Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-18
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The St. Louis Convention.


mated for Vice President this afternoon
if the Mckinley influence can control
the convention. There was straw bal
lot shown last night at Mckinley head
quarters on Vice President as follows
Hobart, 355; Morton, 800; Evans, 200.
The rest of the votes were divided be-
tween Buckley, of Connecticut, and
Brown, of Rhode Island. 1t was
claimed that Evans's vote would 60 to
Hobart in the event of New York, at
tempting a stampede for Morton, and
that the Hobart vote would to go
Evans in the event of Morton's vote
exceeding that of Hobart. The senti-
ment in favor of Hobart became so
over whelming that late last night it
was predicted that he might be nomi-
mated on the first ballot. Other posi-
Bile candidates are Henderson, Thur
ston, Buckley, Hawley, Lodge, Ding
ley, Lippitt, Brown, Gear and DAVIS.
In the first ballot the anti-McKinley
strength will, to large degree, concen-
trate on Morton, though he will not
have the solid support of his State.
| The Mckinley men will divide very
largely between Hobart and Evans. A
| conservative view of the situation this
morning warrants the statement that
the second place on the ticket lies be-
tween Hobart and Evans.
The convention gives promise of be-
ing a seething furnace to-day. The
heat outside is frightful and the sun
beats down upon the roof with remorse
less fury. "Morton against the field, "
the field being Hobart and Evans, was
the battle cry of the Platt adherents as
they struggled in. The spectators
came in briskly, but the delegates
seats were slow in filling up. The
spaces of the silver delegations were
entirely empty. Everybody is at high
tension over the prospects of a boiling
scene on the part of the western dele
cations opposed to the majority plat
form. 1t is reported that the doors
will be closed before the question is
put and that the silver men will not be
able to leave the hall if they want to.
At 10 o'clock, when the convention
should have been called to order, not
one-half of the delegates were on hand.
At half-past ten all the delegates were
in th1 hall, most of them in the seats
assigned 10 their respective States, but
many still suTging up and down the
rather narrow aisles, chatting pleasant,
" with each other, or consulting about
possible combinations. AS to- the gal
leries they are closely packea-the
fair sex being we'll represented. In tie
preliminary discussions among dele
gates on the floor interest in the vice
presidency overshadowed all other con-
siderations. The belief was that the
Mckinley forces would be held with
practical solidity in line against Gov.
Morton. A prominent Reed delegate
said that the settlement of the vice
presidential question lay for that reason
in the hands of Mr.. Mark Hanna, the
leader of the Mckinley men. Mr.. Han
mas preference is Mr.. Hobart, of New
Jersey.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 1S.-The con-
vention was called to order at 1882
o'clock this morning. The day is not
and humid. McKinley's managers ex-
pect to wind up the convention tonight.
Mckinley will undoubtedly be nomi-
mated on the first ballot. During the
wait for delegations to take their seats,
glee club from Nebraska sang cam.
paign songs from the platform. Sena-
tor Teller, leader of the silver dele
gates who propose to bolt, was on the
p atform, comforting with party leaders
and Chairman Thurston.
Rev. John r. Scott, colored, of Flori-
de, offered prayer, and then Chairman
Thurston called for the report of the
committee on platform.
Senator-elect Foraker, chairman of
the committee on platform, was receiv-
ed with tumultous applause upon being
presented to submit the platform. There
was so much confusion that the Chair
was compelled to rap for order. The
Senator could not be heard by one
tenth of the people in. the hall. The
platform seemed interminable. Sena-
tor Foraker's voice was not at its best
and the reading of most of the planks
after silver was lost in the buzz of talk.
The platform, as read, declared for the
maintenance of the present gold standard as
against free coinage of silver; for protection
and reciprocity; active interpostion for
restoration of peace in Cuba; upholds the
Monroe doctrine; favors government con-
struction of Nicaragua canal 1avors protec.
ton OF American sugar; Endorses Harrison's
administration.
The platform also declared that Hawaii
should be controlled by tho United States
The Cuban plank declared that active inhu-
ence and good offices Of the United States
should be interposed for the restoration of
peace. The plank in favor of the Cuban
patriots evoked faint applause.
When Senator Foraker commenced the
financial plank with the words "The repub.
lican party is universally for sound money
there was round of applause. When ne
sa d. 1--WE are unalterably opposed to the free
coinage" ETC., nearly all the delegates rose en-
masse, fans and handkerchief were waved,
and there was scene of wild enthusiasm. 1t
was repeated when the wards gold stand
ard" fell from his lips. Illinois, Colorado
Montana and Nevada did not join in the sp.
plause. The Illinois men remained seated |
Civil service enforcement was received in
blank silence, but the demand for flee
ballot and the condemnation of lynching en-
listed the enthusiastic approval of the colored |
delegates.
The delegation from two-thirds Of the
States rose and cheered the declaration
against free coinage ofsilver.
Senator Foraker concluded at 11:04 |
and moved the adoption of the resolu-
tions.
AS Mr.. Foraker app oached the e.
nancial plank, Mr.. Teller left his seat
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