The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-07
STATE DELEGATION MEETINGS.

STATE DELEGATION NEE TlNGS.
MINNEAPoLIS, June Cd. S. Clarkson
will continue TO represent Iowa on the Re-
publican national committee, whether he
remain chairman of that body or not.
This was definitely settled today. The
man who, as official leader of the national
party organization, commanded the sue
cesstul force il the presidential battle for
HARRISON in 1888, though now ranked with
the chief of the presidents avowed OPP
posers, came out of the first meeting of the
Iowa delegation with flying colOrs The
delegates from Iowa when they got to-
SeLhtr shortly before noon counted noses
closely. The result confirmed the State
ment that the Harrison men were in con-
froi by proportion of four to one against
Blaine Clarkson's popular strength with
the delegation, however was soon demon
strated, as that the president had by far
the greater following. The meeting,
which was held within closed doors, first
proceeded to elect the chairman of the
Iowa delegation. E. +. Mack. straight
out Harrison man, was chosen without OPP
position. Then Mr.. Clarkson's turn came.
His election the Iowa member of the
Gational committee was made unanimous
and by rising vote.
The story floating about this morning
that there was trouble in the Indiana
delegation. and that several of the deie-
gates were ready TO break TO Blaine, Is
without foundation. In fact, there was
some little friction yesterday, but the
trouble has been amicably arranged and
the delegation is solid for Harrison and
will stand by him to the last. The Indiana
idelegation has organized 10y electiug Of
Ulcers. Il. w. Thompson was elected chair
man.
The Michigan delegation were in session
until past the noon hour, but heard no
lone save those from their own state. Sena-
jtors StOckbridge aud Mcmillan and ex-
congressman Jay Hubbell addressed them,
largulng against friUtering away the
strength of the delegation by n scattered
vote. 1t was unanimously decided TO pre-
tSent the name of General AIger. The
nominating speech will be made by Colo
mel Dutfield, as heretofore stated in these
dispatches. So far rs acting as unit in
case their tavorite is not chosen, the dele
gates prefer, as Mr.. Elliott of Detroit said,
tnOt to cross the bridge until they come to
It, The delegation organized.
The Illinois delegation met this morning
and reelected Hon. j. w. Campbell of
Chicago as the Illinois member of the ma
1lonal committee and selected, by a unani-
NOUS vote, Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom as
chairman OF the Illinois delegation in the
convention.
Thomas c. Plat evidently has control of
affairs in New York, for the meeting of
the delegation this morning went along
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things going through cut and dried. All
the members of the Big Four were pres
ent The most significant events OF the
meeting were the selection of Warner Mil
Ter for permanent chairman of the delega-
lion, on the nomination of Mr.. Platt, and
Frank ,. Nltherbee of Essex county for
member OF the national committee on
nomination of Mr.. Holland. who has inst
had a tight with the administration No
attempt was made TO poll the delegation,
and while MIR. platt says that fifty are for
Blame, his lleuteuantS say that the Blaine
supporters will run up to fifty-four The
delegation decided that Mr. Fassett should
he recommended TO the national commit
les as temporary chairman. Senator platt
easily controlled the deles alton, but rs
Senator Miller has come out Suuarely for
Blaine. the great chief could afford 10 be
maSnanlmous, and he aud his friends sup
ported Miller accordingly.
The Vermont delegation organized They
have practically agreed To stand together
and vote rs unit, but they have not vet
decided whom to support. Henry Powers
WAS elected chairman
The North Dakota delegation seems TO
be sadly divided on the presidency, but the
faction that insists that Blaiue's noNina-
tion Is necessary TO party success in Mort Il
Dakota has secured the adoption OF rrSClu-
tons by the legislature of that state de-
Cidr!u~ that the Interests OF the Repub-
lIcan party and the welfare OF the couutrv
Will be best served by the nomination Of
Blaine.
\ meeting WAS held by the Colorado
delegation this morning, at which senator
+. q. Nolcott was elected chairman. The
delegation Is for Blaine TO a man.
The Wisconsin delegation cEose Senator
Spooner as chairman OF the delegation.
poll was taken. Before It.. however. sev.
eral speeches were made in the interest Of
the two leading candidates. National
Committeeman Henry Payne urged the
claims OF Blaine. Senator Spouner WAS
equally urgent in favor Of President Htr-
rlson, while General Fairvhild also smoke
IN favor OF the president The Pc result
ed as Follows; Harrison, u: Blaine. Z.
! Mckinley. ,; absent l.
ALs Missouri delegation organized by