New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-22

T. J. : J.
Early in the day the various dele cations met
and selected the speakers who are 10 represent the
claims of the respective cities. With the eXcep-
ton of the Milwaukee delegation the representa-
tives of the other cities were still greatly DIS
,urbed about Chicago " / am almost certain that
we shall win" said 81. Paul man, If Chicago
will only stay ont of it." This sentiment was
heard in the Cincinnati headquarters, IN the Kan
sas CITY parlors and elsewhere. Congressman
Durborow, who happened TO be talking Wlth
Mayor Mosby, of Cincinnati, when charges as 10
Chicago were made, emphatically denied their
truth "Chicago is not seeking the Convention,
be said; all the reports the contrary notwith-
standing We have got all capable OF at
tending to, with the Worlds Fair on our hands.
and don't want to figure as wanting everything
that comes along.
The belief that prevaile. two days ago that
the New-York men were moving on Washington
more to aid some other city in securing the con-
vention than their own, was no longer expressed
IL seemed 10 be conceded that the Ialnmany
chieftains and business men of Ncw-lork were IN
earnest about capturing the prize lor them
selves.
The latest aspirant to open headquarters was
San Francisco, serious snOwstorms In the west
having greatly delayed her delegation. Two big
rooms were decorated and hospitality was offered
all comers NJ. T. Tarpey, on the National Com
mittee from California, had this to say IL the
committee should decide on San Francisco as inc
best place Of holding the National Convention
we will duplicate all the propositions made by the
Republicans who lately came TO Washington 10
try 10 get their National Convention held IN our
city, We will pay the expenses OF all the deie-
gates there and back, and guarantee rouhd-ulp
rate of $50 10 everybody else. the tickets being
good for siX months.
The National Democratic Committee met IN
tbe spacious banauet-room of the Arlington Hotel
A. 10 o'clock Chairman Calvin =. Brce raped
the committee 10 order and at once introduced
John w Ross the Democratic member Of the
Board of Commissioners of the District Of Column
bia who delivered the address of welcome
On motion Of Senator Villas, the committee
went into secret session 10 settle all questions Oh
proxies and contests it being reported that the
right Of C. A. Broadwatcr 10 represC Mt the STATE
of Montana might he contested.
H,RRITY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, STEPS OFT
In the secret session Secretary Harty, Of the
Pennsylvania Central Committee, presented his
credentials as the National committeeman yes'cr-
day selected ty the State Central Committee oI
that State to fiji the vacancy caused 10y the death
Of W. L. Scott, 10 which cX-COngressman James
Kerr had been appointed. Mr. Kerr announced
his intention of se ttng the matter By rcslgnIng
The Montana contest settled by DECLARING
C. A. Broadwater the regularly accredited com
nitteemasl from that State but Mr.. Mitchell, his
contestant, was allowed the privilege OF slttlh9
in committee during the sessions Of this meeting
Of the committee. The latter was allowed 10
vote the right u vote being accorded To MI
Lyman the proxy Of Mr.. BroadwateE When
Pennsylvania was reached Mr. Kerr formally re-
signed whatever claims he may have had to repre-
sent that State and Mr.. Harrity, the new com
mltteenan was declared the successor Of W. Il.
Scott, deceased
The Committee proceeded TO the selection ol
the date of the National Democratic Convention.
After little discussion, Tuesday. June II, was Sc
lected as the date for the Convention.
Mtie conclusion of the secret sessoo, the Com
mii,ee tool, recess until 3 80, it being decided
mat the arguments of delegations would begin at
r. IL Each city had but twenty minutes
% present her claims the arguments to
oe heard IN alphab betcal order a. cities
at o'clock the National Committee was enter
famed al luncheon BY the Democratic reception
committee Of the District Of Columbia
At o'clock the committee again called
10 order by Chairman Brce and the roll OF cues
ofdered u be called by the secretary. Cincinnati
"eing the first on the alphabetical list her rep
esentatives had the first hearing. William NJ.
foiette was the second speaker.
lhe claims Of Detroit were first presented by eX-
congressman Maybury. Congressman Chapman, Of
'ichigan, as the second speaker for Detroit,
euogzed all the other cities in the race, and said
Dut We want this city in the West, where, in
our Judgment, il will do the most good There
are but five States in which the choice should
rest Tor this convention They are Minnesota
applause, Wisconsin tapplause). Illinois zap
pause, Indiana applause, and Michigan. TAP
IiaaseJ Each one OF these States is doubtful
Ils convention is not u subject Of barter and
sale
indianapolis represented by United States
senator Turpie "Our city," sad he, has
t"eniyeight hotels, with accommodations for 2c,-
oVo guests. Then there restaurant accommoda-
IONS for 900 and clearinghouse accommodations
iof 2l 900 more. Tie facilities for the press VIII
e unsurpassed The facilities for sending mes
sages will have no superior in any ether city.
charles l.. Jewett chairman of the Inliana State
Ventra Committee followed Senator Tlrpe.
SENATOR VESTS APPEAL FOR KANSAS CITY
The claims of Kansas City were first presented
Mr. Putoam Senator vests appearance on