New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
CITY REPUBLICANS SPEAK.
THE COUNTY COMMITTEE on THE ELEC.
TON BILL.
aFTER FORMING TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION
IT PASSES STRONG RESOLUTIONS OF
APPROVAL WHICH ARE TO BE
SENT TO THE SENATE

SENT TO THE SENATE.
The members of the Republican County Committee
.,octed AT the primaries Tuesday met AZ Clarendon
Hall last night and made temporary organization.
There was an unusually large attendance, the hall
hoinc flied 10 It's utmost capacity. Every district
wa represented and in most instances by full deeca
lions. Colonel Crueer called the meeting TO order
colonel William {. Church Editor Of The Army ana
Navy Journal" was unanimously chosen as temporary
chairman on motion of MIR Murray leader of the lid
btstrct. The veteran secretaries, Messrs. Bellamy
and stcarns, in like reelected and then
the meeting ready for business
Colonel Church. in accepting the Office. made b'lel
speech that well received.
After the rOll-call the chairman was directed to APP
poln committee Of five 70 investigate the toroe III
the XIIIth and With Districts. for Mr.. Carroll has
decided contest Nh Frenchs claims Of victory IN the
latter district. Colonel Church will name the members
A. this committee in few days. Gy unanimous con
cont Mr. Murray offered the following resolutions on
che National Election bill and they adopted by a
,;ror,us and emphatic affirmative vote, not Il voice
bejnc raised in opposition:
whereas The Republican party in its National con
v.ntons has THAT Tie perpetuy of our nsutu'
INNS upon the maintenance or fiee Dal'"t an hV
count and a correct return; and
wner,as Republican party by its representatives
On convention assembled has incorporated IN its Natoha
nla,,om the acnabe principle Of equal rights Tor an
,., land It's answering devotion 70 the per>oal
n, and rcr-s Of citizens IN all States and Ter
,o-,es OF Union and especially TO the supreme SOW
,srn right OF every citizen, rich poor native or
,,-etcner black to cast free ballot III pioic
.sc,ton ard to have that ballot duly counted holding
ina free and popular ballot just and equal representa-
ION u al the people the foundation OF our r'puo''i
Government and demanded effective legislation to secure
,,o integrity and purity OF elections which are the ioundd'
non Of public authority; and
whereas 1t Is constitutional Congress TO regulate
,,c , places ana of holding Federal elections
a 20 provide the for the selection of It's officers
and , a., ,.,.o,
Where's There is now pending before the United
s,.,os Senate bill known the Federal Election bill Tor
49, conll shuent of the benecent objects and wise and
,s, nYrposes exp essed by the Republican party in the
National platforms. which the people OF the OnN states
~ ,be,r verdict as expressed victorious elections have
or o,ad and sanctioned which bill is not confined or re-
s,,ic I'm rs operation any particular locality but Is
,e,arl in its operation and effect and will not interfere
in State or local infringe any principle Of
constitutional law equity therefore, be IL
Resolved That this Republican County Committee OF
n. CITY OF NewYork by delegates here assembled do
heartily approve aad ndose said Federal Election bill as
the sentiment and wish OF the Republican party OF the
m.rorol;,an city OF NewYork and urge upon Congress
tha, for the benefit OF the whole country the protection
Of voters in al states and Territories the redemption Of
rehtod PARTY faith the fGiment OF platform pfinclp =
and the Requirement: Of the cardinal principles OF pooy
nd integrity good government and advancement In the
cau, - right and justice demand the passage OF this
measure and the enactment Of this bill as law
on motion of eX-JudCe ArnouX, special committee
ronsistng Of ex Judge Patterson Mr. Murray and Mr.
Randall was appointed TO present these resolutions ~
The United states senate The meeting then adjourned
permanent organization will probably not be erected
for two or three weeks.