Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-06-27
Republican national Committee.

NEw YORK June 26.-The Republican
National Committee met at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel at noon to-day, with John
W. Mason, OF West Virginia, temporary
chairman, and George w. Hooker, ef
Vermont, temporary secretary. Every
state and Territory was represented, either
by member or proxy, except Georgia,
Minnesota, Texas, Montana, Washington
Territory, Wyoming and Utah. The
temporary chairman announced it in
order 10 select permanent officers, and
Haynes, OF Maine, moved that the Chair
appoint committee Of three to nominate
permanent officers. Adopted. The Chair
named J. Manchester Haynes, &. A. Ho-
bart and F. Z. Morey a committee, and
the gentlemen retired. Pending their
deli herations the National Committee at
y 80 o'clock took a recess of half an hour.
At l'25 O'Clock the committee was
again called TO order, and Chairman
HAYNES reported as chairman b. f.
Jones, of Pittsburg; secretary, Samuel
Fessenden, Of Connecticut, and the follow
ing Executive Committee: J. B. Chaffee.
Colorado; j. G. New, Indiana; J. NJ. Ma
son Vest Virginia; J. NJ. Haynes, Maine :;
W w Crapo, Massachusetts +. Sander
son, Wisconsin; S. B. Elkins, New Mexi-
co.. q. A. Hobart, New Jersey; John D.
Lawson, New York; r. W. Humphrey,
North Carolina; Frank S. Blair, Virginia !;
Powell Clayton, Arkansas; Frank Morey,
Louisiana; A. L. Conger, Ohio; John p
SanbOn, Michigan; Church Howe, Ne
braska; Cyrus Leland, jr., Kansas; John
x Lynch, Mississippi; j. S. Clarkson,
Iowa; ID: J. Layton, Delaware, and E. H.
Rollins, New Hampshire.
Also the following Finance Committee !:
s. +. Jones, Horace Davis, John d. Law
son, David I. Settler, W. w. Grape, E. II.
Rollins, James A. Gary and George W.
Hooker.
Mr.. Jones, permanent chairman, read
the following address:
'GENTLENEN OF THE CoMAIITTEE-I did
not seek nor did l expect this distinguish
ed honor. / accept your action, not as a
compliment TO myself personally, but as
recognition OF our great business interests
1 beg to assure you the compliment is ap-
preciated, and l thank you for it. In ac-
ceplng the important position l have
many misgivings as to my ability to per-
form the duties involved satisfactorily, and
only do SO with the understanding that
the other members of the committee will
rot only assist, but give me the full bene.
nj OF their superior experience, judgment
and energy in conducting the campaign
II IS my good fortune to have known Mr.
Blaine intimately over thirty years. I
have watched his career during that time
with unusual interest, and / have never
known anyone to be actuated by purer
motives or governed by a higher standard
OF morals. His lofty patriotism and splen-
did abilities are recognized and ackIowl-
edged everywhere. He is always on the
American side of every question
These virtues and these accomplish
menis account for his wonderful magnet
ism and for his nearness to the hearts
Of the American people. l have not
the honor OF personal acquaintance with
Gen. Logan, but who in this broad land
does not know his magnificent record as a
soldier and his grand career as a states
msn? The Democratic party must be held
% Its record on free trade and a tariff for
revenue only Too many vet live who re-
member the languishing trade, scant en-
pioyment and poor wages the burning of
corn IN the West for fuel, because there
was no other use for it, under Democratic
domination. The people do not propose
10 vote Tor q party which threatens a re-
turn OF that condition of affairs. Our peo-
pie believe that reasonably prosperous
conditions are attainable in this country.
ne working classes, especially, ask, claim
and demand that they shall continue to
have opportunity to earn such wages az
vii enable them to live as American citi
zsns should live. With such candidates
ana snch principles as are set forth in cur
platform, success is assured. Victory will
be ours IN November as surely as the sun
val bless us with its light"
There was some short desultory talk and
sn1ne brief addresses respecting the gen
eral prospects of the party throughout the
country. Recess until o'clock
Senator Chatfee reported in behalf of
the sub committee to select headquarters
tEst292 Fifth avenue, New York. could he
had The report was accepted, and the
subcommittee instructed to complete ar
rsngeTaents.
The committee then adjourned, subject
to the call OF the chairman.
The Executive Committee met in the
same room and was in session two hours
with closed doors. Senator ChafTee was
made permanent chairman OF the Execu-
i've Committee, and Col. Hacker perma-
nent secretary. The committee delegated
rs full power to the suo- committee to act
during recess, consisting of Messrs. Chat
fee, Elkins and Hobart