New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-06

little after ~ o'clock the meeting was called to
order by Governor Jewell, who spoke briefly as fol-
lows:
This is conference OF Republicans. IT has been
asked whether reporters Of the press should be admit
ted This Ia meeting for the free interchange Oh
thought but is not intended to be reported and sup
there are "@ Ee on he aSS nop General A
thur oud participate In the deliberations IL has been
thought best for General Garfield TO be present lie Is
in the and ready to receive ANYBODY who de-
sres 10 call but understand he would prefer 10 sec
them iu MS own room rat her than IN any other
In every campaign heretofore we nave naa o e oil,
policy ihat was to make the best campaign we e0ud
10 fight every When assumed the position OF
chairman ~ this committee was importuned at once
whether we would continue our organization md fight.
and whether could get the votes counted or not
Some of the gentlemen prominent IN our party ana
some nemuers OF the committee have said that we
should only energy. our time aud our means
to us make efforts tnat direction. but to spend
all our energies or the States North, whore we could
have fair OF the votes We cast Accepting the
condition o. thugs rs found them and suip0Slnt We
should have vigorous canvass III the southern states
have he etofOrc stated that should make vigorous
there hut 1t is stated by some OF our friends
le south that thew are satisfied that mere Is no
Of hiiug OF Them Tney ur!e us 70 carry the
Northern states and TO let them alone II we are 10 aba
don ine South party, am not willing to ake the re-
spunsbliiy O dong To decide tDls qJeNuOu - Oho
gI cit reason why this meeting mas been called
William Z. Chandler then rose and said that be-
fore any statements wero made by the representa-
tiv.s OF the different States, it would be well to
decide whether reporters should be present or not
Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsylvania, said that 1t
was almost impossible to have meeting the pro-
ceednes OF which would not appear in full IN print
he thought it might as well be understood that what
was said would be published
THE QUESTION OF HELP FOR THE sou II.
Dr. George b. Loring, of Massachusetts, abruptly
broke of the debate this subject by taking up
the theme suggested by Governor Jewell, aud
Congressional Districts which would want aid from
the National Committee. move them said he,
' that the National Republican Committee be re-
ouested and instructed TO respond to all
calls made by Republicans for assistance In
the Southern States and Southern Districts"
William L. Chandler said it was desirable to hear
from the Southern States on that very point. Ii
the Southern Republicans wanted assistance, he sad
the committee was willing to help them. There was
large representation from tne South present
which could give important Information on the sub
ieca lie mentioned particularly AleSsIs. Hicks and
Couoyer from Florida " If the Southern Republic
cans want to make fight" he added, we are Will
ing to help them"
Dr. Loring-" That is the point of my motion. that
We respond to their CALL"
Mr. Chandler" But suppose we have no callsV
DR. Ioring-" Then suppose we won't have TO
respond"
Mr.. Chandler" Yes, we will. too" ILaughter.l
Edwards PIerrcpont then said: " ask that before
debate proceeds on this resolution 1t may be
put in writing, so that we may distinctly under
stand it IN all it's bearings. As it is verbally pre-
scnted il directs and nstrncts the committee to
make these advances to Southern republicans who
may request them, and leaves no discretion which
the committee can exercise in the distribution OF
ouch AID think that that cannot be the intention
of the mover and therefore ask that 1T may be put
In writing"
John A. Logan rose at this point. 81 did not
riser he said, to make any objection to the mo-
tion but | certainly misunderstood the object OF
the meeting If that motion is proper one. My
understanding Is that this is meeting Of Republi-
cans for consultation and suggestion, and not a
business meeting by any means. l think.
40 far as the committee is concerned 1t
would be very happy to take sugges-
tions from Republicans all over the country.
But thnk the adoption of tins resolution would
he a thorough upsettIng of the theory and Of the
reason for calling this assembly. IL the committee
is instructed in this particular where will its In
structions end While am no will say this, that
some persons arc present, and doubtless there
are great many of them. who would
like TO describe tho condition Of things in
their district i'll parts Of the country from which
they arc Now we might iust as well have the
Democratic Committee here, to hear and see what
we are DONG to reporters OF the press pres
cnt. There are things have TO say that will not
say In their presence and for ore object to report
ers being present.
No action, however. was taken on the question OF
the reporters being excluded, and then man IN the
back of the stood up. and introducing himself
as William r. Moore said: " am from Tennessee;
ID, nj tV IN |
am sure don't know whether we can get IL or not
voted for Lincoln. am not an Office
holder am not seeking an Office, but l
wouId like to have honest count in
the South We are anxious to get some earnest
from this section OF the country TO spread
Republican truths in the SoTth. If the voters un-
derstood the principles of the party from represent
ative men of the North bulldozing wonld not be so
great. We want the doctrines of the party spread,
and we want you 70 give us assistance"
"Wel!. then. You will have to get some men with
Loll-procf Jackets to 30 down there" calculated
veteran in the back of the room. The remark was
received with uproarious laughter, which did rot
subside for several minutes. Dr. Loring then pre-
sentcd his resolution, in writing, which read as lol-
lows:
R.solred Tha, it is expedient thai as active cam
In the South As well IN the N0rth and that tae Re
publican National Committee II hereby requested TO re-
spond - such calls Republicans for assistance and
announcement by speaking In eOatherh States and
Southern districts III Its Judgment seem wise nn
proper
DETERMINATIONS TO CARRY FLORIDA
W. W. Hicks of Florida, said:
The Repubcau party does not intend 10 be aband ned
In Florida. tAppanse We lave no idea YET OF Gh?n-
dJng the Marty. We believe we can carry Florida, and
we intend to do H. whether this committee help
us or not. And III tell You why We
are stronger to-day than were before and the
Republican party our State IL better Organized to-day
thai ever before. On Tue contrary, tie Democratic
PARTY IL poorly organized. We have assurances from all
over the State that VIII lave Il fair count
at the coming election. and with half-faIr
count We will deliver the electoral votes
Of the State for Republican candidates. There was
some DIS sctOn IN ranks at rst, hut there Is not
one eadcd r. lean III the State now. With tue
Northern irnmlgrntion which has settltd along The