, 1875-11-28

Otpt. f. II. Agau, ten- y. -. webster, John
F. scanlon, Fred. Becker, ". K. Sullivan. Capt.
| Joe Eagle, Col. Plimpton, Norman Hall. ex-Ald.
| Sherwood. Phil 4. Hoyne, John Y. Farwell,
| Capt. Laughlin, Capt. Hoffman. Clark Lipe,
| Aid. Peter Mahr. Aid. Quirk, Capt. Jack Har-
rlugson, ex-Ald. Gill, Mr. Beech (Blua Island),
Gen. Reynolds, Robert Williams, ,Asj. Wakeman,
| etc.
Mr. Olough occupied the chair, and in opening
the proceedings called for the report Of
THE coMauTTEE on oRaASIzAT1oy.
E1-Ald. Sherwood said the Committee had
| met and made their nominations for submission
to this meeting, but it was found upon consult
ing the gentlemen nominated that some Of them
were go situated as to be unable to serve in the
capacities assigned them. Therefore, the Com
mittee had instructed him to ask for two weeks
further time in which to conclude their Iabots-
On motion, this extension was granted.
Col. Pune then 1ose for the purpose Of
moving
AN AMENDMENT 70 THE CONSTITUTION.
Ha thought Secs. 2 and very obscure. The
only construction which could be put upon them
was thar each ward in tho c,ty aud town in the
county was only entitled to delegates from one
auxiliary club, which would make but poor Or
ganlzation Of the party. In order to remedy
this serious defect, he submitted the following
resolution:
constitution Of the Cook County Central Republican
Club be stricken OUT aud the following be inserted TO-
wit:
SEC. M.-Anxtuary clubs shall b organized in tho
wards sd towns Of Cook County in such manner and
with such officers as the nspubcans thereof aha de-
tel1ntne.
SEQ. 1H-There shall b . graud council Of thu
Central Club, to be composed Of The Executive Com
mitsee aforesaid, and the delegates from auxiliary
clubs. The auxiliary clubs Of each ward town shall
he entitled to send to the GRIND Council one delegate
for each 500 Republican votes, fractional part there
Of, cast at the election preceding their appointment.
In support Of these amendments, Mr. Paine
eaid they were not only definite but equal, fair
and just to all Republicans in the wards and
towns, no matter how mauy auxiliary clubs
might bs formed: He moved that Article 8 be
suspended in order to Eass the resolution.
Haj. Wakeman moved to lay on the table un-
til after permanent organization, but Withdrew
the motion Temporarily 10 allow hit. Pane to say
that aft3r the permanent organization the club
would hare no right 70 change the constitution.
Capt. Mulllns expressed himself opposed to
organizing more than one ciun IN each wand. II
no limit we1e imposed tnere would be ward clubs
at every corner saloon kept by 3 Republican,
which would inlure the party in some wards.
Naj. Wakeman then renewed his motion to
talle, which was voted down.
A:r. How moved to refer the resolution to the
Committee On Organization, which, altar
short discussion, WIS carried.
Mr. Julian F. Rumsey moved that the Ropub-
licans OF the different wards and towns be re-.
quested to
PEaFECT WARD AND TOWN ORGANIZATIONS rnAE-
DIATELY,
so that they may be able to act understandingly
and in unison with the Club in pertecting its or
ganization. hr- Rumeey said he did not believe
that few of them should selec. officers to run
future campaigns, but that the general party
Ehouid participate in this important work.
Justice Salisbury moved as an amendment that
clubs should be authorized to organize in the
wards aud towns, and that each ward send two
1n1o %A.wr E.i1
the Committee on Organization for the purpose
Of nominating officers for the Central Club
Mr. Rumsey could not aocept the amendment
IS be wished the general party to have d voice
III this natter.
Mr. Scanlon considered the original motion an
appropriate one, and trusted it would receive
she support Of the meeting-
Mr. Sherwood did not see tha necessity for
the morion. The people we're at liberty to At
tend the next meeting, and take part IN the
the Committee we're wrong they could be re-
jected.
Col. Paine, in supporting Mr. Rumaey's mo-
ton. Rald it simply contemplated 4 request 10 |
the permanent organization Of the Club.
Ex-Ald. Gill doubted the authority OF the |
meeting to proceed as desired without first |
ettecting peFmanen; organization.
1fr. Root Was OF oplulon that no further action |
was in order until the report OF the Committee |
It very promising feature that this Committee |
was determined to take tune, and saleot respou-
sible msn, lnste ad OF rushing haphaza1d through |
their work, BE hoped they would take three |
months to complete their repurt il necessary, SO
That the names they might select should bo !
to the Northwest that tnere Was
= Republican party in the city and county.
For on. he was not afraid that
The general party would not be fairly repre-
sented BY the officers. II the report was aat,s-
factory. it could be adopted; It moi, there was
Intelligence and integrity enough in the party
% send it back with Instructions.
After further discussion, based entirely On
of the motion, Mr. Reot Offer
ID the following substitute, which amounts sub
.tantlalIy to the same thing:
RESOLVED. That all Republican organizations Of this
ounty be requested to organize, and to send repre-
entatves to cooperate with such other Republicans
8 may meet here at the next meeting for the purpose
i considering the report Of the Committee Parna~
tent Organization, and to elect good and live Repuhu-
ans "a officers Of this Central Club. |
The substitute was unanimously adopted, and
he meeting adjourned to Saturday, Dec. Ii, at
p. N.