New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-05
POLITICAL ODDS AND ENDS.
THE REFORM CLUB SCORES HILL.
THE PASSAGE OF STRONG RESOLUTIONS DE
NOUNCING HIM RECOMMENDED.

THE PASSAGE OF STRONG RESOLUTIONS DE
NOUNCING HIM RECOMMENDED.
Tho Reform Club held lively meeting last night
at the club rooms No. II East Thrythld-st, to con
slider what action It should take concerning Governor
HUI, the prospect OF whose reorganization II views
with alarm Everett F. Wheeler occupied the chair,
Calvin Tompldns was chosen secretary. Jason Hin
man was the first to aim a blow at Governor Ill., ana
he did it by the introduction Of the following rcso-
lutions.
whereas Tho present Governor Of this State Is one
Of the most prominent and effective opponents Of the
state aud municipal reforms advocated BY this club
especially Of electoral reform and reform in the business
administration 81 cities
Resolved That respectfully urge upon the Demo
cratic party this State that 10 Do nominate him
for reelection and that the president appoint committee
Of three TO present this resolution and preamble TO the
coming Democratic State Convention And De f. further
resolved that in David 3. HIl be nominated Tor
Governor by the Democratic party Of this state we invite
all good citizens to cooperate with US in voting against
him.
W. p. Whitney. secretary Of the Executive Com
mittcc Of the Young Mems Democratic Club. moved
that the meeting adjourn until Friday evening
The motion was defeated by vote Of - to -.
After good deal Of vigorous abuse Of Ill., in which
number of speakers took part, among them
Edward J. shrver, George II Putnam, f. {.
Dclavan. John Dc Witt Warner and J. Byrne
J.. F. Doyle introduced what were promptly dubbed
wrgglc resolutions" lie proposed that a com
mittce should wait the Democratic Convention, adj
vocate the Reform Clubs doctrines and then, Il The
convention refused to adopt them, the club should re-
fuse TO support its candidate.
Mr.. Doyles resolutions were finally tabled and me
discussion went on. Governor I'M geiilne h 5, u,
without gloves Everett T. Wheeler said that Hill II
nominated, would not hesitate to sell out Clcyeanl /
10 secure his election. Many clamoIc1 Tor dcnhl'e
action the resolutions, that the clubs position win
regard to Governor IIl should he clearly understood
This feeling finally satisfied by the adoption OF
motion calling for meeting next saturday and !e-
tons denounc,ng Hill This motion snokcd OUT the
hin men. There were found to be only A Of them,
while 80 voted for the motion.
MR. BLAINE TO THE WOOL GROWERS.
A SPEECH AT PENNINGTON, MAINE, ON THE
EFFFCTs OF FREE WOOL N TIE PINE TREE
STATE.
Pennington. Me- sept (spcciaD.-Mr. Blaine
delivered his eighth. speech Of the campaign az
FarmE.gton this afternoon. He departed from Au-
gisia at 10 40 a. m, ard al Brunswick entered
special car and proceeded directly TO his destination,
arriving a few minutes past O'Clock Congressman
Dinglcy accompanying him from Brunswick Farm
ington a. It's name would indicate, Is IN the centre
Of one Of the most fertile farming sections Of The
state. The county IS noted for It's sheep industry
Four campaign companies wco IN attendance the
local club and clubs from Knsied, strong and
Livcrmorc, some 800 men being in line. Mr.. Blaine
was met at the station by cheering throng and es
corcd through the principal streets by the campaign
companies and bands many decorations and emDlcns
OF greeting appearing along the way. The stand
was conveniently arranged and cIoWc OF over
5000 people was packed IN ard around It,
promncat feature Of the meeting was the presence
on the platform Of forty five gray headed veterans
Harrison and Morton men from Harrington and Phillips
who voted for Harrison in 1910. all wearing badges
W W NorcrDss. Of New-sharon, state senator
presided and introduced MI Blaine Handsomely IT.
fcrrins to him as 'he champion OF Americas interests
whose presence was an Inspiration and BODIED uumph
for the Republican cause. Mr.. Blaine spoke twenty
seven minutes without manuscript. The chci portion
of his speech was devoted TO A consideration ol 'N'
tariff a. It affects the sheep industry and he maze
numerous convincing points which were vlsorousiS ap
uIauded bv his hearers. TIE said moi a low "'i.' 3"
reference 10 Cevcland's fishery policy. but pau MS
res poets 10 the third party mon OF Whom Du, ~"
cring few are found In this county. ana Nl"s'
strength Is on the wan" I'm the state. re Wa 'u 'p
sneak Of them no doubt. by coming ~ c"htact Win
palty of Prohibition on The train ar augusta lAc
were more than usually hOsfcrous. singing song, Al
the stations where they stopped. being On thct way
10 hear General Fisk Portland. Mt Elaine was r.
peafcdv chccrcd on concluding his remarks"
H. T. Frazier aud Adam King wc,r me next speak
ers Nh Blaine at once left the platform ana vas
driven 10 hl- special car. which took him 10 I'fun'
wick sixty miles away connecting with The 10 p n
train for Augusta. Tomorrow he spoahs a. on
orchard remaining there during tie nicit to attend
the south Berwick rally the following day.