New-York tribune., 1880-02-15
REs1uT OF THE MEETING.

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previous meeting and, before, the great MAJORITY
were business men. Among those present were
6. A. Haines. w. l. Strong. w. H. Gulon' T. L.
T.lcott. NJ. C.. Addoms. H. G. Robinson, = u
Pullman. J. Seaver Page, Franklin woodruff
George F. Baker, W. T.. Lawrence, Alfred NJ. Ioy"
General H. L. Burnett, Jesse llOyt. William Mayer
u. Il. Halstead, w. L. Strong. Colonel I. IL
Holmes. Colonel Rodney c. Ward. and A. G Doty.
The meeting was not public. 1t was called 10
order by Samuel A. Haines. who said he was gla"
10 see so large response TO the invitation 10 INC
gathering.
On motion. formal organization was then had.
The members decided to call the organization inc
Sherman Club of the City of New-York." The iol-
lowing officers were chosen.
President Samuel A. Haines.
Tice Presidents, William II. Guion and Frederick
L. Taicott.
Secretary Mortimer c. Addoms.
Treasurer William l.. Strong.
Tr,cu,ire Committee. General H. L. Burnett, j. Sea-
yer Page. Henry G. Robinson, j. Trnmbull smith,
Alfred NJ. Hoyt A. ID. Juilliard and William Mayer
The following declaration of principles, which
had been prepared by n committee OF hve' OF whlcn
Vim. H. Guion was chairman, was then presented
TO the meeting for discussion previous 10 theT
adoption
BcIieriug. That TO the far-seeng and comprehen-
s,yo financial measures advocated by John Sher-
man while legislator, that TO BIS Dold anu WISE
administration Secretary OF the treasury We dI1
chiefly indebted Tor actual resumption ana SOUND
cnrre1cy and for the present hopeful and prosper
ons condition of all the business interests oil the
| country and. 49,. ,,;,.,-,io,,
the welfare prosperity and happiness OF the people
will depend mainly upon sound ana Wise economic
and financial measures; therefore ., 49,.
"' W. thc nnderspned citizens Of New-York, acting
csnccially in behalf Of the commercial and business
interests of the country, do unite to advocate ana a
work for the nomination OF John sherman rs nc
Republican candidate Tor President OF the ohitou
| States. .., 1 49,,
| Republican always III the heat OF the conflict ana
in The forefront Of the battle. lie was kcpuDli-
can captain and leader in the fight for free speech
and free soil He stood shoulder TO shoulder VIII
that noble band who long fought against icariul
odds for universal liberty IN the land ana Inc
| equality Of all men before the law. lie has nam
taned the public faith, and lifted high the stand.
ard of National honor. lie knows tho resources oi
the country and its needs.
With him for President we know that the whole
influence and power of the executive Once wOuid
lie welded 10 enforce the law: To MAINTAIN tho
liberty and rights OF all men, wllte ana pack
tbronSbout the length and breadth OF the land
10 maintain resumption; to embOdy into law
sound financial and economic measures; to nurture
and increase manufactures and cur ooulineIee,
and 10 build on the rock OF sound hnance an lhe
busncss interests of the country and therefore we
adyocate his nomination for President nf the
United States.
OPPOSITION To A THIRD TERM.
1.
third term This was voted down. The sentiment
| of the majority Of the members that it would
| lao hotter to declare for Secretary Sherman
| ond not be hampered by any questions that
rvould tend to distract or divide the club. Ii was
| asserted by prominent member that the majority
| of the members were opposed to thId term. ana
that the club might place itself on record on this
| subject later on.
| The Presidential question was discussed at great
| length TIE speakers were Messrs. Haines, Iacott
Guion. Meyer, Hoyl and Woodruff. Mr. llaines
| advocated the candidacy of Secretary Sherman
NOT only bccansc he was the favorite fthe business
men of the country and tfer representative IN the
cabinet Of President Hayes but because he
was an honest politician, and a statesman who was
in every way fitted to he at the head Of the Govern
ment Some of the other speakers, while expressing
their strong preference for Secretary Sherman yet
| exnressed their willingness TO support whomsoeycr
| tbe Republican National Convention should place
| III nomination.
The report of the committee was adopted unan-
| imously.
The question was then raised whether it would
be better 10 appoint committee to 90 to Utica and
endeavor to obtain representation. or reserve their
forces for the National Convention at Chicago. The
| matter was finally laid over. Ii was resolved that
| an auxiliary club should be organized in BROOKLYN
| Colonel Rodney c. Ward and Franklin Woodruff
| were DOsitiVe that a large membership composer
| of the friends and admirers of Secretary Sher-
man could be gathered IN short ilme
and without difficulty in that city; Gol2,
| were appointed "A committee TO organize the Brook
MR. HAINRs HOPEFUL
| Mr. Haines said that he was much pleased
At the success of the efforts of his associates and
himself. He had received many letters from
business men and others, saving that they
| I,I N
J take an active part in the movement, but that
| If money was wanted to draw on them. They were
heartily in sympathy with the movement TO secure
| fine nomination for Secretary sherman, believing
that he was the hest to pilot the country through
the financial difficulties ~ the next four years.
His course with reference to the resumption oi oiI
| specie payments proved this NJ. liamcs believed
that the example set by the orglnlZ itipu ol TINS
club would be- followed by the organization OF STINT
| lar clubs all over the country,
| TALK WITH GENERAL GRAHAM
Immediately after the meeting TRIBUNE rc-
porter had a conversation with General Graham
who spoke freely upon the subject Of the meeting.
and also in regard to Mr.. Shcrman's chances.
Did you not expect larger meeting. General r
asked the reporter.
"No; we could not have much larger one, as
only twenty-five gentlemen invited OF
these about twenty have attended, and this Is very
good for a Saturday evening meeting"
Then why did you adjourn ii to Saturday.
|
| ALL All that We have done Tonight might have
| been done at the previous meeting, but business
men, you see. like to do things carefully. 1t was
Thought wiser give these resolutions further con-
sheraton and cool discussion before adopting
| them.D
: "What other steps shall you take p
| None at present; except the ordinary ones III
| order TO increase the number of members"
Shall you not send committee to the Utica
| Convention 7"
. {" No. We shall send out printed papers in refer
2 encc to Sherman aud endeavor to influence public