Year: 1879

No doubt In some cases Mr.. Cornell may not re-
ceve the vote given here and in others he may re-
ceIve even more. 1t is thought for example. that
the vote of st. Lawrence County, which Is now
counted mainly for him. may te diverted from him
il the VlcePresdent should choose to exert his in
fluencc actively to that end. But 1t is not known
that he will do this and he is not expected to
rive before midnight tonight. the attitude OF the
ST. Lawrence County delegation must remain some
what In doubt until Tomorrow when they meet
The present attitude of the delegation. how
ever is favorable to Mr.. Cornell. There was q
rumor during the day that q large part of the
Kings County delegation had been won away from
Cornell but on investigation there proved to be
but slight foundation for this, if indeed the issue
should show that there is any foundation at all


1t is believed that Mr.. Cornell will receive the
full number of votes claimed for him. But there is
some expectation that If lie should not be nomi-
mated on the first ballot about one-third of the
number may leave him. On the other band. he
has gained in Monroe and other counties.


SUDDEN sTARIN BOOM.


With respect TO the other candidates the only
conspicuous change to be noted is sudden devel-
opment of what is called 1.-The Starin BOOM" Mr.
starin came here to-day concluding apparently that
IL would be wisest to follow the example of his
rivals and be on the ground. He remained within
his rooms at the United States Hotel but was fairly
oyerrun all through the day with q throng of WIS.,
itors. Many Of them friends of other candi-
dates. Some were candidates themselves and many
were drawn by curiosity TO see the man for whom
his neighbors have shown such splendid enthusi-
asm during the past few weeks. His strong, rugged
face seems to have made a favorable impression
upon large number of delegates including many
who are attached to the fortunes of other capdi-
dates.


There were many rumors abroad concernin q an
increase in Mr. Starin's vote. One sbrewd politician
did not put il, however, at more than 40, while
on the other hand one of Mr. Starin's rivals said he
thought the number not less than 10 Some
of the Congressman's friends indulge In the hope
that union can be made upon him as against Mr.
Cornell but there seems to be possibility of this
Some of the most conspicuous men in the opposition
have expressed themselves as decidedly against him
as a man without sufficient experience in public af
fairs.
will 90 into the convention, and there will be a
formal test of strength by ballot II there ever was
any serious expectation that Mr.. Cornell could be
nominated by acclamat tion. that has now been aban-
doned. The friends of judge Robertson, Senator
Pomeroy. and Congressman HIscock and Starin
seem to be holding their ground firmly, and there
Is no talk Of withdrawal.


TALK OF NEW CANDIDATES.


The theory of the shrewder members of the oppo-
sitiOn To Mr.. Cornell Is that combination can
ddate car be safely introduced until after ballot
has been had and all the opposition are very firm
in their belief that Mr.. Cornell will not receive
majority on the first ballot. Should there be then
general WITHDRAW wal of the present candidates. and
the com bnation candidate be presented, Mr.. Cor
nell would unquestionablv gain number of votes
now held by various candidates. None OF his oppo-
pents dispute this But the shire ewdest anti-Cornell
delegate on the ground insists that at the
same time a considerable number of ostensible Cor
nell men who are in reality unwilling to sec him
nominated will leave him. and that in this manner
he NAV be defeated. 1t the opinion of this
veteran politician that If Mr.. Cornell Is not nomi-
mated on the first ballot he will not be nominated
at all.


While the supporters Of the leading candidate do
not admit the possibility Of his defeat there have
been n good many surmses TO the best
course to be taken if it should become
spparent that he could not be nominated.
II is believed that there would hs an effort IN that
event 10 bring into the field some man who would
be quite as acceptable to the friends OF Senator
Conkling and Mr.. Cornell TO the opposition.
Indeed, such course the part of the opposition
will be necessary, as it is known that number OF
delegates who would in no event support MI Cor
neil will positively refuse nevertheless to be trans
ferred 10 any distinctively anti-Con kliuseaDdi-