Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-30

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The Full Asssias OF Committee Will
Take Pisos IN Novsmb,r.
WASHINGTON, July 70 The National
Republican executive committee met as the
Arlington hotel in this city at O'Clock this
afternoon. OF the Is members but seven
were present. nsmely, Chairman NJ. s.
Quay OF Pern,ylvanis, Vice Chairman J.
i Claskson Of Iovs. Secretary ]. Slost
Wsasett Of New York, treasurer w. w.
Dudley Of Indiana, Samuel Fessenden Of
Conuecticut. G. A. II H,bart Of New Jefsey,
The first business before the committee
vas the consideration Of accounts growing
out Of the last campaign submitted BY
Treasurer Dudley. Tbis, proceeding was
interrupted for time in order to allow
Col. Scott Of o naha, Neb. to make glow
ing speech in favor Of holding the next Re-
publican National convention in that city.
When he had concluded the matter wa
referred to . general copmittee. A
large msss Of correspondence vas
also laid before q committee BY the
chairman and secretary for discussion.
Many active politicians in different parts Of
the country had suggestions to make and
conclusions to draw from the outcome Of
the last congressional election. All Of
these communications that appeared to be
Of value were carefully considered and
particular attention was enlisted in behalf
Of An elaborate table anal, zing 10 detail
the last vote Of The congressional election.
Some discussion followed - TO the time
aud place Of meeting Of the full national
republican committee and il vas fioally de-
cided to entrust the selection Of the place
Of meeting and the exact date to Chairman
Quay and Secretary Fassett, with the pro-
siso. that the meeting shall take place
some day in November. II the time hon.
ored custom Of allowing six months notice
Of the meeting Of the nominating c0nven-
ton 10 to be observed, this action 10 m indi-
cation that the next national Republican
convention will be held not later than May
next. After electing W. ]. Campbell Of
Iliincis . member Of the committee in
plsce Of George r. Davis Of the same
state, the committee took recess for two
hours.
When the committee reassembled at 8
O'Clock, all approaches to the room were
closed and no communication could be had
with those inside. The first business Of
the evening was the presentation Of Chair
man Quay's resignation, which came before
the c,mmittee in shape Of the following
letter
WASHINGTON, July 30.
Hon. j. Sloat Fassett, secretary Of the
National Republican Committee.
Dear Sir-This is to appraise you that
have today forwarded to Hon. VIM. II
Andrews, chsirman Of the Republican State
Committee Of Pennsylvania, my resignation
- . member Of the Republican National
Committee from thst state.
Yours truly, M. s. QuAY.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Ciarkson the follow
ing resolution was adopted: Resolved, that
We accept, against our judgment and with
much doubt - to the wisdom and expedi-
eDcy of 1t, for the party's interest. the
action Of Senator Quay in his resignation
a. chairman and member Of the national
committee. We desire to express from our
knowledge Of facts Of prominent service to
party, our sense Of deep obligation under
which he has placed the Republican party
and cause Of good government and patriot
ism in the United States. lie undertook
the leadership Of . doubtful cause
in time when the Republican
party was dishe asteued and the Democratic
party confident in the power OF supreme
control in the government and nation, and
when the odds of the contest were against
our party, and by his mstchless power, his
unequalled skill in resources. his genius to
command victory, won for his party sn
victory in the face OF tx
pected defeat. The triumphant victory Was
won largely by the power Of his superior
generalship and bis uofailipg strength as
political leader. In the great contest OF
1888 we have learned to know the nobility
Of the man and we desire in this conspicu-
ous manner to plaza on public record for
the present and for the future % an endur-
ing answer to partisan assaults Of the DE-
feated enemy, our testimony in appi ois-
ton Of bis public services snd his personal
worth
Following this came the report Of
the committee on audit in the following
terms: Your committee appointed to audit
accounts Of W. W. Dudley, treasurer
Of the National committee would re-
port that on the rough inspection
of books and accounts, We are enabled TO
state that all monyes received by the treas
ufef are actually and fully accounted for
and sustained in every particular by
vouchers and proper receipts. We sre en-.
abled from this examination to approve OF
the tfeasuref's accounts and to express to
the committee our sense Of its great obliga
tions to the treasurer for bis faithful and
efficient service to it in this capacity.
Signed J.eS. CLARKsON)
GARRETrIA. HOBART Committee.
SAMUEL FEssENpEN
The chairman then read letter, dated
Washington, July 20, from W. W. Dudley.
rendering his resignation Of the effice Of
the treasurer Of the Republican national
committee.
The committee immediately adopted =
resolution. stating that vbile We are left
by Gen. Dsdley's own wish no other course
than to consent to his retirement from the
committee, we feel that his action
depfives the committee and the
party Of the invaluable and loyal
service Of one who has proved him
self one Of the ablest and most faithful
public men Of his time. His whole life 10
. generous proof Of his msnliness Of pur-
pose and his patriotism - citizen. Speak
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and unusual devotion to his party
and coustry, We would express this
grateful evidence Of what we know
the Republican party owes 70
him for his services in 20 many Of its con-
tests, and especially in the memorable
struggle Of 1888 We part from him
officially with sincere regret, and In doing
20 We wieh to put in the: records Of the
committee this expression Of that party .
sfatii ude and personal friendship Ia which
we know he Is 20 worthy to be held
Resignstions OF Chairman Quay
snd Treasurer Dudley were then
formslly sccepted and laid on the table,
subject to approval Of the full Republican
ns.ionI committee at its next meeting.
Mr.. CIaYkson vss elected ehsiYmsn Of the
executive committee and Mr.. Hobart vas
elected vice chairman in place tf Mr..
CIa1kson, the chairman being authorised
10 select treasurer to succeed Mr.. Dudley.
The committee then adjourned.
Hen Hsn,y G. Hobbird Dead.
MrpDLxTowx. Conn July 20. Hon.
Henry c. Hubbard died this afternoon,