New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-16
BUSINESS MEN ACTIVE.
MR. MILLER ADDRESSES THEIR REPUBLICAN,
ASSOCIATION. ~
SPEECHES By DIR. ARMITAGE, JOHN +. PLuNMkE
AND orHERs-GETTING READY FOR
THE NEXT CAMPAIGN


THE NEXT CAMPAIGN.
The assistance rendered by the business men
of New-York IN the recent campaign was one
Of the features Of the canvass here. So effective
was their work that after the election strong
feeling was manifested in favor Of recognizing
the various clubs on a permanent basis, and COM
binng them all in one general association, which,
1t was hoped, would prove a potent and useful
factor in municipal as well as in State ana
National politics The success Of the movement
having this for its object has already Oeeh
attested in the opening OF the Republican Down-
town Club another significant evidence OF itS
progress was given last night in the rousing meet
ing Of the central organization in the rooms 0.
the Ohio Society, the temporary headquarters OF
the Business Mems Republican Association.
Almost every branch of business was repre-
sented in the audience, which filed the rooms
completely John F. Plummer presided. Speeches
were made by ex-senator Warner Miller, the REV.
Dr. Armitage, who was unanimously chosen chap
lain Of thr organization, A. R. Whitney, W. H. L.
Hughes, General f.. D. Crook and others Ing
speeches, like the proceedings in general, were
informal brief off-hand talks. There was singing
by the Dry-Goods Cleo Club, and after the speak
ing refreshments were served. Some OF thoS'
present were II. X. Thurber, Captain Ambrose
Snow, Thomas B. Clarke John W. Jacobus, Charles
w. Taintor, c. G. ShAyne, E. T. BARTLETT H. n
Drake, A. Walieman, ir., Jesse Sehgman, A. H.
Batcman, Cornelius N. Bliss, w. L. Strong
Bernard Biglin, J. Thomas Stearns, Henry GleaSou'
Alexander Caldwell, W. I. Milford, G. d. Sw eney'
c. L. Quincy, Colonel Hart Colonel I. q. Love
land. Dwight Lawrence, G.. +. Lemon, l. H.
Sterling, Colonel S. V. L. Cruger and james iaE
colt.
MR.. MILLER WARMLY WELCOMED
There WAS an outburst Of applause when MT
Miller entered the parlor from side room ana SI'
down in an easy chair, facing the audience. A. IL
Whitney took up similar position on the oeher
side of a dais at the same end Of the room, Where
President John F. Plummer presently calied the
meeting to order, with huge bouquet OF flowers
beside him, and starry banners dropping tneIr
sill1en folds above his head. Mr.. Plummer said :
Gentlemen 1t is my pleasure 10 welcome you to THIS
the meeting OF association. The air has not So'
ceased 70 reycrbeate with the patriotism and enthusiasm
which led these streets during the campaign any more
than their have ceased 70 echo the tread Of he
5ooo0 business who did 50 much 10 carry the election
In November last. (Applause) We were prOeueal OuA
ness men, and such and such propose 70 con-
unue TO BE- (Appauso.) And we propose further
not 10 rest with nauRurtnR the Republican party
in power, but 10 disseminate and propagate Its gioroa
principles TO end that when next tho time Of setter
business in politics simply because business men
cannot stay OF politics They cannot b successful
business who do not take lively Interest IN me ai
country especially OF such country as ours
where the people make the laws and choose their rulers
20 often that men who interests at stake have 70 be
prepared beforehand that those interests rightly
guarded. This victory that have Just celebrated Ia
nroo that the American business man and the American
woklngman have banded together. a. they should o. and
have declared their interests TO be paramount and worthy
% adcoua,e protection (Appause.)
IL is now nv pleasure introduce 10 you man whom
vou all know whom you all love- whom all honor. who
In The thekest night well - after he was beaten
stood nrm and mistaken. You knew where 70 ma
warner Miller always You know where 70 ind him now
We don't Just who're We shall ma him In the noar
future. daughter and applausc) But he VIII b. with
US and he VIII be Of and he will be In the lead with
u.s. and he will be true American wherever and whenever
we may call upon him loud applAuse)
When Mr. Miller arose the enthusiasm OF the
Republican audience found vent in hearty and
prolonged cheering, such as greeted him 50 often
during the late campaign Modestly reIralnlne
from mounting the speakers rostrunl ne was
nrged n get IN little bit higher" and laughter
was evoked by SIR. HugheS's droll suggestion that
they wanted 10 raise him one lie Ald IN
effect:
Mr. President and Gentlemen Of the Business mems
Republican Association II gives pleasure % b
here tonight and " share In your spirit OF ehihua m
have had more 70 do with all the Important pouuea
eanvasses that taken place in this country since 1900
i my nfst VOC, out haNe hoNNt wv A'N"u
canvass or a campaign which continued beyond election
Aav naughter) and especially have never known ono
which continued beyond the day on which the Candidates
were inauguraed. Renewed laughterl eonHstalAted
myself wheE the election was over that Shouii
hava some needed rost and quiet, but nom
election day until few ago. much Of time was
spent in attending banques In various states IN joining
with the Republican hos in al parts Of the county N
rejoicing over the great victory We won san 70 Veu
"Certainly when we have finally nAaguraIcd our new
o
state there win be least cessation Of political speak
ing and for myself. may repair quietly to my own
private business and BE- assured that shall not BE- eaed
upon for political speeches at least until The next cam
palgn opens" LAughter.l Iy presence mere "'hsh'
shows how deceived
A BEGINNING THAT WILL HAVE GREAT RESULTS
Yet reIoies be here with you and fof this reason
that believe that beginning made here By business
men must result In great and permanent good, not oni!
10 the party but the country we'll The funa%
mental idea Of that there should DC
no governing class but that all the people should tax"
mart In the Affairs Of state that the whole body polite
should form q corps, which would always Dc
ready 10 be drawn upon tos men and leaders sol'
and ready at time 10 20 10 the front There have Oeeh
periods IA history when the majority OF the pop"
oeeru,ed with their own private affairs have seemed %
forget Mr. Ldneolns maxim about the government ol the
people by people aud for The people, have urnol
away from the ballotbox. after simply casting her Fo
ana believed their whole duty as citizens was aceompssn
This never should H. the Whenever II Ia he ehe
II results in bad government tApplause) Bad govern
ment n the city NewYork has existed only When 'no
h. men eonse ted 70 its existence by their failure
q, exercJse their rights and 70 perform the obligations
which should rest upon them. Whenever the business
men have been aroused from their IethAfO'
there has never failed 70 Do VI IN"
,oror,ont The temptation. Of course. IL some
times very great attend TO our ovn private concerns ana
neu,oo, ublie duties yet when listen TO IT, 1t results
In harm not only city politics but in State and National
politics as we'll Tho first duty Of an American citilen IS
Iss q, Give as much Of his time energy, will and INTEL
Get as may be necessary and he may be able 10 give 70
the eause Of good government 70 the OF the whole
people
AROUSED by THE TARIFF ISSUE.
When this last conpagn upon the people we're
suddenly confronted with the bold proposition, msae " @
President Of the United States that great reNehu"