New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
THE UNION LEAGUE CHEERS.
STRONG FOR j. SLOAT FASSETT.
REPUBLICAN ADDRESSES IN THE WELL.
KNOWN CLUBHOUSE.

THE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. JOHN W:
vRooMAN, Ex-sTATE SENATOR o'coNNoR.
A. G. WADE GENERAL HEDGES. YER
PLANcK ooLvIN AND CHAUycEY
NJ. DErEw SPEAK.
The political and social sides Of the Union
League Club were finely blended last evening
at its reception to j. Soat Fassett and other
candidates of the Republican convention. Born.
as its name indicates of the struggle to keep the
Nation intact, the club has ever been mighty
power in the field of politics. Between the cam
paigns, however, when the forces had laid down
their arms, and peace reigned, that part
Of the clubs nature which is devoted
to the pleasing intercourse Of the merl-
bers naturally gains the ascendancy. Last
night the organization presented both these
aspects IL was union league and CLUB
at the same time with an emphasis, however, on
the political part of the title. Mr. Fassett, Mr.
Vrooman and other of the candidates, were first
entertained at dinner, at which sat small party
of members Of the club. Then there was a good.
old-fashioned Republican meeting. at which
considerable part of the members Of the organiza-
ton listened to strong, stirring and mastery
speeches on the issues Of the campaign.
The object of the reception not, however.
to win recruits to the Republican ranks. The
orthodoxy Of the audience on the principles OF the
party was beyond question. What the
gathering for was to show
the measure of the enthusiasm Of the
Union League Club for the nominees Of the
Rochester Convention Mr.. Fassett rightfully
called the organization the heart Of the Republic
can party" and its ardor and zeal for ticket
is always one Of the most important elements Of
the campaign.
1t was not to be expected that members Of
the Union League Club should exhibit
the wild enthusiasm that rules an
Harvard-Yale football match or boat race, yet
the large number present, the caieful, earnest at
tention paid the speakers, the outbursts OF loud
hand.clapping and wild cheering which greeted Mr.
Fassett and the other candidates, the signs of warm
appreciation paid each good point and the ami
mated conversation over the merits of the ticket
after the speech-making, proved beyond doubt that
the club is heart and soul, might and main, in the
fight that it believes in the candidates and will
work hard to elect them If the meeting at the
new Music Hall indicated that the Republican en-.
thusasm is already assuming tidal wave proportions
the reception last night demonstrated this fully.
Mr. Depew made his first speech to the club
since his return from Europe, and his reception
was new proof of the warm regard of the mem
bers of the club of which he is president He
made one of his entertaining addresses brimming
over with wit and convincing in its logic. His
fellow-members could not but feel that Mr.. Vroo-
mans characterization of him as" the distinguished
all-around man of the world" fitted him admir-
ably
Mr. Fassett has recently been elected a member
of the club, and his welcome was hence double
one lie made another OF the speeches which Gre
sounding in ringing tones the keynote Of the fight
against Tamrnany and Iiil All the other candi'
dates except one were present, and each spoke
briefly and TO the point.
The large gathering contained number OF men
representative, not only of the city, but OF the
Republican party. There were leaders In tha
commercial, financial and legal world all ardent in
their devotion to the ticket. Others present were
Deputy Collector John NJ. Wilson, General George
H. Sharpe, George p Rowell, Isaac Ill., Bailey,
S, " Reid. ex-Aldeman John c. OConnor, John
Sloane. Isaac " Brokaw, w. NJ. Fuller, b Ia
Ludington, General G. NJ. Dodge, Platt X. Dickin-
son. William r. Sheffield, G. z. Slade, John w.
Cochran. ]. X. Cilley, A. +. Libby, j. Spencer
Turner, A. G. Hyde, w. II. Ross Payson Mer-
rin, Robert w. Aborn, Colonel Ethan Allen,
William H. Webb, w. F. Buckley, and Cyrus
Clark.
THOSE WHO WERE AT THE DINNER.
The dinner took place in the dinner alcove,
and covers were laid for thirty-nine, or thrice
thirteen but few Of the guests were unable
TO Ue present The tables were placed on three
sides of a square, and the decorations were beautl-
full Three mounds of JacqueminOt roses were
most striking and at each plate was tea rose.
Pots of ferns and festoons of smlax lent green
to the picture and four large candelaora ana
two small ones gave brilliant light. Chauncey
NJ Depe,y sat at the head of the table
.ol,t sat Mr.
Mr. Vrooman was at his left. AT ono
end of one of the tables sat George Montague,
treasurer of the club verplanck Colyin, the cam
didate for State Engineer, was to the right OF Mr.
Montague. At the end of the other table wa
T. Seayer Page. the secretary Of the club, A. y.
Wade. the candidate for Controller, being at his
right and General Ira NJ Hedges, the candidate
for Treasurer at his left The others at the dinner
were: - -,
Joel B. Erhardt Brayton Ives, A. c. Cheney.
w p Clyde Judge Rufus b. Cowing John Sloane
IT, O. Armour, John G. Moore, A. Van Santvoords
state Senator George Il. Sloan, George X. Sheldon.
HTlSber nSberd William BrookieId H. NJ Fagler, A. b
Darling Jesse Seigman, BenJamln brewster, IL. w.
Cannon b. Blakeman, ID, o. Mills, E. I. sampson.
F. o. French, Senator Frank HiscocK, John II.
Fhpc and c. w. c. LOwery.
NT page received the following letter from
Vice-President Norton dated Rhineclih:
family viii 5h Srye to from meet the s snS ss on
therefore be unable to be present a. the dinner
~ LEVI r. MORTON.
Ex-senator William NJ. Evarts sent the follow
ing telegram TO Mr.. Depew
I beg TO congratulate you on your happy return
from Europe and through yon to convey TO our can
didates Governor Fassett and Lieutenant Governor
VrooInan your distinguished guests tonight, and me
honorable company about my unbounded satisac.
lion at the dOngs of the convention ana my perfect
confidence In the coming triumph Of the Republican
party In the election. WILLIAM NJ hNAhis.
lie Grand B. Cannon also sent letter, ex.
pressing his regret that he would DC unable to
he present, and declaring his cordial sympathy
with the cause of the candidates of the Republican
convention.
The house committee Of the club, A. II. Brown,
George Sheldon, and Frank Randall. had charge
of the arrangements for the dinner. AT $50
o'clock the guests sat down at the tables and en-
loved the menu prepared by the club steward.
Il was nearly o'clock when cigars were lighted,
and soon after that hour the diners came down.
etairs TO the meetng-room