New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-29
MR.. LOUBAT'S LEGAL RIGHTS
THE TALK AT THE UNION CLUB.

Europe and would remain in the city until the ques
ton of his restoration to the Union Club was set
tied MI Loubat has consulted counsel a.
to his legal rights in the matter-but it
is considered doubtful by the men who
interesting themselves in the movement for his re-
nstatelnent that he viii any event appeal to the
courts The reasons given for this conclusion are
plausible and outweigh those which would suggest
a contrary course of action. 1t is difficult to say
whether the members are the more excited over the
discovery that the matter of mans expulsion rests
in the hands of the Governing Committee, who are
only eighteen out of the one thousand
men who constitute the club, or over the
sudden prospect which is now opened up to them
of the Union Club coming into intimate relations
with the law, and of all the consequences which
such state of things would entail. The more con
sentative members do not enjoy the possibility Of
having interior views of their favorite resort
hlbited III open court; neither do they care 70
have faithful report Of the gossip of their club
room thrust public attention. 1t was noticeable
yesterday that the positive reports which have
found their way into circulation, that Mr.. Loubat
contemplated taking legal steps in the case. # all
other resources failed, had rather the effect of
weakening. if not alternating, the support Of the
more moderate advocates of "a reconsideration Of the
action of the Governing Committee. The power of
the chance of the Union Club figuring in a court
sensation, the principle topics among the
members yesterday. Other questions consid-
cred but these claimed the largest share of
ton. A prominent mem Ser who has espOused the
cause of the malcontents stated decidedly that the
indignant feeling IN the club the action Of the
governors had not lost Ot tittle of lis original
strength. Tie SAID that il was indeed becoming more
d" sober and chastened IN expression" but that this
was really a token of greater depth. The party
lines. il was asserted, we're being tightly dra wn.
and everybody was beginning TO see pretty clearly
where everybody else stood.
The names on the petition were still rolling MP
slowly but surely yesterday afternoon and evening.
and at last accounts numbered nearly POO. Beside
the names mentioned in IHE TRIBCNE yesterday,
morning, those of such old and conservative
members As Robert Remseu, Gordon Hamersley and
john ". Hamersley have been added. The report
that special meeting has been called for June - is
denied. The Governing Committee have not yet
fixed q date. Well informed members state that II
will probably take place on Friday evening, June
Is. At that time several Of the pres mt Govern
ing Committee. which expelled Mr.. L0uhat.
viii 10 longer hold Office. The terms of
John A. Lowery. Roland Redmond, Benjamin
H. Brls ow. Cornelius Fcowe- and Henry W. T.
Mali, who were recently elected. begin on June il.
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depends entirely on what action the cup takes M
the special meeting As tine action which the club
can take IN the matter is stlu the subject of mu Ia
debate among the members. speculation a" To me
effect Of the change in he committee is admitted Oh
every hand 10 be premature.
">u9posngth. Governing Committee acceded 90
the petition AT once asked % reporter OF well
known Union Ciuo man, and special NEE Ing
was called tomorrow, what couid the club DO ia
the way OF rein-t1tlug Mr. LOubatT
Wei 20 tell you Use truth. 1 drn't know. We
mist have me chang IN the constitution so thar
If a member II expelled by the Governing Com
mlt;ee he has the Tgb Oh appeal 10 the CLIO itself.
his Is the way THAI 10 IS arranged In other Orglui-
cations and II sseAsblr enough 10 be adop ed by
We have awakened 10 the fact that the Governors
have al Oretuer roo much power, and We propose
that it shall pe rallied or he future
he dlsalected members certainly have TO cciin-
lite notions present as 10 what their course of
ton at the special meeting vii be- Earnest and IN
teiHgent discussion OF the different powers of the
committee ana the CLUB IS, however, continually
going on. that matters, ~ Is hoped VIII soon take
positive shape. The best legal advice has been
sought and OBJ aimed Within few day tits expect
that knowledge of ali that it is possible to the
| premises WI. nave been obtained. i he organiza-
| ton OF the movement will men he completed and
immediate steps wili be taken to secure success.
| ! he probable effect of Mr.. LOuDaCs expulsion
from the Union Cub o his al position here and
| elsewhere is attractiu. much attention not oul
from members OF the club bat also from those out
| side.
MIR. Loubats expul from the club
| said member last evening, viii shut
the doors OF every club IA London and Paris 10 him.
III those cities man Is expelled ioI one or the other
! OF TWO reasons: either for crime or for cheating
| AT cards. Now they womb positively refuse 20
| open any inquiry INTO Nj. Loubat's case. They
would abide inc verdict oil the Union Clue. an he
vauId be cui Of rom all Drn.Ier- of mem ,.r.hIi,
lie member Of clubs boz lL London aud ans.
lie Is also "A member ot several cllbs here. " hat
acton they Will take DO not know
" DO YOU know wbe lacr or not Air. LUubat has
suffered .ere socially a. YET "
lie las not-U hch yOu may think fails to bear
ont my statements. bIt the trutu Is that the ,..-
action 81 inc club las ritAcr raised up friends
for s. d II
fact that l4dIc, Iu society generally on IOu1at
side and rather believe thar Lr has been n-r-
scented he Is on friendly terms, / SlOW. wIlh tuc
lady whose name : connected wen the Dc ginning
Of inns unfortunate ..alr. lie Htat to lcT and
apclo-lzed, ana size accepted lis apology But yOu
m-St remember lhaJ these people AnO" an The
Ia is OF this case themselves, and are affected
ty their sYmpa mes. Ia Eng.au.., for instance,
only ne gle Iayt OF Atr LOuDdts expulsion VIII
become know u, and The clubs and society VIII
IL Is right here" Confined this mem
Der, that Nr. Loubat strongest reason
for refra.u4Es Lom any legal action Is 20 be
met with IL Ge brings MS grievance INTO court,
all tue circumstances of the quarrel down to the
minutest detail VIII Jerome puDnc property auI
tins Is a consequence tI4 Mr. LOuOat, bOfh for me
81 se OF the lauy ANA Tor his sake, VIA not will
Iugly incur mere general u4I~unGerst audIng,
ana, IN regard to the offensive remarks originally
maze, which II WOulG be just 10 sell
tn rectIfy Ihey did not aect the character of the
lady, hey were coarse anu unworthy OF gentle
man, but they we're not d reflection on the lady
reputation al AL Mr LOuOsts excuse was .hat he
mao used the words thOugnJiesaly when heated by
WInt.
" Mr. L.ubat was born IN this country To-
marAed friend cf bis yes erday. " he was coll
ca.ed abroad. LIS faJner made a fortune IN tnls
country ana lett The whole Of II Co mss only SOD.
THINK that he Il one time member u ihe
" urtenburg Legation At Paris. lie Is nov, how
ever ciil.enof the I'M ell states ana vO,cs here.
bic has been Ib raj with MS wealth % several IL
,ltutIOus OF learning ana art museums.
Inc ground which AE LoUDaJ Cdu take in his
application 1OT reinstatement seems 10 be- accord
my to the btst legal opinion, that he
W., expelled ultnOut having had any
notice from the Governing Committee that sucA
AN intention was considered, ana ths.J he IN
consequence deprived of al opportunity 10 defend
himself The proceedings OF tne Governors At the