The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-06-18
WATTERsoN IN CHICAGO.
The Kentucky Editor Apparently Ezpltant
Over the Prospects.

4ue Ae1tuchy LuiOOf apparently EAHithnt
Over the Prospects.
Especial to THE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch
CHICAGO, June 17.-Henry Watterson is
in Chicago aud has unfurled his colors on
which, still Respondent, is his star eyed
goddess. Across the banner of his idol,
however, was stretched bright-hued flag
on which was inscribed Anything to beat
Grover Cleveland.n The Kentuckian reg
istered at the Palmer House and was given
room 241, q modest apartment on the sec
ond floor Here the foe of Grover Cleve-
laud was found stretched upon the bed.
his head at the foot resting upon q pillow.
Mr. Watterson had
oDIscARDED MOST OF HIS CLOTHING,
and was attired in a negligee costume,
composed Of light undergarments. His
attitude was q very picturesque one, aud
his well built figure was set off TO advan-
tage He gave an occasional kick at an
imaginary object and finally settled down
TO talk guardedly of politics. In five min
utes Mr.. Watterson had said more than he
intended. He was so happy. however, over
the utter defeat of the Cleveland forces
both in Ohio and Arkansas. where both
conventions refused TO instruct for the ex-
president, that
he COULD NOT REPREss HIS EMULATION.
my boy" he said YEARLY, II cannot
talk to you this morning. I've travelled
all night and am weary aud need rest.
have decided not to be interviewed any
more until after the nominations are made.
The fact of the matter is, I have ceased
writing editorials IN my paper, and my
last effort was in discussing the work of
the Minneapolis convention. pve come
here to deliver a lecture and attend the
Democratic convention. Pm on the ground
early because the subcommittee of the
national committee meets tomorrow, and
Pm a member of that committee"
Notwithstanding Mr.. Waterson's an
nouncement that he would not be inter
viewed, the reporter touched upon the
work of the anti-Cleveland men in Ar
kansas and Ohio. This fired the great
editor, and smile broke out over his good
nRtured face.
.Oh, Ohio is solid against Cleveland
he said, Senator Brice has the state in his
control completely and he, Governor Camp
bell and the Mclean forces in Cincinnati
Cleveland forces scattered in OHIO yester-
day They weren't anywhere at any time.
/ wouldn't be surprised to see
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL THE NOMINEE OF THE
CONVENTION.
He wants it, and would unouestionably be
a strong candidate We could have great
hopes of electing Campbell
MIR. Watierson paused as he threw an
unmistakable emphasis on Governor Camp
BELLS name, as though TO convey the I'M
precision that he had 70 hope of the cleo
ton Of either Cleveland or Hill
mn vOu think Mr. (,amnhall Wnnld he q
strong candidate.'
Most assuredly. He is a good cam
paigner, and as l said we could have hopes
that he would be elected"
How do you regard the New York
6ghte
"On that don't care to be quoted. My
views are pretty well known on that point
and / haven't changed them recently''
The kentuckian then talked about the
national committee and the subcommittee
of that committee. The subcommittee
names the temporary chairman of the con-
vention and will hold meeting today 10
perfect the organization, but the temporary
chairman will not be selected until Mon
day The committee is clearly anti-Cleve-
land in its complexion and Henry Waiter
son is chairman. The other members are
Senators Brice Of Ohio. German of Mary
land. and Ransom of North Carolina The
late Senator Barbour Of West Virginia.
was also a member. The vacancy caused
BIZ his death will probably be filled by a
member OF the Virginia delegation. Brice.
Ransom, German and Watterson are openly
hostile to Cleveland ana there is little
chance that any candidate for the honor Of