New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-08
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POLITICAL AND PERSONAL.
PUBLIC MEN AID AFFAIRS.
WHAT THE REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE
WILL Do-THE NEW EXECUTIVE COM
NlITTEE CHAIRMAN.

WILL DO-THE NEW EXECUTIVE CoM
MITTEE CHAIRMAN.
Several subjects Of moment will come oeioN
the March meeting of the Republican "ehera' Oo'"'
mittee in the Criterion Theatre on IueSuas e'en"e'
II Is expected that Chairman Goodrich VIII alhoui'o
the names Of the Advisory Committee upon Muihoipa'
Reform the appointment of which was authorized az
the last meeting This committee VIII CONSIST o.
twenty six members, one from each "aru' anu WI"
ircude some Of the most representative men OF the
party like General stewart l.. Wocdioru eA''uuse
Joshua VI. Van Colt, Jackson wallace Luther We
Emerson George b. Forester, Charles small - 10
Burrows. j. II. Ogilve, W. j. Kaiser George f. Eillot
George J. Collins d. W. Nortliup James H. Kussies,
and others. 1t is probable that General Woodioro
will he made chairman Of the committee. The ehort
will he made to the cooperation Of lndepehdeh,
citizens Of all parties, as to secure the eecuoh VI
the best who can possibly be named lot Mayor'
In the various citizens movements of the past the
initiative has been taken outside Of the regular party
organization and the result has been more or less
difficulty in securing harmonious action. In lool and
l5-3 the nomination and election Of Mayor Low was
secured by the union of all the reform clements OF
the community
The scheme Of erecting party headquarters as Q
business investment approved Mt the last meeting
Of the committee will be further presented by the sub
committee Tuesday evening. The members OF the
General Committee will report what subscriptions they
have been able TO the shares placed at 30
each. Already member has obtained promises
from his friends Of taking 100 shares 1t proposed
to expend $4,000 upon the building, and If 100000
IS subscribed the rest can be secured upon mort
gage.
a number Of important amendments to the bylaws
will before the General Committee for action.
They have been printed and sent TO each member for
consideration. The committee on rules and orders
submit changes which will give the campaign COM
mittec power to add to its number men not In the
General Committee, and TO provide for a regular re-
vision Of the roll in each ward association and the
holding Of primaries I'm December instead OF January.
These have all been substantially approved and Will be
adopted. The Others likely 10 give rise to some
debate. EX-AsSemblyman Mason offers which Is
gned TO give equal representation 10 each ward and
town In Assembly District Conventions. United states
District Attorney johnson desires special meetings Of
associations for enrolment, the restriction OF voting at
primaries 10 registered az the previous election
election districts for primary voting in large wards
the authority for twenty persons to secure copy
OF the roll books. by paying three cents a
David \. Baldwin desires that absence from three
successive meetings shall render the place u
any member
Israel F. Fisher wants to have the choice Of ths
members Of the executive committee made within ten
days after the January meeting OF the General Com
mittcc, and organization effected by the choice Of
chairman at the same time. Mino? amendments ara
offered by e.. Alfred smith and Charles J. Diss.
The new executive committee will make its first
report at Tuesday nights meeting and the organize
ton effected by tho choice OF Hugo liirsh for chair
man will be reported by him. Mr.. IIirSh is a repre-
sentative OF the younger element in the party and 10
publican. Iie1s serving for the first time MEM
Der OF the executive committee. and his unanimous
choice as chairman is tribute 10 his ability well
rs an indication of tic substantial harmony prevailing
In the party.
The present status of the proceedings growing ont
Of the water scandal Is one of suspense pending the
decision Of the appeal to be made TO the highest court
OF the \ difference OF opinion exists in regard
10 the hearing of the by the Court Of Appeals
ON the hand - high an authority upon law as
judge Barnard. Of the supreme Court. says that no APP
peal can be taken from a General Term in an iniuno-
lion case. But Corporation Counsel jerks. and Thomas
f. Pcar,all. counsel for the Long Island Water supply
Company. say that the General Term decision was
one OF law and not of facts it is appealablc. IN
effort will be made to secure decision as soon as
possible. The case will go upon the motion calendar
and will be speedily heard ahead OF all IL Is hoped
"A decision in time To put the case upon tral ~
Nav il tho decision of the General Term Is overru!ed
and aside II ii is affirmed trial VIII be had,
but Judgment for the plaintiffs will be granted ~
is proposed cndcavOr to have the Court OF Appeals
pass upon all the questions involved In the matter,
Including the con>UtOnality of the provisions In me
Act Of Annexation Of New Lots for the purchase OF the
Water Coi1pany's plant and franchise.
The Bridge Trustees will hold their March meeting
tomorrow afternoon. No especial business Is likely 10
come mp for consideration. The Bridge bill before the
Legislature is expected soon TO become a law.