The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-02
WATTERSON LEADER.
Cleveland Will Not Accept the Presiden.
tial Nomination From the In
dianapOlis Convention.

Indianapolis, Sept. l.-Delegates to
the democratic national convention
came In at a lively rate last night, and
TINS morning from all quarters ef the
Union. Before nightfall three fourths
ot them are expected to be present.
They are bringing a throng of visitors
IN their wake, all of whom are greatly
interested in the movement, and the
indications point to as large an attend
ance as was anticipated The hotel cor
i'idors We're comfortably well filed at an
early hour, and the familiar hustle and
pti"H or Il national political gathering
We're noticeable. Much enthusiasm is
manifested. There is "a general feeling
among the delegates that the conycn-
tion will be a success beyond anticipa-
tion.
The boom for the nomination of Mr..
Cleveland which was started last night
by Hugh Wallace. of Washington state.
Is being discouraged by the presidents
friends. who say ne would not accept.
comptroller of the Currency Eckies
Is doing all he can to keep down bthis
Cleveland sentiment. which it is feared
may at any time develop and sweep
the convention.
Mr.. Eckels has taken position i'm
favor of Senator Villas nomination. Mr..
outhwait. Of Ohio. one of the delegates
AT large from the Ruckeye state not
only says he does not think Mr.. Cleve-
land wants ur would accept the nominal
ton. but that in his opinion it would
be unWiSe To place him at he head of
the ticket.
This is great movement" said he,
''for the salvation OF the true Democ-
racy. and, in my opinion. it would he a
mistake To nominat" any one whose Sc
lection might divert attention from the
real issue. Mr.. ClevclandS nominatio
would undoubtedly raise the third term
cry, even though there was no chance of
his election, and we should steer clear
of anything that might have tendency
To cmharrass the great work we have
to do
disposition is developing in the
east, which is considered safe for gold,
To allow the middle. western aud doubt
ful border states to select the candi-
dates. \ majority of Iowa. Illinois, In
diana, Ohio. Tennessee and Alabama
delegations seem To be for Wattersun,
and consequently this morning The Blue
Grass editor and orator seems To have
AN undOubtCd lead.
PENNSYLNANIANS ARRIVE.
The Pennsylvania delegation reached
here late this afternoon over the Fem
syIvania railroad. There were seventy
men in the party. Headquarters for the
delegates We're at once established at
the Grand hotel.
lt is aulhuritativrly stated tonight by
personal FREUD of President Cleveland
that h" would not accept the nomination
under any circumstances and should his
nam" he presented he will probably he
heard from. 1t is minated that Il
prominent member of the New York
delegation has u letter to read should
the occasion arise. 1t is not to be pre-
summed, however. that Mr.. Cleveland is
lacking in interest in the work of the
convention. The gentleman above re-
fcrrcd to stated that while he was not
authorized to speak for Mr.. Cleveland
he would venture the prediction that if
the proper kind of a platform should he
adopted the president would probably
make known his approval.