The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-02

then adjourn until Thursday as big
mass meeting has been arranged for
tomorrow night at which Col. Breckin-
ridge, Of Kentucky; Col. Fellows, of
New York; Mr.. Enrich, of Colorado
and other orators will speak The
convention will be opened with prayer
by Rev. John White, the Episcopal
bishop, of. the diocese of Indiana Ex-
Gov. Flower, who has been selected
as temporary chairman by the nation,
al convention, will deliver the opening
speech. After the announcement of
the committee selections there may be
a recess to give the committee on
credentials and permanent organiza-
ton time to meet and report, or some
orators may be called to the platform
to fill in the time with speeches. There
is only one contest, from Connecticut,
Where there are opposing delegations.
But the settlement of this contest case.
1T Is thought, will be easily reached
and Senator Gallery, of Louisiana. has
already been decided on for permanent
chairman. After Senator Caffery has
been installed, the convention will adj
journ until Thursday, when the plat
form will be adopted and the candi-
dates named. A sine die adjournment
is expected Thursday evening
GEN. BRACES BOOM.
There has been a distinct increase
In the Bragg sentiment during the day.
The Wisconsin delegation held meet
ing over which Gen. Bragg presided.
ana unanimously passed a motion
instructing Burr w. Jones, Of that
state to present Gen. Bragg's name
when the roll of states was called for
the nomination of candidates Gen.
Bragg himself is very complacent over
the matter, and sits in his room re-
ceiving all callers who may come, and
talking, not about himself or his can
didacy, but about the gold Democratic
movement and this convention. Gen.
Bragg said 1t was, of course, an honor
to be mentioned for president, and also
an honor to be the nominee of a great
movement such as the gold Democrats
were now pressing forward.
The Wisconsin delegation was in
structed by the convention to present
Gen. Bragg's name. but previous to
the meeting today there was not so
much in the Bragg candidacy Several
delegations have arrived whose mem
bers say they would be satisfied with
the Wisconsin candidate, but they
have come to Indianapolis to confer
with other delegations and determine
who is the best man for the nomina-
ton. Some of these delegates have
preferred Senator Villas, but 1t is al
most certain that the senator will not
be considered. especially as long as
there is any possibility Of Nominating
Gen. Bragg. The Wisconsin delegates
have received assurances from some
of the Western states that Gen. Bragg
will have many. delegates from thai
section.
The following delegations have ex-
pressed their preferences as to presi-
Dental candidates to be presented to
the convention for nomination: The
territory of New Mexico is in favor of
Senator Palmer, of Illinois, for presi-
dent, and Gen. Buckner, of Kentucky,
for vice president The state of Florida
will present the name of Grover CIeve-
land for president and with no particu-
lar choice as to the second place on
the ticket. The state of Wisconsin will
present the name of Gen. Edward S.
Bragg for president with some South
ern man, probably Gen. Buckner of
Kentucky, for vice president The
state of Missouri may present the
name of Col. James o. Brodhead for
president with a Southern man for vice
president.