New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-30
Post Wntrous, G. A. r. He is prominently identified
with several charitable institutions IN Bnghamton.
Mr.. DAVENPORT IN THE CITY.
PREPARING FOR THE STATE COMMITTEE MEETING

Congressman Ira Davenport the Republican
candidate for Governor arrived in this city yesterday
morning, accomp MED by Captain Chester s. Cole' OF
Corning. He went at once to the Gisey House, where
he remained all day. He Will be in the city until Thurs
day. His visit here is in order to be present Mt
the meeting Of tho Republican State Committee
which will take place at to-day MI
Davenport is in excellent health and spirits. lie said 10
TRIBUNE reporter: "There is no necessity Tor me 10
speak on any topic have recently said all that
thought proper for publication until such time as the
speaking canvass opens shall Of course be heardiron
then. The convention has enuncated the position Oh
the party clearly and distinctly" Mr.. Davenport re-
ceived a large number OF callers during tho day
and last evening. Among others were
Ex-Governor Cornell, Chauncey NJ Depew'
5. b. French. Senator J. sloat Fassett Senator A. NJ
Holmes, Jacob Hess Quarantine Commissioner NICHOLS
ex.Congrcssnan Richard Crowley, A. I. .Ihorhtoh'
General H. A. Barnum Levi Z, Morton, ex-Congressman
John II. Camp, of Lyons General r. NJ Richardson Oh
syracuse Edmund Stephenson, Frank WiIber' OF Bur
falo; and Mahlon Chance, of Ohio.
The members OF the State Committee have begun 10
arrive. Among those who were hero last night were
XVIIth John A. Quackenbush OF tho XNIIlth f. Lans-
ing of the XXIId j. w. Husted of the XIVh Charles
and ex-Congressman David Wilbur of the XXIVth. Sena-
tor Fassett has aproxyfor A. Baxter OF the
rived in the city ait night, The talk among the pohi-
clans Is that Captain Chester s. Cole VIII NC
siton. There are several names mentioned for chair
man of the Executive Cummittrc-Sberidan shook.
james W. Hustled Edw ward W. Hatch OF Buffalo. and H.
H. Warner, of Rochester II Is probable that Mr. Hatch
will selected For secretary eXAssemhiyman VIII
lam j. YOungs, Reuben Fox, Dwight Lawrence and john
W. Vrooman were talked Of. The talk last nlght was
that the others would probably withdraw In favor OF
Mr. NrOOman who has been secretary for several years
W. H. Barker for many years assistant secretary VIII
also probably be reelected Captain Cole who VIII be
elected chairman, candidate for that place year
ago. lie had support that time. lie IL the
member from Mr. Davcnports district and lives IN the
same county.
Among tho Republicans gathered here there was only
one expression OF opinion. they all confident OF
victory. although anticipating hari fight There was
no little laughing at the Democratic dilemma over the
vacant place their ticket. "The trouble about az
fairs at the Hoffman House. said Captain Cole s DIFF
ference OF opinion between the committee ana Governor
Hill Eo has ~ notion tnat ho was instructed To Ill
vacancies the ticket They have recollection that
the resolution entrusted them with that task The Gov
crnors Interference will breed more than viii heal
in month" Senator Fassctt Thought tnat Flower had
knocked he Democracy when he refused to knock
IN his "barf' for Mr.. Hills use.
Tie news OF the nomination OF General Jones was re
ceiyed with many expressions OF feeling that 1t weak
ened the ticket.
Llstnigbt Mr.. Davenport paid visit to the Union
League Club, OF which lie is a member.