Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
GOING TO CONVENTION
Pittsburg Republicans Join in the
Rush to Minneapolis.
THE MAJORITY ARE FOR BLAINE
c. ]. Magee Still Declares That Harrison
Should Be the Man.
Won BONNHORST TALKS FOR ALGER


are now turned toward Minneapolis and
the Republicans of Pittsburg yesterday
turned their faces in that direction. 1t was
distinguished party that left Pittsburg
during the day. They went in twos and
threes and fours, and each had his own
opinion on the result of the great National
Convention, and probably no district in
this or any other State in the Union will
send to the gathering of political leaders
such varied sentiments and such COM
pletely divided delegation.
The Republicans, big and little, yester-
day turned themselves loose in the great
food that is rushing to the Northwest. The
big chiefs of the city, the accepted political
leaders and the ward hustler who could Sc
cure transportation and promise of some
thing to eat while at the convention hur-
ried away to howl themselves hoarse and
walk themselves weary for their tavorite
Presidential aspirant.
The first party to leave Pittsburg was
that headed by H. W. oliver, and which
comprised besides MI. Oliver himself, Chief
Brown, of the Department of Public Safety,
Chief Bigelow, of the Department of Pub
lie works. James W. Piatt, State Senator
Finn. the famous city contractor, and
George Won Bonnhorst, Recorder of Al1e-
gheny county.
Travelled In q Private Car.
These gentlemen lett the P. & w. depot
in President divers private car promptly
at 8 o'clock. Every detail had been arranged
for the trip and the magnificent car had
been pientifully supplied with larder that
embraced everything that could DE crowded
upon modern bill of fare. There were eGibles
and drinkables galore and the fragrant
within easy reach. All kinds of literature
was scattered about the car. and arrange
ments had been made so that the party
novel nonei by onida stndy ude the I the
Mckinley bill or refresh their minds with
the story of "Harrison's Four Years in the
White House"
Before the special and private train left
the Allegheny station each member Of the
party was asked the question:
"Who will be nominated at Minneapolis, ,
Mr.. Oliver looked grave and as he turned
to one of his companions said:
"Blaine, 1 think"
Brown Is for Blaine.
Chief Brown laughed pleasantly when
asked the question. Finally he answered:
81 am for Blaine
Chief Bigelow, looking grave, as is his Gus
tom, said: 81 believe it will be Senator Al
lisok.''
Recorder Won Bonnhorst was prompt with
his reply. Ee seemed to have committed it
to memory, and. after looking anxiouslv at
Senator flinn, he said: II am for Alger first
and Harrison second. But the other fellows
have promised to be for my man Alger for
second place."
James W. Pintt was not disposed topdis-
cuss the question. He said he was not a
delegate, but he finally submitted: 81 think
Blaine. will be nominated on the first
BALLOT
Senator Finn was the last of the party to
be interviewed. He is positive, out
spoken Blaine man, ut least to the naked eye,
and in response to the query he said:
Blaine will be nominated. At least" lie
added. as sort OF soothing clause, Il am
for him."
while at the convention and they talked of
a tour OF the lakes before returning.
c. L. Magee and wife left for Minneapolis
on the limited last night. They will not be
annoyed with guests OF friends.
Magee Is Still for Harrison.
Mr. Magee is confident that Harrison will
be nominated. 81 think the President will
get there on the first ballot" MI. Magee
said. 81 don't think Mr.. Blaine will allow his
name to go before the convention. In my
judgment the office of President is too high
to be trIf1ed with, and the people are dis
posed to have no trif1ing with the Office or
the candidate for the office. MIR. Blaine has
said he would not accept the nomination,
and with the people of the country his own
word should, and nc doubt will be accepted.
] predict that Harrison will be nomina ted ~
EX-Collector Warmcastle will not go to the
convention. He was at the Union station
last night, however. He said: "Blaine will
be nominated on the first ballot"
But will he accep:?' was asked.
"He will be nominated whether he accepts
or not" Mr.. Warmcastle answered.
Hon. NJ, j. Lemon and party OF 12 friends
will leave early this morning for the con-
vention. The Pittsburgers have arranged
for headquarters at Thomas Moore's, Nico-
lette avenue. Over 100 Pittsburgers will be
there.
Delegates Witherow and Stevenson, from
theTwenty-third Congressional district, " ent
to Minneapolis yesterday.