New-York tribune., 1888-03-25
BUFFALO WINS THE HONOR.
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION TO MEET
THERE ON MAY l6.
CORNELIUS n. BLISS, OF THK STATE COMMITTEE.
URGED NOT TO r. SIGN AND CONSENTS TO RE-
TAIN THE CnaIRMAvsnIP-i BRIGHT OUT
LOOK FOR THE ECAMPAIGN-HARMONY

TAIN THE Cn nARMAvsHIP-i BRIGHT OUT
LOOK FOR THE CAMPAIGy-HARMoNY
OF ACTION IN THr MEETING.
The members of the Republican State Committee
met yesterday at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and
decided to hold the State Convention for the
selection OF delegates at large to Chicago, at
Buffalo on Wednesday May 6. No change was
made in the Craftsmanship of the committee Res
olutjons were unanimously carried requesting Cor
neus n. Bliss TO remain in that position not
withstandug his proposed trip to Europe and
Mr.. Bliss acceeded to this request
All the districts except two, Congressman Whites
and Charles w. Haclett's, were representcd four
members who could not attend sent proxies. Levi
P. Morton, who is in Europe, was represented by
George B. Deane jr, Colonel S. V. r. Cruger
by William A. Peabody, Charles F. Bruder, by
Secretary Bcllamy of the County Committee and
Silas S. Cartwright had j. N. Fierro for his spokes-
man. There was little difference Of opinion as to
the time of holding the convention. Every one
seemed to feel that it ought to be held about the
middle Of May. Speaker Cole Of the Assembly
had declared chat the Legislature could finish
its labors by that time and this assurance led
the few who favored an earlier date to assent
to the day named.
RUFFALo EASILY SELECTED.
The selection Of place only required two ballots
Buffalo led from the beginning. All the Western
members have for some time been making an act
i've canvass to have the assembly meet there and
it seems that their labors were not in vain. The
Rochester men tried hard to secure it and on the
first ballot stood second Then Mr.. Warren OF
Buffalo made little speech in behalf Of his city.
which, he said, had never yet been honcrcd with
o Republican State Convention.
aloUnCnco
Ircn's part and the result was highly w., ef.
had been voting for this city, Syracuse, Albany
and other places changed over to Buffalo, giving
her a majority. Seeing this Mr.. Aldridge who had
been making strong fight for Rochester Yielded
gracefully by proposing that Buiialo shouid rl pe
chosen by acclamation and this was done. In no
question OF having a new committee appolnIrn.
at this convention discussed but ii was hnai ily
decided that this wor, fell more properly within
usually held in August for the selection Of state
officers Chairman Bliss was directed to prepare
the official call for the convention This Will
~ '-''' P6Ti1IcIaNs AT TINE HOTEL
The meeting was called to order in Parlor +
shortly after g o'clock. By this time the cor
ridors of the hotel were crowded with prominent
members of the party, Senator's Assemblymcn and
the following members Of the committee: EN-
Senator John Brdsall, General Knapp, Eugene
Burlingamc, Of Albany, who declared that the out
look for the partys success was growing brighter
every day. John ]. OBrien William II. Beard
Henry Bristow, Chester S. Burrows, Senator Van
Cott, Police Justice Patterson. cx-Spcaker Hustled
Clarence w. Meade, B. B. Odell, John A. Quacken-
push, of Troy; John b. butcher William IL. john
son, the colored member from Albany Frank s.
Smith. the popular secretary OF the committee
George Urban, Ir.,. and o. g. Warren Of Buffalo,
talking in persuasive tones about the attractions
of their city: Marcus IL. Phillips, George W.
Adridge, Chester s. Cole, the last captain OF this
chp Dtrriu 0f DrV1nn t,aOrwp
Dunn Of Blnghamton: Joseph E, Eggestone, Of
Cortland; Albert NJ Mills. whose district includes
three counties: Joseph Mullin, Of WatertOwn;
Frank y Witherbec, of Port Henry and Edgar 7:
Brackett, of Saratoga. Speaker Cole and nearly
all the Republican members Of the Legislature
were on hand and large contingent OF the local
leaders.
The first business that came up after the roll
call was somewhat unexpected, at least to Chair
man Bliss 1t was the presentation OF resolution
by General Knapp in regard to the chalrmanshlp,
which he prefaccd by saying that while he disilSed
to spoil good opening speech, which Mr Bliss
would undoubtedly have made, yet he felt COM
PEELED to do so under the circumstances.
ASKING MIR. BLISS oT 10 EEsIGN.
Then he read the following resolutions:
Whereas The proposed temporary absence abroad Of
the Hon Cornelius n. Bliss the able devoted and enhc
chairman Of this committee has been made the basis
reports which have to the knowledge Of the CON-
mttee in effect that he contemplated rendering his resgna
ton this meeting. therefore.
Resolved, the sense Of the committee that the best
interests OF the Republican party require that he continue
the head Of the organization and that he Is
hereby requested withhold his resignation and continue
heretofore his present position and lend his name and
influence u the Advancement Of our cause.
The resolutions were received with appreciatlve
applause, as WIS the neatly wordcd speech made
10y the General in advocating the passage OF them.
They needed no speeches, however, as every one
voted aye most emphatically when the motion was
put.
Mr.. BLISS EXPLAINS HIS POSITION.
In response to this Mr. Bliss spoke briefly He
expressed his hearty thanks to the members, and
explained his position as has already been done
in iHE 1RIRrNr. He had, he said, to go to
Europe this summer. lie would start next month,
and would be gone good part Of the summer
" l thought" he continued, that possibly my
absence during the carly part of the campaign
might interfere with the work of the committee
In case the members thought SO too I felt ready
to resign. But as you feel otherwise Will cheer
iuuy remain IN my present place We have a
great struggle before us. Every man is needed.
the party needs me- lie added that he would
certainly be back from Europe in time to take
part in the last two months work of the can yass
His speech was warmly applauded
DISCUSSING THE CALL FOR THE CONVENTION
The call for the State Convention was next
taken up There was considerable discussion in
regard TO it. Some Of the members thought il
should state that tho convention would, besides
selecting four delcgates-at-largc and three alter
mates TO the National Convention, also, among
other things appoint new State Committee:
IL was argued IN support OF this that IL would
be better Tor the May convention 70 make up the
new committee than to allow the matter TO re-
main over u2til the second convention that will
probably be held m August, for the reason that
the NJ, Inhcrs chosen at Buffalo wi have the en-
tire wo-k Of the campaign devClyed upon them
Senator Van Cott, who favored this view, said.
:" II the matter Is allowed to 60 over until Au
gust, the members then chosen viii have to begin
their labors at the latter part OF the canvass"
This argument Influenced many. Some. how
,yer thought that IN making such a rtcummenda-
lion Or declaration tie committee might he cx-
,eedlng It's powers. This point was debated by
VIZ Nils, Secretary Smith, General Hustled, Mr.
Brackett and Others. and IL looked as II the views
)f Mr. Van Cott would prevail They. probably
would but for The suggestion made by Mr.. With
.rbee, the quiet young gentleman from Port