New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-12
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUsgi

DATE NAMED AGAINST SECRETARY sHERMANs
WISHES.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUsg.l
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1.-the Republican
State Central Committee met to-day for the pur
pose of Issuing ths call for the Republican State
Convention. Decidedly strong interest in the forth
coming contest was manifested by the presence Of
representatives from nearly every county in the
State. The feeling between Blaine and Sherman
men is very strong and to-day's action was looked
upon as in q great measure deciding the relative
strength of the two candidates.
The result is viewed with apparent disconforture
and chagrin by Sherman men, and with corresponds
ing rejoicing by Blaine men. The only cities put
ting in claim for the contention Cleveland
and Columbus. and this question was quickly set
tied in favor Of the latter place by vote of IL to >.
The question of date was shown by thorough and
virulent discussion TO be q matter Of more than
passing Importance.
Early to-day G. w. Moufou, Mr.. sherman's
brother-n-aw, who is managing the Secretary's
Western campaign. came in end at once
informed the Sherman men here that the
Secretary insisted upon an early conven-
ton-wthin two weeks at most. This had
previously been the demand OF the sher-
man men, aud they at once set out 10 obtain an
early convention in open session. Different
dates were proposed by speakers from various
portions of the State. and after much discussion
the Committee went into executive session. y hot
and irritating discussion ensned. the dates proposed
being between March - and April %. ballot re-
suited In fixing April % as the date Of the conyen-
ton by n vote of 10 to 1--cxcceding the widest ex-
pectations OF the Blame men. Secretary shernans
supporters are good deal surprised at the result as
less than month ago they could count fourteen
out of twenty members of the Committee for Sher-
man.
The Secretary's supporters say tonight that the
place and date were only Of little Importance. but
ii cannot be denied that they feel chagrned aud dis
appointed Interviews With Sherman's supporters
from any part OF the State show them very uncer-
tain of Mr.. Sherman's prospects In the Convention.
and they freely confess that the Blaine movement
in Ohio is growing. There is some
talk between Blaine men, who feel ex-
ceedingly generous tonight and sherman men or
the former raising no opposition to sherman IN the
Convention, hut allowing the latter 10 nave the
state vote solid on the first ballot on condition that
Mr.. Blaine shall have the entire deleRat'oa on ,lie
second ballot. There are rumots founded
upon the supposed fact that the Blaine
and Grant men have united IN opposition
to Sherman. that the Blaine movement Is
only part of a gigantic Grant movement In
Ohio TO be developed III the National Convention.
These reports are tolerated by many Blaine meu
here without contradiction. .
Delegations from every part OF the State nnlted
In caucus in the House OF Representatives, to-night
TO discuss plans Tor the campaign
A LIVELY TIME IN MIR. SHOCKS DISTRICT.
The monthly meeting of the XVIII Assembly
District Republican Association Sheridan Shook pre-
siding was held last at the bali IN Weet Thirty
nfthat. william Murray preseaed resolution cai-
inx upon the members TO approve the aeton'ot the
Utica Convention IN regard to Graut, aud TO approve
tho choice OF Chester A. Arthur chairman Of the STATE
Committee This was received with storm OF applause
with which numerous Kisses were mingled. While the
| uprOar was at Its height William NJ Montgomery
offered substitute THIS opposed 70 the third
term policy, called upon the association to declare
against the action Of the Utica Convention In commit
Ting itself to such This received with
much greater aud prolonged applause. and great
many Kisses as we'll
Mr. Murray asked " Is this Republican meeting or
a mobi" "A voice" No mob"l He then called for
the yeas and nays on his resolution. but Informed
by the secretary that the robook not at hand.
vote was then called the question OF taking ths
yeas and nays and the president declared that motion
lost Mr Lee said that 4 was wei known iaei that
sen. 10 Ctica from NewYok tnat was opposed g. Grant
| voice shouted. That Is not So" Mr. Lee.thel pre-
sentcd resolution calling upon the association o pledge
se to 10 man. but TO agree to suppori tne e,niato
| for the Presidency nominated at Chicago TINS was
greeted with derslon, and Mr.. MontgOmerys resolution
! was adopted with great hnrrah. -...,. -,
farei by Mr. Lee the order business chuuced and
The secretary read copy OF charges preorei asnnse
William Montgomery. treasurer Of the ass ciaion IN
which he was accused having urged ibc association
a. pc as uoon the of persous proposed for MEMBER
ann whom he knew To Democrats; a'so OF having al
emued in the election 20 secure the defeat OF A. IS
| Cornell for Governor and OF other Republican eandi
| dates .,...-., l.. a.. ,,.
Nontromery who was called 10 order by Oth, morltfs
Thcv declared that there charges against bim
h. mad no right to speak I'm the association mt.nng-.
This resulted the appointment oi committee oy hr'
shook 10 Investigate the charges against M MoEtgoin
ery The vlceprcsident. MIR. Cauhed tn-n mover lnss
ai other charges be brought against officers Dc ci,u
| to the same cO,nmtec 1his was opposed oy ~. MA
nov Mr. Lee aud others, aud ce'laed odi oil oi"ef Dy
The secretary next read copy o' charges Preferred
| against Mr. shook by the same cOmmite" whieh pre-
sentcd the other charges fae members OF tlls were
| p III Mclaughlin, John W. Franklin, Thomas
J Farrell and ABOUT seventy others. ne accit-a-
/ t,on AGAINST Mr. Shook that ne caused
| 20 no issued tickets In the hate cl'rtlon
hcorIr the name Of Rober Powers. DsmUciattc caud-
dale for member Assembly and tf"d . cause tha de-
feat of the Republican gie FOR totcfn0r GA mo
lion OF Mr. Cantict he cuarges against Mr. Shoob "eFe
referred to the committee ihai Nr sbooh apoi tea
10 consider Mr.. M0utSOu-rJ' : ease Ohc ~ l." oppOs
on arose TO ask that "a representative ot his piiV
should he rut on committee. lie Was iaf"tin Nv
Me Shook that they al ~ me -aGc party there
| 'rne meeting soon a!erWaId nd1 Jurned.
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