New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-21
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THE UNION LEAGUEAROUSED
GREAT ENTHUSIASM IN THE CLUB FOR THE
STATE TICKET.

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PLANS FOR DINNER AND A RE-
CEPTIoN TO THE CANDIDATES
AT THE CLUBHOUSE ON
THURSDAY NIGHT.
| There is not Democrat in this State, however
| rabid partisan he may be- who has the efrontery
to deny that J. Sloat Fassett possesses all the ele
ments of popularity The Republican candidate
for Governor is young, intelligent and aggressive;
he has had years of experience as q legislator his
presence is agreeable and his manner cordial He
is to-day what he one, two three years
ago. The honor which has been thrust upon him
has not changed him in the slightest degree. Each
day is another demonstration that his popularity
and also that of his colleagues is increasing. The
young men throughout the State eagerly mani
Testing their desire to help put one Of
their own age in the Executive Mansion at
Albany. But this enthusiasm is not confined to
the younger element of the Republican party or
to any particular faction of it, 1t is general In
its extent, and is pronounced among the old as
it is among the young men,
Nothing is more significant Of this general en-
thusasm and desire TO win than the part which is
to be taken in the coming campaign by the Union
League Club. Its work viii not be done in per-
functory way or BY large small part OF the
efforts of all the members who Republicans.
Never since the days of Tweed in 1871 has
much genuine feeling and interest been exhibited
in the success of the Republican candidates This
feeling has slowly developed since the Rochester
Convention ~ first there sluggishuess
and lack of enthusiasm probably due to the
fact that Andrew d. White it was thought, would
make the best candidate. But as the time
passed, and Mr.. Fassetts strong personality be-
came known, all of this Indifferent feeling gave
way to appreciation of hS character, ability and
aggressive qualities.
The first public demonstration of the feeling
which pervades the membership of the club VIII
be made on next Thursday evening, when a din
ner, followed by reception, will be given at
the clubhouse to Mr.. Fassett, Mr., Vrooman and
the other Republican candidates.
J. Seaver Page, secretary of the club. said yes
terday to Tribune reporter that he thought the
dinner and reception would crystalline the feeling
in favor of Mr. Fassett and his colleagues. There
has been,n he said, " a disposition on the part or
the leading Republicans of the club to give some
sort of celebration which would show their
earnest sympathy and appreciation of the character
of the nominees How to do it quickly was up
permost in the minds of the men. reception
given by the club would entail the calling OF
special meeting and delay of at least a weekIt
was finally decided that it would be best for the
members to give the candidates dinner and re.
ception 1t will be in the nature of CLUB
affair, and yet the club does not send
out the invitations. That would be all done
If we had time enough. However,
the subject up before the executive commit
tee, and it was sanctioned in every way, which
shows the intense interest the club has in the well
fare of the Republican ticket. 1t is confidently
believed that the club is starting in on new era
of enthusiasm. / may add that it is highly graft
fying for it means that the members are looking
forward to the grand campaign OF 1892, and see
now before them the bright prospect which exists
for redeeming our State from the power which Is
grinding us down The Republicans of the city
feel sure that the State can be redeemed this year
by electing Legislature and a Governor, and
thy are hoping that when they show
that they are in earnest they can attract
citizens from all parties. In the Union League
there are some carping fellows who have been
disposed to criticise unduy. Well, they are dis
playing surprising warmth in favor Of the ticket
Perhaps the enthusiasm is due in measure
to the fact that the campaign of 1892 will soon
begin and that the fight this fall Will be the
first skirmish in the battle.
Great interest is manifested among ne mem
bers over politics in Ohio and Newly orK. Many
Presidential talks have taken place already. Inc
defeat OF last year has by no means dlsc9uraged
the ardor and enthusism Of both the old and
TonnS Renublicans. The year 1892 will find
them ready for battle The President at
Albany spoke out in favor of honest money. Inc
lren at the club are not at all surprised that tne
Democrats Notwithstanding the lndorement IL
free coinage in Ohio should turn about at Sara
toga, and make strong PLANK on tne nlVney tsni,
question. II may be difficult for some or their
speakers to explain the situation, but with q
party 50 inconSruous in its makeup nave no
doubt that some Of the speakers VIII ne eGIoa a
to the occasion and persuade the people thaI Tree
coinage is good for Ohio but bad for New-f fork.
Mr. Page was asked if the young men oI 'ne
club were much aroused
hearty sympathy with the work hey are deeply
interested, and will not only work, put VIII make
contributions in accordance WIN tneIr % mems @ An
enthusiastic campaign committee VIII soon oe or.
qanized Already half dozen young men nave
asked me to place them on the committee. Now
this is unusual, for II is natural 10 slrh te ue-
Mr. Page was asked about the dinner which
is to be given TO Mr.. FasSett and the other candl-
dates -
The dinner will he given in the small alcoye
room There will be thirty present besides the
nine candidates. 1t Will peeln an ai . 80 ana eHd
at o. As understand it, there Will be no speech
making but after the dinner is over the guests
and the members will 90 10 the large meeting-room
It is probabe that Mr. Fassett will make a Shorc
speech there. although he told me the other day
that he could not make any set address told him
that il would be enough for the members TO meet
him and grasp m 2y the mana; n iOn er ALJm ro,yn ~
He said he felt hattered by the invitation, ana
that he would accept ana was quite sure thao
his colleagues would also.
There will be present at the dinner Levi T.
Morton, Chauncey NJ. Depew, II! o. Armour,
GeorCe Nontague treasurer of the club. John
Sloane Sloane. F d. Tappan A. c. Cheney, Joel }. Err
hardt, William p; Clyde, samuel Thomas, j. seayer
Page H. NJ Fogler, LIE Grand B Gannob John g.
R. B. Cowing. General Horace Porter, Jesse Seg-
man and G. 2. Huntington. Senator Frank His
cock will be the only guest beside the eandi-
dates. ~,
Mr. Depcw will preside at the dinner Mr..
Page continued. He goes away tomorrow on
an nspcction tour but will return in time for the
dinner. He has exhibited great interest in the
campaign. In the meeting of the executive COM
mittee the other day he went over the political
situation and in every way shows an unusual de-
gree of enthusiasm.
Il don't know that better expression Of the
feeling Of the club can be given than IN the words
Of Joseph H. ChOate / had asked him TO attend
the dinner lie WAS little disappointed because
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