The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
STORY OF THE BATTLE.
Graphic Description Of the Details Of the
Interesting Contest.

interesting tOutSSt
Harrisburg. Aug. 27.-The largest
crowd in the history of Pennsylvania
conventions marked the day before
what promises to be the most exciting
gathering of Republicans in the annals
OF the commonwealth. At 8 o'clock to-
night the crowd was estimated at IL. 900,
and every train was bringing new
comers by the scores. Fireworks. music
and cheering continued until long after
midnight, forming a combination of
noises almost sufficient to burst an in
experienced tympanum.
The trip Of the Lackawanna con-
tingent downward was unmarked by
special incident. The Hasting admir-
ers numbered about fifty, while the
Quay brigade comprised only a score
At the station the pilgrims from the
metropolis Of the coal fields were greet
ed by Major Warren, Reese G. Brooks
and Fred W. FleitZ. The Hastings sup
pOrters. under the pilotage Of Colonel
+. II. Ripple Immediately repaired to
the Hastings headquarters at the Com
monwealth. where they paid their re-
spects to the governor. The L.acka-
wanna delegates have secured rooms at
the Commonwealth and the remainder
Of the contingent are quartered at the
United States hotel
The Convention Hall Guarded.
The theft by the Quay leaders of the
state committee headquarters at the
Lochiel has occasioned much bitter
ness. In anticipation Of similar at
tempt tomorrow morning to steal the
Opera house. where the convention Is
to be held. the Gilkeson people have
placed a strong guard around and In
the building. The chief Of the Pitts
burg police force, Stephen O'Mara, and
his chief Of desectives. together with q
trusty force of assistants. including a
number Of policemen from Philadel-
phla. are now In charge of the building,
and will remain there until the con-
vention opens. Every precaution has
been taken to protect Chairman Gilke-
son In his lawful and customary rights
and II any disturbance IL precipitated
tomorrow by the Quay men Il win be
effectively met.
The situation prior to the caucuses
| tonight was one Of intense bitterness
and there was great deal Of quiet talk
among the conservative element I'm fa.
vor Of the compromise. II was pointed
out by friends Of the various judicial
candidates as well as by friends OF
| Cashier Haywood. the prospective can.
didate for state treasurer, that a spe.
cial convention would be equivalent to
an outright defeat Of the ticket at ths
| November election and the argumen,
was used with visible effect.
| Judge willard safe
| II can be said upon the best of au
thority that the governors six judicia
appointments will be nominated with
out opposition, no matter which sid,
controls the convention. Judge vii
lard is absolutely safe. There are onl,
fifty-six judicial expectants on tn,
ground with lightning rods up. and fO
Quay to take up any Of these would b,
to create animosities by the score.
Both the Quay and Hastings force,
held caucuses this evening and adopt
ed similar policies. After the appoint
ment Of committees of five to repor
to the main caucus tomorrow morning
programme Of action for the conven
ton, including the naming of candi
dates for temporary and permanen
chairman, the preparation Of an orde
Of business and the adjustment of de
tails as to the admission and seatinl
Of visitors. each caucus adjourned I,
meet tomorrow morning at O'Clock