New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22

this IS probably true, although there we're not more
than two score in all. But Mr.. Prince and Others
say that they expected no larger attendance, and
even thought there might not be so many here.
There was very little speech-making, and the pro-
ceedipes were brief. The following list contains
most of the names of the persons present, and all OF
any prominence
Albany County-Henry Smith, John Palmer and
DIT. Swinburne
Cayuga-William b. Woodin.
ChautauQua-LoTin B. Sessions.
Erie-Rodney B. Daniels, Sherman S. Rogers and
FultoGn%H. Z. smith and Mortimer Wade.
Kings@C. VI. Goddard W. W. Goodrich and Solo,
Iewis~C. L. Merriam.
Monroe. B. Perkins
New-York-Elliot c. Cowdin,. Fl. B. Burnett,
Thomas f. Stewart, Z. d. Webster and u. f. Gar
Oneida-EIlis II. Roberts.
Queens-L. Bradford Prince.
SaratOga-GeOTge II. Stewart.
Standardization w. Veeder.
Steuben-E. ID. Mills
SuffOlk-Alr. Conner.
TiOga-William Smyth.
TOmpkins-Dr. FARRELL.
Uster--RObert LOughrOn.
Mestchester-GeOTge IL. Foster.
Yates-S G. Cleveland.
Letters expressing approval of the objects of the
meeting and regrettng inability to be present were
received from s. S. Lowery of Oneida County; A.
Il A
Steuben Judge COutine, of Ulster; Mr.. Adams of
Newburg, and others. George William Curtis was
expected to be present at the conference but he did
not arrive in Saratoga until after it had adjourned
SPEECHES BY Mr.. COwDIN AND EX-SENATOR
sPRAGUE.
Elliot c. Cowdin, as chairman of the preliminary
meeting held in New-YOrk, called the meeting to
order He spoke briefly, but earnestly, in behalf of
maintaining the principles of the Republican party
Al TIT TTo roranf ha
Importance Of calling full State convention, with
a view of aFOusing the enthusiasm of the party
there and bringing out the entire Republican vote
to the end that the party might elect as many Rep
resentatives in Congress and as many members of
Assembly as possibly In conclusion, he nominated
ex-senator E. c.. Sprague, Of Buffalo, as chairman.
Mr. Sprague on taking the chair, said in substance
that be had felt it his duty to respond to the invita-
ton which had been extended to him to attend
this meeting because in his Judgment, Republicans
oould not hope for success so long constant war
was being made upon their own Administration.
Whatever differences might exist as to the particu-
lar measures of the Government, he was of the
opinion that the President had endeayored to Gerry
out the principles of the platform on which he was
elected and his letter of acceptance, and he was
therefore entitled TO the support OF his party In
the speakers opinion. however, Republicans might
differ as TO the presidents measures, those differ
ences were not such as should divide the party into
hostile factions Considering the character Of the
questions that were now agitatlug the public mind,
all men who were in favor of sound financial
policy should unite together IN the support OF the
Republican party, which was the only safeguard OF
the National credit and public prosperity. So far as
he was concerned Mr. Sprague said, he was actuated
byno enmity toward any public man whatever, but
he could not help feeling that those who were at
tempting at the same time to make war on the
Democratic party and the Republican Adminstra-
ton were pursuing policy most injurious to the
welfare of the Republican party and of the country
He hoped that something might be done, however
slight, at this meeting to create better feelingln
the party.
L. Bradford Prince was elected secretary OF the
conference.
RESOLUTIONS URGING CONVENTION ADOPTED.
Committee on Resolutions was made up, con-
ssting of one member from each judicial Dstrctand
the chairman of the conference. Among the mem
beTs of the committee were Messrs COwdin, Woodin,
Roberts, Goodrich and Judge Smith. They took
considerable time before reporting although as one
of the committee said aferward, this seemed hardly
necessary, for the resolutions had been prepared
beforehand. As finally adopted, the preamble and
resolutions were as follows:
At an informal meeting Of Republicans, friends OF
the National Administrations who have falt IN lts
principles and purposes, held at Saratoga. August
2 view Of the fact that il is currently reported
that no Republican State Convention Is TO be held
this year. aud for the purpose OF consulting as 10 to
best means of securing the success OF the hePub-
tcan party at the coming election, while those
present do not profess to speak for any oheiS thah
themselves il is
ReOlred That it is apparent If we fairly estimate
the strength Of the parties that the success OF the
Republican party this Fail must depend on IT'S mar
m0ny. This cannot be expected 70 prevail II honest
differences of opinion TO the policy of tho Admin
lstratiOn, OF as to tho claims OF leading RepuD-
licans are made the occasion of discord, and
especially il Republican voters are deprived OF the
right afforded to the people by the uniform party
nsages of communicating their views by the author
ltatye voice Of q convention chosen With express
reference TO the living issues OF the campaign some
OF which have become prominent since the last con-
ventiOn WAS held. We therefore respectfully sug.
gesig6O the Republican State COBd1ttee that u call
3 State Convention Of delegates 10 be elected by
The people, according to the usual methods we
urge this action because believe IT TO be IN AZ
eOrdance with the sentiment Of the party IN the
etate and because we believe that convention
which shall wisely and temperatey consider all dit
tefences Of opinion In tha party, and adopt such
resolutions and measures as Will rally It's entire vote
e the support Of its candidates. is most important,
n not absolutely essential 70 its success. That
convention Of this character DO held Will not be
doubted by any who maintain their faith in the in
tehgence and patriotism Of the Republican party.
hesolred, That committee, composed Of delegates