The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-21
COLLAPSE OF THE GoRMAN BOOM.
The Senator Wanted Enough Votes Pledged
to Wilma Morrison Boom Started.

By he United Pres.
CHICAGO. June 2O.-When tho anti Cleveland
managers retired last night they did not know
whether Mr.. German would allow his name to
be presented to the Convention. His friends
have always said that he would never an
nounce himself a candidate for the Presidency
unless his nomination seemed reasonably
sure. A committee OF the ant-Cleveland men
went to his room at midnight and reported
that they had canvassed all OF tho delegations
thoroughly. and were convinced that with his
(Gorman's) aid they could prevent Cleve-
lands nomination on the first ballot and even
tually beat him. Mr.. German did not give the
committee permission to announce his can
didacy. but left them under the impression
that his decision would BIO given to-day
German demanded distinct assurances Of
support from both the Hill and Cleveland men
before he would permit his name to go before
the Convention. This was his ultimatum.
Il believe in practical politics" he said to
one OF the anti Clevelanc men. who was press
ing him to declare himself. "Wordy assur-
ances amount to little in the practical affairs
OF politics. Pledges in black and white
speak"
A conference OF the Hill and Cleveland lead
ers with Senator German was held in parlor
100 OF the Palmer House this forenoon. 1t be-
gan with German. Ransom of North Carolina
William c. Whitney. Clevelnnds manager;
Lieut. Gov Shechan. one OF Hills riGht-hnnd
mon. and Henry Watterson. 1t had only been
in progress u few minutes when Mr. Whitney
came out and made n bee line for tho head
quarters Of the Tummany men. Appar-
emily his mission was successful. for
Boss" Croker and Chairman Murphy
soon made their appearance. and were at once
shown into the room. Us though they were cN-
Opctpi. Meantime q q
the National Committee approached. and Mr.:
Watterson and Senator Ransom came out and
said he could form no idea how soon the con-
ferrees. whose presence he had left. would
they could cone nt to any ARRANGEMENT at ALL
Just before this conference opened Senator
Brice OF Ohio called On Sc, Senator Ger German and
1t was thought that out Of this conference
would come tho announeement OF Mr.. Cor.
for the anxious Watchers howevsr. Tor When
Mr.. Brice had closed his conversation with Mr..
German. the Maryland Senator remained as
dumb as he has been ever since he came to
Chicago. From his silence. however the story
1HiSSky grew that he had rejected last
pie. and later this story was confirmed.
THE fn fsS e #
Tie, Arkansas and Missouri delegations. Henry
expected to swing kentucky into line for he
personifed in the author OF the original
tariff reduction bill. The Ohio delegation. it
was claim as the result OF a protracted ses-
would cast 80 votes for Morrison. Similar ac-
cessons Of strength were expected from all the
States whore tariff reform has been made the
leading issue. Tho silver mon arc so nittcr in
their opposition to Cleveland that their %
votes were counted upon as matter OF course.
egation knocked 81 votes out ofthis compila-
ton. After two hours and quarter Of the
to stand BIZ The unit rule. and Instructed their
Chairman to cast the solid vote OF Missouri for
Cleveland.