New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-19

While none Of the political managers con-
.,ser to-day's vote fair test OF the strength
., the several candidates. it is apparent that
1pdge McComa> can depend on the solid vote
- the western counties The only member from
that section who voted against him Chap
line Of Frederick, who complimented Milton G.
1-rner. a favorite son. The Judge also received
three votes from the Eastern Shore and four
from, Baltimore City showing that he has
friends in all parts Of the State Nine OF Major
shaw's eleven votes were cast by the Bati-
more CITY boilers HIS friends expected a bet
Ter showing. but the managers Of the city OPP
ros,,iou combine comfort themselves with the
statement that they did not count on any out
sida votes in the opening ballots. Their fight
e 70 force the election OF Major Shaw. Post
roaster-Goneral Gary or General shryock
through a deadlock. in which they will have
70 depend on the Democrats TO help them.
THE EASTERN SHORE VOTE.
The Eastern Shore men did not scatter their
votes as much as had been expected. Congress
ros, Barber got two Of the four votes from his
Own county Of Talbot. those OF Senator Dodson
and Delegate Tull while Delegate Hall an
rounced that he would have voted for him. but
was paired with Mr. Miles. Of Somerset. The
other Talbot wore went 10 ODltHtl MN4ilAc4. III
addition 10 these Barber got the votes Of Sena-
tors Emery. Of Baltimore County Messick, OF
Caroline. and Westcott. Of Kent. The solid ST
Narv's and Calvert County delegation voted for
ey-State Senator Thomas Parran. jr.. OF Calvert
These SIX votes and other scattered votes from
Southern Maryland are controlled by Mr.. Gary
and Congressman Mudd. and for whom they Will
finally be cast is a problem the politicians are
irving 20 solve They Will probably be cast
for city candidate.
General Shryooks friends are still confident
They did not expect him 10 have more than
three or four votes to-day He is regarded
solely as a compromise candidate on whom the
McCouas forces may combine with the mem
hers from the southern and eastern counties in
the event OF & deadlock At a conference Of
the Baltimore City members this evening it is
said the impression was given that Mayor
Master ,avors ex-Congressman John V. l.
Findlay more than he does General shryock.
The absence % Senator Jackson. Democrat.
who is in the South and the death OF Dele
gate Wright and one other. reduce the number
Of votes necessary for choice 10 ffty-eight
On JOINT ballot There are ffty-six Republi-
cans who went into the speakership caucus.
Il Is therefore only necessary for the Republi-
can majority 10 get two u the Baltimore City
boilers in order 70 elect a caucus nominee.
Mayor Masters faithful followers however. say
they Will never vote for McComas or any ex-
cept q city candidate.
The Eastern Shore votes for McComas were
the three from Somerset County. The Judges
friends say that these Will draw others from
that section. Williams. OF Hartford County and
Senator Strobridge. Of Baltimore City. voted for
him There We're nine Senators and Delegates
q bsent or not voting to-day There is still talk
O. deal between the Democrats and the city
candidate.