New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-11
REoRGANIzING THE PARTY
HOW THE NEW PLAN Is REGARDED.


RECEIVED WITH GENERAL FAVOR OPINIONS oS
CHARLES s. SPENCER. JACOB HESS AND WILL
LAM D0wD.
The work of reorganizing the Republican party
IN the city continues to be subject of engrossinG
interest to the district leaders and others The Ex
ecutive Committee of the Central Organization will
meet within few days to consider the plan of re-
organization adopted by tho Committed of Eighteen
The Executive Committee is composed of the
various district leaders, such as John j. OBrien,
Colonel Charles S. Spencer. Bernard Blglin. Robert
G. McCord, Jacob NJ. Patterson. Frank Raymond,
Michael Cregan. Cornelius Van Cott, Michael
Burns, John r. Lydecker and John w. Nc Clave.
Nearly all of these think that the plan of reor-
ganization adopted by the Committee of Eighteen
could be materially improved, and that il is not so
good system of party control as the one now in
force. But they show willingness to carry
out the plan in precisely ths same shape
as adopted by the Committee Of Eighteen. They
all concede in discussing the matter that something
must be done to meet the demand for reorganiza-
tion OF the party In tins city, and that II this plan
which appears TO give general satisfaction to the
Republicans who demand change-is not adopted
aud carried out the subject will be sure to come up
in the next State Convention, and may prove dis
turbing element in the campaign. II, however, the
venton meets it will not only possible ele
ment of discord but will add greatly to the chances
of success. Republicans elsewhere in the State will
have some assurance then that differences In this
city will not interfere with the of the ticket
This is the view which most of the district leaders
take of the matter They do not appear to think
the new plan will make much Of change in the or
ganization in this city, far leadership Is con-
cerned, but this opinion is based on
the assumption that only those Re-
pubcans known as supporters of the
machine will take the trouble to come out aud en-
roll themselves.
Colonel Charles s. Spencer is the chairman of the
Executive Committee. In answer to inquiries of q
TRIBUNE reporter in regard to the subject of re-
organization the other day he SAID:
There IS no doubt that the Executive Com
nttee will report the plan favoraby to the Central
Committee, which will meet on the third Tuesday
of this month. There may be some slight opposi-
ton to it in the Central Committee, but the plan
will be adopted without change"
Are not Mr.. Mason and some others opposed to
ii 7" he was asked.
"I believe that they have expressed some oppo-
sition, but they will support the plan. There are
men, you know, who could improve on any plans
that might be suggested. recognize defects in
this plan for reorganization of the party here, but
il is the best that could be devised and agreed
uEon."
What change do you think it will make in the
existing condition of affairs here ~
"weI, that all depends the interest
Republicans show in carrying out the scheme.
1t may make good deal of a change and
perhaps very little IL it Is left for the so-caled
machine men to work out, why it will be natural
that the rewards will go to the men who do the
nd hall hot thau
are unjusty accused. have worked faithfully
for the Republican party for many years and
have expended good deal of money. In return
have never received, as a result of my connection
with the party, over 5000. Still am a machine
man. But am willing to go to any length to har-
monize all differences, and to give the men who
object to the present organization every oppor-
tunity to reform it. think no one can object to
the fairness of the plan devised by the Committee
Of Eighteen"
Commissioner Jacob Hess has been quoted as op-
posing the plan. When spoken to In regard to the
matter he said
81 do not think the pan adopted by the Commit
tee of Eighteen good one yet will support 1t in
the Central Committee and do all can to make 1t
success. have no doubt that it will be
fully carried out"
"What are your objections to the plarp
al think 1t great mistake to do away with the
Assembly district associations. They are the lifo
of the present organization OF the party. They.
serve TO reach the Republican voters are centres OF
action and In my belief cannot well be dispensed
with, Yet under the new plan there Will DO no
such organizations. There is provision Tor enroll
ing the voters aud for electng district committee
Of seven But the enrolled voters will not be called
together more than once or twice year. Ihatl
believe great mistake"
But the present associations can be maintained
as POLITICAL ciubsp :.
"Depriyed OF all power and representation, 1t
cannot be expected that they VIII continue IN
existence 10 do the work. think it mistake toonos
10 provide for the exclusion of man who deloer-
atey sells out or acts against his party. ln my
opnion. under the new plan there will not be half
az many Republicans enrolled as now belong to the
district associations. still, will do wbatl can to
mak It success" -.
"Can lt be put In operation in time
70 be made use of for tho conventions this year."
"YesI think so. That is the intention"
William Dowd. In conversation on the plan OK
said:
"I fluid no opposition to the successful carrying
out of the plan adopted by the committee. Johu
J. O'Bren. Solon b. Smith and other machine
men who were members Of the Committee OF Eigh-
moving all barriers that might keep Republicans
away from the organization as did the men who are
NOT members of the machine, II not further.
There was difference OF opinion ON the sub
cot of providing for the enrolment oil persons
who could not be present in person, but otherwise
the committee unanimous. 1 nno the same
state of feeling among Republicans generally, and
have no doubt that the plan Will Do successfully
.arried outn