New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-16
FOR A UNITED FRONT.
OBJECT OF A REPUBLICAN MEETING
THE CONFERENCE At THE WINDSOR WAS NOT
HELD IN THE INTEREST OF Any ONE
MAN FACTION

THE CONFERENCE At THE WINDSOR WAS N0f
HELD IN THE INTEREST OF Any ONE
MAN OR FACTION.
Much Indignation was expressed Yesterday BIZ the
Republicans who participated in conference at tho
Windsor Hotel on sunday ~ the way in which the
object aud proceeding, Of the meeting were msrep.
resented by the Democratic newspapers They DE-.
med il the aO,t emphatic that the purpose a
the gathering was reorganization, meaning by THAI
the overthrow Of those now in control Of the parry
machinery. Harmony. and harmony alone thcy do
clarcd. was AL taat they sought. "Our pO,ions
said one Of the leading men at the meeting has
been grossly mis- stated. We no, seeding to tear
down. bat 10 build mp. We do IT want 10 turf down.
Mr. Plat or anyone else. I}mt we do want to elect
a Republican Governor I'm th, state. With the proper
effort thi, can be done. IL i, open secres
that NJ. Beden think, Congres' man elect Wadsworth
j, the best man 10 nominate. Others think 20 to-.
YES il is pretty carly 10 nominate anybody. but We
have hard struggle before and We may as vel
get to work at once WadswOrih 1, stIong man
lie come, Of good family. Iii, record is excellent
He j, a veteran. and a strong man in every way
Mr. Dopcw denied that he present az the con.
ference. In reply TO a question TO whether he
thought the party needed reorganization he remarked
that # seemed particularly In need Of votes Ons
# Mr. Depew's friends declared that man from
NcW-lorh COGnty wa, invited 10 the meeting.
Inc intention ~ MI bclucl Otlltls VINO
called not To NEEDLE with thi, cys politics Thai
F, Why" thi- gentleman added. " that Mr. Plat and
Mr. Depcw were not invited. But several o. Nr
Plat, friends were there. Mr. Russell who presided.
vas nominated Tor CON -re>s last fIll through te in
hucnce Of Mr. Plat and senator IIi,cOck Mr. F4-ler
f, close friend Of the cA->enator>. II il outrsseps
lor these malicoG, Democratic papers to maize Il ap
pear that We are seeking 10 make war on ANYBODY
Congressman bcden returned 70 Washington ye'D'r'
day afternoon. lie will BE- IN New York again nexs
sunday. when ARCHER conference will he held.
EX senator Plat expressed himself pleased 70
learn that members OF the party were prepsnn; FOR
active work. When told Of Mr.. Wad,wout, si!ecct
candidacy for Governor he remarked that the Congress
man ought 10 be strong candidate.
Tribune reporter >aw senator Warner Miller a
the Union League club last night and asled him about
the conference. Mr.. Miller talked freely about ia
conference. what done by those present and tho
object, which The promoters Of hope 10 obtain for ts
! benefit oi tie Republican party whole.
DO Tie conference which Wa held Yesterday was
,cif COAST tii Y one" ne SAID. - la"se number ot
.cntem.n cane down from the country Al their own
! arrangement and insisted that cOnfer'nce should
+ be held Previous 70 tins the idea Ot holding con
| ference had been referred 10 me by number 1t
Rspubi, who desired that should take prominent
| part in getting the Republicans who were to attend
IL together. but refused 20 acr. - many Republicans
,poic to ne and received letters from many
others from various parts Of the state who sad
that i absolutely necessary for rs 70
get together and - bring back intO tie party thoSs
who had temporarily gone from II. | consented 10
tale pat in such conference. Gentlemen wes
| present from every section Of The state. have ~
>ay that tie conference not called IN the interest,"
~ any man - any faction. Ii was called IN order
! 10 see 4 tie party could not be organized thai
when a lad IDEAS To express or views 70 ofer 10
/ ,ou.d De heard and would be listened ton other
/ words a party. the management Of which would nos
uc IN the hand, those who would Use IL for selfish
and personal purposes n was not called 10 atagonHs
any pei the party. II Wa not called 70 aniag
onizc IN any way. the Republican administration. u
va, ca led - what could he done 10 open the doors
! - al who want - unite with the Republican party
pr"-crt believed that party In I'M, state can u
| got together and measure we're taken FOR brn-l
out I'M, sentiment IN laiIous part> of the state 1,
vari1u, way. / that II the proper measures
arr, taken h> viii Ice The result NJ the la, ELECTION
;rcr, wa> a great falling OF In the Republican Noi.
Their, 10 doubt ai0ut II that large number ~ ke'
uuhlrans voted tho Democratic ticket, AID great num-
IT,, u Republicans stayed away from the polls. Inc
object OF thl- movement j. t. regain The interest ana
support of the Republican voters OF the state for me
! support II the Republican party and IT. nominees
M. Miller ~ud tIai al thc conference there we're
A. least thirty Republicans from all parts Of the >ai4
present. He did nor care 10 ave Their names lie fl
stV however thar Wrl" IN foot 10 pat intl
practical operation lie ideas which had bccu prom1L
| l;tcd by those present