Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 20, 1880, Page 5

PRESIDENTIAL. The’ Warring Democratic Factions Assembling j 5. at SPARSE: wont To-Day Likely to Witness a Tootlieand-Nail Contest in Convention. ? sat Tilden’s Bummers Said to Pave Matters Fixed to Their Taste, And Will, with the Aid of Paper “Delegates, Rule the Roost, ah A Prediction: that the Final Re- sult Will Be Three Con- ventions. wercel Blaine’s Supporters in Ohio Not in the Least Discours aged. npg hel County Conventions In Christian, Scott, and Macoupin, I!sInols, At Which Instructions. Aro Given on Local and National Issues, : “NEW YORK. DEF ONE THE NATTLE, Bptetat Dispatch to The Chicago Syracusr, N, ¥., April 19.—This is tho eve of the battle, and to-morrow will be tho occasion of tho greatest political struggio that New York Stato hns ever witnessed. The result will be to eithor rend the Domoc- racy of the State past all healing, or pave tho way for harmony. If Samuel J. Tilden ty allowed to assert his power, the party will bo torn to tatters, but 1f the honest delegates stand up for the right there will bo hopes of unity, = The Convention will assemble at Welting Opern-Iouse at 13 o'clock noon, A largo portion of the detegates to tho Convention arrived to-day. They poured into the city from all points, all the incomlug trains bear- 4 WERE VERY LIVELY all day long. Sweet-annered men, gtip- ping a valise or more capactous carpet-bag, hurried from the depots to the hotels in hot haste In order not to be left out fn the cold in the distribution of rooms, Notwithstand- ing the ample eapaelty of tho hotels of the city on all similar cecasions to readily ae commoilate the great transient population, minc host was at his wits’ end yester- day to properly bestow those who Knocked = clamorously «ats hiis_— doors, It is safe to predict, however, that no one will be loft under the blue yault of Heaven. By dint of a wise economy of space anda display of real good temper, for which tho Bontface guild 1s proverbiul, everything was ag well bestowed to-night as circumstances would permit. Of course it wns necessary to make a great draft upon COTS AND CORNERS to put thom In, but that was belter than noth- ing at all. ‘The busy clerk found titan assidu- ous task to pick out congenial, souls to donblé up in spare apartments, but the essay was not nitogethor hopeless. The fact that Gen. L. 3. Faulkner and his associate members of the State Central Com- mittee had rooms at the Globe mnde that hotel the scene of the most vigorous discus. sions. Tho delegates freshly arrived upon the scene of batllo naturally strayed over there froin thelr varlous places of entertain- ment tu get tho news. Nobody need go far, however, without being regaled with THE MOST BENSATIONAL GossiIr, Tho air was full of storles of what this and that faction or individual was going to doin the Convention in the event that such andsuch wasthocase. Tho relating of these ramorsand tho more serious conferences of tho leaders of the contending partics occupied the day, which was comparatively quiet, all things considered, ‘The antl-Tilden delegates, who will par- Ueipato In the proceedings of the Welting Opora-House Convention, according ta provi- ous arrangement, made the Empira House their rendezvous. ‘There theyrallied in Inrge numbers, and discussed with inereasing in- terest the probabilitics on tho morrow. At the Remington. House, where the Kelly People hayoestablished their headquarters, QUIETUDE REIGNED. This was owing to the nbsence of the dele- ton, who ih notarrive until this morn- ng by Special train, Tho, fact that Con- troller Kel ly will come to Syracuse seeking admission the Wieting Opera-House Con-, vention as a contestant was the theme of eneral comment. Common report gave Mr. ell credit for the usual shrowdness in making this move. “ This evening the train arrlving from the Easton the Now York CeniraLRailrond at (30 o’elock rolled ‘Into the depot almost on the tick of tho watch drawn by two locomo- tives, ‘The traln was composed of. fourteen coaches, ten of which were WAGNER DRAWING-ROOM CARS, Aboard this trnin wore the Irving Hall delegation from New York, and other dele- gations and lookers-on who took pasange on route. The advent of the New Yorkers created considerable of a stir about the hotels, where their loquacity was manifested to good advantuge, fl TNE DEMOCRATIC UNION, The Committee of the Democratle Union of New York met, nt the Globe [otal this avening and organized by selecting Jud, Josiah ‘Suthorland Chalriian, and Robert A, ‘Ven Wyeke Secretary, Jud, fudge Sutherland, Judge James C. Spencer, and E. Ellery An- lerson «were ap painted a commitice ta ascertain the best method of presenting memorial to tho Democratle Convention, ‘Tho following members of the Committec Were present: John Hardy, E. Ellery Ander- fon, Josinh Sutherland, Janes ©, Spencer, prvan Helllys J. MeGraw, DMF Done ln Py Stal mn, George VF, Langbrien, Hobert A. Van Wyck, Join A. Baglay. Jon ii. Glover, David” Banks, John L. Suther- dand, Henry Hughes. large a number of contosting lelegne tlons never before presented thomsclyes for admission to a Domoeratic State Conventlon, voral counties will mako contest which ve not up to the present tine anounced such lotention. iReports reached the corre- spondent to-night that (n fourorfive counties caucuses were being held to send delegates to Syracuse from wilch other delegates were alrcady in tho elty with credentials fn their A MEETING OF THE STATE COMMITTER Was held at tho Vanderbilt House to-night. 9 veasion lasted until 11 o'clock, The Com- Taltteo prepared a roll of delegates which ad- inlts the Irving Mall delegation. from New k, the MeLaughiin delegationfrom Kinga, ® suficlent numbor of delegates from Raitested districts in the country to give the ; tiden, faction control of the ‘Convention, BS Committeo selected for Temporary Ghaleman the Hon. John C. Jacobs, of Tags. The Hon, Gilbert ©. Walker, of Prown, is talked of for Permanent Chalr-. ‘Che Tilden crow were in the minority, and tanitted Just enough*paper delegates to'give CONTROL OF TUE CONVENTION. ane action of the Committee excites intense i nation and no little excitement, and insures a bolt on the part of the anti-Titden te cgales, The Committee will meet again marrow morning, aud, to make assurance dei eateses will throw out several other Tomorrow may change completely tho tactics of the opposing factions. Each day for nearly a week past has produced phases and plans entirely different from tho day before, ‘Tis is necessary by the maneuyres of the several factions, " “op wisnos.” The correspondent of ‘Tne TrimuNe camo Across Henry A, Tien, brother of Cipher Sam, knowt’ as” “Old Wisdom,” beeause, ns the ant-Titden men assert, lie does not know anything, in the tobby of the Globe Hotel to- might. Gla Wisdom was swaggering about With his handsin higbreeches pockets, Helsa pleture surely, Helgof medina hight, rather thin, with apluched face nud sort of a dirty complexion, Anybody would know that ho isa Titden. Tits shagzy, dark, and gray hair is Slapped of irregularly Just below the ears, and looks like the shock ‘herd of an untidy urchin, A tite nf the stovenipe pattern sur. mounts his eraniuin, and looks as tf it had done some service fora full half century, His form is clothed in an ill-fitting sult of Diack brondeloth, Nriltel alves Tndivations of not having been brushed for nt least a fort- night. Between the dust and the down, the coat is certainly a sorry-looking sight, Tho serresponttent remarked to Id. “Wisdom, ‘ou do not—— Here Old Wisdom snaried, “I. don’t want to talk {o reporters.” The correspondent, unabashed, continued: “Yon do not. propose to surrender to the antlTiden element, L suppose ?””. “No, sir,? was the response, and Old Wis- dom moved off. The correspondent 4 WATCHED 1118 OPPORTUNITY and approached tho brother of tho celebrated bung-starter again, and said: “Lam. told that you have a letter.written by Mr, ‘Tilden announcing his withdrawal, which. you will reail to the Convention ?”” Ola Wisdom retorted, “It isa damned tie, ir.’ “Thon there Is no truth In tho report?” (No, sir? sur. Ir. Tikten will stand, 1 infer 2” "Yeu, sit,” replied Old Wisdom, who by thia tine was boiling with rage at the art- duelty of tho reporter in addressing him, the brother of the grentand only Sanuel J. The correspondent Jngulren of David Codwiss Robinson, otherwise David Codfish, son of ex-Gov, Robinson: Do.you think Thlden will withdraw?” David gianced down at his broad expansa of shirt bosom, and lifted his plug hat from hig brow, and exclaimed with a sweet smile: No, sit. ‘Wil the paper delegates bo admitted to the exclusion of the unti-Titden delegates?” “Aby? responded David, “we have no pas per delegnies, Youware too deep forme, sir.” « wi Titden attempt to forco the unit rule? “ow do T know, sir? You are too deep, sir. a The correspondent concluded that David was too shallow, and bude hin good evening. Strolling into theapartments of Charles IL, Swan, the harmonizer, the correspondent found the rooms erawded with PROMINENT ANTI-TILDEN DELEGATES AND ° POLITICIANS, Singling out. ex-Goy. Allen C. Bench, the correspondent called him aside for a little chat. “Do you finagine, Governor, that. the Til- den bultdozers will attempt to put the paper- delegate outrage through?” “ Most assurudly thoy will, Thoyare eapa- ble of anything, and havo not tho slightest principle. You may be assured they will cae, their point, right or wrong.’ ‘i “You nro inclined to think, L presume,’ yeniured the correspondent, “that, the antl. Tilden fielegntes will secede If the Tilden mien attempt to use the paper delegntes 2” * Without doubt,” answered the Governor, “You may rest assured that the ‘Tiiden men seo their chance, and will attempt some high- landed operation,” DANIEL MANNING, ‘i of the Albany Argus, tho most prom{nentor- an In the State, was reticent, He thought, however, that some arrangoment- for har- mony would beannde, ‘Talking with James C, Spencer, tho corro- spondent was informed that the Democratic inion sent no delegates, but iustend a com- inittee of twe: four, one for every Assein- ly District in New York Clty, to prepare and presentta the Convention s memorial stating the desires and demands of the inion. At the next Gubernatorial or Presidential election the Unton will hold {ts primaries, and clect delegates, and sond them to theCon- vention. RELLY, .. ‘The annual meeting of tha Tammany Wall Was hold in Now-York City to-night, conse- quent) Belly did not artlve to-night Ha and his followers will sicam {nto the elty at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning on aspecial train. ‘Tho ears will be decorated with bunting and inscriptions. At the Cen- tral Hudson Ratlrond depot the train will bo met bya band and n crowd of admirers, Kelly “hingself 1s not 8 membor of the Tam- any llall delegation, but will come as a momber of the contesting delegation. which will apply for admission to ‘Tilden’s Conven- tlon, ‘Tilden’s lenders aro BOUND TO CARRY THR CONVENTION for tho palsied aspirant of Gramercy, no matter what course they are compelled to adopt, ‘Che Tilden Jjerkers, as they are ealled, will pack the Convention with papor lelegates, ‘The plan of tho ant!-Tilden men issomowhat changed ta- night. ‘They will not go to an- other hall nor_join Kelly’s forces, but wilt form another Convention in tho very hall oc- eupled by ‘Tilden’s allies, ‘Tha spéctacie of two conventions In ono hall is a scene not atten witnessed, It is now almost certain a a THREE CONVENTIONS WITT as HELD. Tho Kelly party has" changed its hall, and will assemble In'Shakspeare Hall Instead of tho Grand Opera-House. Itwas in Shak- spearo Iiall that Kelly was nominated Inst full for Governor, Although Tilden himself ig not presont, his managers are carefully Instructed, and will carry avery- Uiing to suit themselves, The unlt rule will be enforced, and tho delegation will be sent to Cincinnatl pledged, or, at least, sent with the understanting thatlt Is to cast Its ballots solid for Tilden, ‘Chreo sets of dele gates will be sent, namely: ‘Tilden, anti-Til- den, and Kelly, Tho Chrelunatt Convention, Cov, Beach Is inclined to think, will ndinit : + ONEEIIND OF FACT ‘Two instances of double delogations from this State to the National Convention hava ecourred,—one in 1848 and the other In 1853, ‘The country kicks moststronuously against. Tilden, and if he were nominated, which is not regarded: ns possible, the cross-roada would cast thelr votes for tho Republican tate, whoover ho inight be. Said one envocrat to the correspondent tonights uy have always voted the Democratic ticket, but if Titden is nominated I shall never vote it agnin, asi shall constder the party to have lost all senso of alinme and honor,” . ARRIVALS, Ty the Weaterm Associated Preas. Synacusn, N. Y., April 10—Tho great. majority of tha delegates to the Democratic State Convention aro nirendy here. ‘The State Committee had a protracted session to-night, and selected Senntor John ©, Jacobs, of Kings, a Topporney Chairman, A roll wos mutlo up whieh will be called at the epdnlny of the Convention, Theres were not ever elght or ten contested delegates recognized, The Connittees on Credentials, on Reso- lutions, and Delegations to Cincinnati will alt bo selected by Eop leneutallves from tho four delegates Starrs to, ihe clvcinaed legates Ko to the Clucinnat Convention will bo selected by the Conven- lon, Resolutions In favor of the two-thirds rul in theCinelanath Convention will be adopred? also a resolution that tho delegation vote as a unit, ‘Tho talk of there being a large number of antl-Tilicn delegates docs not Ny pear to be sustained by appearances to-nigh! 7 RBscr Tugvosrrion, Apectat Dispatch to ‘the Chicago Tribune, New You, April 19—The Democratic Union, which tried so hard, though unsac- cessfully, to bring about harmony between the Taninmny Tilden factions, will to- morrow present o report of its dulngs to the Convention, showing that the proposed con- ference to secure a settlement of difioultles was not held because the ‘Tilden wing re- fused to treat with rebels Ike the Kellyites, ‘The Union will offer the following sugges Hons to the Convention: . Hirat—Wo urge the Convention to consider and propose sume practleable plan of organi- zution to the Democracy of the iy and County of New York that will provide for the enrollment and organization in cach as+ sembly district and formation therefrom of a county organization, belluving, us we do, the Democracy will act scuh poll. Scgond—Wo alto urge all possible exertions and effort ta unite the Democracy of the State, and by concillatory mensures to dis- solve all rlyal organizations, and concentrate and unite the samo together to the end that the Democracy of the inptre State aay be Tepresented by 4 slugie delegation at the Na. tonal Convention. Third—We deem. it important In accord- auce with the tlug-lonored usuxo of the ‘ THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1880—TWELVE PAGES. Democracy thot the election and nomination of delegates to the National Convention he intrusted to the retion of tho delegates from each Congressional ; District, rand that ho «delegates thus selected nnd ap proved by tho Convention shall not be ‘ettered nor embarrassed by any instructions from tho Convention to vote as A unit, as the majority of tha whole delegation shall de- termine, nor te vols for the nomination of any destnated person for the offica of Presl- dent or Vice-President, belleving ns we do the membors of the delegation should attend said Convention unpledaed and uninstructed upon these pointes that they may act and yote freely in accordance with their best udgment and as tho true interests of the Democracy demand and require, Fourth—We helieve what is known ns tha two-thirds role_has became by time-hon- ored precedent a Democratic usazo and cts tom that should not bo violated or changed by the Convention at Cincinnatl, and that tho State Convention should oxpress Itself in favor of its continuance. 5 Seventeen sleeping-conches full of Tam- many braves left this city at8 to-night for Syracuse. Itwasalively crowd, The Til- deniics went this mornitig. SIIERMAN,. THE BLAINE MEN IN OMIO TAKE MWEATT, Spretat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Cor.usnus, O., April19.—The opposition to Sceretary Sherman has recovered from the result of Saturday night’s contest, and have again buckled on thelr armor, and will con- inue tho fight against the favorit son with renowed vigor. Evidences of the corrupt use of moncy and tho purchase of Democrats to enter into the contest are already coming to the surface. On the whole, the Blaine men feel that thoy have nothing. to mourn over. Tonight Gen. Beatty, the leader in the Blaine movement, made a speech which went far to reviving the enthnsinsin.. Afterreviow- ing the situation and struggle Jn this elty, Gen. Beatty said: “ Fellow-citizens, is It not significant, indeed, that here in Ohto, James G, Blaine, tho man who lives a thou sand miles away, should have a warm en- thustastic following in every county and township of the Stato; 9 following that can neither be silenced nor put down; a follaw- Ing that will not bo dictated by local leaders; nfoliowing that rallies to his support as In the ald time the clans of the Highlands gath- ered when summoned by the slogans of their chieftains? What docs it mean? It means that ho 1s recognized here, as he is In every Republican locality of the Nation, as tho man pretminently fitted to Iead in the grent political contest upon which we aro nbouttoenter. It means that he is recog- nized everywhere as a stalwart Republican, who Insists that the Republic must be strong enough to protect Its citizens, From Maine to California, from every Republican strong- hold, and from every elty and villago where earnest Repnblicans ara gnthercd together, tho demand comes thunderlug up for Blaine, *Glvo us Blaine, tho soul of\tha Republican hosts, to lend us, and amid thls Burge, and whirl, and tempest. roar of the popular voice, we catch now ant then the squeak of the penny whistle of Olio politicians piping for Sherman, for an Obto man. Sherman indeed! Polut to a Republican State outside of Ohio where Sherman can put his finger ona vote. It ts thought he has a fow delegates somewhoro in tha South, but it would require Stanley or some other equally adventurous oxplorer to find them, Tho demand for him, if de- mand there Is, is but. the puny wail of soliishness, or the hollow shout of the paid claquer, or pitiful ap- peal of office-holders who _ faney thoir bread and butter in jeopardy. Even In this city, the Cnpltat o€ Ohio, the political centro of the State, It required all the power of State and Federal machinery, all tho in- fluence of two great railrond corporations all the influence of organized capital an private wenlth, and the promise of place to undreds of hungry oMfice-seckers to oxtort from tho people what must at best bo nm garded as but a doubtful exprossion of prof- erenco for Shorman,” ILLINOIS. ONRISTIAN COUNTY. Special Dispateh to The Chicago Tribune, Spninerimup, Il, april-10,--The Ohris- tian County Republican Convention was held at Taylorsville to-day. ‘The delegates elect- ed to tho State Convention are J. C. McQuige, Tana; G. B, Crooker, Taylorvillo; AL Y. Crosthwaite, Mt, Auburn; John Morris, Morrisonville; L, Parsons, Rosemond; ©, C, George, South Fork. These delegates were reported by Conimittce, and before the report was adopted wero called upon toexpress thelr choice as to candidates, Ench one declared hig Intention to vote for Grant for President, Cullom ‘for Governor, and Harlow for Secre- tary of State. Resolutions instructing the delegntion to vote for Grant, Cullom, and Harlow were thon adopted amidst general applause, MACOUPIN COUNTY, Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, CARLINVIELE, Il!., April 192.—The Macou- pin County Republicans held their county convention here to-jay for the purpose of Ke- lecting delegates to the State Convention. Tho Hon. E. A. Gilbert, of, this place, was selected Chairman, ‘The followlng entle- ingen were selected ns delegates to the State Convention: M. W. Seaman, J. H. Wolfe, i. T. Dana, Richard Rowett, E. W, Unyes, C. 1, Handshaw, William ¥.Burgdorff, T. M. Met- » J. Plowman, ‘The Conyention was unanimously tn favor of Gon, John [. Rin- nker for Governor. A resolution was passed by the Convention fnatructing tho delegates to vote for him, No other instructions were mad ‘Thn delegation a divided dt Freer: dential preferences, and stands: Grant, 4; Blaine, 8; Washburne, 3 . ha SCOTT COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Wiscirsrri, Ul, April 10.—Tho Scott County Republican Convention appointed tha following delegates to the State Convention to-day: “Georg 11, Case and J. M. Leighton, No instructions; but both delegntes are for Blalne for Presidont and Cullom for Gov- ernor. ‘There was guite adivision of senti- ment among the delegations as to President, ands Bialne and a Grant man were nominot- od for Chairman,and to Blaine man was clect- ed by avote of 2dto 14, All the delegates wore for Cullom but three. Resolutions in favor of standing by the nomince at Chicago were adopted, CITICAGO, THE GRANT noom Tecclyed tho sanction and indorsement of some Twelfth Ward Hepublicans Inst even- | ing at Owsloy’s Tall, at tho corner of Robey and Madison streots, As the gathoring was in response to a call for a grand rally of the friends of the ex-President, tha meagre at-. tendance Jn the stronghold of Republican- {sm did not demonstrate any particular en- thuslasm, ‘The meeting was called to order by E..A. Allen who stated the purpose of the conclave, and moved that_ tein- porary officers be elected. Mr F. .Q. Messra 0. Lovell A. Mi Wright, Be atten essrs, O, Lovell, . Wr BF, Alter iivorge D. Buokley, D. Ti. ane BC Rust sell, and W, M. Loughlin were appointed a Connunittes on Purmanent Organization, and ro) tr ‘uth called for, an Ke je reasons for tho falth that way in lm, The Committeo then roported the follow- ing Hut of officors: President, J. W. Bennett; ce-President, F. Q. Ball; Secrotary, John A. Montgomery; Treasurer, James L. Fulton; Executive Committee, George Rt. Davis, 8, 1. AeCres, George 1. Burroughs, A.M, Wright, M, A. Morse K. Henshaw, Eat a! jorge D, Buckley, J. L. Camp! i, doues, Col B. Van Buren, James Wilica: Ww ii" Nickerson, George’ K. Hazlett, F ce Russell, W. M. Loughlin, D, W, Mills, and J. D. Sutter. They reeommended that the or nization be called the Twelfth Ward Grant lub, the object to bo to further the election of Ulynses Grant, Mr, B, MM. Munn made some remarks, and the meeting adjourned, GERMAN REPUBLICANS, OPPOSED TO THE THIRD TERM ON PRINCI- FLY, AND TO GRANT FOU GTATED REA- Now York Sun, Aprit ut, The Executive Committee of the Anti- -Third-Term Republicans who compose the Independent Republican German Organiza- tion of this city met yesterday In the rooms of tha Independent Republican Association, at8 Union square, and prapared the follow- ing sa aresty. a a Ta Whom (a: neern:' ‘Tho un Amerleau eltizous of Gorman desoou adhagonts ofthe Republican party, would constdor the nomination of Gen, Grant nan eandiinte for the: Prostoncy an injury deeply affecting tho wel- fare of tho country os weil as of tho [tepublican arty. ig They hold thot a thind-term nomination In contrary to the spirit of tho Constitutton of the United Htntess that ft shows a tendency townrd untieRepublican Institutions; that tt is danger- ‘ons to tho Wibertios of the people; and that it is. an uneniled-for deviation from na sacred usage of luo years. They remember that tinder President Grant's Administration corrupt monopolies and dishon- est praatices of the worst kind flourlehed; that ho was surromtded by nancial sehemers and political adventurers, and that he contd not shake of those intluences even when thoy were cone vieted and branded by public opinion: and that hho showed no capacity to lead the country in the paths of Justico and lutegrity to that prosperity which It now enjoss. They deplore tho fact that through his mia~ management the Republican party fn tay rons and in tho States dwindled to a minority, from which it Is just recovering, and into whieh It gould, fall back In onse he should be renoml- nated. They do not heliove that, apart from financiers nnd politicians, Gen. Grant 1s tho chofee of the Ttepullean voters, and they are conyineed that a very great partof tho Republican German rote, nnd nearly the whole of tho lurge floating voto, sound pe cast agninst; hin so that he cannot bo elected, They would prefer n suitable civilian to even the most renowned milltary hero, They hold that honesty, cupacity, and foree of ehiracter gis greater guarantee for a successful Admin- atration than nm so-entled strong hand. They consider the reputed fallipg buck wpon Gen. Grant an unjustilinble confexsion of weukness, and thoy would bo ablo to natn inany civilians na candidates for the Presidency who were Kuown to porseass thoso above-mentioned quali ties, and whose election ecatld not be doubted, For theso am! othor reasons they consider the nomination of Gen, Grant os self-destruction to the Repubtican party and n4 ruinouste the coun- try, nnd they therefore feel bound to protest augaineat bis nomination. H. Wesenpone, Prealtent, A. JACOBE, My D., Vice-Prealdent, PAut BALLUFF. Trenaurer, FE. W, Horner, ecoralng: Secretary, JAcon SCHOENHOR, Cor, Secretary, SIGIRNUND RACTMAN, Tnor, Frutx ADLen, PAut GOreRis JoOsErit BENNO, +. W, Mor ty FRevenick 8ciAcK, Executive Committee, ‘The members of tho Tie penitent Republican German Organization promise to see that weopy of this address ta in tho hands of every German Republican in the United States within the next two weoks. : NOTES. oma. Special Dispatch to Tre Chicago Tribune, Crnctxnatr, O., April 19.~—Mahoning Coun- ty to-day elected Blaine delegates to the Re- publican State Convention, Of the forty counties which have so far held conventions, Blaine has either a majority ors solid delo- Fistion from nine. Sherman has the rest. It is pretty certain that Blaine will carry two. Congressional Districts, the Sixth and ‘Fenth, and thus secure their object, the defeat of solld Sherman delegation to Chicago, AMUSEMENTS, TITE RIVAL CANTINEERS, It {s not often that the opportunity offers itself to comment upon & brand-new home- mae opera, the text by n Chieago lady, the musleal numbers and .the orchestration by Chicago masiclans, and the dramatis personn Chicago singers. Such an opportunity of- fered Itself Inst evening, when was performed for tho first thine the opera, or, more properly speaking, the mustcal drama, The Rival Cantinoers,’’ at Havorly's ‘Theatre,—the text an aduptation from the French, we belleve, by Mrs, Alex. Kirkland; the music by Mr. James Gill, who has so Jong held a promi- nent place hera as singer ond teacher; tho orchestration by Mr, Hosenbecker, the well- known violinist and conductor; and the dis- tribution of parts as follows: foun D'Origay. Mrs. Jessio Bartlett Davis od eooons Mra. Louis Fatk. Catherine iss McDonough Edwin D’C Heney T. Hart Victor de Lafay d. H. Dexter Dr, Primroso . Mr, Fred Wren Mr. Harry Pearson serene ale Ps. Doviin ‘McDonough H.B. Smith ‘Tho plot of the “Rival Cantineers” has al- ready been printed in Tir ‘T'nspune, It is simple in construction, without nny very serious situations, and the Intmor of the story’ as developed by the characters Primrose and Stickeldrum, while always very genial and never offensive in quality, lacks that zest and go which are needed to relleve the senti- mental passages, which at times fbn little tedious, If one could {udae anything from the behavior of the audience, it was alittle wearled with the sentiment, and in the hu- morous pa ts the laugh was not spontancous and qule k. Some of this mayshe due to tho fact that with the exception of tho two roles to which we havo alluded the parts were in the hands of amateurs, and that amateurs on a first night are not apt to ak much of thelr roles, Mrs, Kirkland Kins. done her work yery cleverly and with good taste, and [t is yet perhaps too early to express a definit judgment, for the drag and hitches of a first performance are against it; but we should say that the knowledge of the stage and stage business which this week's performances will give her will enable her to make much linprove- ment on her next work, should she attempt another, nnd at least to revise the “Canti- neers’? so that it will be stronger and moro taking. Mr, Gill has done his part of the work well, and there is 2 good deal of It. There are twenty-seven numbers in all, and but two or three of them aro uninteresting, while soins of them, more particularly the ballads, are fully upto the best ballad-work written for the ‘motlern’concert-stuge, ‘The first two acts contain the best music, thouch the finale to the third fs constructed with unusual mustenl and dramatic skill, At tho Inte hour of the present wriling, lt is Impossible to @lyo more than a glace at them. After a short overture, which gives out sume of tho prominent melodies of the work, the curtain rises upon a male chorus, * Brother Soldiers Bold,” which 1s a, very Airing Dart song, followed by a capital song for bass (Stickel- drum), which would be very effective and tnking If Mr. Pearsons had sufilcient voice to sive 1 justice, It is to be regretted thatsuct is not the ease, for it has many strong points which would open the act with a snap, As tt was, It fell flat, nnd Miss Bartlett's first nuunber, “ Our Childhootd’s IHuppy Home,” nxentimental ballad, suffered a tke fate, ‘Tho actdragged until the fourth number, “Thanks, Drummer, Thanks,” a duct for nto and ‘baritone (tiss Bartlett and dr, Hart), which fs very dramatic and roused considerable enthusiasin, ‘Tho fifth number for Pat (song and chore). “Dm a Merry Little Cantinver,” Is a bright, fresh littlesong, which was sung very prottily, but without inuch dash, ‘Tho sixth number, a chorus, “Como on, come on, to Rest” opens in a catchy, tripping manner, which will make it very popular, and is. followed by a double quartet for inale yolces, without accompani- ment, that is delightfully written and ro- colved ninost enthusiastic encore, Patrice, on discovering Victor's passion for Loulae, sings o rather dolefil minor ballad, “Oh once I was Happy, which is not particular! interesting and {s in striking contrast with the next number, a duo for Putrice Loulse, which would take any audience, it is su freshly and genuinely melodious, A chorus, “Come, Comrades, Huste Away,” follows, which was so badly sung that It was neacly ruined, though tho singera in the next. chorus fn march teinpo, which closes the act, made amends by their precision and spirit. ‘The ladies’ chorus does not. appear until tho second act, which they open with a very. eoful numbor, “In the Flowery Month of fay,” followed by a duet for Patrios and Loulve, which repeats tho theme of the duct in tho drst act. ‘The most serlous hitch ov curred after this duet, Mr. Dexter having lost himself somewhere on the stage, ovok- ing many anxious questions from the manu. Berns to his whereabouts, | Louise waskept Walting a long thie, and when he appeared recltlug his IInes, “You here, Miss Julle, IT was fooking for, you,” Louise ulckiy replied, xcs, I should taink you ware,” bringing down the housy, which readily appreciated her quick wit. Mr, Doxter atoned for his tardiness by hls excellent alnging of the next nuinber, “The Plowman fins ls Cottage Home,” which so cured for him « hearty round of applause, Of theremalning numbers In this act the inost important ore sf ing Song,” for chorus, and a tonor solo snd diet with alto, “Farowell, Fond Love,” which ts the gem ot the work, and carricd off an enthusiastic en- The length of the Apore, only allows us time to speak hastily of the music and of the general performance. With -the excep tlon of ir. Yearsons and Fe Wren, who are professionals at home in their parts, the acting was ana- tourlal. though Miss ‘Bartlett was eas} and graceful in her performance, an rs. Fa and Mr. Dexter torn fret representation, dis- £ ved more dramatic ability than we should ayp given thom credit for, Au cylsode in and were tho performance was the appdorance of squad of the dnakey, Zouaves, wiio took the louse off ita feet with their fing drill, With repetition, the performance will undoubtedly improve, though for a first night it went pmoothiy and without very serious draw- tacks, Wo awalt further representations be- fore pronouncing definitly as to its succcas, ten MOOKEY!S. Henry J. Byron tas contribitted many clover things to tho English stage during his Jong association with It, and in admitting this we have placed pon his work its proper vatuntion, Boldseas of desten or virorons handllng inthe manipulatiott of the elements of story-telling we have long rince tetwed In look for from him; neithor do we expret lo find anything particularly diamatl: be .the way of character-painting; yet hts tea, served in his thin cups anc anticers, weak os ft dey rarely fails to exerclac n soothing, agres- able, a pleasurable effect upon the nerves of his audience. Invariably lis scenes are elever and amusing. While his coteeptin: of character is never profound, yet his fig- ures show delicacy in thelr drawing, For the external contrasts of humanity and tho ¢x- ternal absurdities of conduct he bre nit ox- cellent eye, but in the accidents whilst befall his characters we fall to find the hazed ef that theatric providence which should govern their lives. They nro mere shitthecocks moved around the stage hy the hand of the author, In his latest work, “Our Girls, prxluced at Hooley’s last: night for the firat time in this city, this defect fs again nade prominent. In “Our, Girls there ts on abundance of that peeullarly Byronle hee mor—not the true wit required by a writer of genuine comedy—whiech fins so often carried his pleces successfully even where the plots wera badly Inid out and thelr parts Jacked that coherence and interdependence which wo look for from an experienced dramatist, ‘The comedy is in three acta, nuvd Was meant nasa companton-pieture to “Our Boys,” but nelther In character, plot, In brill- lancy, nor in sustalned Interest can it.ranic with that celebrated comedy, Mr. Byron, through “Our Girls,” evidently endeavored to contmst the advantages of a inarringe for Jove, with brend and cheese and kisses, with that’ for money, a carriage and pulr, and a gorgeous establishment, ‘Io do this, ve presente te ota “Our Girls, halfsisters—Mahel Clenrh (Miss Velen Tracy) and Clara Merton (Miss Louise Multener). ‘The farmer marries 1 vulgar, Ilterate, ‘seltish parvents the latter Hinks her fate with thatof a por, aiid muta nered, lovable artist. ‘The author ad to the fundamental notion of the ple the second net ends, when th falls throngh, and In the dilrd x couples steeped to the eyes in poverty AccuIIttAting troubles, Just ay the curtis drops the wrdist fs presented with ZL0h by a noble patron; the p th whose fortune had been swept away at theend of the second neL—upon the heels of theartist’s happlicas, recelyes word that hla wealthy uncle has been jonking for blin, nnd the play terminates with an act the conyers thomal and commonplace nature of whieh is In striking contrast to tho preceding portion of the play, ‘She first act es to brlag the people on the stage. and to engage the couples; the second in putting the:n, afier marriage, Into hot water, where Uiey remain unt in the end the author, as indicated, frees them from thelr troubles and makes them all happy in the most improbable way, Fron this the reader will agree with us when we fay itis diMenlt to see just how the author has proved what hie start. out to prove,—that love In a cottage is infinitly superior to a life in a palace without love, for it is a question which of the conples are in the worst bont throughout, and ‘in the end alt meet with tho same reward. How- ever, notwithstanding these drawhacks to “Our Gilrs,” considered as a work of dra- matic art, the play is very amusing, and well worth Seung, as is nearly everything from tho pen of Henry J. Byron, Upon the whole, the plece was fairly well enst, and the ner- formance: served to introduce a bright and a pretty actress, Miss Louise Muldener, who. was fresh, natural, pure, and te what wasrequired, Miss Uvten 4 ably remembered by Gteago niny with power and feeling admirnbly governed, The part of the play, however, is that of Plantagenct G. Potter, who in tho first two acts appears as a wealthy, vulgar hound, without a receeming trait, and in the last turns up as arepentant tramp. Mr W. HL Lytell was cast for the part, anc the danger of overdoing such a role and becoming ridicn- lous was cleverly avoided. Mfr. FL OB. Holmes as Mra. Clench, a part in which there is little opportunity offered, was entirely ne- ceptable, and the same may be said of Mr. W. HL. Collings as her husband, Josiah, Mr. J. A. Kennedy was unnecessarily solemn all through the role of Tony, and the good Samaritan of the play, Lord sispland, as rendered by Mr. Lewls Baker, lacked ense. Miss Ethel Gray assumed the part of Mary, and her sweet face and natural manner gave the little roto an Interest. M'VICKER’S. “The Strategists ” opened well Inst night. This will be the second engagement played by Mr. Clinton Iall's company at this house this season, and no doubt the troupe w tractas much attention as formerly. pieco fs farcical in its nature, anc, after tho’ first net, the fun of it fs fnst_ and furious. it affords some good opportunity for character nieting on the part of several clever people in the orgunization, DRAMATIC NOTES, “Fun on the Bristol” at MeVicker’s next Monday evening. . “Tho Rich and Poor of Chicago” and a strong varicty olio at the Academy this week, Nick Rockerts' “Tumpty-Dumpty ” troune began a brief engugement at the Olympic Tost night. Mr, James O'Neill and Mrs, Marie Wilking will be two notable adiitions to Mr. Steele Mackayo’s company nest sensei, Previous to the departire of Mr, W, H- Crane yestorday morning ho recelyed n tele gram announcing tho death of his father, ‘They say that Rico has offered Nat Good- win 8400.0 weck or a half Interest to travel peep sonson in his reconstructed “Evangel- ne, Mr. Marous MM. Mayer, an enterprising manager, will Ieavo for Europe next mont where he will guther together a atrang cor pany of comle actors and singers. Me In- tends to Introduce this new company to or public at Haverly’s Theatre, New York, in eptember, 6 Miss Roso Coghian and Miss Adelalde Detehon will belong to, Mr, Wallack's com: pany next season. It ts possible that Atiss Emily Rigl pay also be engaged, Misa Etio Gormon and Miss Stella Boniface wil] probae bly remain in the company, notwithstanding contrary reports, it Is likely thatthe public will have many opportunities to see M. Adolphe Belot’s Hine Franch niciodrama, * Les Etranglears de Paris,” next season. version based upon M, Bolot's story, as published tn novel form, wlll probably bo prepared for the Union Square Theatre, while Mr. Wallacl has secured tho original play through tho |- BUSINESS NOTICES, author’sagonts, “Tho Slranclers of Paris? isa domestic drama, and Is fullof powerful | prom Dr. 8. W,. Hunter, Baltimore, sltuatlons.—New York Thnes. _| Ma—Colden's Ticblg’s Liquid Extenet of Bet | — niwaya produces ood ‘ood, boalth, and MUSICAL NOTES, strength ‘The organ recitals and chamber concerts at Hershey Hall, which have beon discon- tinued on account of the bullding now going on In Crystal Block, willbe resumed shortiy, —as soun os the work Is comploted. The alxtieth pupils’ matindo of the Hershey School will takeplace Wednesday afternoon, Asa proof of the thoroughness of the teach- ing, it may be mentioned that no preparation beyond the regular course of Instruction iy made for thess matinées, | ‘The progratius are Interesting, aud the selections well per- formed. A correspondent writes: "Would you be kind enough to let me know the program of the matinées at the Cincinnati Festival, and ulgo*tho cost of tickets for the whole keris of concerts and inatinées ” Season tickets ara sold for 810 each, ‘The programs cant be obtained by reference to 1A. G, Adae, Secretary, Cinclnnatl. THE TRIBUNE WEATHER-MAP. —_—+ | From Observations Made by the Signal Service, U.S. A., atrz P. 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Warhingtaa, Ovserrations taken nj all stations nt tho same momont of time, LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. CHICAGO, April 1%, Ther.pitw | Wind.) vet a1 [ar [8 ela ei_[ st ly INDICATIONS. Orricr. oF Ti Ciser Staxau OFricen, WastinaTon, D.C. April 0—1 a, m.—For Tonneseoa and the Onlo Valley, risiug barometer, cvoler northwest, followed by warmer southwest winds, with clear weather. For tho Upper Missleippl and Lower Missour! Valleys, rising, followed by stationary and poasitty falling baroineter, stationary and highor teinperature, westorly winds, and clear weathor. wenther, For the Lake region, rising buronteter, southwest winds, warmer, clear, or partly cloudy The Oblo and tributaries will generally rise somewhat. Cautionnry signals continue at Suckinaw City, Alpena, Rochester, Oswego, and Section 6, CRIMINAL NEWS. MAD W I LOVE. Spectal Dispatch to The Chirdgo Tribune. Conumncs, O., April 19—An_ exciting shooting affray took place at Newark toxlay, In which Raymond Eddy, 2 young lawyer, attempted to kill E, L. Tull, a prominent bustness-man, ‘The cause of the attack on ull was on account of his refusal to consent to the marriage of his adopted daughter, who Ix but 16 years of age, to the student of Binekstone, It appears that Eddy had be eome desperately, enamored of the younr lady, and had “been engaged for several months before. the ecame khown to lint), after which he refused the lawyer permission to visit his house. “Today Eddy became terribly excited over the turn affairs had taken, and, seelng Hull on tho street, fired two shots, but without effect. The love-stricken attorney was hound over to court, for shooting with intent, to kill, The affair has created con- siderable exeltenent, the parties 1n the affatr ranking high in social cireles. MYSTERIOUS munBrrs, Cincinnati, O., April 10.—Lewis County, West Virginia, fs excited over the doings of fame unknown imisereant or miscreants who commit mystecious murders, | Last Frl- day aman named Heffner was shot by an unknown person, while sitting on bis. Porshe nnd now news comes that a man named Jolin Shrove has been found dead, concealed in a fence corner, ‘The citizens aro talking of forming a vigtlanee conuni ATTACKED BY DESPERADOES, Bexton Haitnor, Mich, April 10—L. S. Noo was attacked by two masked men while crossing the St. Joseph River Inst night, who demanded his money or his Hie. Failing to secure the former, they pounded hin with their horse-pistols, and, after being used Ina Drntnt manner, he succeeded in escaping with his life, faet ec, INDICTED. Cisctnnati, Aprit 19.—Thomas Ambrose, Inte Clerk of the United States Court, gave bonds this morning in the sim of $9,000, on three fndictinents found against him for perjury, embezzlement, and making false clafns against the Government, Ho was not arraigned, KILLED BY ‘TRESPASSERS. Wueriina, W. Va, April 19.—An ald farmer named Ashbrook was shot and killed at Jacksonville, Pa., yesterday by somo fish- ermen who were trespassing on his farm, and Nad been warned off. OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS. New Yonk, April 19.—Arrived, steamship State of Alabama, from Glasgow; Zealand, from Antwerp. Lonpox, April 1%,—Tho City of London, Galatea, and Germany, from New York, and Sarmatian, from Baltimore, have arrived out. ReaD BLE DIAS April 19,—Arriyed, In- ‘min Liverpool, HOTTERDAS, A irell 19,—Arrived, Sehledam and Mass, from New York. ———————_—_—_—— . FOR GOVERNOR OF DAKOTA. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, , Brasiance, D. T., April 10.—The President having made It pudite that the people of Dakota would bo heard In the nutter of the appointment of Governor to succecd the lote Gov, Howard, tho Bismarck Zribune, after thorough canvass, suggests the name of W. K. Rogers, the President's private sec retary, for the position, ogers has inter- ests In Dakota, and enjoys ‘the personal ac quaintnnes of all Dakota's prominent bus nieas-mien, Trarelers, stop at the Astor House, New York. “TO RENT, Tribune Building Apply to » William 11. Sherwood, tho distingulshed W Ww, platich wil avon geice of three recitals at M. C, DOW, forshey Hall, on Wednesday and ‘Thuniday Room 8, eee catanty, Weaessthae .. rau for Wednes I ubinstel Te y ad alrendy appeared in Tuk 'TMBUNE, eee eOGAN aod CADY, ——————————— ‘Hop Littors gives wood digestion, active liver good circulutiou, and buoyant spirits, {voily SAYE nnd SUN. ‘radion ture Guaractend, epg cuanae, ure front b a. 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