New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-24

alleged that IL has received the support OF rcceg-
nizcd Democratic members. The statement Is
made that several days ago wellknown Demo-
cratic member catered the room where the lists
were placed for signatures and inquired
for the Democratic ticket and the second ticket
headed by the name Of Birdseye Brakeman, was put
before him. The remark was heard by one at
the most radical Republican members who. turn
ing. said sharply in effect that there ought to
Club of New-iork. aud that II was
about time that the word Republican
should be inserted in the clause of tn, charter
and bylaws which requires as condition OF mem
bership unqualified loyalty to the Government of
course, every member of the club knows that
lirdseye Brakeman cannot be classed otherwise
than as stanch Republican In fact, two names
are on the second ticket which appear on the INST
or Republican. ticket. These are George L. Whit
man, and Edward 4. Quintard. 1t is said how
ever. that there two names ON the second
or opposition ticket which. in some degree. though
50 remotely as not 70 be generally ap-
vwump element of the club On the other
hand, the positive assurance is given that
out OF the fourteen names any combination OF
seven that may be made at the December meeting
as members Of the Nominating Committee will re
suit in the choice of Mr.. Bliss candidate. The
real tactics OF the opposition may not, therefore.
candidates for all the Offices which must be done
at least ten days before the annual election, when
another ticket may appear.
Mr.. Bliss is looked upon as deserving Of she honor
OF an election to the presidency the retirement
of Mr.. Depew. IL Is claimed that il the opposition,
characterized as Mugwump were In favor OF Mr..
biss all they had 70 90 was to support the resaa d
secretary, and he unhesitatinsy and openly de-
clares' that, while ne is not . candidate for re-
Il Sv snv ne ebanse Mn Bs tb. te saSe
his candidacy, should by any combination De
turned down."
with interest Meanwhile, the radical element
insist that there should be more agrees veness on
the part Of Republicans TO settle the point for all
time to come that the Union League Club %, Of
be recognized as such by those within the or
ganization as well as those without. 1t Is al
legged that 500 or upward Of the members OF the
club voted at the recent election for Mr.. Flower,
though Mr.. Fassett was member of the club IL
is maintained BY many members That when INC
condition Of membership was and iS unqSannea
loyalty TO the Government Of the United States
il is not consistent with the origin and purposes
Of the Union League Club that one-exth or one
fifth Of its members should vote for man who, 1t
is thought, did not In the recent campaign pn.
equivocaly or satisfactorily deny the charge that
he was "Copperhead' during the war OF the
Rebellion. 1t is maintained, ALSO by representa-
tives Of the same element that history proves
the Republican party 10 have been right on all
the great National questions which have arisen
and been disposed Of during the t ua5SaI on
party more nearly than those OF the
Democratic party are in the line of the pro-
motion or good government and tina. they go
further in the direction of sustaining by proper
means absolute and unqualified loyalty TO the
Government of the United States which was the
cornerstone OF the Union League as recorded In
its charter. They feel that while this element
of political discord Is within the ranks OF the
club membership the work Of the organization
must necessarily be less complete and effective
than it would otherwise be; and finally that
strictly Republican club is not the proper home
for REPRESENTATIVES Of the Democratic party, who
while In the enjoyment of their rights and privi-
leges as members Of the club are necessarily In
a position 10 give aid and comfort to the Democ-
racy and this without dshonorable intent, but
under the stress of sense Of loyalty to the party
with which, in obedience TO their honest judg-
mcnt, they are identified