New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-20
WANTING THE CONVENTION
THU COUNTY COMMITTEE UNANIMOUS.
PREPARING TO SEND TIE EXECUTIVE CON
MIrrEE TO WAsIINGTON.

PREPARING TO SEND THE EXECUTIVE CoN-
MITTEE TO WASHINGTON.
well-attended and enthusiastic meeting OF the he
publican County CoTmittcc was held NJ thc "7'i'u
opera House Hail. Twenty third st. and Elghth'asc',
last evening. II the first regular meeting Oh INC
committee since The election. Defeat at the pos mas
chilled the ardor campcned the zeal oil the NC
publicanism Of New-YOrk stranger unacqnoih'-u
with the result of this falls contest, would have sup
posed from the undauntcd and aggressive spirit mani
tested that tn, campaign had ended in substantial
Republican triumph. There was but sentiment
prevailing and that that the party turning Its
back upon the past must close It's ranks and prepare
for the Struggle OF 1892.
President william Broolicld was loudly cheerea
on assuming the chair. He wasted no time IN words
but proceeded at once to business In the audience
which he called to order ex-Judge Patterson Joel
W. Mason, George b. Deane, Assemhlyman-elect,
A. r. Conkling Bernard Biglin Charles H. MURRAY
Collector Eidman Henry c. Botty. John simpson,
Alexander II. Reid George ". Wanmakcr james r.
Hand Michael GOode, William Lenry, Colonel J W.
Marshall, Charles e. Cronin, John 5. Smith, IL. Z.
Backus, Robert Uuey, j. Thomas Stearns, SIBERIAN
Shook, John Ii. Gunner, Denis Shea John Collins,
John r. Nugent, Charles II. Flammer, James King
Duffy, Theodore F. Ruhl and other we-known Re
pubncans.
After Secretary William II. BeIlamy had read the
minutes Of the last meeting, exJudge Patterson
offered n resolution, passed by the Republican Ex-
ecutive Committee on Wednesday as follows: " Re
solved That this committee holds unanswerable the
arguments advanced in favor Of the Republican Ma
tlonal Convention being held in NewYork and that a
special committee be appointed TO assist In persuading
the National Committee to name this city for the great
meeting. Upon its adoption, Charles ii. Murray
moved that the Republican Executive Committee DO
the special committee, End be requested TO go TO
Washington TO lay the claims of New-York City before
Nafn Tho mntl was
carried with applause. Charles G. CrOnin, who ran
on the Republican ticket for Judge Of the City Court
mounted tie platform and offered the following resou
TONS
Resolved, That the delegates to the Republican
County Committee hereby extend to the Republicans OF the
city and county York hearty appreciation OF
the energetic work performed by them at the late election,
congratulate them the result as shown by the
greatly reduced Democratic majority In this city and
county.
intimidation and the OF money by the Democratic
party throughout the State and the corrupt dishonest ana
unlawful methods employed by Tammany Hall In the city
and county NewYork, and solicit the aid and sup
Dor, Of patriotic citizens irrespective Of party aha-
ons with in honest cndeavo by legislative
enactment to the control OF this municipality
that corrupt dishonest and seconstituted autocracy
Resolved That this County Committee extend TO its
officers and Executive Committee our heatest approval
the faithful active, energetic work performed by them and
the noble aggressive stand taken by them against Tam
many during the late campaign AMI that we honestly
believe the legal information given to the Republican
inspectors election regarding their duties under the regis
ation and ballot reform law prevented the polling OF moi
less than 10 900 Illegal In this city and county
.Resolved That reanrm expressed purpose TO al
vocate the law making the blanket ballot Tho
only Official ballot and repeating that portion Of the existing
law which keeps the present paser ballot given to the
reopIe Of this great by David T. hll and his party
associates.
Resolved That in the present emergency, with the
Democratic party throughout the State VIGOROUSLY uned
for public plumber dishonesty and unlawuy seating IN
both branches OF the Legislature Democrats never honestly
elected call the loyal citizens Of this state 10 ala
by all legal to stamp out OF existence that cor
rupt and rapaeious organization known as Tanrnany ha
Resolved That pledges 70 the support ana
maintenance OF the Republican party and Its principles
as enuncated in the platform of the last National Conven
ton and Ieaiirmed the Rochester Convention In sep
tember and from this pledge our united and In
dividual efforts toward its success in 1892
Mr. Cronin made a spirited address, thanking the
Republicans Of New-York for the hearty and un-
divided support they had given to himself and his
associates on the county tickc and urged them TO
renewed effort. "Wthn the next five years. no
said ave shall control this municipality" prediction
which was greeted with long continued cheering Inc
resolutions were unanimously passed Charles H.
Murray moved that the congratulations OF the Re-
publicans Of New-York be offered to the gallant Re
opticians Of the State OF Ohio for their great victory
the forc5unner OF the Republican victory of 1902 JOHN
Bealin offered amendment that congratulations Oh
like nature be sent to the dauntless Republicans OF
Pennsylvania who also had won an overwhelming
victory on the platform of protection and honest
money Both motions were received with cheers and
adopted by reclamation.
Assemblyman elect Conkling appealed TO Republicans
10 begin at once the battle OF 1897. lie especially
called upon young TO ally themselves 10 the party
of Eircon and Grant. Mr.. COnkling said that the
question OF the blanket ballot would receive the irst
attention of the legislature Sixty SIX members Of the
Assembly. he sald were pledged to vote for the
blanket ballot without the paster The amended
ballot law would be passed aud would go TO
Governor Flower for his approval. "I.et him. said
Mr. Conkllng, "yeto IL If he dare Secretary Bel
lamy read the call for the Republican primary elections
TO be held Tuesday December g. aud IL received the
sanction of the committee.
After adjourn ment the members OF the Executive
Committee went to the Fifth Avenue HotI and met
the committee OF business men of which Ex-Governor
Phineas c. Lounsbury, Of Conn-cticpt, Is chairman
ing for the next National Republican Convention Inc
delegation which will 81 TO Washington on saturday
RalNsd win lie headed by Chauncey VI. Depew. The
business have started ont to false not less than
$4,000 to meet e legitimate expenses Of the conven
on headquarters and during yesterday afternoon and
Resides the members OF the Republican Executive Com
mittee there were present In Parlor F. whera the
meeting vas held last evening Charles f. Coon, chair
man Of the Business ien's Finsnce Committee Samuel
Sbayne l.. =. C1Ittenden James IA. Bresiin Henry
Gleason aud many other welknown citizens includ
ing representative Railroad hotel ana business men.
esty supported and properly backed must result
in success. Tickets for the special train on satar
meeting will be held at the place this evening
TO perfect the arrangements.