New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-20
COURTING THE ILLINOISANS.
CLEVELAND'S FORTUNES HANG ON THEIR
VOTES
THE EX-PRESIDENT MAY GET THE SOLID VOTE
OF TIE STATE FOR TWO rALLoTS-THEN
PALMER, THEN MoRRItON-TALKs
WITH THE DELEGATES
IsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlBUyE-I

Chicago, June 10.-Ihere is much attention
being paid by both the Hill and Cleveland leaders
TO the 4s votes of Illinois, for it is maintained
by many that upon the adherence of this deesa-
ton to the cause of Mr. Cleveland hinges the
sole possibility of his nomination. The caucus of
delegates at the Sherman House did not result
satisfactorily, and was quickly adjourned to
meet again tomorrow. Ten delegates were alb
sent, and this fact supplied ready excuse for
postponement of all business tending TO commit
the delegation to any one interest. The fact was
developed. however, in the progress of the brief
session that the spirit Of unity and peace does
not hover around this unfortunate body Of men.
While all would probably be Cleveland men if
he was sure of winning the first ballot, some
of the delegates, believing that the ex-Prcsidents
strength is wildly overestimatea, are anxious t.
manifest their preferences for favOfites nearer to
their hearts and TO their own homes The
element of popularity is strikingly lacking in the
candidacy of Senator Palmer. The mention of
his name inspires no enthusiasm. Even some of
his immediate and most sincere followers admit
that his age is against him. An ardent sup
porter of Colonel Morrison states the position Of
Senator Palmer forcibly by saying:
u He is too old that is what is killing Palmer
in this convention If elected he would be eighty
one when he completed his term"
Another feature of embarrassment is the fact
That Illinois comes early in the call Of States and
that she has two favorite sons, Morrison and
Palmer. Under instructions she should forege
the presentation Of either Of these and allow
the forty-eight votes to be unresistingy sucked
into the Cleveland current. The anti-Clevcland
men, sincerely believing that the eX-Presdcnt
not be nominated, opposed to this programme,
and want to move aggressively in favor of either
Palmer Morrison, both, at the start Then
again, Senator Palmer, by urging the delegation
to vote solidly for Mr.. Cleveland has weakened
his own following, and at the same time his
action has drawn the Morrison men mGe closely
together for their candidate.
Meanwhile the Hill leaders seek first Of all, TO
prevent any votes going to Mr.. Cleveland that can
he bestowed elsewhere. On this point X. H.
EclSels of Ottawa, one Of the strongest Cleveland
advocates in the delegation, presents the case
clearly in these words: "For the first time in
the history OF Democratic conventions Illinois DEM
Ocrats find themselves occupying an important po-
sition. 1t is conceded by the ant-Cleveland people
that Illinois is pivotal, and consequence
very strenuous efforts have been put forth and
ore being put forth for the purpose of breaking
up the delegation and by flattcry and cajolery to
lead 10 believe that by bringing out either SEN
ator Palmer or Colonel Morrison the nomination
will come to this State if we act upon the first
ballot
a number of our delegation were yesterday
taken 10 the headquarters Of those who are cut,
spokenly anti-Cleveland, and those who would
like to be if they dared and urged to follow this
course. Our people are not to be caught with
this chaff We know that the idea of bringing
out 'favorite SON in each of the several States
is simply q scheme of the anti-Clevehnd people
"a fbair OH IN, fira
knowing that our fingers will be burned and
not theirs"
ENCOURAGING THE CLEVELAND RANKS.
On the other hand, William c. Gondy
maintains that the vote OF Illinois is solidy
secure for Mr.. Cleveland 80 long, at any rate, as
the ex-Prcsident has winning chance. Mr.. Goudy
il possessed of considerable Democratic influence
in Illinois He is an eminent lawyer and man
of the highest responsibility. With Mr.. Cleve-
land hopeessly beaten, Mr.. Goudy would probably
labor industriOusy in the interests Of Chief Justice
Fuller. lie is, however, as matters now stand,
loyal to Mr.. Cleveland, and secured by his intiu-
ence the appointment Of many OF the delegates.
He is not man who talks rashly and what he
says, therefore, possesses the virtue Of sincerity
In regard TO the general talk of disobedicnce Of
Instructions by the delegation, he says There
il not a word Of truth in any report that Palmer
a rainins from Cleveland in this State. The
Palmer men will all vote for Cleveland on tine
first ballot and he will have the solid forty-elSht
votes Of the State. How long they will stand
by him Of course nobody can say now, but they
will have 70 vote for him second tine, AT least,
for Il would never do to desert candidate after
,nly one ballot Cleveland is all right Pa Illinois
There's no getting around it. The thing is rot,
as they say"
These positive words coming from such trust
worthy source, have inspired the Cleveland leaders