Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-13
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20 TH WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Washin gtOn.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 70.
The national republican executive committee
met at the capitol to-day. There was Il very
large attendance, including Secretary Robson
and Gen. Ccwcn, assistant secretary of the iute-
rior. The proceedings were very interesting.
Several letters from prominent republicans in
different states were read, those from West Vr-
gnia and North Carolina taking very favora-
bic view of the prospects of the party in those
states in the coming August elections.
Senator Wilson, in brief speech, rendered
his resignation as vice president of the commit
tees, which he said was not question of choice
but Of consistency and duty 1t panied him.
because of his long association with the com
mittee. Several gentlemen followed in brief re-
marks, and it was suggested that the nQmina-
ton Of successor to Wilson be left with that
gentleman.
Senator Harlan, Assistant Secretary Cowen,
Gov Cooke, Judge Edmunds, and Frederick
Douglass were elected as resident committee. IL
is thought that Col Alvah Croker of Fitch
burg, Mass, will succeed Wilson as vice presi-
dent of the national committee.
SENATOR WILSON
Leaves for his home tomorrow night. Previous
to doing so he will write his letter accepting the
nomination Of the Philadelphia convention for
the vice-presidency.
EX-president johnson, who arrived here last
Monday week, is still in Washington, but re-
turns to Tennessee tomorrow.
Prominent members OF the administration now
Ill lliIl DSllCl lndL llC government
will not consent to Il pOstponement of the Geneva
arbitration. The conduct of the British ministry
strengthens the rumOr which prevailed in official
quarters several months ago that they had salts
fed themselves that the tribunal was inclined to
give damages to the United States and this they
had ascertained through their secret agents.
Our government is in daily expectation of re-
ceyng information of the release of DR.. Houard
1t has made no imperative demand, as has been
stated, to that end; but long ago we instructed our
representative at Madrid to neglect no occasion
to urge, in firm but respectful language, his re-
lease.
BOGUS REPORT.
1t was stated in the press dispatches last night
that number of prominent democrats held a
secret meeting here and resolved to take imme-
dlatc steps for calling convention for the pur-
pose OF nominating democratic nominees in the
event Of the Baltimore convention endorsing the
Cincinnati ticket. Inquiry was made to-day and
resulted in ascertaining that the meeting if one
were held, was merely informal; that the pei
sons designating themselves as democrats were
strangers here; that the number was not so large
us reported, and that the alleged proceedings
had no significance beyond a few individuals
who joined in furnishing the item for the press
RUMoR OF CABINET MEETING.
Some Of the high officials believe that there
will be cabinet meeting either Tuesday or FRI
day of next week
NEWSPAPER ITEM.
Senator Harlan has bought one-half interest in
the Chronicle, which is to be brought into closer
relation with the administration.