New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS
THE STATE COMMITTEE MEET AND LISTEN
TO FAVORABLE REPoRTs-DR. BURDENS

TO FAVORABLE REPORTS-DR. BURDENS
VIEWS.
Boston, July ~ (speclar.-The first meeting Of the
Republican State Committee since the National Con
ventfon was held this afternoon. Frederick L. Bur
den, the chairman presided, and there was good al
tendance. II decided hold meeting In Boston,
probably July "A o. to ratify the nominations OF
Harrison and Morton. Reports received from
members of the committee. Said DR.. Burden, one OF
the members afterward: " They good reports
very good indeed Things looking very well
throu ghout the state and the enthusiasm Is growing
As You know very rarely in the past, even In Presi
Dental campaign. have we had so much enthusiasm
sarlv in the year as we have had this year ! ad
vsed and I think correctly, too, that very large
majority Of our Independent friends Will be on our
side this year. and that we are very glad
to have them, too"
Dr. Burdel returned on Sunday from visit TO In
diana and New York, where he went as member OF
the COMMITTEES notify the candidates for the Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency Of the action Of the Con
ventlon. This brought out question as TO what he
had heard about the campaign while away, and he re
piled: The news is very encouraging. When was
away, Of course came in contact with GOOD many
prominent people from different States and the drift.
Of their opinion that the Independent element
would this year the ratio of three fourths with
the Republicans and Onc-fourth with the Democrats
1t seems that General Harrison is sure to carry
Indiana That does not seem 10 me to be doubtful
State nor is that haphazaTd statement. II Is pre-
dctcd upon pretty solid information from people who
ought TO know. I had hours conversation with
General Harrison Thursday and he felt very sure
that he would be successful in Indiana, and his
reasons, which were convincing ones"
How are you impressed with General Harrison,
Doctor"
Wen, we bundcd better than knew at the con
vention that is all ! say. We thought we were
doing pretty well when nominated him. but tell
you We bunded better than knew
What Is your opinion Of NewYork!'
al am not one OF those who believe that we should
place all hopes on NewYork state think we have
very good chance Of carrying New-York but should
thai state. and do NOT 5' think It will be done We
have keep the line Of Republican states in 1854 I'M
Of affairs, we can reasonably expect TO do. II, then
get the electoral vote Of Indiana which think we
York, Connecticut and New-Jersey.'
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NOT CHOSEN YET.
The subcommittee Of the Republican National Com
mitee which appointed report the meeting 10
dsy on the subject Of headquarters held conference
Yesterday with A. r. Whitney. OF the Repub
lean County and City Committee about No. IS West
Twenty afh-st Of which MI Whitney secured refusal
some weeks ago. Tho members OF the committee present
were J. s. GARRISON chairman John c. New and Colonel
George W. Hooker There was a free interchange Of
opinops with Nj whitney and perfect understanding
His action was commended for It's spirit and the sub
committee will report to-day at the meeting Of the
Rational Committee the advantages o. the old Carlton
Club the Fifth Avenue Hotel and some other places with
out Recommendation. IL Is probaDe mat the Nauohai
Committee will refer the decision Of this question 10 the
Executive Committee. when is shall have been formed
MI whitneys plan, which was TO have the National
State and County Committees all unaef one root, wa,
formed after consultation with Chairman Cornelius n
pss 81 the State Committee and number Of prominent
gentlemen It app, aTs now however that both thu
State and National Committees are adverse 10 going into
,eadq usrters Jointly with any one else The OLD CARTON
Club is too large and expensive for any one committee
and It is probable II will be given up or USED or great
Republican headquarters for general campaign work