New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-21
REPUBLICANS CHEER DEPEW
THE COUNTY COMMITTEE ENTHUSIASTIC.
ALL THE OLD OFFICERS REELECTED FOR THIS
YEAR-A NEW PRIMARY IN THE WITH
DISTRICT.

enthusiastic, JuDllant and harmonious Repub-
leans, brought together u participate in the
ganization of the County Committee for $50.
Everybody felt and almost everybody said that
the prevalent good feeling was in a great meas
ure brought about by the happy conclusion of the
Worlds Fair controversy, under the wise and
courageous leadership of ex-senator Platt.
Familiar faces Of New-Yorks steadfast Repub
lcans abounded on all Sides and included those
of John d. Lawson, Elhu Root, John W.
Marshall Jacob NJ. Patterson, Sheridan Shook,
John w. JacObuS, Bernard Biglin, W. II.
Bellamy, George b. Dean, Cornelius Van Colt,
Sherman Williams. Alfred &. Mason, William
Leary, William H. Ten Eycll, Robert \. GTeacen,
Wilson Bergman. Charles II. Murray John
Reisenwebcr. j. Thomas Stearns, John r. Nugcnt,
Henry c. Perley, John Collins, John c. Dodd,
w ~ Doyle Henry c. Botty, Ferdinand Ed
man. James s. Fraser, Frank Raymond and
William II. Townley.
The Executive Committee held short session
before the Committee was called to order, and
decided in view of the excellent state of harmony
existing that nothing better could be done than
TO recommend the reelection Of all of last years
officers When Colonel S V. Il. Crugcr came for
ward to assume the duties Of the chair he was
greeted with round of hearty cheers. Secretary
Bellamy lead the minutes Of the last meeting,
which were approved and Chairman CrucCr an
nounccd that the first business oil the evening was
the report of the Committee on Contested Seats.
The only case of the kind was that OF the With
Assembly District, which has been in the hands of
a special committee for several weeks. Two
ports, one from the majority and from the
minority of the committee, were presented. Sec
rotary Bellamy read the majority report, which
was signed by Richard \. Greacen, Andrew Is.
Rogers. ir., and Nathaniel \. Prcntiss. IL detailed
the familiar troubles of that district and ended by
recommending that new primary election be
held under the supervision Of committee VI five
TO be appointed by the County Committee. The
minority report was read by lis author. William II.
Townley and bore the signatures Of Mr.Townicy and
William Wainman. II defended the Tegu-
larty Of the primary OF January a. and held
that the sitting members WHO represent the Car
rol-DOdd faction, were entitled 10 retain their
places.
Charles II. Murray of the hid District moved
the adoption of the majority report, and William
A. Morris, of the same district, moved TO amend
the motion by adopting the minority report.
After speeches by John ID. Lawson aid Cornelius
Donovan. who took opposite sides, MIR. Lawson
advocating the majority report and Mr. DOn0-
van making lengthy appeal Tor the sitting mem
bers. the majority report was adopted by de-
cided vote. After the permanent organization
had been effected. the president Of the Committee
was empowered 10 appoint committee Of five
q
date Of the election viii he announced hereafter.
The election Of officers for the wear being the
next thing in order Police Justice Patterson arose
and in n few Well-chOScn words nominated Colonel
S. Y. X. CTuger f0r reelection 70 the presidency
Of the Committee. and moved his election. John
d. Lawson suggested that the motion bc carried
by RISING vote Every man present rose 10 his
feet and Vice President JacObus declared Colonel
Crucer unanimously chosen president for the year.
In resuming his post Colonel Cruger made
brief but telling speech, thanking the Committee
for the honor and promising the same diligence
and impartality which he had sought 10 exercise
in the past. At the close of his remarks nc re-
ceved three hearty cheers. Tie remaining officers
were elected b, reclamation First vice-presidcnt,
john w Jacobs; second vice president Alfred &.
Mason; treasure, John F. Plummer: secretaries
William II. BellTny and J, Thomas Stearns; ser
Geant-at-arms Charles II. WheelOck.
The roll Of districts was called, and the names Of
the new Executive Committee were announced, rs
follows:
I,t-John. Il. ,frmes. XIIIm-T. 8 ,G!1bs.
1iid-chas. H. ,iiroy, XVt- sscI.dan SHOOK.
l yy-X35 o j" iiSs' xHlt6-5 " T3arakcr
vH1itta- -iihi B. La@an ~xIIXr-j"ta itsl.cnTebcr
VIlig-Jae9a9 E H,ne =. z3xI.twn 'i R,irookfrii
,XM- N r rcos x1T YT59-FF2sak Royn aad
XIi5tii 55,1 wld William H. Ten ryck
Twenty.fourth Ward-J. Ihmas Stearn-.
Inst as the roll was flispd some one called
out that Chauncey VI. DeeV was IN the ROOM
and in moment all was cnirsion Cheer AFTER
n I.
was made Marshal JacObus and Justice Paiicr-
son became an improylSed cmuittce. and soon
succeeded in fishing ont NwYork's favor'c
A. Mr. Depew ascended the liatform and was
introduced by President CrtcT. three more
tremendous cheers were Gwen 10. tie great p3clH-
Gator When quiet was restored he assured his
frlov-dclegates that making Speeches was not
his chronic condition, although hat impression
had somehow got abroad An rAVerent person
had said. Drop nickel IN tAe !0t and get a
tlsUncpv I)ffGW. iIiOlSfer1uS
laughter and applause He had atonishcd his
wife last evening by dining at home
10 the meeting 10 eXcrisc the
privilege Of voting, but he found TIT he had
ieen denied that privilege, owing to the nanmity
Of the Committee lie hoped that would
always be denied the right 10 vote Tor re sane
cause The vote tonight was tie ryult OF
harmony. lCheersJ If there was 2Ey}ulpg lie
hated il was a row on the inside. II thee Was
10 be a row he wanted IL on the BESIDE.
uaughter1 When the Republicans OF the tate
were harmonious they were sure oI lne LIS,
laturc, Of a majority OF the Con3IeaSHi,ch nd
three out Of every five OF The state elcc'lCs.
Republicans had the hardest hght Gu ule -
Of the State. In the counties WmcA SINc Va
big Republican maiorities our TRENDS MO" HOH
ing Of the difficulties winch pcse1 us III ~
York. 1t took real grit and devotion 10 pi.hciPN
10 stand up under the dlscOuraglng clfcuHS'I
OF a Neyv-York City campaiIn. mere
VS. more ard better political pluck to the
block in Ncw-Nori, than 10 the acre any Wi' ~, ~
elsc in this country He conRlaiu|led me ~.
delegates present on the fight which they were
maintaining all the while They were the soldiers
81 forlorn hope, veterans who would continue
hold The citadel against the greatest odds ever
lnown in political battle Mr.. Dcpcw closed
lN promising 70 meet oitcucr with mo
committee in future and get acquainted. tNorc
laughter and enthusiastic applause
series Of resolutions were presented from the
XXlSt District Republican Association. which
were referred 10 the executive committee Motions
were also made that the Lceisloiurc be reQucst"d
20 pass bill compelling non-par i~anship in the
Police Board. and that Republican tavpaVrre
have representation In the Board Of Estimate
The motions were adopted.
PPOFTTS OF THE BARYE ETHTBITION
Tho meeting Of the Barve Monument Association whic