New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-07
WORK AT SYRACUSE OVER
THE LEAGUE CONVENTION ADJouRNs,
OFFICIALS HoNoRED WITH RE-ELECMoN-5
DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL coNvEN-
TIoN cHosEN-oUTDooK FOR rHE
FALL CAMPAIGN.
.BY TELEGRAPH TO TINE rErDuSEi I


Syracuse, Aug 6.-The closing session of tia
New-lbrk Republican Leagues fourth annual
convention here to-day was marked by that ssms
generous display of enthusiasm and harmonious
action that characterized yesterdays proceedings,
and in fact the entire work Of the meeting. Tho
exercises this morning, though largely of bust
ness nature, the election OF officers and delegates
TO the naxt National Convention, were made inter-
esting by several good speeches and some spirited
contests over offices. Formerly League Office
was looked upon an empty honor and went u
begging. That is no longer. On the contrary,
as a veteran leader remarked to-day, The boys
are beginning TO see that this club movement II
becoming very practical and means something"
At all events there was at times to-day as much
manipulating as is likely to see at regular
party gathering. Colonel McAlpin, who was re-
elected by accamation yesterday, presided usual
The attendance was not so large the day
before In consequence of many of the delegates
being compelled TO 60 home last night, but ths
hall nearly filed. An effort had been made
TO finish the work Of the convention in one day,
but a majority of the leaders felt that it was
better to spend two days at it, in order that the
young Republicans of the State might have q
better opportunity to become acquainted with one
another 1t is generally felt that this was wise
counsel and almost everybody is glad that it pre-
vailed There is little doubt that two DAYS at
least will be given to future conventions In this
State Certainly it would have been mistake
to have condensed the work Of that meeting into
a single day.
Secretary Job e. Hedges was reelected by o
unanimous vote, fitting compliment TO his ability
and excellent service. Colonel j. L. De Peyster.
of Dutchess County, was likewise chosen again for
treasurer. He never made the slightest attempt
TO xI.o xlu. Al.
was necessary, everybody feeling that his faith
fulness and personal qualities deserved the con-
sideration accorded TO him. His name was pre-.
sented by Assemblyman Deyo, of Binghamton.
Clarence NJ. Smith, of Richmond County, son Of
the Health Officer chosen first vicepresident.
Assemblyman Acker, of Steuben County presented
Mr. Smiths name in flatterng speech. John
n. Scatcherd, rising young Republican, of Buf.
faio, was chosen second president Editor
Fitch, of Rochester, indorsing his selection. Two
candidates were put forward for third vice.presi.
dent-Solon II. Hyde, of Syracuse who, as chair
man of the local committee, welcomed the dele
gates yesterday, and A. J. Albeit member Of
the Executive Copmittee for Albany County,
Mr. Abbett's name was proposed by Eugene BurL
ingame. Mr. Hyde won, and on motion of Mr..
Burlingame, his election was made unanimous
Next came the contest over the choice of two
delegates-at-large to the National Convention.
Three candidates were ofIered-the Rev. DR.. Der
rick, the well-known coored orator; Henry
Gleason, of New-York, one of the fathers of tbs
League, and George w. r. Weed, of ST. Lawrence
County. Before the vote had been completed Mr..
Weed withdrew, leaving DR.. Derrick and Mr..
Gleason to be chosen by acclamaton.
The Executive Committee is made UP of ono
member from each county, except in New-York,
Kings and Erie, where one delegate is allowed for
each Congress District The members are chosen
by the delegates from their respective districa
counties Those chosen are as follows: