The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-06
EIGHT-PAGE EDITION

majority OF this delegation. The poll of
the Iowa delegation shows all but three
for Harrison.
Large numbers of delegates arrived dur
ing the day from all parts of the Union.
One train brought the Indiana, Alabama
and Louisiana delegations, the first
sleeper having in strong letters the legend:
Evansville, Indiana. is Solid for Harri-
son." They were met at the st. Paul de-
pot by the representatives of the Mime
apolis. .tlambeau Club. in full marching re-
gala. and escorted with Beal's band to
Minneapolis One of the great events of
the day was the arrival of the banner Har-
rison reinforcement of the Columbia Club
OF Indianapolis. Thew came up the street
with bands playing and a jaunty conf
dence that was better than barrels of tonic
for the Harrison legions already on the
ground. They marched into the rotunda
OF the West hotel and took possession of
everything in sight. The hurrahing match
in the hotel, started by the Columbians for
Harrison, and striven to be outdone by
the friends of Blaine. continued through
out the afternoon.
The most enthusiastic delegation arrived
this afternoon. They were stalwart Blaine
men from Pennsylvania. The citizens of
Minneapolis were not long in discovering
the political complexion of the delegation
as they heard the original refrain by the
enthusiastic men in the party, beginnings
We are for the man from Maine,
He will get there Just the same;
Pennsylvania is here to stay.
And TO stand by Matthew Quay.
Jerry Rusk for second place,
He will help us win the race;
Won't they make a dandy pair
For the presidential chair2
The singing of voices as they marched to
the hotel attracted large throngs, who
were amused and amazed.
The California train reached this city at
o'clock and was met by the Fiambeau
Club. They marched to their headquarters
waving red, white and blue plumes and
arousing enthusiasm along the route.
Chairman Spence of the delegation said it
was about equally divided between Blaine
and Harrison. The Massachusetts delega-
ton arrived today, and it was said they
started from home for Blaine, and when
they arrived here, as result of the latter's
resignation, from eighteen to twenty are
now for Harrison.
The standing of the California delega-
tion is in dispute, the Blaine men claim
ing twelve to six. though ten TO eight is
nearer correct. NJ. III. De Young, chair
man of the California delegation, said:
The California delegates have not vet held
meeting on the question of presidential PREFER
ences. All the movement in Minneapolis for
Blaine is generally regarded by the California
delegates as yell for him without his consent
Until We have considered the matter carefully.
prefer not to speak for the delegation.
From another source it was learned two
delegates were for Harrison, four i'm doubt,
and the remainder strongly for Blaine.
Among the rumors today was one that
Depew and Hiscock had scheme on foot
by which the New York delegation is to
be divided and strength taken from Blaine
in the place where he needs it most. A
rumor is to the effect that they intended
to join forces with Warner Miller, pro-
vided he would agree to urge Sherman's
candidacy. The rumor was not con-
firmed. 1t is claimed that the New York
delegation is evenly divided between
Blaine and HARRISON, being thrty-two for
each, with the remainder of the delegation
in doubt.
The New Jersey delegation got in tLis
morning and is said to be in line for Har-
rison.
A story was in circulation at Harrison
headquarters to the effect that Blame
would withdraw from the race tomo row,
but is pronounced a canard by Blaine's
friends.
The South Dakota delegation q vt in to-
day. 1t stands four for Blaine and two for
Harrison, but Senator Pettigrew hopes to
swing them in solid for Blaine.
The New York delegation held q caucus
this afternoon, the most notable ont
growth of which was the talk as to the
organization of a general caucus before
the convention, and that the delegates
should meet and agree upon one man.
The Indiana delegation also held q
caucus, and the General Lew Wallace dele
CATION decided to stand by Harrison to the
end.
Mrs. c. C. Carlton, one of the woman
deiegates from Wyoming. was the recipi-
ent of numerous calls today from the
party leaders. and received numerous con-
gratllations on the triumph of her sex In
obssining political recognition in the West.