The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-20

would get their strength If il becomes
necessary to take Western man, al
though there is scattering support for
Boies from the northern counties.
New Mexico delegates propose 70 ask
the convention for the same liberal treat
ment accorded them by the Republican
convention. The Connecticut delegation
has arrived and IL enthusiastic TO man
for Cleveland.
Michigan men are coming In on every
train to help whoop up the Cleveland
boom, and the recent Miner law decision
gives them an importance they are not
disposed 70 ignore.
The Pennsylvania delegation is pledged
solidiy for Cleveland according to Mr..
Harrity, but in spite Of this declaration,
there il an aggressive minority disposed 20
stand against the unanimous vote for
Cleveland. The ex-p-esident's supporters,
however, assert that the unit rule cannot
be broken. There is said to be strong
Pattison feeling in the delegation, arising
from the governors use of state patronage.
The number Of anti-CIeveland men in
the delegation. provided they could exer-
else their choice. are variously stated. Har-
rity putting it as low as three Ex-Speaker
Of the delegation wish the unit rule
broken. and from this it is judged that the
anti-Cieveisnd strength is probably eight
o. ten. which represents the number of
votes which, in the event of a departure
from the unit rule, would go against the
ex-president.
The Wisconsin delegation came in this
afternoon bringing with them a vice presi-
n nj la@o -. 3 h. &c
nor George W. Peck The boom for him
was started on the train. Governor Peck
entered an earnes. protest. but the idea of
having veteran printer on the ticket 10
oppose Whitelaw Reid decided the dele
gates to work for him. Mr. Peck declared
that Wisconsin was solid for Cleveland
and thought Boies or Gray would get Sec
ond place. Later in the day the juneau
and Jefferson clubs, the solid Democratic
organizations Of Milwaukee, came in
nearly 1000 strong. Their object is de-
clared to be 10 hustle for Cleveland.
Among the many marching clubs arriving
today is the Semoset Club of Omaha, 80
strong, which attracted much attention.
At the head CT the club in carriage was
Governor Boyd, Of Nebraska, who was
heartily cheered.
The California delegation arrived this
afternoon and established their headquart-
c-s at the Auditorium hotel, where native
wines were dealt ont with lavish hands.
w. ". Foote, delegatc-at-large, says Cali
fornia will cast eighteen votes for Cleve-
land. He says there is no truth in the re-
port that the delegation is divided. Foote
SAYS ne doubts the wisdom of nominating
Cleveland on account: of his attitude on
the silver question. but the instructions of
the state convention must be carried out,
and j. is practically instructed for Cleve.
land.
The Washington state delegation has
opened headquarters. c. W. Griggs, one
of the delegates, said the delegation was a
unit for Cleveland and favored the indorse.
nient in the platform of government con-
tsol of the Nicaragua canal.
The Massachusetts, delegation arrived
shis evening and reported Cleveland senti-
ment overwhelmingly preponderous.
There are four Hill men in the delegation,
but efforts viii be made TO secure a solid
vote for Cleveland.
The Vermont delegation arrived this
morning with one Boies man. but the
other seven votes are for Cleveland. The
Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire del
eea;ions were polled on the train, the
rssuit being Cleveland TO- Hill 6. Boies 1.
Lively interest was aroused tonight
when the New York delegation when into
session behind closed doors at Tammany
headquarters. When she meeting ad-
jouyp ed the secretary gave out an address
which had been adopted, declar-
ing that Hill had never vet
been defeated. His achievements are
set forth at length, and the
declaration made that the fruits of Demo-
cratic victories won in New York honor
lis leadership. now at stake. and the cleo
toral vote of New York is absolutely neces-
sary to the success of the Democratic
ticket Reports submitted by
ENJOYS sent to different state delegations
N the interest of Hull were announced to
be OF most satisfactory tenor.
The South Carolina delegation arrived
tonight. and are 3 remarkable exception
TO the Cleveland sentiment which has
s~ept like wave over the delegates today.
This delegation is violently sntagonistic to
Cleveland. and 90 beyond the New Workers
10 cutspoken opposition TO his nomina-
lion. Every vote in the delegation will be
for Hill, and several delegates state that
South Carolina must be put in the doubtful |
Is: If Cleveland is nominated. Mr.. Till. |
man. one of the delegates. said they could !
not go back TO the state if they aided in |
nomination.
Arizona has selected the following CON- |
ni;teeraen: On credentials, A. G. Oliver;
on resolutions. l.. {. Hughes; on perma- |
aent organization. W. A. Nugent: on |
rules. +. +. Ellingwood; on notification. |
pat-
L atioEal committeeman
The Utah delegation to.ay So. |
lectsd the following committeeman: On |
credentials aud resolutions. o. +. Poiers: /
on permanent. organization, e.. +. Kiesel. |
II. r. Taroy was chosen chairman and |
J. NJ. Ferry given the national |
cominitteemanship.
The Idaho delegation arrived today, and |
established headquarters az the Sherman |
house. 1t is not known who the delega-
.ion viii support. They Will hold meet |
iac tomorrow.
The Minnesota delegation arrived .hi. !
evening. The delegation are instructed |
for Cleveland and further instructed 70
act under the unit rule. so the full vote
may be considered rs belonging TO C!eye- |
land under sny circumstances.
4 canvass Of the Mississippi delegation.
which arrived tonight, shows twelve for
HILL and six for Cleveland.
Governor Flower of New York said 20 a
OF tie Associated Press to-
night:
came here as a New York Democrat az the
request of the New York Democrats 80 = dele
gate to vote Tor HI. sud shall do So. dom,
waa:. under any Terms or conditions. 70
be candidate t9r tie presidency ! shall allow