The National tribune., 1896-04-30


The Alabama Democratic Convention norli-
mated Jos +. Johnston for Governor, instructed
the delegates 10 Chicago TO vote soiidy for free
COMA age at Is to l. aud Endorsed President Cleyc-
land in everything but his financial policy.
II ii conceded that the frec-slvcr men will
control tie Virginia Democratic Convention,
TO be held at stanton in June.
The Tennessee Republicans have instructed
for Mckinley, aud for II. G. Evans for Vice
President.
Tho Maryland Republicans last week refused
10 instruct for Mckinley, and declared in favor
OF gold standard.
The Connecticut Republicans did not mention
either Reed Mckinley during their Con-
vcnton but pledged the electoral vote of the
State TO the Republican, nominee.
The fight among the Virginia Republicans
has resulted in the reelection OF Chairman
Lan;f, but he has been shorn of his power. and
the party government has been decentralizei.
Gen. Malone adapted Democratic methods in
managing The party, aud everything was con-
centrated ia his hands. Col. Lamb attempted
10 follow his methods. but lie was antagonizld
by Gen. Edgar Alien, and the result of the
struggle was 10 make the organization like
that of the party ia the Northern sta IS. Tho
State Committee has been reiuced from 30 20
Congressional Conventions.
When Gresham left the Republican party the
two factions OF Indiana Republicans came to-
gether under the leadership Of Harrison. Now
they are again at odds Ex-prcsident Harri-
son, IL is said, favors Allison. and carries with
him many of his friends. who are influential
in the party. Against them are arraycd those
who want The State TO send delegation 10 st.
Louis pledged To Mckinley. The fight, it is
feared will involve The Sematorship.
Il is claimed that the A. p. A. will bitterly
fight Silver" BANDS nomination by the
Democratic Convention at Chicago or the
ground that his wife is Roman Catholic.
Bland does not belong To any church. Judge
Stevens who is The head of the Missouri A. i.
A.. says that hc will fight to prevent BANDS
nomination. aud in the event that he secures
the nomination, will throw the whole power If
the Missouri organization against his election.
Coin" Harvey gave a lecture at omaha. in
which be denounced the pres, Of Nebraska as
subsidized. Editor R1sewaier. Of the Omaha
Bee denied this allegation and challenged iIar-
vey To a discussion of the financial question,
which Harvey declined.
REPRESENTATIVE W. s. Linton. Of Michigan.
who has been urged as the A. =. A. candidate
for the Presidency, says that lie will not accept
the nomination.
There was conference Of the Republican,
and popUIist Committees at Raleigh, April II,
aud attempt made TO get together. but 1t
failed The pOulists insisted upon the Rrpub.
lcans voting for none but Free Silver cand-
dates. which the Republicans refused 10 do, and
in tafn demanded that they lie given the cand-
date for Governor and share ia the rest OF tho
ticket. The P0pulsis declined 10 accept this
utimatum. But Senator Pritchard says that
there viii be fusion in the Counties in spite Of
the Populist Committee, and that his chances
for reelection are not injured.
REPRESENTATIVE Aldrich, of Illinois, has come
out with some definite figures. lie claims so
far III votes for Reed. comedies 1863 for Me
Kinley, gives 1G6 TO Morton. Quay, Cullom,
and Bradley, with - doubtful.
tx Gov. Russell Of Massachusetts, will have n
solid Democratic delegation from New England
behind his candidacy for the Presidency.
Tire Michigan Prohibitouis.s have come out
in favor of free silver.