New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-06

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The Hon. Henry @. stebbins presided, and, on motion
of Isaac Bailey MI Johp Foley was elected Secretary
The following committee Of Ave was appointed to report
on permanent organization: w. F. Havemeyer, JOS d.
Cboate Judge Geo. c. Barrett Jonathan sturges James
NJ Brown. During the absence OF the committee, the
Chairman read the following communication from the
National Revenue Reform Association:
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL REVENUE REFORM ASSN
NINTH NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
Nos lO7 and 400 Broadway. }
The Hon. VIM F. HAyERMsYERmDear, sur AC% me.
in the name Of the dr Inc BUSINESS
of your committee Several gentlemen associated WIN
this Hssocistioh who wi doubt give their names
you lay the invitation before them 1dud S
more central and possibly more Convenient 70 arsg
number Of your committee than further down town. 1
a~' i'sp'''-1-' JOHN c. HOPPER, Secretary.
Mr. Vermilye-I merely wish to say that this place.
where we are assembled is at the service OF the CON-
tee SO far as it is capable Of good accommodations,
and they are welcome TO II at all times during business
hours.
Mr. Havemeyer-I will lie impossible to meet here as
we must at times have secret sessions.
On motion the matter was referred to Committee to
be take charge Of matters of that character
The Committee Of ve who had retired to report on per
manent organization, having returned, Mr. Choate In
behalf Of the Committee, reported
We recommend that the Of the organization shall
be the Executive Committee Of citizens for the Fnan
cia Reform Of the City and County of NewY there
nv conHninc it by its name to the special object in
| trusted to it,
Mr. Vermiye-May 1 make a suggestion that 1t be
called "Citizens and TarPayers" for the reason that
gentlemen are interested here who not citizens but
| who are taxpayers. Adopted.
| Mr.. Choate continued:
For Permanent Chairman-Henry G. stebhins. Vice.
Charman-W. F. Havemeyer. TreasurerIEmil Sauer.
Of the Secretary will be very arduOus and that will be
s9 tie an EhG e sna
great part Of the burden, We recommend the appoint
las been very highly recommended to the Committee
his capacity in accounts and such matters Adopted
appointed by the Chairman, to consist Of ten persons
each, and the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman to be
exofacio members OF eaoh
2. Committee on City and County Finances
over but the conclusion Of your Committee that
will be best to begin with the two Commitees, and al
terward, the way opens before us, other Commit
tees should be found necessary they be created.
The report was then unanimously accepted. Judge
Emot suggested that the question of the adoption of Its
names for officers be taken first Carried.
Mr. stebbins-Before put the question Of the choice
OF permanent officers will say word In regard to
the nomination OF your presiding officer. feel very
sensiby the compliment the Committee has thought
proper pay me- but am apprehensve that they have
governed by that wisdom which atle reflection
perhaps would have induced them TO exercise There
various why feel that some other selection
should have been made. In the first place. my health Is
not very good, and next have many occupations and
ENDORSEMENTS that consume 80 much Of my time that
hardly feel able TO discharge any additional duties
feel the importance OF this work, and that great deal
Of labor necessary know what lie expected Of this
Committee by the community at large from the demon
STATIONS which made last night. know the Com
mittee feel IT, Judge from this extraordinary attend
to-day with the slight notice OF last night. appre
ciae the gnude OF the whole matter and therefore
feel very sensitive and delicate about accepting the 20
eSt{ haan ina N az he
time don't feel myself at liberty to decline, and
shall rely upon your generous forbearance any dis
ability may exhibit and also upon your Kindness In the
event Of my finding II necessary little later, should this
Committee confirm the report to AJAX you TO relieve me-
and substitute some more efficient gentleman IN my
place
The suggestion OF Judge Emott to choose first the per-
manent officers, was then submitted and carried. On
motion OF Judge Emott the appointment OF special COM
mttees the remainder Of the report laid the
table The Chairman then appointed Isaac III. Bailey
John Foley and b. B. Sherman Committee OF three to
select suitable place OF meeting to be announced here
after. The Committee then adjourned until Thursday
1t was understood from those present and prominent
at this meeting that active operations against the Ring
to be begun to-day. Some time ago Mr. John Fo-
ley representing Of the Reform Associations In the
upper part OF the city had the papers ready TO begin
suit and to ssk for Injunction against Tweed, Hail.
Connolly and others, restraining them from furthes
usurpation OF the public funds Mr. Foley urged to
wait the issue Of the late demonstration. ant having
been made Q member Of the Executive Committee OF
citizens organizing that public meeting resolution was
passed urging delay To this Mr. Foley deferred and 1t 10
understood that the committee and the organization
now formed will support him In the movement which be 10
70 make today. The frat positive action against the
Ring" will therefore be taken this morning, OF IL
O'clock in the Supreme Court Chambers, before Judge
GeOrRs Q Ra<aAIA is 70 uhdssstsod thet ADptoets0a