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PErrHsBURo. May 10, 1885.
eepstor william Malone, chairman
- Oongrsssman james d. Brady
SG1nbsr 81 The Republican State Exscu
Ifvv Committee, arrived In Pstsrsbur,
q Sunday from Washington. Tn
ebject Of their visit was TO hear and de
eids tie knotty points which, durinI
~ past few days, have given cause 70
serious differences between the Repub
ncsns AZ this city In reference to th'
municipal ticket to DO voted fol
u The Msy election. These differences
arose from > resolution adopted by tn
City Executive Committee, directing
that ct their ward meetings tho white
Republicans should name the three
white delegates from each ward, and
the colored Republicans the three
colossd delegates to the nominating
eonvsntion. In several OF the wards
fheas instructions were disregarded, the
colorsd Republicans claiming that IS
fhey were oil members of ihe same
party, the majority should elect the
delegates. The result was that much
confusion followed in some Of the
wards, and il Was claimed that, mas
much a. the election Of delegates
In these wards were not held in accord
spce with the instructions Of the City
Executive Committee, II was therefore
informal and void. The ward meetings
were held on Wednesday night last. and
the delegates were to assemble in con-
vsstion 10 make nominations for NUM-
c3pal Offices on the following night. The
dissensions ensuing were SO marked that
it was found necessary to take some
action to preserve harmony and
secure success. A meeting Of the
city Executive Committee was called
70 consider the situation, and this COM
mittee deemed 1t advisable to refer the
election Of delegates in the disaffected
wards back to the people. The conven-
ton met at night, and after efiecting an
organization laid the resolution Of the
City Committee on the table, and, with
out making any nominations, decided to
refer the questions ct issue to the State
Executive Committee for decision, and
adjourned over until tomorrow night
70 await the action Of this committee.
Senator Malone, IS the chairman OF
the State Committee, was immediately
communicated with, and, as stated
above, be and Congressman Brady
came 10 the city yesterday to look into
the matter. A meeting was held last
night at the Senator's residence, and
after full statement Of the facts in the
case had been made, it was decided that
the City Committee had no authority
to distinguish Is to the election Of the
white and colored delegates to the con-
vention, but that the said delegates
should DO chosen by the majority OF
Republican voters attending the ward
irrespective Of race. This
decision sustains the action Of the ward
and makes valid the election
OF the delegates composing the conven-
ton. Ii furthermore secures the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. T. j. Jarratt for mayor.
II il reported to-day that Mr.. James
ID. Bowie, the competitor of Mr.. Jar
raft, will withdraw from the field and
refuse to allow his name to 60 before
the convention. He will publish card
announcing his submission to the deci.
sion Of General Malone. Whether or
not his friends will take part in the
proceedings Of the convention, which
viii make nominations tomorrow night,
Is not now known.
Senator Malone and Congressman
Brady returned to Washington on the
early train this morning. 1t cannot be
said that their decision in the premises
has restored harmony in the Republican
ranks.
Meanwhile there is growing senti-
ment among Democrats and Republi.
cans In favor Of a citizens or mixed
ticket, composed Of the best men Of
both parties. An informal meeting to
discuss this matter was held on Satur-
day evening, when it was decided to hold
Q public meeting Of voters Of both parties
ct the courthouse on Wednesday eye-
ming to take some positive action. 1t
In believed that this meeting will be
largely attended, and that an effort will
be made, in behalf OF the welfare Of the
city, to put up . good ticket Of non-psr-
tissn men.
A card published by Mr.. w. Irving
Smith, . wsll.known Republican, has
caused considerable comment in the
community. He declares that every
man who permits his name to 60 before
the Republican convention for office is
required to deposit s per cent. Of the
salary Of the office to which he aspires,
which practically excludes from the
contest raAny honorable men.
The trains arriving ia the city to-day
brought in all the chorusss who are to
take part in the music festival, as well
q all the artists from the North. A
great many visitors are expected du-
ring The week. The annual convention
Of The music associations Of the city
win 30 held during the festival.
Bfshon A. W. Wilson preached to a