19 APRIL 1884, Page 3

The State " Conventions " which elect two party Conventions

to nominate candidates for the American Presidency, have begun to meet. As yet, the Democrats stick to Mr. Tilden for Presi- dent and Mr. Hendriks for Vice-President, and although Mr. Tilden will not run, being too old, he will, it is expected, name the candidate. On the Republican side, all sections name Mr. Robert Lincoln for Vice-President ; but the candidates for the Presidency are so numerous that the Convention is almost sure to nominate a dark horse. Mr. Blaine is as yet the favourite. but he has bitter enemies.