New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
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READY FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
THE STATE COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.

Inc Republican State Committee met Yesterday
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Every district bat one
was represented either by the member or his proxy.
number of representative Republicans from vari-
ous parts OF the State were the hotel corridors
besides the State Committeeman. Eefore the COM
mittee met there was a good deal Of specu-
lation as to who were likely to be candidates
for the position of chairman. Captain Chester
S. Cole was known to be in the field and it was un-
derstood that in certain contingencies General
George Fl. Sharpe and Senator Holmes might be
put forward. James ID. Warren was talked Of out
he did not wish to be candidate. as he could not
well spare the time necessary to perform the duties
of the position.
The committee met at noOn A. $. Draper OF
Albany was made temporary chairman and Ed
ward NJ. Johnson acted as secretary. The follow
ing members were represented by proxies: William
II. Beard by A. G. Tate, John J. OBrien by Robert
G. McCord. Scion B. Smith by Jacob Hess. Willard
J. Heacock by N. f. Britton. and w. w. Rockwell
by j. A. Nichols. When the calling of the roll was
flushed, Colonel W. ID. Dckey moved that a recess
of thirty minutes be taken. This was ordered.
During the recess Mr.. WarreE's friends piled him
with arguments intended 10 induce him to recon-
sIder his determination not 70 be a candidate for
chairman. He finally consented to the use Of his
name. Meantime the friends of Captain Cola
General Sharpe moved that James ID. Warren be
elected chairman but after little discussion hs
withdrew the motion. Mr. Smart moved that the
roll he called and each member name his choice for
chairman. This was agreed to. Mr. Warren re-
ceived II votes and Captain Cole IA. The roll was
called again. and every vote was cast for Mr.. War
rem. who thanked the committee for the honor con-
ferred upon bin.
Mr.. Smith moved that John W. Vrooman and Ed
ward NJ Johnson be elected secretaries. This was
done, and William II. Barker was elected
assistant secretary The chairman was att
thonzed 10 appoint an Executive Committee of
which the chairman and treasurer will be exofiicio
members. On the motion of Colonel w. d. Dickey,
Edward II HOBBS. of Brooklyn, was elected treas
urer.
The cha irman and secretaries were authorized 10
open rooms In the Fifth Avenue Hotel as the head
quarters Of the committee, and begin campaign
work on Monday.
The selection Of the officers of the committee
was favoraby commented on Mr.. Vrorman has
not yet reached town. Mr. Johnson said that the
work of the campaign would begin Just soon
AZ the necessary prelImi larles could be arranged
The rooms on the ground floor the rwenCy-
fOurth-st. side. which have been occupied as Re-
publican headquarters for SO many camDaiQns
have been Engaged.
Alter the committee had adjourned the chairman
appointed the following Executive Committee Of
which General George u. Sharpe was subsequently
elected clalEman:' George ii. Sharpe Chester s
Cole, Carroll +. smith, John K. Lydec6er, William
IL Robertson. b. Platt Carpenter, John Brdsall,
JacDb NJ. Patterson, Henry s. Hebard James q
Smart and K. NJ. Johnson.
VIEWS OF DELEGATES AND OTHERS.
There was only one sentiment among those who
attended the meeting. All declared that the bitter
ness of last year had passed away and that there
could be doubt of the result if the voters could
be brought out.
James d. Warren spoke hopefully Of the pros
poets in his part of the State He thought the peo-
pie of Erie County were gratfed at the harmony
manifested in the convention at Richfeld springs.
and they were in hearty sympathy with the action
of the convention.
Carroll E. Smith. Editor of The Syracuse
journal, was enthusiastic In his declarations
of hope for the success OF the State
ticket. We are 10 better shape in Onondaga
County, he sald. '' than we have been in several
years. The Republicans ara Harmonious while ths
Democrats are more disorganizAd and broken up
than have ever before the party in our Sec
tlon. We shall send a clean Republican delegation
to the Leglsla ure and give the Sta ticket one of
the old-time Republican majontles There is uni
versaL sentiment among Republicans that ID
Is good time to let by-gones be- by
good. There Is no question i'll my mind bnt trtt va
shall carry both Houses of the Legislator. and
stand very good chance tor success with the State
ticket
Colonel William D. Dickey. representing tho
Orange County District, said: "The change in my
aud bitterness among the Two factions of
the Republican party have pretty much
passed away, and the result will be seen this
fall We shall certlnly gain one Assemblyman
and pebably State Senator The apathy of last
year has given place to cheerfulness and Will pro-
duce the best results"
Co lector Robertson said "Westchester County
is no exception tO the remainder OF the State. The
Republc cans there have settled all differences and
feel moderately hopeful OF carrying the >rate
think thar shall carry the lid Assembly District
of Westminster County aud possibly do better than
that"
Captain Chester s. Cole sald "Old Steuben County
aud It's vicinity good for handsome epu JlIcan.
majority. There Is an evident intention the part
of the Republicans there as well else,7 here
thrOugbou, the Sta,e to wipe out the recollection
OF last years defeat by majority the other way.
The fact thar Cleveands majority was so great does
causes that brought IL about These exist longer.
We have united and harmonious party, and will
make this changed condition of tnings felt"
Ex-senator Birdsall laughed when asked what
were the prospects in Suffolk County. The party
on the eastern end of Loug Island" he SAID, are
once more united, and hope to accomplish greau
things this fall. The vote will be got out IN No.
vember. Last year it was a question which way an
ordinary Republican would vote if you got him to
20 to the polls"
Edward NJ. johnson said 1T looks Just about
the same in Otsego County as everywhere else
have been. The only trouble have heard of any
where rs III the Oswego District That Will prbably
be rcmedied before election. The general senti-
ment this tail il that harmony must prevail, aud an
endeayor made TO rescue the State from the hands
of the Democrats"
State Controller Davenport said: :" meet
friends from all parts of the State and the express
sion is universal that never before has tho party
been soiunIted at the present time. This cannot
but be productlvc1of good results"
Phny L. sexton the candidate for State Treas
urer, was receiving the congratulations OF party
of friends over his nomination when asked 10 give
his views. have received an avalanche of let
ters congratulatlng me IN my nomination" he said,
and all speak IN the most enthusiastic manner OF
the prospects, and predict the of the State
ticket. Oh course make good deal of allowance
for the rose-coOred views OF friends But find thSe
the eimpression Is well that tho Repub-
lican party throughout the State will make fight
this fall that will astonish our Democratic aysr-
sarlrs ln NOvemb r. Tue bitterness that was TO be
found more or less IN every district of the State
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