New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
UNION LEAGUE ELECTION.
BOTH SIDES EXTREMELY ACTIVE.
SOLICITING voTEs-LErTBRs FROM MEMBERS
FEATURES OF THE CONTEST.


which present at the meeting two years ago. when
II decided that only Republicans should be nd
mtted into the club Between 600 and 700 Votcs
were cast then. and the activity OF the two parties
which now striving for supremacy Is likely 10
about many members to visit the Clubhouse
tonight Bo,h sides made the most vigorous ehorlS
to win adbercnts yesterday and their EFFORTS VIII De
rcdoubled to-day. Two committees OF volunteers VIII
continue the housetohouse canvass which was pesuh
yesterday, and probably few members OF the ciuo VINO
ore in the city will escape being buttonhoico py rep
resentatives Of one party OF BOTH The hsbt VIII DO
warm by this evening that cabs may be sent lor
members who not able to go to the CLUBHOUSE OIL
foot or IN public conveyance.
The circular sent out by the Strong ticket had 2l3
signatures while that Of the brakeman party oad only
IA. Still neither side will say that TINS accurately
represents the relative strength Of the two tickets as
many members are pledged for one set OF candidates
or the other who have signed neither circular.
The two tickets as follows: Straight Republicans
Colonel william L. Strong, Charles u. FosdicK,
Nathaniel A. Prentss, Emerson Foo,e, Thomas II.
Wood, George L. whitman aud Edward A. ouintard.
.Mixedn-Biriseye Brakeman, George L.. Whitman,
John w. Cochrane, Edward A. Quintard, Francis ID.
Lccompte, Payson Merrill and William II. Lefferts
The issue, named by the Strong party, is whether
the club shall continue to be a simonpure Republican
one or merely a social organization. The other side
says there Is politics whatever in the contest and
that all its candidates are Republicans.
j. Seaver Page secretary Of the club. has sent to
each member ballot bearing the names OF the can
didates The ticket headed by Mr.. Brakeman Is given
first, as was placed in nomination earlier than the
other. Only twelve names are given Oh the oinciai
ballot as two men, George l.. Whitman and Edward
A. Quintard are both tickets. The committee
which Is chosen viii nominate officers to be voted ON
at the annual meeting in January, but an opposition
ticket may be put up.
This election win be the first under the new rule
~f he cIul Inv tha Nominating Committee
Seven was established. The Brakeman people say that
their candidates are not pledged to any particular
person for the presidency of the club, but Will, II
elected, carefully canvass the club and learn VINO
seems TO be most generally favored They VIII men
nominate that person for the presidency. member
Of the club said that four persons are now TALKED OF
for chief officer of the Union League namely Cornelius
~ Bliss lie Grand Il. Cannon Charles Stewart smith
and Commodore A. Van SantvOord. Mr. Bliss has
unquestionaby the largest number of supporters at
present and his election seems more than probable
lie Grand r. Canton is one OF the oldest members Oh
the club and has always been active in furthering It's
interests lie now heads the list of vce-pTeddents.
Mr.. Cannon Is an old man, however, and IL is likely
that he womb not accept the Office even if chosen.
Mr. Smith and Mr.. Van Sautvoord are leading men,
bers and would also make worthy presiding officers.
Chaunoey NJ. Depew viii certainly not accept re-
election, ana J. seaver Page wall as surely be chosen
secretary again.
There was much surprise Yesterday In te ciuD anu
elsewhere among those who read the name OF W. E. d.
Stokes on the circular of the Brakeman party. which
was published in The Tribune yesterday. Mr.. stokes
IS among Mayor Grants closest personal friends and
Is on intimate terms with the Big -Four" of Tam
many Hall Previous TO the recent election he mar
rowly escaped being nominated for Congress BY Tam
many Hall.
The "straghtout" Republicans were overioyed
yesterday at seeing the following letter, which was
~ iernll
one of the Brakeman side. who is member of we'll
known law firm of this city. The letter reads
am In hopes that you will come TO the Union
meenS on hrsda for eva ha no SaS
committee whose names are nclosed. dn 1,,+S arr
Republican committee with minority OF Mug"uinps
represented, ana not Democratic COMMITTEE rs IcP
resented. am confident that If elected tneS ro VIII
objection made and feel that they are entitled 10 an
election as rebuke to me gr9nndless cSes u ben
Trusting that you will regard tlEs matter IN the same
light in Which yd GS y "na e ef Gs yours U
The following letters have been received at The
Tribune Office:
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The contest in the Union League Club over the
choice of a nominating Committee may seem 70
be carried with remarkable vlgor, considering uie
power TO nominate candidats except those VINO are
cOnversant with the existing conditions IL is certain
for officers Of the CLUB viii be Republican, o!IeMlss
the candidates could not possibly he elected. rms
merely one between lotteries for influence in the
management of the clubs affairs. , III,
The correspondent OF The Tribune, who signed NM
self IS" was perhaps right III saying That tlere AIRY
about twenty-five Democrats in the club. rs" evl,
IDENTIFY belongs small, but ambitious coterle VINO
cali themselves he Old Guard. and who long MADE
dulness and Old fogyism the characteristics OF the CLUB
When any suggestion OF opposition 10 them mas oeem
made, II has been their custom 10 rush under cover
and shout with e Intent to are cs sSout
seize the club. They did this when the Member iye
Ticket was nominated In 1870 yet Wcn 1a maj ala c met
fall an nor have Democrats since appeared as candl,
dates for honor On the contrary tH Glo a a besamo
its political character ana IN sdoTn naS the tv
socially one of the most attractive c,n1s III e S4
canvass manifests itself in the us1" way and !, u
must indeed be great when they ma IL necessary 70
s sSs n d that i s
Irregular Republican policy OF the club Ina, wa;
t The 'G secs SISef manifesto boldly
claims that The ticket first and Or IS nsned
by coterls OF Democratic sympathes.n This repre-
sentauon has foundation In fact That Mt. bhike,
To oA many sS members Of the club easily ascertain
able by all This tact would have long ago GHep
WITH the 20 Subscription sts to Republican campaign
funds. The friends of the nominees upon, the SO,
fair play D shoud by their Votes on Thursday hight
express their dsapproval OF any but chlval ARGUS
league Club. A MEMBER.
Sew.York, Dec. 0, 1901.
TO the Editor OF the TIL u n e.
Sir: "The Brakeman circular at the Union League
Club which appears in The Tribune of to-day, is an
attempt 10 deceive Republican members OF the club.
It states among other things I've deprecate the
attempt which has been made to give political char
acter TO the present canvass. II the above is true
why has IL the hearty support OF TIE Democrats and
Mugwumps ard why are they so anxious for It's sue
cess? 1t Is nothing more nor less than ali effort on
IRE part of the Tamnany- Mugwump contingent TO
weaken the great influence OF toe onion League Club
as a Republican stronghold. They are moSt anxious
to control the character Of the admission committee,
ana thus begin an assault on the rigid rules that exist
and govern that committee In its deberation when the
character and notifications of candidates for admission
10 membership in the club are before 1t.
Considering the political complexion OF the leaders
in this movement, it ond he most unfortunate thing
TO have IL succeed. There many names In the list
Of ndorsemests" Of this circular placed there under
names appear in this list will not support the ticket