Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-21
LOOKING TOWARD CHICAGO.
Arranging for Election of Delega
From This District.

arranging for Election of DeleR0tea
FROM This District.
THE DISTRICT REPUBLICAHCENTRAL COMMITTEE HAvl
fOW-"O"-MR CHASE. TIRE LEADER OF THE
fooSH MEN. CREATES Sensational NEEDLESS
SCARF -tfANTS i.GCk HoRNs-THE TINE FOR HOLD
IN" TIE DfeTEICT PRIMARIES AND THE DISTRICT
CONVENTION UNEMPLOYMENT OF COMMITTEES
The republican central committee OF the District
OF Columbia met last evening at Shea's hall and
was called to order by the chairman, Mr.. A. NJ.
Clapp. The roll was called by the newly elected
secretary. Mr.. K. 7. Greener, and A members re-
spo1G@i to their names. The minutes OF the pre-
v'0us meeting were read. and upon the conclusion
The Chairman arose and said that owing to the late
hour at which the last meeting had adjourned he
h5J no opportunity rendering his thanks Of the
honor which had been conferred upon him, for he
Regarded IL as an honor. however others may regard
1t. and he WAS proud to serve the committee.
" hen the roll OF the applause which broke out
upon the conclusion OF the chairnans remarks was
at its height SteEtOrian voice called out 'Mr.
Chairman" and tine tall form OF Mr.. ". Calvin
Chase, the leader OF the ''youHg men," arose near
The PLATFORM. The appearance or Mr. Chase at such
an early stage III the proceedings seemed speedy
continuation OF the views expressed by q number
oI .'e members before tine meeting. that he would
In -" another atte,npt 10 carry on the fight. ON
account OF his severe structures the former meet
llg had been suggested that steps be taken look
Ing 10
TIE EXPULSION OF MR.. CHASE
from the committee. but it was finally concluded
Soat the wiSet to take no notice OF him
he members therefore looked with some appre-
hension at Mr.. Chase as he stood in a determined
attitude appealing TO the chair for recognition.
Before the chairman officially became cOgnizant
or VIZ. Chase ) existence another member Sprang to
his feet, and Without reSorting to the parliament
thrF formula. which the dignity OF Mr.. Chase had
suggested, he moved that committee on finance
be "itcted. The members indicated their relief at
t;i's interruption in the apprehended storm OF
lhundefbolts froln Mr.. Chase, by cries OF "QueS-
ton. question:. ard the chair in compliance asked
Are You ready 1or the question:
Not ready. vociIerated Mr.. Chase, who still
maintained his place upon the floor, and as he was
about tC proceed he was as-a'n. interrupted by a
motion 10 amend the resolution.
Mt Chase bore with caiI.lneSs these repeated in
t@frpiolS. and his apparent neekneSS still further
afUuSt7 Tie lcf;elSionS OF his fellow members
but "htD Ih. Lotion as amended was about to be
pC;. again that persistent voice called out, mot
IuaJy.''
TIE AWFUL CRISIS.
Every one felt that the affair with Mr.. Chase was
reaching crisis, and that further dilatory motions
were useless 1t therefore. with an air Of res
inatioA. mingled with curiosity. that the commit
tee prepared themselves To hear what the champion
81 ne ''young mcn' had 10 say. Tue time and the
OPPORTUNITY 10th having presented themselves, Mr.
Chase squared himself, and looking f1Xedly at the
CHAR. sand in cold. measured terms:
- Inc minutes OF the previous meeting having
tefn read move that they be Adopted and then
tU0k his seat.
The wrought up feelings of the members OF the
Committee experienced Il painful collapse when 1t
aS found that The supposed revolutionary lnten-
tlOiiS VI Mr. Chase were OF this character The
motion was put and adopted.
\ motion was made that the constitution of the
Central committee De adopted Mr.. Chase seconded
this motion
TEE GIANTS LOCK HORNS.
Mr.. Perry Carson, rising to his feet, said care
lessly, lit has already been adopted by the OLD
Central committed"
Mr.. Chase (cOntemptuously).-Th is new GEN.
tral committee.
Nj. Carson with elaborate disdain). Il am speak
Ing 10 the chair.
Mir. Chase (excitedly).-And / am speaking to
You.
MI Carson fairly shouting).-I don't want you
TO speak TO me-
The two combatants stood glaring at each other
across The room and continued their personal OBJ
servdtion5 for some minutes longer but In the din
That arose their words We're naud1bie.
After considerable debate the Old constitution
adopted by q VIA voce Tote, and a committee con-
S,stiDs Ui Geo. Holmes, j. H. Smith, ChaS f. MOsby,
W. C. chase and ". West was appointed to consider
erd Resolutions relative the time Of holding the
district meetings During The absence OF the COM
niittet there were calls made for speeches from
several gcntemel. and finally the name OF Rev.
tdr Laws Was heard. and that gentleman came
forward to the platform His appearance was the
signal or great demonstration and the opposition
To him finally triumpiied.
air. Joseph Williams. formerly of this city and
now citizen Oh COioTadO, was Called upon and was
received with applause.
TINE FOR HOLDING THE DISTRICT MEETINGS.
Upon the conclusion of his remarks the commit
tee returned and through the secretary Mr.. Chase,
made the following report, which was adopted
without debate:
"t.SIIrefI. That the election of delegates to the
District convention for the election OF delegates to
The Chicago convention be held on the evening OF
the 1tA o. April, 1884. at 1:30 pm, and that the
presidents OF tie several republican clubs be
authorized to cali Meetings ard resolve themselves
I'M" :; i!SI meeting and Greet ivc delegates and
tiirte ateri,ates. and that tr tGIVenGiOn be held
on The Sth day OF april, ut 10 O'Clock AIN, at hail
10 De secured Dy tie chairman OF central COM
Iitttt, that presidents Of the several district re-
PUBLICAN clubs he empowered 20 secure a hall in
their respective districts, and the mass MEETINGS
shall be advertised III at least one daily news
paper.
THE RESOLUTION OF CESSCRE.
Mr Holmes called up the resolution offered by
him At The last meeting, which arraigned Senators
sherman and Ingalls, and Representative Kasson
and Judge Cartier for their opposition to suffrage
in the District.
This resolution gave rise to considerable debate
which was participated i'll by Mr. Holmes, Mr.. At
kifS0n, Nj. West, nr. Freeman, Mr.. Chase and
covered: Father wide range. Finally, by YEA and
nay vote oI % 10 -, the resolutions We're tabled.
Ii c..,iIr announced The following committees
Executive coEImittec-E ". Whitaker chairman.
Joseph 81 oNs, Ralph Worlniey, A. Grant. George
iioii:-y.. T. H. Carson, WIN ii. Chase. Finance
cuiiutiltGc-l Il smith, Chairman; X. L. Greener
Donald i.cttti:Tan.
The committee then adjourned