The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22


over but the shouting" as every one who has
a grain of political perception comedies. II
does not seem even possible T. prevent
Cleveland's nomination on the FIRST ballot.
His success is so palpable that delegations
which only yesterday opposed him are falling
into line and directing that their entire vote
be cast for the peoples choice. There are
delegates here who would be glad to
defeat Cleveland. but they dare not
defy the sentiment behind them. Not
in the history Of modern politics has
there has been such potent manifestation OF
the peoples power. When the ballotlng be-
gins Alabama, which promised a majority
against Cleveland. will give him its entire
vote. Arkansas. which was anything to
beat Cleveland passed the handwriting OIL
the wall and the chairman Of the delegation is
authorized 10 cast the entire vote for Grover.
So it.goes all along the line.
The Virginia dozen of anti Cleveland dele
gates still hold on, however. During the day
efforts have been made TO persuade them 10
submit % the inevitable, but they are not yet
ready 10 own themselves beaten. At least
half of the Virginians who came here opposed
70 Cleveland are ready and willing to give
assent 10 the general will and cast the entire
States vote for him. But some Of them say
no and demand that there shall be no sur
render until it becomes necessary to make
the nomination unanimous
TO UN1FY THE PARTY.
One Of the delegates who hes all along been
as much opposed to Cleyelauds nomination
Is any member Of the convention said to-
night: Il am in favor of falling in line with
the party and giving unanimous expression to
the conventions choice. think the good Of
the party suggests such action. l am still
doubtful Of the policy of nominating Cleve-
land, but as more than three-fourths of the
convention will support him my opinion is
We ought TO make his nomination an express
sion of general opinion that for
the sake Of harmony and to unity the
party and quickly overcome all doubts
fears and disappointments we ought 10
give Cleveland the best send-off possible. II
may be that other Cleveland members of the
delegation can yet be brought to see the mat
ter in this light. It's point Of great i'm
portance that the action of this convention
shall not produce such division as chilled
the Republicans at Minneapolis" This argu-
nent is doing much TO bring the delegation
together in solid front that the enemy may
not derive any comfort from apparent divi-
sions here.
THE SPLIT IN NEW YORK.
II can't be denied that some sterling Demo-
Gratis are epprehensiye as 10 the effect Of the
factional fight in New York. but most Of them
agree that the best and easiest way 10 neu-
traliZe that is for the convention to assent
Wi d a hearty will 10 the voice of its big
ina prity. comprising at least three-fourths.
Q West Virginia delegates remain un-
cha ged. st. Clair will vote for Hill and two
9th ) are opposed to Cleveland and may
fArt their votes away on the first ballot.
Min Ire heart and soul for Cleveland. The
selection Of Wilson, of West Virginia, for
permanent president reconciled the Cleye-
land men to the election of Owens as
temporary chairman, and no fight was
made against the latter. To prevent
such an issue the Cleveland forces
made permanent president. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that everybody coucedes Cleve-
lands nomination. Tammany is still working
against him. Colonel Fellows one of the
most forceful orators in public life. was sent
around to-day. and be addressed the Texas
and other Southern delegations. The burden
OF his argument was that Cleveland cannot
be elected aud that bis nomination is sure to
bring dire disaster TO the party. Tie said
ClsVelsnd's defeat would also involve the loss
Of the House OF Representatives.
CHICAGO OUT or wArER.
The chief distress of Chicago is want of
water. The city's water supply comes from
Lake Michigan. but as all the sewage empties
IN the lake the water has become so foul and
impure that ell pumps which supply water
mains have been stopped as hygienic mea-
sure. The citizens are drinking Waukeesa
ana other mineral waters. aud to-day visitors
were warned against drinking lake water.