Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-13
The National Republican Convention.
Where and When Shall It e He'd.
Meeting OF the National Republican
Executive Committee.
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cincinnati Ahead iE tie bGls0fit3T 2.
The National Republican Executive Com
mitiee met at the Arlington Hotel this
morning at ten O'Clock. There were present
eighteen original members and thirteen
proxies. There were known TO be six or
eight members in the city who did not
answer to the rollcRll.
In calling the committee 10 order, Mr.
Morgan stated that the object Of the meeting
was to determine the time and place of
holding the National Republican Conven-
tion. The roll was thea called. After a
short debate it was decided to admit all the
proxies present. IL was then PROPOSED To
hear one delegate from each city In aivo-
cacy OF the claims of such city as the place
for holding the national convention; eacn
delegate u have ten minutes time.
THE CLEVELAND DELEGATION
was first admitted. General Garfield, in
behalf of the delegation, presented the case
for Cleveland. Ho stated that he was in
favor OF holding the convention at the place
where IL would help the fight, and therefore
thought the convention should be held in
Ohio, and, If il Ohio. 1t should be held in
Cleveland. Mr.. Sherman then made few
remarks endorsing Cleveland.
REPRESENTATIVES, OF CINCINNATI
were then admitted. Governor NoyeS spoke
in behalf of Cincinnati, making a very
strong argument, which was received with
THE SARATOGA SPRINGS DELEG ALTON
was then admitted, and Mr.. Sackett
a
vantages presented for holding the conven-
ton AT that point. lie stated that in addi-
tiOn TO the existing accommodations, others
would be built If the committee deemed it
necessary. His people, he said, would build
centennial wigwam, and do more TO re-
kindle the old enthusiasm that existed in
the days OF the lamented Lincoln, than the
people OF any other section.
TIE PHILADELPHIA DELEGATION
was then admitted. General Bingham. in
behalf of the committee, said he was author
q ne,ii aI orag1
invitation to the committee to select Phila-
delphia as the proper place for holding the
next Republican National Convention. lie
then spoke OF the immense hotel accOmmo.
dations to be found in Philadelphia, and al so
the superior railroad facilities 10 be offered.
He referred TO the eminently satisfac tory
manner in which Philadelphia took care of
the national convention four years ago, and
stated that the same could and would be
done again If the committee should deem il
proper TO select Philadel phia as the place for
holding the convention. He spoke eff the
great centennial exhibition, where would he
gathered an immense cOncourse OF our own
people, and also OF other countries, aud he
thought the representatives, of the great re-
publican party should be there in body
after General BinghamS remarks, Mr..
Snowden added few words, urging the Sc
lection of Philadelphia. Both speeches were
received with great deal of enthusiasm.
THE wAsHINGToN DELEGATION
was then admitted. Judge Casey, in behalf
OF the delegation and the citizens of Wash
ton, urged upon the committee the propriety
of holding the convention in tais city, sub
mitting the following address adopted o the
citizens meeting here last night
To the National ReputiicTa Committee:
Asyou will soon designate the time and
place of holding the National Convention to
nominate candidates for President and Vice
President, We, committee appointed by
and acting on behalf of the citizens of Wash
iDgton, beg leave TO call your attention To
this city as a convenient, eligible ana appro-
pirate place for the meeting OF your conven-
ton.
Fi.yt. 1t is accessible by irst-class lines OF
travel from all parts OF the country.
Second. There are ample and excellent 10
tel accommodations for the large number,
that usually meet on such occasions.
Third Congress Will in all probability BE-
still in session when the con yentfoL SIN IL
meet, and it would afford Members and sen
ators opportunity OF comforting with tht
large number OF intelligent, active, and pa
triotic gentlemen who shall come as dele
gates or Visitors To the convention; and 10
this way Salutary influence may he eXeried
upon important public measures, which are
generally held under discussion and advise
ment until near the close OF the session.
Fourth. Washington is more than any other
city in the Union neutral ground. The cou-
ficts and bitterness OF party strife 30 not
prevail here TO the same extent that they do
in any other city of the country. And this is
OF more importance now. in this centennial
| year OF our existence as "a nation, when all
patriotic men and all political parties are
V1elng with each other in their efforts TO
bury the animosities of the past, revive our
depressed material interests, aud re-estab-
l1sh the great principles OF the American
revolution, upon which our government was
founded by the patriots of that day.
fVth. The convention will be held after the
great American centennial exposition Sha 4
have been opened at Philadelphia. We are
but four hours from il, through a charming
country, and by splendid roads. Thus dele
gates and other gen tlemen attending the con-
vention could on the same trip, with their
families, view the exhibition OF The wonder
ful and marvellous progress of Ihe world in
this nineteenth century IN all that relates to
the Improvement, refinement and elevation
of mankind.
Sii1h. Even here in our city they could
unite pleasure and improvement with the
business in hand. Toe Capitol and other
public buildings, in their excellence and va
| riety, furnish an exhibition and study OF
architecture, in its highest development, no
where else 10 be found on this continent.
The great Congressional library furnishes So
lutlons anu references no where else to be
obtained; the Smithsonian. the national 90
servatOry, the Agricultural department, the
Coast Survey; the Light House board. the
Signal corps and Meteorological bureau, the
| Patent Office, the eDgra wing and printing OF
our paper money in the Treasury, each per-
feet and complete in its own department
furnish together such attractions To the in
telljgent visitors, owhere else to be found
In TINS country. The national collection OF
pictures AID sculpture, supplemented by the
Corcoran Art Gallery would afford delight To
all OF aes thetic tastes.
Serc1lth. Above all, we should be delighted
the many Intelligent and patriotic people
who would come, the progress and improve
ment OF Washington. We wish them to see
in the early blush Of summer our streets.
avenues, squares and drives. We are vain
enough 10 suppose that they would feel "A
just pride in al that concerns its interests
and Improvement as the capital OF their own
great nation.
|. Finally. We are instructed TO say, that
should should you determine to hold your conven-
ZION In this city, convenient and ample
buildings and halls for that purpose will be
cheerfully provided by the citizens OF Wash
Ington And we promise to you and your
friends, during their sojourn at the conven-
lion. all the attention and courtesy that a
Kind and hospitable people CO. bestow.
THE CHICAGO DELEGATION
was then admitted. Mr.. Joseph Medill, ed
ftor OF the Chicago Tribune, pened the argu-
ment in favor of Chicago. He stated that
Illinois at one time pressed her candidate
(Mr: Lincoln) upon a nationa, convention.
but he was sure she had long since been for
given by the whole country for this. But
now she had no candidate of her own, and
her delegates would be fee 10 vote for the
choice of the convention. He stated that
the hotel accommoda lions Are more than