New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-12
COMMENTS on THE RESULT.

MR. o'BRIEN's FRIENDS JUBIIANT-THoSE WHO
OPPOSED HIM GOOD-NATURED IN DEFEAT.
Several groups of excited members gathered
the hall after the meeting adjourned and discus
to the effect OF the action that had been taken
continued for time. Most Of those who mad
opposed Mr.. OBrens election took their defeat good
nsuredly though several expressed fears that the ef
feet the party prospects would not be good Colonel
George Bliss strongly expressed hls dissatisfaction
Henry l. Sprague said that while he felt that the COM
mttee had acted unw'oy he would submit TO the decision
OF the majority Edmund Stephenson said that he could
acknowledge defeat and yet support heartily those whom
he had opposed Ehu Root regretted that the committee
bad taken such action. James W Hawos said that the
result unfortunate but Republican ought 10 be
less hearty hi- support OF the party on account OF the
disappointment.
Some of the members expressed doubts "a to the posi-
bty securing subscriptions this year as form
e-y but such fears secuted by others Those who
had voted for successful candidate expressed loudly
their satisfaction and predicted that IN the differences "
opinion would disappear before election day and that all
the member, would support the officers elected.
prominent supporter OF Mr.. OBreu said that the per
son most injured by the contest President Arthur
dtrt r.rsri frinrd. in behalf OF Coorcr he added
would Doe forgotten II gave ooper whatever
he had. and IL brought many supporters 10 biicu.
believe him ~ be fully qualified for the place. lie has
done good tho Republican party IN the past ana
bis effort 81 l count f)r much in the coming campaign
lie n not 800 Ignorant uncultiyed man. has been as
serted; bl- one who has received M eduC3-
ti9n wMch enables him 20 preside iutelii-
gently over the councils OF the representative =
oi the Ecpu. ilr4n party OF This c'tv.
supported Mr. O'Brieu.' said William II. ToTrey
.hrl.u-c t Is such men he who viii enable MS 10 break
into the Democratic majority IN the lower part oi the
city" $50
George starr said: "Ths uupca.antncs7 which the
election Of MI O'Buon has caused Will pa~s av Az m q
fe DAYS and forgotten. There Il reason why the
ranks should not be closed mp and preparations
made for the active work OF the campaign. go
Colonel Charles s. Spencer said; am reioced at the
election or MI OBrcn because believe ne !, the ught
man u the gAt place. am glad 90 that his election
has called forth many expire -lnLs or GOOD VIII!
on the part OF those who opposed him Now let us all
unite against the common enemy"
General LLOYD Aspnwal said although voted
against lr Bran did not from any person al feel
iug and VIII give him my support as tho chairman OF tue
committee" -,
Coloucl John w. Marshall said: "The election OF Mr..
OErcu affords great deal OF satisfaction he Is IN
every wa Qua TED fOf Che position. ana Vii NUM- INC
expectations OF these who supported him"
Professor Theodore " DIV 2nt said: voted against
Mr. o Bren, 81 Tegret that my candidate was
defeated The result rather surprise. considering
that 80 good politician Mr. Lawson assured NE That
Mr. Cooper would be elected. ! think mistake was
made IN the way tho caucus was called that
nominated Mr. Cooper. II managed much better by
Mr. O'Brlen, who invited all 70 his CAUCUS There
were good many absentees who would nave voted TOT
Nj C,oper. but not enough to have elected him A
stronger candidate could probably have been named
MANY delegates believed thar the election OF Mr. Cooper
would construed into Endorsement at this time OF
President Arthur, ana that gave additional strength "
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