Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

tX MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, June 5.--If noise
N bn make nomination Mr.. Blaine will
Certainly have it, for the brazen tbroats of
Pc groundlings have re,echoed nothing
Hnt Blaine. Blaine, Blaine. Since the
hshing over the wires yesterday Of his
designation as Secretary of State it is
tealized here that nothing could be more
Ike the man from Maine than this act
and the circumstances of 1T. That it WAS
purposely sprung at the very moment for
Nto produce the most effect is apparent
10 all who understand the devices and cut
6bg methods which have marked his
Xhole political course. The effect of its
Hceptiun here is instantaneous and magi-
III. Things mad been moving along in n
XHrfunctory sort of style. Opinion was
8eneral that it was altogether unusual for
ID little excitement on the eve Of n con-
yention, and regret was expressed that
11ter all it was going to be dull, at any
,fhtc until the actual meeting of the
1oonvention. These apprehensions were
speedily dissipated. There could be no
inrther doubt that Blaine was in the
bands of his friends
NJ The pent-up volume of Blaine enthu
Iiasm Immediately swelled and rolled in
Hike the uprising Of a tidal wave IN calm
Iea and IL has been steadily growing ever
since. Scarcely cheer has been heard
Tor Harrison, while the shouts for Blaine
are incessant and deafening, and Mime
npolis is now passing through the most ex-
Biting sabbath in its existence.
EFFECT OF THE RESIGNATION.
y Mr.. Blaine wished to create Il sensation
and he has succeeded. lie has also made
the point upon which unquestionably cal
culated, of putting his forces in better
Ifightng trim, for absolute certainty as to
his position has followed the feeling of
uncertainty and doubt which had hitherto
Eprevailed. A closing up Of the lines is
nplainly perceptible. The leaders have
btaken firm hold and the two opposing
Nhrrnies are facing each other in battle ar
Iay. Large achievements for both sides
nc still to come in, but in the meantime
tAe diminishing is sharp, severe and inces-
teat.
In is true some doubling Thomases still
{<ar that Mr.. Blaine may take it into his
head to treat them and the country to
Mother and greater sensation in the shape
of. b final and peremptory letter Of declina-
ton but the men who are i'll command re-
fuse with disdain TO listen to any such
suggestion, and repeat with fierce en-
plasis that Blaine is in to win Marvellous
i3fhe confidence in success expressed by
them, and boundless are the claims of
Heavy inroads on delegations presumed to
be practically solid and firmly reliable for
harrison.
M HARRISON AHEAD.
No matter about the claims made in his
behalf, Mr.. Blaine positively has not at
tbie writing majority of the convention
ofanything like it. The Harrison strength
ENTHUSIASTICALLY much stronger than his.
This really signifies very little, however,
for the brunt of the battle is yet to come
eoti victory has not decided upon which
bAnner to perch Some impression was
freated yesterday that dismay had settled
like black cloud over the hosts of l1arri-
son, and intelligence to this effect was sent
over the country. II this was the case the
Harrison managers seemed not to be aware
OF IL. and so far as public utterances go
they did not drop one peg from the figures
20 which they had pinned their faith.
THE UNIEsTBUcTED DELEGATES.
The tight is now to be one of intelligence
pd skill, and it will measurably depend
ita results TO which side can be attracted
10 contingent which is under no oblga-
ona, express or implied This element Of
10 conveqtion II Kept compact and well
Inland, may have 1t in its power not only
. pHexercise an important influence. but
'erhape even to control the nominations.
recourse, the great effort of both the Har-
ison and the Blaine managers will be to
freak up and gather it in. Of course, it is
iqt impossible it may melt into one or the
hher Of Tho factions.
PARTY BEFORE PERSONS.
it can be called an advantage, OF present
O<$cSslon of the patronage, but there are
5Noy men of ability in the convention
VIC do not wish either Blaine or Harrison,
I'D tlle efforts of these men will be
Uec{H TO the selection of II compromise
Rndldate upon whom all sections of the
arty can harmonic.
Nlt@ THE NEW WORKERS.
The New York delegation got into line
V-d&y and are in full sway at their
pauI0us headquarters at the West House
ir fiatt. Mr.. Depew and Mr.. Iliscock Of
he famous "l3ig Four" wEo have been
tnning the Republican politics of til,
: tate during the last decade, have been
lere since Friday, but ex-senator Warner
Milier of the quartet, and the rank ant
lie Of the outfit did not come until this
morning. They are hustling. bullying
gp.nhead set, who act as il they come to dc
Business and not for health purposes, moi
simply to see and study the country Elk.
Senator Thomas C.ePlatt acts as if he has
them well in hand. lie evidently does moi
propose to have any division of the leader
ship.
W FOR NEW MAN.
THE Harrison men have not given III
entirely the hope they have been indulging
that Warner Miller will eventually CONF
Into their camp. They say they know
fHill9rs support of Blaine is of negative
character and his honest desire is for
new man. The fact is that the coterie Of
conservative men who are afraid thai
Neither Blaine nor Harrison could bt
Elected, are hopeful that Mr.. Miller may
e induced to start movement to cas-
them both aside. Among these men are
teveral of the Massachusetts delegation
lei by Delegate Fairchild of Boston. 1t i!
understood Senator Sawyer and ex-senator
Spooner of Wisconsin, two of the Pennsyl
d.al. lIa..
Hveral OF the Illinois and Missouri delega
Pms are of the same way of thinking. Tn,
rpuble they appear to have is i'll finding q
proper man to bring forward.
OPPOSITION TO LANGsToN.
NSeveral of the southern delegates trea
lightly the proposition to make John NJ
Kingston of Virginia, the temporary chair
Ham OF the convention. On his way gu
ere Langston has been talking Bain,
.1udly, and has been trying to make it ap
, pear the negroes are rapidly wheeling int,
: hue for Blaine. 1t has been thought posi-
bly, it might be a wise stroke of policy /,
i've colored delegate a brief enjoymen
" convention honors, but there are indica
Pms that certain members of the nationa
Nmmittee do not favor langston TO
Anporary chairman.
HkN-Congressman Waddill and Col Edga
Ian OF Richmond, are Others of the mos
prominent Virginia delegates. The tw,
last named are Harrison men, Colone
+ ALLAN being an oflice-holder at Washing
pn. General Malone has always been al
tnti-Blaine man, and he is now more bit
trly anti-Harrison. Some of the Virgins
republicans say General Malone may sup
:. port Blaine, but in the beginning if III
tikes that position he will do so in tn
PELLET that Blaine cannot possibly get tn
Nomination. General Malone, in hi
Neart, is for Senator Sherman. whose nam
seriously mentioned as probable com
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