The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-06
EX-GOVERNOR WILLIAM E, RUSSELL

EX-GOVERNOR WILLIAM E. RUSSELL
| aroused among many of the incoming del
Ggates feeling Of the most bitter and pas
sionate resentment, and the cry is heard
everywhere that the nominee must be o
Democrat. 1t is considered almost treason
to suggest Teller. This strong revolt
against what is deemed an attempt at SEN
atorial dictation seems to have checkmated
the Cabal.
The revolt against the cabal has unaues-
tionably had the effect of Fastening dec
larations by arriving delegates in favor of
the two leading candidates, Bland and
Boies and both claim large acquisitions.
The boomers Of both also began arriving
in force yesterday, and their headquarters
were besieged by marching clubs headed
by brass bands and the countless thousands
of shouters who tumbled along in their
wake. 1t is a question whether Bland or
Boies has been the larger gamer by yester-
. days developments. The Iowa candidates
managers have received many assurances
of support from the south and west and,
ialthough Bland is still hailedand heralded
Us the logical candidateand isundoubtedly
gaining ground, he has some weak points
In the present arrangement of his lines.
The legitimate character of the declara-
ton of the Illinois delegation for the Mis-
souri, candidate, which was to carry with
1t the influence Of Governor Altgeld, Is
questioned. The declaration, based on an
alleged poll of the delegation, was en-
gineered by Secretary of State Hinrichsen
after he had secured a statement from Alt
geld that tho latter would abide by the
will of the majority. The Altgeld men
now challenge the accuracy of the poll,
and throw out intimations that sharp
practices were resorted to. 1t Is believed,
however, by Altgelds close friends that
rs between the two candidates he would
be for Bland rather than Boies. The doubt
cast on Altgelds attitude furnishes q
cause for anxiety in the Bland camp.
The Matthews boom seems to have been
shattered by the row in the Indiana dele
CATION between the gold and silver dele
gates over thequestion Of retiring National
Committeeman Sheerin. 1t is evident
that Governor Matthews made perhapsa
fatal blunder in insisting that several of
his personal friends who were for gold
should go on the delegation.
The Blackburn boom does not seem to
be progressing, but John r. Mclean, of
Ohio the proprietor Of the Cincinnati En-
quirer, Is developing into power in the
convention. He is surrounded by trained
politicians whose touch Is felt everywhere.
Although they are quietly urging him for
first place on the ticket, it Is well under
stood that his aim is to secure the nomina-
ton for vice president. His corporate in
terests are initiating against him, but his
power Is evident, and there is prevailing
feeling that he can secure second place on
the ticket. 1t Is said that the Bland man
ayers have tried to make combination
with him despite the fact that 1t is pretty
we'll known that Mr.. Mclean himself be.
lieves that Teller would be the strongest
man to nominate.
The Pennsylvania delegation met last
night and reelected William f. Harrity
Of the national committee Mr..
Harrity was also chosen chairman of the |
delegation. Other committeeman were
elected as follows: Resolutions, Robert
e. Wright of Lehigh; credentials, State
Senator ]. Henry Cochran of Lycoming;
permanent organization, Charles H. Noycs
Of Warren; honorary vice president, Ex-
d. f, Meyers of Dauphin;
notification of candidates, John T. Lena
han OF Luzerne; rules and order of bust
ness, Charles Pagan of AllcgE- ny hon
'rary secretary, Miller S. Allen of Susque-
hanna
Neither the Maryland nor the Delaware
delegations succeeded in getting together
yesterday. In the Maryland delegation
he three silver delegates are making
rouble for the gold members of the dele
ration and preventing an organization.
The silver men declare they will vote indie
of the gold delegates, and are
recognition on the various
ommittces
The Mississippi delegation has turned
he tables on the New York gold mission
ries and is carrying the free silver war
nto the enemy's camp in return for the
forts expended by the eastern men to di-
ert the south from its loyalty to the white
fetal. On Saturday aparty Of New York
elegates made tour Of the headquarters
I southern states and bestowed upon the
outhernsrs advice and admonition to turn
'on their course. Many southern men