The evening times., 1895-11-23

The full particulars of an offensive ant
| defensive alliance existing between ex-
| Speaker Reed and Gov. Mckinley for the
| purpose of so controlling the next na-
| touaI convention OF the Republican party
| as to secure for one OF them the Presiden'
| tial nomination were some time since ex
| clusively given i'll The Times.
Succeeding Developments have fully con
| firmed aud verified the actuality of mu-
tualiy satisfactory uudeTsta nding. The
| arrangement was that both Mr.. Reed and
Gov. Mckinley should each conduct his
campaign according 10 his inclinations or
best Judgment. Each would be independent
OF the other and free to talk or remain
silent, swing around the circle or hide in
the pine wilderness, write letters or esciiew
the pen and satisfy himself as to the best
method OF furtberiug his own interests.
! Personalities and projectiles alone were
barred.
Each man should go before the conven-
ton on his own merits and backed by his
own support. After certain number Of
ballots the Que continually showing the
least numerical strength was pledged to
withdraw in favor of the other and make
a reasonable effort to carry his followers
with him.
CONSOLIDATION OF FORCES.
This arrangement has many advantages,
among them being the practical certainty
of second place for the one failing 10 secure
the Presidential nomination 1t also pre-
sases such a consolidation of forces as may
be able TO dictate the selection il neither
of the gentlemen mentioned can obtain it
for himself.
Now comes the announcement that Harri-
son and Allison have effected an alliance
similar to that existing between Messrs.
Reed and NICK KinIey. The most enthusiastic
Harrison boomers have G kind word to say
for the Iowa candidate, and the supporters
of Mr.. Allison are saying that under GER
tain conditions, perhaps after all, it would
be best to nominate Mr.. Harrison.
A close friend Of the ex-Pres;dent, in
speaking of this new alliance and its posi-
bilities, said: II am satisfied that the
managers OF Harrison and Allison have
reached an understanding, and il at any
time during the coming convention either
one can be nominated by the aid of the
other, he will be the nominee. 1t has not
yet been decided upon just what conditions
they will go into the convention. Allison's
friends want Harrison to go to the front
and figure as an active candidate, but
Harrison's supporters think this would be
bad policy.
''They believe that Allison is the man
to take the lead, and that Harrison should
be kept in the background, where he will
antagoniZe no one, and will be in a position
to receive the votes of the friends of all
the other candidates. Senator Allison hinl-
self objects to the alter programme.
HE has never been anything but a dark
horse in his whole political career, and he
has been figuring upon occupying a similar
position at the next national convention.
There are some advantages in being dark
horse candidate.
NEVER WAS A CANDIDATE.
AFTER the convention is over, and IL
dark-horse candidate has not been nonl-
mated. he can say, with some show of truth,
that he never was candidate n neyer author
ized anyone to present his ma me, and had no
idea in seeking the nomination. In fact,
If the nominal had come to him at this
time he could not have accepted it, Allison
objects to coming out of the woods, but the
Harrison contingent will control the situ-
alton, SO far as he is concerned. II they
order Allison to the front at the beginning
OF the contest he WILDE compelled to obey"
1t is known to be fact that in Indiana
there is strong undercurrent in favor OF
Allison for second choice, and there are
predictions that in time there will be a
movement looking to the support of the Iowa
Senator in case it does not seem possible to
renominate Gen. Harrison.
similar sentiment toward Harrison is
understood to prevail In Iowa.
Gen. Harrison has been In New York for
several days. and it is believed that his
chances have been improved by his visit.
1t is certain that he has following among
some of the wealthies; and most influential
business men there. class which is able to
make heavy contributions TO the campaign
fund.
The auti-Piatt men seem disposed to favor
him. by s0doing they canprevent Mr.. .Platt
from controlling the delegation. 1t is no.
ticeable that many OF them have hastened