The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-27
ACTIVE REPUBLICANS.
They viii Not Wait Until Next EIec.
ton to Organize.
Steps Toward the Formation of Per-
manent League-Patrfotic Speeches
and Cheers for Blaine.


OF permanent organization in the shape
OF a club or league, but no sooner was an
election over than this was lost sight OF.
During the past week or so, however,
the subject has been taken up with more
avidity and earnestness than heretofore,
and the result was that a meeting was
called at the Courthouse last evening to
talk the matter over, and if possible effect
such permanent organization as is de-
sired. There were present at the meeting
w. a. Anderson, j. o. Coleman, I. w.
Sheehan, E. w. Roberts, State Treas
urer Mcdonald. William Govan, w. w.
Coons, j. McKinnon, w. H. Ennis, r. B.
Harmon, T. w. Huntington, C. s.
Houghton, NJ. A. Howard, E. A. Crouch,
w. d. Knights, Chris. Green, ]. w. Guth-
RE, E. II. Mckee, Harrison Bennett. A.
J. Gardiner, G. w. Railton, w. c. Van
Fleet, J. B. Devine, Ed. Weinrich, j. G.
Pierson, +. r. Dray, w. NJ. Petrie, w.
w. Rhoads, Frank d. Ryan, Controller
w. Douglas, III. D. Gamble, o. W. Erie
wine, NJ. w. Hawk, o. B. Turrill, Frank
T. Johnson, Dugald ellis, Win. j. Davis
and others.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
10. Coleman called the meeting to
order, and briefly stated its objects. He
said he believed every loyal Republican
was in favor ofsuch an organization and he
hoped the meeting would result in much
good.
Chris Greer nominated w. NJ. Petrie
for temporary Chairman, and despite Mr..
Petrie's protest he was elected unani-
mously Harrison Bennett was elected
temporary Secretary.
Mr.. Petrie upon assuming the chair
thanked the gentlemen present for the
honor conferred upon him. He said that
it was with pride that he could say that
he was old enough to help organize the
Republican party in its earliest stages,
and he had been a consistent Republican
ever since. There was a disposition on
the part of political organizations to break
away from themselves at times and to be-
come disorganized. This was particularly
the case with the Republicans. A per-
manent organization of some sort would,
he thought, keep them together and do
away with much of the factional sqUab
bless
Mr.. Coleman suggested that before
proceeding further in organizing ltwould
be better to hear some expressions from
prominent Republicans present with ref
erence to the best plans to be adopted
and so forth.
This suggestion seemed to meet with
general favor, and Chairman Petrie first
called upon Senator Dray.
GOOD IDEA.
Senator Dray said he was in accord
with the feeling that had brought about
this meeting. There was a talk in San
Francisco to make an effort to have the
next National Republican Convention on
the Pacific Coast. He thought it would
be grand thing. The Republicans and
Democrats would be pleased alike. He
said he realized as every other Republican
did, that the party lines out here were loose
and the holding of the convention on the
coast would act as a great tonic. He
would like to see Sacramento organize,
and help the movement, and permanently
organize. 1t would even be big thing
TO undertake to get the convention here.
State Treasurer Mcdonald was called
upon, but only spoke briefly. He eX
planned that he was a stranger here, and
came rather TO listen than to talk
e. w. Roberts was heartily in favor
of the idea for permanent organization,
and exhorted the Republicans to get to-
gether and show the world that they were
solid here.
Chris. Green said that the Farmers
Alliance and labor parties do not wait
until just before election before organiz-
ing. and he did not see why the Republi-
cans should. 1t was proper that Sacra-
mento, as the capital of the State, should
take the initial step in organizing a per-
manent Republican club.
NOW IS THE TIME.
W. a. Anderson said he was a worker
and did not believe much in talk. How
ever, he considered this proper time TO
organize the Republican party of Sacra-
mento, and not wait until just be-
fore election. The point made by Mr..
Green regarding the other political organ
iZatiOns was a good one, and the hint
should be taken. a permanent league or
club would amalgamate the party thor
oughly and would prevent tickle MEM
- Aff n A
and other side issues.
Controller Colgan was introduced, but
like Treasurer Mcdonald, preferred to
listen rather than talk.
Chairman Petrie at this juncture re-
minded the State officers that among Re
publicans there were no strangers. all
were friends, and he hoped there would
be no ditlidence among them about giving
their views.
Frank d. Ryan called the attention of
those present TO the fact that many of the
internal differences Of the party that arise
around election times could be settled if
there were central or permanent organ
ization. He did not believe in waiting
day. Now is the time. Other cities
throughout the State would fall in line.
and in a short time steps could be taken
toward a permanent State organization.
Regarding the plan Of organizing, Mr.
Ryan thought the best way was to select
an Executive Committee, and have that
committee formulate plan.
"CAN'T BE BEAT"
w. ii. Ennis was in hearty accord with
the organization idea, and predicted great
things. When the Republicans are or
ganized, he said it is impossible for anv
other political body to carry Sacramento
After the local club was on its feet, so to
speak, the next thing in order would be
to get the entire county in line. \ county
organizer could be appointed, who would
go about the county and get them all to-
Rether.
c. II. Hubbard was called upon and
spoke briefly. He was in favor of Sacra-
mento taking the lead in this matter, and
promised his support and cooperation in
organizing.
General Sheehan. w w. Rhoads. DR..
Huntington and L. L. Johnson spoke
briefly in favor of the proposition. Mr..
johnson moved that they proceed at once
TO elect officers and organize.
NAMING THE CLUB.
Dir. Green moved as an amendment
that they proceed TO name the proposed
organization first, and he suggested that
u he called the National Republican
League Of Sacramento.
}. .. Coleman advised the Republicans
10 go little slow. 4 temporary or
ganization had already been effected by
iAe election OF a Chairman and Secretary,
10 there WAS need pf Mr. IplnSOpjs