The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-31
TURMOIL IN 4 poLITTcAL MEETING.
The Republican Central Committee in Con-
tinuous Wrangle.


The Republican Central Committee met in
Republican Hall last evening to complete its or
ganization for the current year. The roll Of
delegates having been called. ex-Judge Henry
+. Rowland, Chairman Of Committee on Con-
tested Seats. made II report concerning the con-
tests and protests in the Second. Fifth. Sixth.
and Twentieth Assembly Districts. The COM
mittee's recommendations elected some oppo-
stion. but were of course approved by tho
Central Committee. Mr.. Dean Of the Ninth
District then moved that Gen. Joseph c.
Pinckney be made the committees per-
manent Chairman. put the question and
declared 1t carried amid faint cries for n
vote by ayes and noes. Gen. Pinckey. who rs
temporary Chairman was " the chair, made no
rected that the other officers should mt once be
elected. ThereupOn the requisite nomnations
Abram LINT and Alexander NJ. Eneles6n We're
chosen Vice Presidents. John II. Smith and
SamuelG. Burns. Secretaries, MIR. John Nc
Cinyc OF the Seventeenth District, young man
with bushy black beard. and u thoroughly
cultivated black moustache. addressed the
Chair; " | wish TO nominate for our Treasurer"
ne SAID gentleman who has always given
his time and money for the support Of the
gloriot' Republican party; man whose
honesty and integrity are unauestioned: whose
character stnnds out in this community MS
bright us the stars which are shining in the
Aroused by the speakers carnestness and his
frantic gesticulaiions, the delegates at this
point burst into n loud laugh. The young ora
tor undismayed brought down his arm which
had bren pointed skyward to emphasize the
gord heavens" and po!innting II toward the
OF victory or In the day OF defeat this man was
always IN the front waving forth the banner Of
encouragement and urging tho Republican
Forward went the orntors two hands as he
illustrated his candidates method of pushing
Tn. Republican phnlanx ahead. and together
LAUGHING. shouting delp-
gates But above the noise Of the applause the
speakers voice was heard as he concluded, "
more genial. courteous. whole souled man than
Thoulns Murphy does not exist and nominate
him for our Treasurer" Mr.. Murphy was
elected.
Then Mr. Isnac Dayton took the floor and
moved that the Executive Committee call pub
lie meeting torNprrss the citizens opposition
10 the bill pending in Congress 10 remonetize
silver. and that the Democratic General Com
mitee be invited to take part in making the call.
Inc mention Of the Democratic Committee
was followed by laughter. Kisses. ami derisive
u move 70 strike out tho latter part OF the
notion said eN-Appraiser William A. Darling.
Ihat II the part which Hsks the Democratic
party e., loin Us IN the call for this meeting"
shouted Mr. DAYTON.
II know H. and that's why offer IT," rejoined
. .,, We want th,f meeting called by both com
the cred To- all persons who are opposed 70 the
r.monct'7atlon of silver
This was too much Tor the delegates They
shouted. hooted, and cried. No. we don't.
Not much" and " SIT down" But Mr.. Dayton
paid no attention - the demonstrations. aud
continued: " say We want both committees TO
call the meeting. 50 that Congress will under
stand whnt is the sentiment of the people Of
this city.'
Mr.. Darling at this point obtained the floor.
and said something about the Republicans in
the East being hard money men ana the Demo-
Gratis being hypoertcs. He was followed by
Gen. George W. Palmer and Mr. James X.
ANGEL. who both spoke against the Silver bill.
Then the Secretary read Mr.. Dayton's motion,
which. during the confusion. had been reduced
TO writing. Mr.. Darling hereupon renewed his
motion 10 strike out the words Democratic
General Committee" Mr.. Dayton tried to re-
ply but was Interrupted hy shouts and cries for
the question. At lrngth Mr.. Dnrling's motion
WIS carried and the amended resolution adopt
eli In spite OF Mr. latton Efforts t. Withdraw II.
Here Mr.. Henry Grnsse Of the Seventh Dis
tri't pres 'ntvd resolutions in relation to the
Blund silver hill, il which much WAS said about
neiuriouS practices of Infamous - seulntors. g..
Objection was made t. what were called 10y
the ohlectOrs, "opprObious adJectives." and the
res nlutlon was r-irgEed - comm .ttee for
revision. The pruned resolutions character
izei The Bland b.ll and the Stanley Matthews
resolution rs u p"rnriOus attempt to dtpreci-
ate the currency OF the country and 10 Violate
it, plishted faith.
These resolutions were put through without
debate.
The Executive Committee. who were directed
by Mr.. DaytOns resolution 10 call n public
meeting. Will not hs appointed until the third
Tuesday IN February, and will not be organ
ized until the middle Of March.