The Russellville Democrat., 1892-06-23
SURELY CLEVELAND. There is no Chance For Any Other Nomina- ton at Chicago To-Morrow. IT'S HIS CONVENTION.
 -------------~ His Managers Claim 520 Delegates Who Will stand Firm as a Rock.
IT'S HIS CONVENTION.

0HItAuO, uuuo lU.- " It'll buS beat of drums, the blare of trumpets and the ceaseless tramp of fresh ad- ditions to the Democratic forces al ready assembled in the city, the waving of banners, and all the man ifestations of exuberant enthusiasm common to national political cam paign, the day immediately preced- ing the convention opens. In the ho- tel corridors is heard conversation and cheers with which the names of favorite candidates are greeted by respective admirers.
 After the nights rest, in which the energies of delegates became re- cuperated, the activity of every sec .ion is more notable than it has been any day up to the present. The most important development in the situation is the report, notwithstand ing the emphatic declaration to the contrary, that German will consent to be candidates and whether he gives consent or not the entire Cleveland clements will take advantage of his name as the most formidable enc upon which they can unite. A conference of his supporters was held at late hour last night with such secresy that when it ended, in the early hours this morning, but one or two were aware 1t had taken place. German had retired to bed. Asmem bers of the conclave emerged from the rooms, the result of the meeting was made known to Chairman Brice and ex-Senator Henry G. Davis, of West Virginia, who were sent as a committee to arouse the senator from his slum- bers. The news given out is that German will probably consent, but he desired to sleep over it. It IS also rumored that if there is any disposition to combine on German Gray, of Indiana, might be persuaded to withdraw so that Sen ator Voorhees, could put the Mary land statesman in nomination. This is for the future, however. Among those present at the conference were Senator Brice, of Ohio, chairman of the national committee, Senator Jones, of Arkansas, Senator Ransom of North Carolina, Senator Davis, of West Virginia, ,ex-C Congressman Phil. Thompson, of Kentucky, Tam many representatives, Congressman Compton, of Maryland, and num- Der of Gorman's other friends. With all this Cleveland s supporters still maintain that he is is so far in the lead that no one can point out how he is to be defeated Last night success was practi- cally conceded in all camps, and his lines are unbroken, save for few struggling losses in the South, and to more than compensate for this trivial defection there is positive gains over previous estimates in the North. The gains are natural and inevitable when cause is so near victory as Mir. Cleveland's seems at this moment. It is asserted with confidence by those inclined to be regarded as the most competent | judges, that only by radical change of sentiment will there be a revulsion of feeling amounting to revolution, and if this radical change is not in sight in seventy two hours ballot will be taken, and it is argued that there is a scant pe- riod in which to produce such mighty change of feeling. It is also argued that such change is all the more unlikely from the fact that the convention is is Cleveland convention, and near | ly two thirds of the men whose opin- ions are to be affected are Cleve- land delegates. One veteran who came expressly to see Cleveland beaten puts the matter thus; Its useless to try to ford stream that s swollen and near its mouth. The place to cross it without getting swamped is near its source and in dry weather. If we had taken this Cleveland current up the creek we might have done something with it, but now it is swollen to such a mighty stream that he who attempts to wade it will only be drowned for his pains. :" | Cleveland's managers worked till an early hour this morning in order to secure the most complete report from the various delegations, and claim now to have made, granting to Senator Hill, Sen ator German, Governor Boies and all votes that may be pledged them and considered doubtful, Mr. Cleve- land has 580 cast-iron, rock-ribbed, copper-bound delegates who will stick until the ex-president is again named for the highest office in the gift of the people. The Tribune as a result of per sonal canvass gives the position of the candidates named: Cleveland, 51S 1-2; Hill, ITS 1-2; German. 53; Boies, 35; Morrison, 34; Car lisle, 24; anti-Cleveland, p; Pal mer, 22.
 Among the fresh arrivals was the Arkansas delegation, headed by Judge Rogers, of Fort Smith, who are l I II :. ---...-I D...e llXIT. .... ....