Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-11
FRIDAYS BULLETINS,


Fk1lUubteTlnB AEohkAheus a.
The nomination will probably bo post
poned for another day. The anti -Harri-
son men announce this morning that
their policy is still one of delay and that
they will filibuster on the credentials
committee report to carry the conven-
ton over to an evening session today.
The Michigan delegation is now confer
ring on proposition to withdraw the
name of General Alger. 1t is under
stood that this will be done. The Har-
rison men hope to break up the filibus-
tering under Tom Reeds rules with
which Chairman Mckinley is thor
oughly familiar, and lively session is
promised. -a..
Combination to Defeat Harrison.
10:56-Blaine managers are now In
session. They claim the combination is
effected that will defeat Harrison; while
Harrison men are confident that he will
be nominated today. 1t is said the fight
on contested delegates will be continued
this morning, but it is generally thought
that q ballot will be reached today. I'm
portant surprise is predicted for today.
1t is said Blaine viii not be formally pre-
sented. The intimation is that the COM
bination will be effected ON Mckinley.
No Ballot Probable.
1O:59-Blaine manager says not likely
ballot will be reached today.
Combination on Reed.
11:18-Several New England states
now In session with view of effecting
combination on Reed. 1t is said Massa-
chusetts ready cast its vote solid for him.
Slow in Getting Together.
11:2O-Convention slowly assembling.
BE some time yet before the convention
be called to order.
The Blaine Program.
11:15-One-fourth of the delegates are
in seats and the galleries packed to suf-
foca;tion. Blaine program is for an all
day session and fight against every
thing proposed by the administration.
whitelaw Reid for Second Place.
11:25-At caucus of the Kings coun-
ty IN. " delegation and Harrison sup
porters agreed to push the name OF
Whitelaw Reid for the second place on
the ticket.
Shall Blaine's Name De Presenteda
11;26-The Blaine people are confer
ring regarding the advisability of pre-
senting his name. Many favor simply
voting for him without nomination. A
dispatch was sent at this morning ask
ing for all expression of Blaine's views.
Called to Order
11:35-Convention called to order.
In a Hurry to Ballot.
11:47-Question came up then on re-
mainder of minority report Of creden.
tials committee. Quay, in order to gel
to balloting ut once, announced that
they would oppose its adoption.
Contests End.
1t:50-The contests over the report OF
the committee ON credentials has beer
ended by the adoption of the majority
report in the Utah case.
Foraker Backs Out.
Governor Foraker will not present the
name of Mr.. Blaine. 1t will, however
be presented.
Michigan withdraws.
S1--DufReld of Michigan, ask
unanimous consent for his delegation Il
withdraw for fifteen minutes tn,
placing of candidates for nomination
will be made.
No More Delay.
11:53-Blaine men decided not todelay
n. A.. 90.
q ballot at this session. The result. 1t Il
ssid, lies between Harrison and Mckin
ley, Ohio delegates ready to vote for TIN
latter.
For the First Time.
Two seats were given to delegate
from Alaska and Indian Territory, eacl
arst time in the national convention.