Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-03

believed that a majority of those partici-
pating in this movement expected to sep
arate themselves from the old democratic
party for longer than this campaign.
Most of them have expected that the
Chicago prodigal son would return ragged
and repentant after the election of Nc
Kinley. This action, however, makes two
parties of the old democratic party ard
renders 1t extremely improbable that even
the most disastrous defeat would drive the
Bryan people again into association with
the element at this convention.
Another consequence Of the action will be
that in states where there are restrictive
statutes the electors Of this convention may
rot be able to get on the general electoral
ticket, so as to be voted for.
CrOwding OF Breckinridge.
The manner in which Breckenridge was
crowded off the program of speakers last
night has excited much comment. There
has been the most intense feeling among
certain of the delegates against the silver
haired Kentucky statesman being given
srch prominence. This was not on account
of his silver hair. but for other reasons.
which were not mentioned. but were left
for inference. Delegates began Monday to
enter protests to the committee against
Breckenridge being permitted to speak. and
the embarrassment of the committee has
been great. Finally. the plan was fixed up
on to put him last on the list of speakers.
with the hope that he might take the hint
and with the idea that If he did not. but
ir sisted on speaking. other speakers would
rot be. cut off by an exodus Of the audience.
He took the hint. but his friends do not
like it and many of the curious are disap-
POINTED.
The forwardness with which he pressed
himself into notice yesterday probably de-
cided the committee upon the course they
followed.
Henry wattersOn Declines.
Another boom has gone slimmering.
Yesterday afternoon Henry Watterson ca
bled to Mr.. Haldeman of the Louisville
Courier-Journal. positively refusing to al
low his name to be presented to the con-
vertion for the presidential nomination.
Although the cable was received yester-
day It was kept quiet, and not even men,
toned in the Courier-Journal. When 1t
became known this morning 1t created sur
prise. but it was a disappointment to only
a few, for no one seriously thought of
Waterson in connection with the nomina-
tion.
Senator Palmer Refuses.
Senator Palmer has refused to allow his
name to be presented to the convention
for the presidential nomination He told
the Illinois delegation, who waited upon him
this morning at 10 o'clock, that he could
not be candidate. He placed his refusal
on personal reasons. and the delegation
could not ask him to state them, and
were Obliged to accept his answer as final.
The chairman of the delegates appointed
te wait upon the Senator told me after
the conference that so far as Illinois was
concerned this refusal would have to be
final. and Illinois would not present Senator
PalmerS name.
But" he added what the other states
will do 1 cannot tell. Illinois action will
therefore depend upon the outcome"
The old Senator had a busy MORNING
After breakfast he retired to his room
and the Arkansas delegation in body
waited upon him and offered him the
states solid vote in convention He thank
co them. but in most positive terms de-
clared he would not consent 10 the Use of
his name.
"hen the delegates left committees from
tennessee Texas. Michigan and Indiana
laborei with the Senator. but he was still
firm in his refusal. giving only personal
reasons for declining. 1t was a:45 o'clock
when the Illinois delegation made it's sp-
pearance and for half an hour they blended
with the Senator
AT the most critical period of the inter-
view Mrs Palmer entered the room, hav-
Ing just finished breakfast She gave her
husband one look and then retired. remain
ing outside the door until the delegation
came out.
That lock. however, settled the matter
for the old Senator stiffened, and made his
refusal stronger. If possible. than before.
The delegates as they filed out of the
room with the Senator's ultfmatum stop
ped and spoke to Mrs. Palmer and laugh
sinsly charged her with having ACCOMPLISH
ed their defeat
This refusal of Senator Palmer's to allow
his name to be presented may not stop his
Doom. for the eastern states now want him
and the convention may nominate him even
against his wishes. -i=..,-'
When Palmer's intimation became known
the talk turned to Gen. Black Of Illinois
He has just been nominated for governor
on the sound money democratic tick
ct In Illinois and many say 1t will compli-
cate matters t. nominate him here. Then
again. there are members Of the Illinois
delegation who say that to withdraw Black
from the state ticket and put him on the
national ticket would have a good effect in
Illinois Cen Black Is very popular among
the republicans and soldiers in Illinois. and
therefore he will draw votes from Tanner
the republican nominee for governor. and
thus help to re-elect Altgeld. There ia no
chance of electing him. and hence 1t would
help Tanner to withdraw Black and put
up some other sound money democrat FOR
governor and nominate Black for President
and by doing this he will hold many demo-
cratic votes from Bryan and help McKin-
ieys majority in Illinois as we'll as IN
other western states. The Illinois deIega-
ton decided not to take any action as a
body in the matter after Senator Palmer's
refusal. but made preparations to go to
the convention hall.
Several delegates have determined to try
to name Palmer, in spite of his declination
The Michigan delegation state their inten-
uon to place him in nomination, in spite of
his declination.
A prominent member of the Illinois dele
CATION just told me that Palmer was so
much opposed to the use OF mis- name that
Illinois could not present it. But" he
added. some other state will probably
nominate him. and in that event Illinois