The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-08
EIGHT-PAGE EDITION

his managers. They are confident. how
ever. that they Will be able TO manipulate
affairs so that the nomination will be
gwen the great Maine statesman by pra,-
tieaiiy unanimous vote The Harrison
leaders are as full of fight as ever. and
they will make a determined stand to the
close of the contest. They maintvin that
they can beat Blaine if they can not pull
their candidate through, and will use
every effort to accomplish their end.
The Washington delegation has decided
to vote as unit for Blaine, it is learned
late tonight. This action will be followed
as long as his name is before the conyen-
tion. The Harrison men. however. are
making strenuous efforts to win over one
of the Washington delegates. but it is con-
sidered doubtful ii he will see his way
clear TO voting against the wishes of his
colleagues.
The California headquarters have been
Hooded with kilograms today from people
in every section of that state insisting that
the delegates who declare that they will
vote against Blaine are not representing
the VIII of those who sent them there
Each telegram demands that the delega-
ton vote as a unit for Blaine. These dis
patches are having great effect. Several
OF the California delegates who have hung
out WILL probably act on the demand in the
end.
The first day of the national convention
ends with the Republican nomination
still hidden secret. 1t is realized by the
friends of the candidates that the result
depends upon the uncommitted, vacilIa-
ting delegates who are pledged to no cam
dIdate, and who are claimed for both.
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 oc.
Cured during the session of the conven.
tion 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 for
vocal manifestations, as the name of their
candidate was mentioned but once and
then by an opponent.
The managers of both factions maintain
tonight the same persistent attitude,
claiming everything. but only in an un-
official and non-committal way. 1t will
take 452 votes to make the nomination.
Three days ago both factions were claim
ing that their candidate was sure of at
least sixty majority, or more, but tonight
neither side is claiming it by over fifty
votes. Alger will probably draw sixty
votes on the first ballot, making, it is be-
lieved, about equal inroads into the lead
ing contestants, although the Blaine peo-
pie maintain that his withdrawal at any
time will insure the nomination of their
candidate. There was less recrimination
today. and few quarrels on the scene,
and there seems to be general inclina-
tion to continue the contest good ma
turedly, in order to avert lasting hostility
which might imperl the success of the
ticket.
The most potent influence in affecting
the general demand for harmony is prob
ably the suggestion of compromise cam
didate. The Alger men made a demon
stration this morning, but were careful to
commit no disparagment of either of the
leading candidates. The Blaine and Har-
rison forces were making the usual
ounter-demonstrations today at the polls
but there is a lack of the intense rivalry
which attended similar occurrences during
the past seventy-two hours. The Southern
vote is still question, and no one knows
how many colored delegates will vote.
Both sides are employing every effort to
win the support of the scattering dele
gates, but the latter seem to realize the
Importance of their position and are dis
posed to make the most of 1t. There is no
longer a doubt that the delegates in the
Western and Southern states instructed
for Harrison have made up their minds to
ignore their instructions and support
Blaine.
There will be three candidates formally
v,la In, ~
and Alger-and possibly some scattering
votes. Several delegates have avowed
ther intention of supporting Sherman
will possibly have few votes.
Alger's following, with these scattering
votes, will probably be sufficient to hold
the balance OF power and prevent noml-
nation on the first ballot. Then "dark
horse may be found. An unusually
strong attempt was made today to reclaim
the votes of instructed delegates who are
showing indications of deserting Harri-
son. Upon the power of this restraining
influence to withstand the enthusiastic
| scenes the Blaine demonstrations will
certainly call forth depends in large
measure the result of the contest.
The chairman of the Michigan delega.
ton reports that it is estimated that AL
| ger will have tifty-seven votes. and it has
been decided to adhere 10 him while there
is prospect of advancing his candidacy.
| Some of the Harrison men would like to
| make it warm for Chairman Clarkson for
| his part in beating them on temporary
Craftsmanship and contested delegations,
but cooler heads consider it impoiitic-as
certain to be unsuccessful.
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