Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-10
OFF FOR ST. LOUIS.
The Advance Guard Of Mckinley Boom
erS Leaves Cleveland, Ohio.
MANAGER HANNA ~ COMMAND.
No Demonstration on the Part of
the Public When the Train Leaves
the Depot-DeIcsGtion Confident Of
Success.

CLEVELAND, o.. June 9-Wearing the
air OF a conquering host. the advance
guard OF the Mckinley boom, with Mana
ger NJ a. Hanna in the lead. marched TO
the union depot at Z. NJ. to-day, where
they embarked for the ST. Louis conven-
tion on the Big -Four Flyer at 1:i0 p. NJ.
The party was composed Of VI. "A.
Hanna: General W. Mex Osborn OF
Boston; George Matthews, Of Buffalo;
Colonel Myron r. Herrick. and S. T.
Everett, delegates from the rwenty-frst
Congressional District Of Ohio, and Sena-
tor Redfeld Proctor.
Major G. w. +. Dick, will 90 to st.
Louis Friday. Secretary Joseph Smith Is
now in the southern part Of the state
but will leave for ST. Louis in time to be
in 1t for the opening skirmish.
No demonstration was made when the
train pulled out Of the depot, which was in
accordance with Mr.. Hanna's wishes. a
select party OF politicians bade the party
good-by, wished them good-speed on the
Journey. and Mr. Hanna was repeatedly
told 10 come back with McKinley's nomi-
nation in his vest-pocket. to which ne
answered with one of his blandest smiles:
Il Will"
A SURPRISING SLATE.
CLEVELAND. o., June 9.-Backed up
by slate made by McKinley's mana
gers. c. W. Fairbanks, Of indianapolis.
will be made temporary chairman Of the
St Louis convention, and Hon. John NJ.
Thurston. Of Nebraska, Will be permanent
chairman.
1nese selections come in the nature
OF a surprise, az neither had been promi-
nently mentioned during the canvass for
the positions II had been understood
that the selections would be either Mer-
ram, of Minnesota, who refused the
honor a month ago; Bulkeley OF Con-
necticut; Alger, OF Michigan; Evans, OF
Tennessee: Warner Miller Of New York,
or Hastings, OF Pennsylvania, with Gene
raj Charles II. Grosvenor Of Ohio. as
possibility.
These men were all carefully con-
sidered as to their peculiar fitness for the
positions by McKinley's managers. and
for one reason or another were rejected.
During the heat Of the campaign. John
NJ. Thurston has been one Of McKinley's
most active supporters At one time he
was mentioned as the man 10 make the
nominating speech for Mckinley, and
when Foraker was given that honor a
deal was made whereby Thurston was 10
receive an equally high honor.
When G. w. Fairbanks was in Cleve-
land three weeks ago, he was considered
as the proper man to preside over the
convention during its first arduous dellbe-
rations. His keenness and sagacity as
one Of the first lawyers Of the HOosier
State. and leader Of the State Republi-
can forces. peculiarly fitted him for the
task. Another strong argument in his
favor was that by thus honorng Indiana
Mckinley would be assured Of the States s
nm ~
any attempt 70 boom Harrison at the
last moment.
TREATMENT OF COLORED MEN.
NEW YORK, June 9.-The following
telegram from John f. Milholland. chair
man OF the Organization Committee OF
the Mckinley League. was sent to St.
Louis to-day:
'"To Hon. James J. Hill. Chairman Mis-
sissippi Delegation. st. Louis. No:
Have read with amazement about your
treatment. II seems incredible. Proper
treatment was promised colored Repubr-
cans when national committee selected
ST. Louis.
New York Mckinley League special
train OF Wagner sleeping and dining
cars will arrive Sunday night. and will be
placed at the disposal Of yourself and
other reputable colored delegates and
friends who cannot be accommodated
otherwise"
PICTURES PLENTIFUL.
ST. LOUIS June 9.-In anticipation OF the
arrival to-day OF the anti-McKinley lead
ers. the lieutenants of the Ohio candi-
date were busily engaged last night in
distributing throughout the downtown
district Autographs. banners. and but
tons bearing splendid portraits OF Nc
Kinley. Up to the present time McKin-
ley has had things pretty much his own
way in st. Louis, but the arrival Of
Manley, of Maine; Clarkson, of Iowa;
Teller. Of Colorado; Fifer Of Illinois. and
numerous other prominent leaders, is eX-
pected TO mako a diversion from the al
most universal display Of Mckinley pic
lures.
L. II. Dess. Albert Lathrop. and f. A.
Webster, of the South Carolina delega-
ton got in this morning. Lathrop says
South Carolina is for Mckinley and
Evans, on a platform which shall declare
for protection and honest money.
DELEGATES FROM MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, MISS. June 9-The Lynch
faction delegates from the State at large
met here to-day and left for ST. Louis.
Lynch and Hin, the opposing leaders,
have been in the convention city several
days. urging their separate claims for
recognition and seats in the convention.
Hill, the negro who was barred from
Husts Hotel, is a quiet gentlemanly ne
gro, who never was known to intrude or
push himself where not wanted.