Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-27
The Local Republicans Reorganiz-
ing.

last evening at Union hall. Mount Pleasant, and
were called to order by Mr. l.. s. Emery. Mr.. j.
W. BuSer was elected chairman pro tenn, and
Mr. Lane secretary pro tenn, and, after some
lively talk relative to permanent organiza-
ton, were elected permanently. Mr.. Holland
made few remarks, in which he objected to
the usual form of manipulation in voting and
''bulldozing" which characterizeda great many
political gatherings
followed, il soon became apparent that there
were two factions at work, one under the lead
ership OF Mr.. NJ. M. Holland, and the other
under Richard Laws, who made highly
revolutionary speech, which was backed
up by loud plaudits from his crowd
gathered around him. A regular wfang-
Holland and Mr. Laws, which ELECTED much APP
plause and such words of announcement as
Good y That's soy go it, old boy!' Course
you's rght.n and great excitement prevailed
Mount Pleasant has not seen such a political
gathering for years. Mr.. Breed arose. spectre
like, amidst the excited dsputants, with a be-
nign smile, and said that It reminded him OF
the good old times when the District had suf-
1rage." The attendance was unusually large.
being more than One-half cOl0red men, and il
was found necessary to adjourn the meeting TO
stored the chair attempted to proceed with bust
ness, but random talk was carried on despite all
parliamentary rules, and fiery speeches and
personal inSinuatiOnS were INDUCED in by
MesSrS. Holland and Laws. Fully one hour or
more was spent in this manner, some speaking
about suffrage and DISTINGUISHED citizens, ana
others bringing up "reminiscences OF the
war. Mr.. Holland asked the chair that
he be allowed to reply to any insinuating re-
marks made by Mr.. Laws and others.
MIR, Laws made long speech, in which he as
sailed Mr.. Holland, and spoke in denunciatory
terms OF the many motions which had been
offered by the other side. Mr. Holland arose,
took off his Overcoat (Which action was after
ward followed by his opponent Mr.. LaWS) and
advancing to The front, made speech which
came nearer to the question than any previous
~ made. He said the trouble with the colored
people was the want of good leadership. and
men who possessed enough brains and educa-
ton ought 10 know when and how TO speak.
man shouted, 81 moves that the gem'men have
bali hour each, so that the organization can
proceed with its legitimate business" He was
finally forced to sit down, and Mr.. Holland was
allowed to continue his remarks He alluded to
the way of voting by ballot as Offering opportu-
nifty for fraud. Mr.. Laws said he thought it
strange the gentleman should attempt to Villify
any one. He was of the same opinion of Shake
Speare, "that suspicion hauntS the guilty
mind" &C. AS the majority in the room were
not acquainted with Mr.. Shakespeare, there was
little applause. DR.. Breed sprang to the floor,
and said all such wrangling should be stopped.
Mir. Buker, the chairman, said that such meet
ings as this one were the cause OF such opposi-
tion as was manifested by THE STAR, and that
unless order was properly maintained there
could be no wise and prudent action. This
somewhat lulled the excitement, and the as
semblage proceeded little more orderly. After
considerable fillibustering the following nomi-
nations for delegates to the central committee
We're made:-E. n. Houghton, JAS. NJ. Gregory,
John NJ. Browne, jr.; F. Lugenblel, j. NJ. Buker,
John S. Croker, John E. Chapel, John E.
BlosS, Ralph Wormley, and Benjamin Green.
MesSrs. L. s. Emery and NJ. NJ. Holland, after
considerable dispute, were elected tellerS. Dur
ing, the voting great deal OF excitement pre-
vailed. During the election several mounted
chairs in the hall and commenced harangu-
ing the crowd, which was surging. up
ing that some were voting twice
regular pandemontum ensued and confusion
reigned throughout the hall. Mr. II. C. Har-
mon in casting his vote had it snatched from
his hand by some one and trampled under foot
Then ensued clamor, which made the old hall
fairly ring. The police were called to the 'front.'
and Mr.. II. retired to his seat and the excited
mob around the desk were quieted sufficiently
TO hear the chaIrman's voice. The chair de-
clared the polls closed and the vote was
counted The result was the election of Messrs
Buker. Gregory and Wormley as delegates and
John NJ. Browne, ir., and Benjamin Green as
alternates.
TWO SETS OF DELEGATES ELECTED FROM THE
TWENTIETH DISTRICT.
Two republican meetings were held in the old
twentieth legislative district last night. Mr.
Joseph Gibson, president of the old republican
club in this district, was designated to call the
meeting in his district, but having failed to
issue call up to Sunday night the chairman OF
The central committee requested c. o. Moore to
call the meeting in that district Mr.. Moore
called meeting at the Cosmopolitan church
last evening by advertisement in yesterdays
STAR. Mr.. Joseph Gibson also called a meeting
to assemble at sos 4th southeast but the mum,
Der was miSprinted COS. The meeting at Cos
mopolitan church, on C street, between New
Jersey avenue and 1St street southeast, was
called to order by Mr. Chas Moore, but before
any business was transacted the charge was
made that there were many men present from
other districts who were log-rolling for their
friends and endeavoring to influence the action
of the meeting. A man named Bell, who ap-
peared to take prominent part in the proceed
ings, was objected to, when he claimed that he
was citizen OF that district. A lively
and not very orderly discussion ensued
but at its height some one arose and in a voice
which drowned all others stated that they had
better be cautious, as the eyes of THE STAR
Bell to state just where he lived and upon be-
ing informed decided that Bell was citizen Of
that district and had equal rights with Others
hear no further debate upon the matter, and
Mr.. Bell was solid. Nominations were then
made Tor permanent president Messrs. Moore,
After vote taken by tellerS it was announced
that Mr. l.. A. Cornish was elected. Mr.. Harry
Goodwin city editor Of the Republican, was I'M
animously elected secretary and VIM II. Grim
shaw treasurer. The mass meeting then pro-
ceeded TO the election of three delegates andtwo
alternates by tellers, it being agreed that all
should go out of the hall and in returning one
by one through the tellers, who were stationed
at the door, signify their choice OF those placed
In nomination-some ten in number-the three
getting the largest number Of votes to be de-
clared the delegates, and the two next to be
declared the alternateS. The result showed
that MessrS. John II. Crane, W. D. Tenney and
j. T. Ballinger were chosen delegates. Consid-
cradle dissatisfaction was expressed at this. as
many said that they had been told by the tellers
that they could vote for only one man. AS
three were to be chosen, they had not had a
chance TO express their choice After some dis
cuSslon motion prevailed that they take the
vote again. this time the tellers to remain at the
desk, and the secretary to keep the tally Can't,
Grant said he believed in fair
thing. There was altogether too much
lobbying by men outside the district; each
voter should have the privilege of naming
three men. AS for himself he withdrew from
the contest, not caring to go to the central COM
mittee. MI. VIM. H. Brown moved that Messrs
Crane Grant and Moore be declared the dele
gates by reclamation; not sustained, and the
motion to vote over again prevailed. This re-
suited in the choice of Messrs. j. T. Ballinger,
Charles Moore and w. d. Tinney as delegates
and Michael Robinson and j. Fl. Crane as alter
mates. The meeting adjourned in peace and
harmony.
At the meeting called by Mr. Gibson, a club
was organized with the following officers
Joseph Gibson, president; Michael II. Robinson.
vice president; James A. Bean, secretary: A.
Grant, treasurer. The following delegates were
elected 10 the central cOmmittee:-JoSeph Glib
son, James A. Bean and Henry Young; alter
mates, John Ballinger, William Brown and
Michael H. Robinson. Resolutions were adopt
ed in favor OF suffrage in the District.
THE REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
will meet tonight at SheaS Hail. All of the
districts have elected delegates. Two SETS of
delegates have been elected In the 18th and Goth