow the convention to select two dele
gates-at-large from each side.
The delegates selected last night were Basil
b. Gordon, John Goode, Rufus A. Ayres and
Fitz Lee for the Cleveland men and J. Taylor
Ellison, John W. Daniel, Milford Corbin and
| Gen. W. II. Payne for the Hill faction.
The democratic convention met shortly after
public hall in the city. The building was gaily
decorated with bunting, flags and streamers,
but no likeness Of any candidate
was visible. The body ia one Of
the most thoroughly representative as
| semblages> that has ever gathered in q similar
| cause. comprising as it does representatives
| from almost every business occupation, while
| all the noted democratic politicians in the state
| are either on the stage or seated with their ad-
mirers in the space allotted to their respective
districts.
Senator John W. Daniel and ex-Gov. Fitz-
| hall together in brotherly affection. The gath
ering arose and greeted them with tumultuous
At 1896 Chairman Ellyson of the state COM
mittee raped the convention to order. He
| made a brief speech, in which he feelingly
alluded to the recent death of the late Senator
John s. Barbour. He counseled harmony in the
deliberations Of the body and pledged it his best
efforts He then announced temporary officers
| as follows:
John F. Ryan of Loudoun county, temporary
chairman, and James r. Fisher, secretary. Mr..
D. Hoge offered prayer.
The congressional districts have elected dele
gates to Chicago as follows:
First, two Cleveland; second, two anti-Cleve-
land; third, one Cleveland and one anti Cleve-
land; fourth two anti-Cleveland; fifth, two
nti-Cleveland; sixth, one Cleveland, one anti
Cleveland; seventh, two Cleveland; eighth, one
Cleveland and one anti Cleveland; ninth, two
Cleveland; tenth, two anti-Cleveland.
CALIFORNIA FOR CLEVELAND.
FRESNO. CAL, May 19.-The democratic state
convention adjourned last night after electing
four delegates at large to the national conven-
ton and ratifying the nominations Of
the seven district conventions. The plat
form as submitted by the majority Of
the committee on resolutions was unanimously
adopted. The delegates-at-large are in favor Of
three cheers for Cleveland. The entire dele
CATION is expected to support the ex-President.
UTAH FOR HARRISON.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, May 19.-The repub-
lican territorial convention was held here last
evening" Strong resolutions were adopted in
dorsing Harrison's administration, free coinage
and a lead tariff.
CLEVELAND MEN IN OKLAHOMA.
GUTHRIE, o. T., May 19.-The democratic
convention at Kingfsher did not end till
o'clock yesterday morning. The Cleveland
men captured the convention at the start and
remained in the lead.
The resolutions declare for home rule for
Oklahoma and better public land laws and rul-
ings for free and unlimited coinage Of silver,
for statehood for Oklahoma within year, for
the election Of United States Senators by direct
vote.
NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.
RALEIGH, N. c., May 19.-The democratic
convention nominated for lieutenant governor,
r. A. Daughton, speaker of the last assembly,
and fo4 secretary Of state, Octavius Coke. the
incumbent, by reclamation. The convention
was thoroughly harmonious and the best of
feeling prevailed.