The morning call., 1892-06-28

other campaign of education. There will
be no more intrepid leader in this campaign
than Senator Hill. He is loyal to the hearts
core. He has made this a Democratic State,
and will do his utmost to keep it Demo-
cratic State"
Senator Felton's Position.
WASHINGTON, June Ex-senator FELTON,
defends himself against the criticism OF
some of his party friends for his action In
supporting Harrison as against Blaine in
the Republican convention, and says that
the President by his able and patriotic ad-
mlnlStratiOn certainly deserved the n0mlna-
tion more than any other Republican
named. FELTON, says that Blaine told him
nearly two months ago, in the presence OIL
another gentleman, that he would not ac-
cept the nomination under the circumstances
as his health would not permit.
Moffitt and Mike.
WASHINGTON, June q. - F. J. Moffitt.
editor OF the Oakland Times, Is here, ac-
companied by his wife. Mr.. MOffitt is just
from Chicago, where ho was delegate to
the national Democratic convention. he is
very much disappointed ever Cleveand's
nomination and declares that Harrison VIII
carry California by 10000 majority. Mr.
Mothtt says that California is naturally
Republican State, and the Democrats could
hardly hope to carry il even under the most
favorable conditions. The trouble Is,
ohiu MI, MUi1tts Il HIbdI Dlduy VI Ouitlhl-
portant industries receive direct benefit
from the passage of the Mckinley tariff
bill"
How do the Oakland people feel toward
Harrison?" the correspondent asked him.
Harrison carried Alameda County by
$500 plurality, and will do it this time by
1000 plurality. There has been some little
grievance harbored by some against Mr..
Harrison since his visit to Oakland, but mat
feeling has died out and he will poll his full
party vote and a little more. The Demo-
Gratis hope to have the Legislature, how
ever, and elect Senator to succeed FELTON,
One thing is certain" said Mr.. MOtitt,
Mike Is not in it,"
Silver Men and the Third Party.
HELENA. Mont. } une 27-Extensive prep
aratlons are being made for the approach
ing mining congress for the purpose Of max
ing 1t an important factor in the third
party movement. In view Of the dissatiS-
tactIOn OF the people of the UBi.ed States
with both the Democratic and Republican
nominees and platforms, the silver men will
take advantage OF the congress TO bring
about grand rally in the interest of free
coinage by the third party. Senators VOL
colt, Jones and Stewart and Thomas Pat
ters0n and other prominent silver men have
consented 10 attend the meeting of the con-
gress.
silver Man to BE Selected.
OMAHA. Neb.. June 27.-The third-Darty
men in this city who have been hoping that
Judge Gresham would consent to the use
of his name as a Presidential candidate,
had their hopes dashed to-day by his pub
llshed refusal. The talk is now In favor Of
nominee from mining State, Stewart OF
Nevada and Adams of Colorado having the
call, with Watson of Georgia in the second
place. Weaver Of Iowa seems to be cut Of
II at present.
The Prohibitionists.
CINCINNATI, June 27.-It appears likely
now that General Bdwell Of California
may secure the nomination by the Prohibit
tiOn convention for President. At present
lie is in the lead of Demorest and Stewart.
The amalgamation of the Prohibition and
Peoples parties, which has been heralded
bic. Chairman Dckie Of the National Com
mlttee says II may not even be mentioned.
With regard to the probable platform it is
SAID that the silver matter is Just as trouble
some to the Prohibiii0nsts as to the old
parties. thousand delegates are cX-
pected at the convention.
Eisconsin's Ksapportionment.
MADISON, Wis, June 27-A special ses-
sion OF the Legislature To reappUTtion the
State into legislative districts meets tO-moT-
row.
Balloting. but No Election.
BATON RoUGE. La, June 27.-The Demo
cratic caucus to-day decided to postpone
the election of United States Senator until
the session of 1894, but will ballot daily till
the close Of the present session.