The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-10-20
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THE REPUBLIChN STATE CENTRAE
COMMITTEE BIND THE BARGAIN.


Henry smiths Speech before the Committee
He Opposes the Endor.errn Of the
Young Democrncy-The Committee stand
by Murphy and FOx.I
The members Of the Republican State Central
Committee were called together yesterday to take
action In regard 10 the the Republican party
should .pursue in reference 10 uniting against Tam
many Hall at the coming election. Twenty-four
members were present Mr.. Cornell, the President,
wss in the chair. The following preamble and reso-
lutions were submitted for consideration;
Whereas, In consideration OF the dangers that be.
set the course OF faithful Republicans In the city OF
New York, and oi tho mischievous influences
OF Tammany Hall, coupled with It's frauds upon the
ballot thor, have extended throughout the state.
cenary politicians are now arrayed against rood
government and threaten TO destroy tue very bases
OF popular insti,utions and ,.,
immediate and imperative duty OF Republicans In
the state and city to combine the elements OF oppo-
sition to Tammany Hall, for the purpose OF sup
pressing the wicked instrumontaties which. under
the dictation OF that corrupt and despotic oreaniza
ton, are shamclessy seeking directly 10 control tho
preliminary action OF tree and independent Republ-
electors the city OF New York therefore be u
Rsso'red That the Republican State Committee.
In special session, In view Of the grave responsibility
resting upon them as representatives OF the true
Repubcans OF the Whole state hereby declare It TO
be their deliberate opinion that Is inexpcdicnt for
the Republicans OF the city Of New York TO mako
party nominations for city and county officers at tho
best subserve the interests OF their party and the
country, by acting and voting with independent
Democrats and al others In favor OF the purity OF
the ballotbox, and in opposition to tho nominations
Of Tammsny Hall, and We hereby advise and recon-
mend such action.
| Gen. Merritt proposed to strike out the resolu.
ton On this motion long discussion took place.
MIR. Benjamin Field favored the resolution and
oppos ed the preamble,
Mr.. Henry Smith. Police Commissioner. who IL
member of the Committee, was called upon TO state
lis views on the matter. Ho said .hat whatever
gentlemen might choose 10 say in regard 10 himseR
ersona'ly or politically, he wished II underst stood
that he des ed the OF the Republican ticket
lie regretted TO differ with some Of his icb6s and
| he was sorry, in so differing, that he shoali
| bo charged with inndelity TO the Republican
| party lie had always been Republican, and
acted honestly and ostly for the OF that
| party lie had contributed his money and given
his best efforts for its success many of the gen.
tlemen present knew, and 1t hardly fair for gen
tlemen to charge him with connving to defeat that
| party when many OF the persons who impugnod
| him were under suspicion OF having acted In bad
faith TO the party but that was not matter 10 be
discussed here. lie believed the best way to bring
success to the Republican State ticket was that no
nomination should be made, and that every ReDubi
| can should 60 to the polls and make the best bar
| gan he could TO secure votes for that ticket
by voting for either the Tammauy or Young Demo-
cfacv, county. district, or any other nominee, pro-
| vidcd they would the Republican ticket. THIS
was his judgment In the matter, and he regreltni l
that II did not meet the approval Of majority OF tho
| Rcpubhcan G,notal Committee. lie hoped II would
| meet the approval Of tie State Committee. IIo was
| quite euro that the Republican, could make more
for their State ticket by pursuing this course rather
| than endorsing the Young Democracy ticket.
| Gen. sharpe was srrry TO differ with his frienfs,
and was sorry that difference should have arisen In
the party in regard TO personal matters. lie was
| with hi. Triondr s-.''is -
WI" MS '' 80. ,n- success Of ~. N,.-~y.'..
ticket lie could not zee thnt there Na> any lOI =
| nj nj tpy q n a. fa
e.dedly opposed 10 any action tppt No,ld a' tul'
many Hall.
| Several otter msmbcr- participate" " 'tc t'.""'
| sion, when vote WAS taken oH tic ptflfh'g f.
| ,osouton, and they vcrciadu''"l by vote q rft
| ~ ~ .nrn h
huHgan, ard sr.i'"
| Tic lt.s...crl NO r.e '""rr Us 'f..'.N N.e.3 u
| much di-cU.,. uu auou- tac oui.,...s. ..
a. the ii0h h,rrle rOjH. vha-r ,a1 c..
| mot.
l. is Understood that tho strsislt Hcpubic,rS vii
| nominate 3 fun county ticket, rurniag an-lla
| 1UUCy Tor Mayor