The morning times., 1896-07-07

Chicago, July 6.-During the early hours
OF the cay conservative spirit seemed to
pervade the more radical OF the silver men
and the desr. was expressed by many to
| avoid, If possible, a clash in the CONVENTION.
The conclusion OF the Committee to re-
Com mend the selection OF Senator Hill
has caused u sudden drop in this conser-
vatism and the feeling between the Two
factions Ut the lauy now seems to be
more bitter than before, il such a conoition
be possible.
As TO the probable choice OF Presiden
tiai candidate to represent the free COIN
ago platform, the day S Developments have
brought no marked change in the situa-
ton.
Mr. BANDS rreiuds are doing most of
the claiming and shouting. Efforts to
get the silver men To caucus on the nonIina-
tons in advance OF tue meeting Of the con-
vention continue to meet with failure,
some OF the prominent silver leaders de-
claring their fears that the result Of such o.
caucus would be to create dissensions in
their ranks and aid tile gold bugs in their
efforts to disorganize them.
The California delegation appears to
he determined TO present to the convention
the name of Senator White. of that State.
despite the protests of the Senator that
his name to be considered.
At the meeting OF the delegation this
afternoon the matter was discussed. several
delegates stating that they believed the
time would come in the contest when the
convention would turn to Senator White
as the only man upon whom the contending
delegates could unite. For this reason they
proposed To keep him as their candidate.
Senator White. who was present, entered
an emphatic protest. and II his wishes are
respected the Atflegates will look else where
for their candidate. No attempt was made
this afternoon To decide upon any candi-
date other than Mr.. White. With the
California Senator out OF the way. the
vote OF the State would be distributed
among the various candidates.
Several State delegations held caucuses
at the Palmer House tonight to select
committeeman a nd to decide upon az
choice for tbe Presidency. In the latter
respect but poor results were reached,
most OF the delegations deferriDg action
upon the question until tomorrow.
There was an interesting fight in the
Michigan caucus. The gold men who We're
seated by the national committee were ON
hand in force. The silver men tried to
run the caucus and insisted upon adjourn
ing until after the credentials committee
had met. The gold men objected to this
proceeded with they would bolt. The mat
ter was finally compromised by an ad djoarn-
ment for two hours.
When the caucus reassembled the gold
men put through their candidates. The
silver men at once filed a protest on the
ground that the gold men were not properly
accredited delegates. The silver men an
nounced that they would fight the matter
in the committee on credentials.
At the caucus of the Oregon delegates
IL was decided to withdraw their capdi-
date. Sylvester Pennoyer, as a candidate
for the Presidency, and run him for second
place. They will throw whatevef strength
they have TO Bland in return for which
the Bland men have, IL is asserted. promised
to support Pennoycr for the Vice Prest
dency.
The Alabama contingent held a caucus
and heard speeches in tehalf OF Bland.
Boies, Matthews and others. They came
to no decision. however, and adjourned
unA tomorrow.
The Texas delegation discussed the ad-
visibility Of participating in the silver eau
Gus. the secession of the Texas gold dele
gates and other matters and declared for
Mr.. Bland.
The Mississippi delegation was addressed
by Gov. Stone in behalf of Bland. and also
by the supporters Of Poles. After having
heard arguments they adjourned without
expressing any choice.