New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
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evening was one OF special interest. The real point
to be decided was whether or not the club was to
be and to declare itself to be Republican club.
The result of the meeting proved conclusvely that
the Union League Club is still loyal to the prin-
ciples for whose support it organized. As
ported in The TRIBUNE of March 13, at the last
meeting gof the club resolution originally proposed
by John MA. Griswod, directingt the Committee on
Admissions not to inquire into tie political opinions
of candidates for membership, was passed by small
majority. This resolution had been called forth
by the actien of the Committee Admissions In in
quiring of John n A. Grswold and G. q. Haven,
how two young men proposed by them for member
ship had voted at the last election. 1t was known
among the friends of these gentlemen that such a
resolution was to be proposed at tho March meet
ing aud accordingly all those who sympathized
with them were present and aided the resolution
with their votes and speeches. A prominent rem
Der of the club, however. said last evening that
among the other members it had not been generally
known that matter of so great Importance was
to be discussed, and accordingly the meeting was
not truly representative and the vote was not
q fair test of the sentiment of the members
The resolution passed last month seemed to con-
tradict resolution passed in 1880 by which
the Committee Admissions requested to lay
before the club the name of candidate for men,
bership who should not be in sympathy with tho
principles of the Republican party. Some little
uncertainty existed as to whether the later resou-
ton did did not rescind that of 1850, and 1t was
determined to bring the matter fairly before the
club last night. In order that there might be q
fair and full expression of the clu bis sentiments
and that the vote might be true test. notice was
given to all members that this matter would be
discussed and all were requested to be present and
TO vote In answer to the appeal the club came TO-
gether in force.
Between 600 and 700 members were present, and
the meeting said to be one OF the largest ones
| that has been held in years. Senator Evarts
was in the chair. After the transaction of the
routine business Colonel lie Grand b. Cannon pro-
| posed the following resolution:
Whereas, an impression may be entertained from the
aeaIn aoaShnr " the ene action of the Committee On
Admissions in ia9urng into tae r a@i.ssa Rotlcai
that the club has to extent receded from Its posi-
M saa c a sac
impression hereby resolved that dbesin, sns oao
the the resolution res of 1850, which reads as follows:
Resored That the club expresses the hope that the
the name Ofany person whose views on public matters
do not in their opinion agree with those OF tho hepuo
| lican party as heretofore expressed
The discussion which followed this resolution was
brisk but no feeling was displayed. Mr. Griswold,
who was the father of the resolution passed in tho
sens for having inquired into the politics of can
| didates for admission, declared that he did not
mean by his resolution TO open the doors Of the
Climb to persons of all political opinions, and that
be was not to be understood either as dsapproving
the resolution of 1850 as wishing to see the Club
recede from its position as Republican organiza-
ton When Mr.. Griswold known to be in
favor of Mr. Cannon's resolution the opposition was
sensby reduced, and he found many sympathzers
| among those who had favored hisresolutiona month
ago. because they thought that to ask a candidate
| for admission how he voted at the last election
| woud not reveal his political opinions, but who
still wished to see the club Loyalty adhere to the
| principles of the Republican party
There was still left, however an opposition, COM
| posed principally of Democratic members. They
planted their upon that clause of the consti-
tntion of the club which declares that candidates
| for admission must be of good social standIng and
| loyal TO the Government of the United States
| Judge Noah DAVIS, in speaking on this point. took
cal opinions of the members of the club, the club
as body would certainly remain loyal to the Gov
ernment as represented by the present AdmnisIIa-
tion. / his sentiment was received VIVID cheers Dy
| Republicans and Democrats alike.
The discussion upon this point OF constitutional
| law was continued for long time. Among tho
| prominent speakers were Colonel lie Grand B. Cam
| non, Horace Barnard, Judge Noah Davis. William
T.. Dodge, J. n. A. Grswoid and jackson ;. Schutz.
| 1t was however, evident that the opponents or the
| resolution were in the minority and when nnaiiy
! the vote was put the ayes rang out IKE peal
of thunder. while no more thah hlty vi Sixty inci-
| bers voted no."
In explaining just what the vote meant, MEM
Der of the club said - We have decided tnat tRe
shall sHa arbitrarily determine who arc Repub-
don't intend to take in those who are professedly
Democrats. Some years ago the Republican char
acter of the club came TO be somewhat overlooked,
we wouldn't fol. anything IN the world lose sss
these men, for they are good fell
lows and we all like them Bat that resoiu..
the Democratic members seemed to forget that the
Union League Club was Rdpubican club and
acted in a way Ill which Republicans wonid never
dream of acting at the Manhattan Club The reso-
luton of tonight simply reatlirms that Oh nsso,
Now, .as between ot 'o-nign' nnr ast @eetiDa
there certainly seems to be some discrepancy
If we are TO admit only Republicans, why we must
be allowed to ask ica ca Is that Mr.
Griswod's resolution was not formally resclnded,
but of course wherever 1T becomes iinpsssiple 1ot
the committee TO obey both RESOLUTIONS, the one
last passed takes precedence"
Among the resolutions presented at the meeting
was the following by General hnsh =. hawAins: "a us.
who at most critical period In the history OF M eo
try Its armies a. ann III Of anal
ady which, it is believed must terminate la,nIy anu
bile of the important patriotic services which have made
his name household word throughout the lensth aha
breadth this land. deem 1t proper and lifting TO mako
al this time brief record Of their appreciation; 10
now therefore ,.., a..
Rssolvcd That at this time Is most appropriate tnae
the members OF tho club should express their SORROW or
his present condition. aud their deep sympathy with his
family and Others who him ana also 10 record
their ADMIRATION for his generous character and grat
tnde for the great and patriotic services which have
made his name famous.
This resolution was carried by acclamation. "A
number of new members were elected and all tho
vacancies filled Joseph w. Drexe and Colonel
Gillespie were among those admitted TO MEMBER
ship.
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