The record-union., 1892-06-08
Special to the RECoRD-UHIox.


MINNEAPoLIs, June THE first day
of the National Convention ends with
the Republican nomination still hidden
in secret. 1t is realized by friends of the
candidates that the result depends upon
the uncommitted delegates, who are
pledged to no candidate, and who are
claimed for both.
The day closed without perceptible ad-
vantage to either side. To be sure the
Blaine element elected the temporary
Chairman, but as the selection was not
contested by the Harrison element, and
the election was unanimous, the victory
was won by default.
No occasion occurred during the ses-
sion of the convention to call out decided
manifestations. Blaine's name was
wildly cheered, as were the names of
Reed and ingalls,. The Harrison people
had no opportunity at vocal manifesta-
tiOns, as the name of their candidate was
mentioned but once, and then by an op-
ponent.
The managers of both factions main
tain tonight the same persistent attitude
of claiming everything, but only in an
unofficial and noncommittal way are fig
ures given out by either. 1t will require
452 votes to make the nomination. Three
days ago both factions were claiming
their candidates by 600 or more, but to-
night neither side is claiming over 500
votes. Alger viii probably draw sixty
votes or the first ballot, making, it is be-
Iieved, about equal inroads into the lead
ing contestants, although the Blaine peo-
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time will insure the nomination Of their
candidate.
There was less recriminatlon to-day.
There were few quarrelsome scenes, and
it seems TO be the general inclination TO
continue the contest good-naturedly, in
order to avert lasting hostility, which
might imperil the success of the ticket.
The most potent influence in effecting a
general demand for harmony is probably
the prominence given the suggestion Of a
compromise candidate. The Alger men
made a demonstration this morning, but
We're careful to commit no disparagement
OF either Of the leading candidates.
The Blaine and Harrison forces are
making the usual counter-demonstratio
in the Hobbies and hotels, but lack the
sions during the past seventy-two hours
THE SOUTHERN VOTE.
The Southern vote is still in question
No one knows how many colored dele
gates will vote, both sides employing
every effort to win the support of the
scattering delegates, but the latter seem
to realize the importance of their posi-
ton, and are disposed to make the most
of it. There is no longer any doubt that
q number of delegates in the Western
aid Southern States instructed for Harri-
son have made up their minds to ignore
this instruction and support Blaine
THREE CANDIDATES.
There will be three candidates formally
placed in nomination-Harriso Blaine
and Alger, and probably some scattering
votes. Several delegates have avowed
their intention to support Mckinley, one
or two will vote for Sherman and Busk,
and Allison, Hawley and Reed will pos
sibly have a few votes.
Alger's following, with these scattering
votes, will probably be sufficient to hold
the balance of power and prevent a
nomination on the first ballot. Then a
dark horse may be found. An unusually
strong attempt was made to-day to re-
claim the votes of instructed delegates
who are showing indications of deserting
Harrison.
Upon the power Of a restraining influ-
ence TO Withstand the enthusiastic scenes
the Blaine demonstrations will certainly
cali forth depends in large measure the
results of the contest.
THE CONTROLLING FACTOR.
There are many people, however who
believe the Committee on Credentials
viii be the controlling factor in the re-
suit. It is stated that the anti-Harrison
element predominates in the committee
and current rumor late Tonight was TO
the effect that it may be deemed adyisa-
BILE by the controlling faction To postnoue
the report on contests until il is ascar-
tanned how prominent a mart tba
favorite delegates may be able to
play in the convention. In the Lon
isiana delegation the contest involves
twelve of the sixteen delegates. In Ala
bama fourteen delegates are involved of