Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-11
HARRISON-REID.
Republican Stand
ard-Bearers.
An Easy Ticket to Defeat,
FOrsOoth.
The President RenOminated on
First Ballot.
He Had Enough Votes and Nearly a
Hundred to Spare.
Mckinley Ran an Even Race With
the Man From Maine.
The Plumed Knight Given Only
Half-Hearted Support.
Harrison Placed in Nomination by Old
Dick Thompson = Blaine by Sem
atOr Wolcott-Alger Not In
the Fight ct All.
The Plumed Knight Given Only
Half-Hearted Support.
Harrison Placed in Nomination by Old
Dick Thompson = Blaine by Sem
atOr Wolcott-Alger Not In
the Fight ct All.

MINNEAPOLIS, June 10.-After the ad-
journment of the convention last night,
Chairman Clarkson called the Blaine
leaders together. The victory of the
Harrison people on the test vote was
bitterly discussed. The advisability of
dropping Blaine and taking up McKin-
ley or Sherman was considered, but
without definite results.
The leaders of both the Blaine and
Harrison following maintained Sleep
less vigil throughout the night, endeav-
oring to rally every delegate favorable to
their respective leaders. The morning
opened with the Harrison people still
confident. The Blaine managers we've
no less determined.
Chairman Clarkson said he received a
large number of kilograms this morning
from prominent men throughout the
country, who had heretofore been urg-
ing him to harmonize the opposition in
support Of the president, requesting him
now to make every effort to bring a
reconciliation OF the warning factions
about by union on some man satisfac-
tory to both elements. Mckinley, Rusk,
Reed and Allison had all been suggssted
in those telegtams. Y
Increased bitterness was shown be-
tween the factions this morning. II
was discovered that ten of the Kansas
delegates, one-half of the entire delega-
tion, were doing their utmost to bring
about a stampede to Mckinley, and this
stirred up considerable strife in the
delegation.
cLARKsoN's FoRLoRN HOPE.
When asked if it had been definitely
decided to present the name of Blaine,
Chairman Clarkson said this morning
there had been no change in the pro-
gramme, though another conference
would be held to formulate definite
plans. "I think, however," he said,
that Blaine's name will be presented
by Foraker and seconded by Wolcott
and others. The situation at present is
most critical. At this stage a
dark horse could have the nomi-
nation if the stragglers could unite on
the right man. Massachusetts and New
York can name the man if they unite.
Indeed, almost any two prominent states
can name the man. Mckinley probably
could have the nomination if he wanted
it. As to Sherman I cannot say eurely
because think his position on the Chi
nese and silver questions would detract
from his support in the western and sil-
yer states. Mckinley, Reed and Rusk
are prominent candidates. 1t is neces-
sary to have Rusk on the ticket some
where to attract the Alliance and save
the state of Wisconsin, and possibly
other states where the Farmers ALI
ance ia particularly strong. We have
not dropped Blaine. We have formed
our line of battle, and the compromise
candidate, if there is one, must come
forward after the balloting has COM
menced."
Chairman Clarkson said after he
reached the convention hall that the
Blaine leaders decided at a conference
today not to delay the business of the
convention, but to reach ballot as soon
as possible.
It is understood that the conference
practically decided to throw the entire
Blaine vote to Mckinley.
1t was claimed that the full Blaine
strength could be transferred, except
Idaho and a few scattering votes. 1t
was understood that Foraker had joined
the movement, ready to do whatever
was necessary, first, to defeat Harrison.
second, to nominate new man. He
said the Ohio delegation was disposed
to bury personal differences for the
glory of the state.
The Michigan delegates decided, after
brief conference, and in the interest
OF Mckinley, not to present Alger's
name.
OPENING OF THE CONVENTION.
The opening of the convention was
delayed by noise and the caucusing ol
delegates in groups in various parts ol
the hall. Both sides seemed desiroue
OF all the time possible to get Their
forces ranged into something like fight
ing line. Combination-making had ite
chief centers near the Ohio. Pennsylva-
mia, Wisconsin, Indiana and Kansas
delegations, and dark-horse gossip grew
with every moment.
At :35 Chairman Mckinley raped
sharply with his gavel for order. When
something like order was established
Rev. Wayland Hoyt Of Minneapolis
offered prayer.
At ite conclusion, Senator Quay an
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