Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-09
the convention would put them into the
seventh heaven of ecatatic bliss

the convention would put them into the
seventh heaven of ecstatic bliss.
The Harrison forces rail at the Blainiacs,
as they call them, and are rampant for an
early ballot. At least, they make show
to this effect, but it is significant when men
like Ingalls, and Cullom are anxious to
stave off the crucial test as long as possible
The sanguine Blaine leaders compare the
situation to cat with mouse Tom knows
he has tcinch," but delights in worrying
the lite of his victim before he eats him.
Blaine is the cat, of course.
Conger Allows Harrison 42S.
Colonel Conger, who is close to the throne,
| says Blaine has enough votes to elect him
without the contested seats. He allows
| Harrison 428.
'Tn Ohio" he continued, 'nine out of
every ten Republicans are for Blaine. Nc
Kinley's stand by the administration Is not
with the sanction of the Buckeye voters.
Through his personal influence he is holding
some OF the Ohio delegates in line for the
President, but I want to say q word about
the contested seats in Alabama I sat in the
committee and listened to the evidence. I
never heard of such political rottenness as
exists in that State. Think of postmaster
voting % proxies at time! Carrying %
men in his vest pocket!
"What would your people In Pennsyl-
vania think of route agent calling conven-
tions, making himself chairman, and then
shutting out everybody who did not hold
credentials signed by himself! Think of the
district being reorganized In the interest of
Harrison by Federal oficeholders, all on
the committees not favorable to his renom-
ination being picked of.
Prepared to Make 1t Hot.
THE Presidents backer has been making
threats all the week that the committee was
packed against them and they would not
get fair treatment, but they were prepared
to make it hot for us in the convention.
Well, hope they will stir up the political
pot in Alabama If they don't strike a
lively hornets nest I am very much mis-
taken. Again, repeat that Blaine will
have more votes in Ohio than the Harrison
people believe"
There Is considerable bad feeling in the
Ohio delegation. Foraker is In an ugly
humor and he does not try to conceal it
The Ex-Governor likes nothing better than
lively scrap, and Mckinley would rather
eat his hat than fight. The delegation held
a caucus on the floor of the convention this
morning over the vice craftsmanship. Ex-
Attorney General Nash and Foraker are
candidates for the place. It's pretty GER
tain that Nash has the votes, though he
may give way to the fire eater in the inter-
est of harmony.
Foraker wore frown during the m orning
session. When Mckinley was escorted to
the chair as permanent presiding officer of
the convention, all the Ohio delegates ex-
cept Cox, Lew Hadden and Foraker rose to
their feet and cheered him. Foraker
clapped his hands and smiled little, but
Cox and Hadden were sullen and disgusted
Cincinnati Hot for Mckinley
The Cincinnati crowd is not satisfied, and
under no circumstances will they vote for
Mckinley if he should be entered in the
race after the others have had heat and are
found wanting.
Judge King, Of Youngstown, and Colonel
Chase, of Dayton, visited the different
headquarters during the day, arranging for
d big Blaine demonstration The Pennsyl-
vania boys were invited, and they turned
out in force. The Judge said Mckinley
was working the Garfield racket, and he
disapproved of his course. He added that
the Ohio people want Blaine and nobody
else. He claims half Of the Buckeye dele
gates will be found in the Blaine column on
the first ballot. Alleged Harrison men dis
like ignoring McKinley's wishes, but they
will break from the President at the first
chance. Colonel Chase spoke in similar
strain.
The Pennsylvania delegates and visitors
are spending the time between sessions ad-
miring the beautiful women of Minneapo
and it must be added that the citv is full Of
rosy-cheeked females. Pure air, minus
smoke, keeps their compilations fair and
spotless Lakes Harrlatt and Minnetonka |
and Minnehaha Falls are visited by crowds |
daily, who have tired of yelling for candi- |