The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-18

thing against Cleveland, only the NOM
bers OF New York do not want him,
that is all. Mugwumps and Democrats
are different kinds Of animals, they
don't mix well, you know. The nomi-
nation Of Cleveland would simply mean
the destruction Of tho Democratic or
ganization as it now exists in the state
Of New York"
ILLINOIS HOLDS THE KEY.
The uncertain attitude OF the Illinois
delegation is still the subject OF much
speculation; and up to date only one
thing seems determined-tha the cam
didate who is the choice of the majority
Of the delegates will receive the entire
forty.eight votes Of the prairie state.
The initial question which the delega-
tion is consider at tto.morrow's meeting
is, "Who Is to be the Judge OF the 'ex-
pediency' Of coming West for candi-
.date?"
The general opinion at present is that
tho Illinois delegation is the tribunal
whichis to pass upon this question OF
eSpediency, and considerable number
of the delegates arein favor Of declar-
ing against the expediency OF an east
ern candidate before the convention
opens, in order that the delegation may
be free for its second choice. But with
that question decided, it is manifest
that there will be considerable dispute
over the number OF ballots Palmer isto
receive before the delegations turns to
another love. There Is no doubt that
Colonel William r Morrison has many
friends in the Illinois delegation, and
these gentlemen, believe an early oppor-
tunity should be afforded Morrison to
develop. his latent strength in tho south
by giving him the solid support of lllt-
nois on the third or fourth ballot. Astha
friends of Morrison and Palmer have
long been quite antagonistic to each
other in this state, it is not likly that
Palmer people will be willing TO vote
for Morrison at all. The compromise
most generally discussed at this time is
that after it is decided that eastern
candidates are not available Palmer
shall receive the full vote OF illinois on
several ballots, and then, ii he fails TO
develop significant outside strength,
Morrison shall be ushered into the po-'
litical arena and likewise received tho
unanimous vote OF Illinois for a couple
of ballots. This is to be continued
until each candidate has had fair
show, so that there may be 10 regrets
or harsh feeling loft to embitter the
campaign. :.
formally tomorrow night to discuss the
Presidential situation.
CLEVELAND ENCOURAGEMENT.
The arrival of number Of delegates
from different sections of the country
to-day helped the Cleveland campaign
ers and showed that from all parts OF
the country there was a popular sentt-
ment favorable to Mr.. Cleveland but
.the arriving delegates were not in sptii-
cient numbers for the crystaliza-
tion necessary to weigh the prob
abilities that this sentiment would be
strong enough TO secure two.thirds
vote for Cleveland. The talk abont the
unavailability OF Mr.. Cleveland son ac-
count OF the lack OF support IN New
York:has had soma effect on delegates
| and there were occasional evidences
that this was q matter OF serious con-
Germ to many delegates, some of whom
were for Cleveland because OF the
Miahes expressed or implieaset2thei
constituents, while personally they,ielt
doubts about tasing that course.
Kelly and Doran the leaders OF the
Minnesota Democracy got in during the
day and reported that Minnesota is red
hot Cleveland state, and that Cleveland
would get nearly the entire delegation,
From Nebraska Mr.. Creighton pre-
celed his delegation. He thought Nc
braska was for Cleveland. Ex-Congress-
man Clunie, of California, said the unit
rule was in force in California and that
no delegates were sent from many dis
tricts until they had said that they
would support Cleveland, ,bht some dele
gates we're shalsy. Brady S. Miller, OF
Vermont, said that Vermont was for
Cleveland and in Maine the report was
to the effect that Cleveland would have
three-fourths OF the delegation. h,
OPPOSED TO cLEvEbASD!
Senator McCarrell, a delegate to the
national convention from Brooklyn,
being asked regarding the sentiments
and tho attitude OF the Kings county
Democracy, said:
"The delegates from Kings county are
unalterably opposed to the nomination
OF ex.President Cleveland, and unqual-
ifiedly in favor OF the nomination OF
Hill. The sentiment OF the regu-
lar organization in Kings county
IS that they could not accept responsi-
bility for the polling OF the regular
party vote in the event Of the nomina-
ton OF Mr.. Cleveland. They believe
that the organization and the whole
party in Kings county would
unanimously support Senator Hill
in tho event OF nomination
for President, and that a greater
majority would be given him than has
heretofore been given to any Demo-
cratic candidate for President"
pRNSsYIvAN1As VOTE.
.Ex.secretary Whitney, VIM, I. Har-
rlty, tho leaders OF the Pennsylvania
delegates, ex-Postmaster General Dick
inson, James Smith, OF Newark, N. j.,
| Francis Lyndesthon and George Fora
ker, arrived from New York tonight.
The ex.Secretary, Mr.. Harrity, Mr..
Bissell and number Of the other lead
ing delegates from the east held a con-
ference this evening at the Richelieu.
No details as to the object of the con-
ciaye were given to tho press, but Mr..
| EoirCI,ild snid TINT afnca Mr. Whitney