The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-05
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Chairman Henry G. Payne. Of the Wiscon-
sin State committee. expressed tho opinion
this morning that Harrison was losing
ground. IL am not prepared TO say how
ever" he added. that the Elaine men are
making any material gains. The balance OF
power seems TO rest with tho Alger element.
and I should not be surprised If Alger proves
an important factor IN the tnai outcome
The Michigan men now here claim that Aiger
has eighty votes IN sight
Senators Teller and Wolcott, of Colorado,
came in on the heels Of Depew.
Ex-Representative Wallace, Of Brooklyn,
came in this morning from Duluth L was
elected AS an anti Harrison man. he said.
hut do not believe In any one to beat
Harrison
Ex-Congressman Joseph G. Cannon, of
Illinois. came in from Chicago this morning.
He said that the report that the Chicago
delegates would vote AS unit for Blaine was
untrue The Illinois delegation. ss under
stand 1t. s for Dlr. Harrison. said Alr. Can
non.
The news Of Mr. Blaine's resignation Gre
ated the widest excitement here among the
Southern delegates.
T.. NJ. Brayton. delegate from South Caro-
lima learning the fact. announced II IN tho
lobby OF the West Hotel IN a stent0rlan voice,
and immediately three cheers for Blaine were
called for aud given with will
COLONEL fONGEk $ VIEWS.
Colonel Conger. Of Ohio wearing conspic-
uously his badge as member of the national
COMMITTEES. made his appearance Oh the
scene at this moment and Was Immediately
questioned rs 90 whether the committee had
not received some previous lntimation of Air.
Blsines purposes. He said not IN so many
words. but mombers Of the committee had
received assurances that he would accept the
nomination. and this. OF course, implied his
resignation rs Secretary Of state.
Asked as 10 the effect on the nomination
Colonel COnger replied 1T insures Blalne's
selection on the frat ballot We counted jjl
votes TINS morning, and since then we have
learned that we underestlmatodl Illinois.
Ohio and some other States. Illinois We
counted eleven for Blaine it will give twenty,
OHIO w0 counted twenty, II will give twenty
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Register Bruce, who was standing ina nacrowd
Of c0lOred administration men, when tod the
news expressed bic disbelief OF its authen-
ticty. but addod that II 10 was true he did not
know what would be the result.
Governor Geary, Of Iowa. who had lust ar
rived and was buttou-holed by Frank Hat
ton declined 20 say how the Iowa delegation
would be affected 10y the news, and he also
expressed a doubt of its truth.
HARRISON CONFERENCE HgtD.
At o'clock a conference Of tho friends of
President Harrison was held az Mr.. Micheners =
rooms There was quite a crowd, including
Mr. Depew, ex-senator Spoouer. Senators
FELTON, aud Sawyer and'manY others At the
same time a statement was given ont by
Messrs. Mchener and Carter setting forth the
views OF the Harrison men on the Blaine res
iqnation. The Michigan delegation have de-
cided that General Ayers name shall be pre-
sented 10 the convention. The orator has not
yet been selected, probably Ii. NJ Dufield, OF
Detroit
CIAnKsoN SUMMONS ALGER.
DETROIT. MIcH. June 4.-General Alger
when informed Of Mr.. Blaine's resignation,
was apparently MT surprised, but absolutely
refused % be interviewed
General Alper has received a dispatch from
General Clarkson requesting him 10 come to
Minneapolis &C once. as important nows rom
Washington makes his presence necessary.
He starts this evening