The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-13
BRICE Is THE CHAIRMAN.
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL DEM
OCRATIC COMMITTEE.

The Election of Col. Barnum's Sue
cessor the Necessity for the Meeting
Names of the Committeeman Who
Were Present-An Outline OF the
Proceedings.
NEW YORK, June 12.--The corridors of
the Fifth Avenue hotel were alive with DEM
ocratic politicians this morning, eager either
for participation in the meeting Of the ma
tional democratic committee or for the prog
nostications as TO its results. The members
of the committee who have been in town
several days were reinforced last night by
Others, while the morning train brought a
number almost up to the total membership.
As accurate list of those present at the
meeting as could be obtained before the
meeting was called to order, was as follows:
Alabama-Henry ID. Clayton, Jr.
Connecticut-CarlosF French.
Delaware-John Fl. Rodney.
Florida-Samuel Pasco.
Illinois-Erskine NJ. Phelps
lndiana-L. z. Sheerin.
Iowa.. j. Richardson.
Kansas-C. w. Blair.
Kentucky-Henry d. McHenry.
Maine-Arbhur Sewall.
Maryland-Arthur p. German.
aSsachusetts-Charles ID. Lewis.
Michigan-O. NJ. Barks.
Mississippi-C. A. Johnson.
Missouri--John G.. Prather.
New Hampshire-A. w. Sulloway.
New Jersey-Mies Ross.
New York-William Steinway, proxy
for Herman Oelrichs.
North Carolina--Matt w. Ransom, by
proxy.
New Mexico-Col. Rice, proxy for G. J.
Powers.
Ohlo-Calvin S. Brice
Pennsylvaaia-Willla l.. Scott.
South Carolina-D. NJ. Haskell.
Vermont-Hram Atkins.
Virginia-John s. Barbour.
West Virginia-Wil NJ. Clements.
District of Columbia-William Dickson
Montana-Maj. Maginnis, proxy for A.
Ii. Mitchell
OBJECT OF THE MEETING.
Secretary Sherrin stated at II 80 o'clock
that the only business he knew of that was to
come before the committee was the election
Of a successor to the late chairman, w. II.
Barnum. and the admission of his successor,
Carlos French, as member of the commit
tee from Connecticut, and d. M. Haskell
from South Carolina as successor to the
late Capt. Dawson.
hhbOLbIlONS VI hEdhhIs
Shortly after noon the meeting was called
to order and Carlos French presented reso-
lutions expressing regret at the death OF
Hon. William H. Barnum, eulogizing the
deceased as a citizen and statesman and for
his fidelity, iberality. impartiality, sound
Judgment, tireless energy and acute pene-
tration into the causes Of political results.
Senator German spoke at length upon
the good qualities Of the departed leader,
and the resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
The secretary of the committee, s. p.
Sherin of Indiana, made an address on the
death of Capt. Francis w. Dawson of South
Carolina, in which he paid high tribute to
his worth and memory, and briefly re-
viewed his life. He also presented a resolu-
tion testifying to the regret at his death
and the high esteem In which he was held
by the committee OF which he was men,
Der. 1t was also adopted unanimously.
TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
1t reads as follows:
Resolved, That Capt. Francis w. Dawson,
mem ber of this committee for South Caro-
Ina, was looked to by his associates for many
years of companionship in that jealous
and intelligent discharge of duty which was
Characteristic of his earnest disposition
aud bright mind The deplorabIe calamity that
cut short a career already rich in performance,
but with promise OF yet more brilliant results,
from ripened experience, has been deplored by
all good ctizens of his state, by hosts of friends
throughout the country, and by the members
OF the journalistic profession, of which
he was an ornament. Gifted with rare
charm of amiability and gentleness In
manners, he on several occasions displayed the
highest physical courage and endurance. He
was morally as well as physically of the bravest
Of the brave. We condole with those whom his
unLinely death has most severely afflicted and
with his fellow citizens generally on the loss of
SO gallant gentleman, 80 firm democrat and
so excellent citizen.
The nomination Of Calvin 8. Brice to be
chairman of the committee was then made
by Judge McHenry of Kentucky, and was
seconded by Senator German. He was
unanimously elected. At o'clock the
committee was still behind closed doors.