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Show special train bearing the New York delegates dele-gates for the Minneapolis convention made its departure from the Grand Central depot at 10:30 this morning. The train will pick up delegates all through the state, and the entire party will stop over tomorrow in Chicago and visit the World's fair grounds. Senator Hiscock and Collector Hendricks are among the prominent republicans on the train. Blaine the Man. Chicago, June 3. A dispatch from Washington Wash-ington to an evening paper says: Congressman Congress-man Boutelle of Maine, just prior to his de. parture for Minneapolis today had a conference confer-ence with Blaine. To a correspondent he afterwards said: "I am as sure of Blaine's nomination as I am that the sun will rise tomorrow and of his acceptance just as sure. If I was not, what do you suppose would be going to Minneapolis for? Of course I am sure. I haven't a doubt about it." "Then the confidence of the Harrison men who believe Blaine will write another leitcr must be ill-founded V" "It hasn't a thing to stand on. Blaine will write no more letters, send no more telegrams or give any instructions to anybody any-body to demand the withdrawal of his name or decline the nomination for him." "You are sure of this?" "Absolutely," Colored Brethren Arrive. Chicago, June 3. A considerable number of delegates have arrived for the national conference of colored republicans which is to be he held here tomorrow to consider the present attitude of all sections of the country coun-try toward the colored race. Tonight they will be tendered a reception at the Second regiment armory at which John M. Langs-ton Langs-ton will deliver an address of welcome in be half of the county and J. W. E. Thomas on behalf of the colored people of Chieago. What the Colored Vote Might Do. Chicago, June 3 John M. Langston, colored col-ored delegate from Virginia, in an interview today declares the colored voters are in revolt re-volt against Harrison; that the only man who can give the negro justice in the south is Blaine. He declared the colored people hold the, balance of power in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and might disastefously exert it if Harrison be re-nominated. Tammany Will Not Holt. New York, June 3. Richard Croker, the Tammany chieftain, says that the Tammany delegation to the national convention will work for Hill, but that if Cleveland is nominated nomi-nated Tammany will give him loyal support. sup-port. California People's Party. Stockton, Cal., June 3. The people's party convention, after a session of several days, chose delegates to the national convention conven-tion at Omaha, nominated candidates for congress aud adjourned. Blaine Will Write no More. Washington, June 3. Secretary Blaine told an Associated Press reporter this afternoon after-noon that he would write no more communications com-munications regarding the presidential nomination. MINNEAPOLIS. Considerable Irritation Excited by the Intensity of the Canvass Made by Both Sides, Blaine Adherents are Making Desp3rate Efforts to Win Over the South Dakota Delegation. AND IGNORE INSTRUCTIONS They Say They Wera Given on the Supposition Sup-position That Blaine Would Not be a Candidate. A PRECEDENT TO BE SET, The Secretary Says He will Wrlto no More Communications Regarding the Presidential Nomination Other Political Pointers. Miijxea.poi.is. June 3. The presidential contest is growing in interest hourly. Men are becoming unduly excited; factions are beginning to say harsh things; non-partisans are beginning to fear the results on the campaign cam-paign whichever side wins. Whether by or against his will, Blaine's friends forced him into the position of a passive candidate and the Harrison people are not unnaturally saying say-ing many caustic things about the secretary's position, insisting that good faith will compel com-pel him to write another letter of declination. If this letter is not forthcoming in two or three days it is impossible to predict what the convention will do. The intensity of the situation may be understood when it is stated that the representative of the Associated Asso-ciated Press is questioned every hour by anxious anx-ious party leaders as to whether any declaration decla-ration has been made or is expected at Washington from Blaine. The position of the SOrTH DAKOTA. DELEGATES is being discussed with much interest. It was given out that the instructions for Harrison did not instruct but merely endorsed. Governor Mellette, a Harrison Har-rison man, declares there is no question about the purpose of the convention A resolution res-olution was brought in by the committee merely endorsing Harrison; the convention sent the committee back with orders to frame a resolution so as to endorse Harrison for a second term and to instruct the delegates to use all their influence to secure his nomination. nomina-tion. Whether the delegates will obey these instructions, Governor Mellette says, remains to be seen, though he believes ail except two will. Blaine leaders are working hard to trring about this break to him from Harrison despite de-spite instructions, in the hope that it maybe may-be accepted as a precedent by other in-stra-ted delegations, with the result of further breaks to the man from Maine. Wherever possible this is to be helped along by the argument that Harrison instructions were only given on the supposition that Blaine would not be a candidate and that the strong Blaine sentiment in their state will now justify them in ignoring instructions given under a misapprehension. HAnnisox's fkiends. J. K. Gowdy, chairman of the Indiana state central committee, has given out- a long statement refuting the assertion that a second term for the president is unpopular in this country. "Besides AVashington," says Go-.vdy, "there has been ten cases in which the president was nominated for a second term. In six he was re-elected, each time by a larger electoral and popular vote i than in his first race." In four cases of defeat de-feat Gowdy shows that special reasons aside from the second term brought about the result. re-sult. Am tag conspicuous figures in Harrison Har-rison headquart-rs this morning were Thos. Powell Clayton, Arkansas; R. C. Kerens, Mo.; W. O. Bradley, Ky. ; H. Clay Evans, Tenn. ; ex-Governor Warmouth, La. Florida Democrats Win. Tampa, Fla., June 3. About midnight the democratic convention completed the permanent per-manent organization to the advantage of Mitchell. The adherents of Mitchell the.n sought to push the advantage by moving to proceed to the nomination for governor, while the opponents sought to stave off the action by dilatory motions, and the alliance men demanded the adoption of a platform before nominations were made, but the Mitchell men were too strong and pushed the nomination of Mitchell for governor through without allowing any other name to be mentioned. Judge Mitchell in a speech of acceptance declared against a third parts', and stronjrly advocated free silver. The convention completed the ticket by the. nomination nom-ination of R. F. Taylor for justice of the supreme su-preme court, Dr. J. L. Crawford, secretary of state; W. B. Lumar, for attorney-ireneral; W. E. Blockson, for lieutenant-governor. All were renominated by acclamation. The committee on dele;rates-at-large is iu session and the alliance has control. Hill's l'lans. New York, June 3. A meeting of delegates dele-gates to the national democratic convention chosen by the"mid-winter" convention called for a conference next Tuesday. It is said Senator D. B. Hill will attend and important impor-tant action will be taken with reference to his candidacy for the presidential nomination. nomina-tion. A dispatch from Troy says at this meeting it will be proposed iu case the national na-tional committee admits the, Syracuse delegates dele-gates that the "mid-winter" delegates shall change their allegiance to Roswell P. Flower; that this proposition is to be made to the Syracuse delegation who are to bo asked to unite on Flower and throw Cleveland Cleve-land oyer. Democratic Preparations. Chicago, June 3. The various committees commit-tees appointed to arrange the various details for the forthcoming democratic national convention are now holding daily sessions, and the arrangements are making rapid progress. Nearly $50,000 have been subscribed sub-scribed towards the expenses of the event, and but little doubt is entertained that as much more as may be needed will be forthcoming. forth-coming. It has been decided to dedicate the wigwam on the ni;.rht before the convention with addresses by democrats of national reputation. The finishing touches have been given to tli e huge structure on the lake frontand the contractor expects to be able to hand it ever to the committee tomorrow night. - Gone Over to Blaine. Chicago, June 3. The delegation to Minneapolis from Tennessee arrived here this morning, and announced that her six Harrison delegates had gone over to Blaine except two. A meeting of delegates from Illinois was held with Senator Cullom this morning. There were present J. P. Roberts, Mound City, W. A. Rankin, Onarga, L. W. Kitchell, Pana, Judge Rhodes, Carlton, and others. Senator Cullom expressed the confidence con-fidence that the delegation would be solid with possibly one or two objections for Harrison. The only signs of revolt against Harrison, he thought were among Chicago men. Contested Delegations in North Carolina. Raleigh, N.C., Juno 3. There Is a contest con-test as to the right to seats in the republican national convention in the Third North Carolina Car-olina district, where two factions haye chosen delegates. This makes contests in three districts. Off for Minneapolis. Nbw York, June 3. With a "three times three" for Minneapolis. nd Tretory, the y |