Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
UNDER HEADW AY.
The Fight for Location Of The National
Democratic Convention.
ST. LOuIsANs OPEN THE CAMPAIGN
Chicago's Committee Expected To-
Duy-Ncw YOrl's Advance GUARD
on Hnnd-MiddIe of July Appa-
rcntly in Favor for Date.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. January l5'-
The fight for the location of the National
Democratic Convention is under full head
way. Ex-Governor Dave X. Francis, OF
Missouri, with four OF the 81. LOUIS
boomers, got in this morning. and. ac-
companied by Hugo c. Wallace. of Ia
coma. Chief-Jusiice tuller's son-in-law,
and national committeeman from Wash
ington, began their campaign by paying
their respects to Secretary Lamont ana
several other Democrats in executive
offices.
The Missouri people will open nag-oe-
decked headquarters at the Arlington
tomorrow when their numbers VIII De
augmented by the arrival Of fifteen 81.
Louis businessmen. who are backing
what they consider the plain business
proposition OF furnishing the same facili-
ties that are being prepared for the he
publican convention. and so dividing the
expense between the two political parties,
to the financial advantage of both.
The Citizens Committee of Chicago,
Their secretary, b. J. Rosenthal, came
yesterday, and mas already had parlor
at the Arlington draped with American
flags and cuts of Cleveland and Steven
son. Mr.. Rosenthal says $4,000 has al
ready been raised by the committee. he
regards New York as Chicago's most
dangerous competitor.
Seven of the advance-guard from New
York arrived tonight, twenty-five are
due Tomorrow afternoon, and Tammany
Halls big delegation OF forty is expected
to arrive tomorrow night About that
time the race between the rival cities
will begin 10 give an indication Of its
finish.
Secretary s. p Sherrn. of Indiana, ar
rived this morning, and has been making
calls about the departments all day
TIME OF CONVENTION.
Everybody who has come in SO far
seems impressed with the idea that the
convention will not be held earlier than
the middle OF July, but that impression
has no substantial basis SO far as can
be learned, and may be modified radically
before the committee meets on THURSDAY.
4 subcommittee OF the National Demo-
cratic Committee will hold a meeting
at the Arlington Hotel tomorrow night
to consider a resolution which was OF
fered by Mr. Collins, Of Massachusetts
at the last convention, limiting the at
tendance at the convention of 1886 To dele
gates and alternates, members of the Ma
al q III.
The subcommittee consists of Messrs.
Harrfty, of Pennsylvania; German. or
Maryland Cable, of Illinois; Smalley, OF
Vermont and Wall, of Wisconsin.
The Collins resolution was inspired by
the rowdyism in the galleries at Chicago.
when Senator Daniel, OF Virginia. at
tempted to speak in favor OF David Ben
nett Hill, and against the nomination OF
Mr.. Cleveland.
IL is not believed that the sub-com-
mittee will act favorably on the resolu-
don. although the sentiment expressed by
The full committee now In the city Is
that IL there is another abuse of the
use of the galleries by the forthcoming
convention. it will result in closed con-
ventions in the future.
There are repeated evidences already
that the attendance at the meeting OF the
full COmLufLlSt Oh luuiSNdy VI NAAi'
week will not only be large, but that
in nearly every case those present will be
members. and not persons holding
proxies
COMMITTEE FROM CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, o.. January l5.-'rhe fol-
lowing committee was named this after
noon 10 go to Washington and endeavor
to secure the National Democratic Con-
vention for Cincinnati: NJ. Il. ingalls,,
John +. Follett. a. Howard Hinkle, I.
b. Paxton, II. ID. Peck, and O. McCor-
mick. They will leave at noon to-mor-
row.
The following telegram was sent to John
r. Mclean. Attorney-General Harmon.
Mr. Bowler. Congressman Sorg, Taft. and
Bromwell, and Senators Brice and Sher-
man:
AT a meeting tonight to aid in Sc
curing the holding of the next Demo-
cratic convention in Cincinnati, you were
urged to use your influence 10 that end,
and to act with the committee that Will
visit Washington from here"