Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-09
Coming From Illinois, Despite
the Instructions for
Harrison.
SOME HARD BLOWS STRUCK
In the Meeting of the Missouri Dele
CATION, but No Bloodshed.
A REED BOOM NIPPED THE BUD.
The Massachusetts Delegates Won't Vote
Even Once for Him.
HARD WORK IN STATE DELEGATIONS

MINNEAPOLIS, June s.-The sentiment
in the Illinois delegation is very much
mixed. and it is hard to say how the vote
of that State will be divided when ballot
is finally reached The Chicago Blain e
Club, about 800 strong, is in the city, and
has formally called upon Senator Cullom
and the Illinois delegation, and presented
resolutions which are as follows:
WHEREAS. At the time of the meeting of
the Illinois State Convention, composed
almost entirely Of delegates OF pronounced
views in favor of the candidacy of James G..
Blaine, it was the prevalent opinion
throughout the country that Mr. Blaine
name would not come before the National
Convention, and formal instructions based
upon such belief were given to the dele.
gates at large to support the present Chief
Magistrate for a second term; and
Whereas, Similar resolutions, under like
circumstances, were given at certain dis
trict conventions in the State where the
sentiment of the voters was overwhelmingly
in favor of Mr.. Blafne's candidacy, but the
vented by reason of the same prevailing
sentiment; and
Contingencies Demand Blaine.
Whereas, Certain contingencies have
arisen in the State of Illinois which rem
der it a supreme necessity to place at the
head of the National Convention q man who
will arouse the most intense enthusiasm Of
every Republican voter, and whose nomina-
tion will. beyond question of a doubt. result
in glorious victory for the State as well as
the nation; and
Whereas, James G. Blaine is the author of
the only new. practical political principle,
that of reciprocity, which has been given to
the country in the last 20 years, which as an
issue will command in connection with his
name, not only the enthusiasm of the entire
Republican party, but likewise the senti-
ment of thousands of voters who have here
tofore been arrayed against the party; be it
Resolved, That we call upon our entire
delegation from the State of Illinois to heed
the voice of the people in their almost unan-
imous demand for the nomination of James
G. Blaine as the Republican candidate in
the coming national contest; further,
Resolved, That commission be appointed
by the President of the Chicago delegation
to present these resolutions to the conyen-
tion.
More Congressman in View.
MI. Barnes, in presenting the above reso-
lutions, assured Senator Cullom that the
club had adopted them, believing that
Blaine's nomination would be tor the best
interest of the party.
s'We feel that Blaine's nomination will
elect greater number OF Congressman in
Illinois," said Hon. George Hasmon, one of
the members of the club indorsing the reso-
lutions. "This is practical question, and
we feel that the conditions are such that we
need every vote we can get in our State.
That Blaine has not been an avowed candi-
date we all know. II he had been, tine uni
versal sentiment would have spoken out
and the result of the State Convention
would have been different"
Senator Cullom, in replying, said he
recognized that every American citizen had
a right to speak, and he would take pleasure
in presenting the resolutions at to-day's
meeting of the delegation. The delegation
has been doing some quiet caueusing, but
the strength of the Presidential candidates
cannot be learned. 1t is reported to stand
Harrison %, Blaine 10, and six absent.
There is very little talk among the delegates
OF supporting Senator Cullom for President
should an outsider be selected.