The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Ouav's resignation, which came before the
committee in the shape Of the following
letter:
WASHINGTON, July %, 1891.
Hon. J. Slaat Fasse;t, Secretary Republican
Y,l,ioaal Committee: DEAR SIR-This is to
apprise you that have to-day forwarded to
Hon. William II. Andrews, Chairman Of the
Republican State Committee of Pennsylva-
MIA, nv resignation as the member of the
Republican National COMMITTEES from that
State Yours truly,
MS. QuAr
A sPLESBID TRIBUTE.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Clarkson, the follow
ing resolution was adopted;
Resolued, That we accept against our judg-
ment and with much doubt as to the wis
dom and expediency of it for the party's in
terest, the action of Senator Quay in his
resignation SIS chairman and member Of the
National Committee In submitting to it
with 50 much reluctance and regret, We de-
sire to express from our Own knowledge of
the facts Of his pre-erninent service TO the
party, our sense Of the deep obligation un-
der which he has placed the Republican
party and the cause Of good government and
patriotism in the United States. He under
took the leadership Of doubtful cause al a
time when the Republican party was dis
heartened and the Democratic party conf
dent in the power Of supreme control of the
government and the Nation, and when the
odds Of the contest were against orr party,
and By his matches power his unequalled
skill in resources, his genius TO command
victory, won for his party an unprecedented
victory in the face Of expected defeat. We
know as no one else can know that the con-
test which he waged was one Of as much
| honor and fair methods as Of inyincible
power and triumphant victor, and that il
was won largely by the power of his superb
or generalship and his unfailing strength as
= political leader In the great contest of
[ Isss. in the months Of severe effort and the
years Of close personal associations with
! him. We have learned TO know the nobility
! of the man, and we desire in this oonspicu-
l Gus manner to place on public record for the
present and for the future as an enduring
answer to the partisan assaults Of defeated
enemy, our testimony in appreciation OF his
public services and his personal worth.
Following this came the report of the
Committee on Audit in the following terms
TREASURER DUDLEY RESIGNS.
Your committee appointed to audit the
accounts Of W W. Dudley, Treasurer of the
National COMMITTEES, would report that on
a thorough inspection of the books and ac-
counts we are enabled to state that all mon
eys received by the treasurer are accurately
and fully accounted for and sustained in
every particular by vouchers and proper re
ceipts. We are enabled from this examina-
ton to approve Of the treasursrs accounts
and to express to the committee our sense
Of its great obligation TO the treasurer for
the faithful and efficient service to it in this
capacity.
J. S. CLARKsOS.
GARRET A. HoBART,
SAMUEL FEssENDES.
The chairman then read the following
letter:
WAsHISGToS, July ., 1881.
To The EIooRtirs Committee Of The Republican
National Colamittes-MY FRIESDs AND Asso-
GATES :-Inasmuch as you are about TO re-
organize the Executive Committee for i'm
mediaie preparatory work pending the ap-
preaching Presidential election Of 1892, and
as my business engagements will demand
all my time and attention during the COM
ing year, am compelled to sever the pleas
ant relations which have existed and still
exist between Us.
/, therefore tender my resignation Of the
Office Of treasurer Of your committee and Of
the Rep ubiican National COMMITTEES.
Respectfully Ycurs,
w. DUDLEY.
The committee Immediately adopted the
following resolution;
WARN WORDS FOR DUDLEY.
Resolued, That while we are LEFT BY Cen
eneral Dudley's own wish, with no other
course than to consent to his retirement
from the committee, We feel that his action
deprives the committee and the party Of the
invaluable and loyal service Of one who has
proved himself one Of the ablest and most
faithful men Of bis time In every field Of
honorable contest and patriotic purpose, as
q soldier winning in his boyhood the stars Of
a general in the Union army. as q public
official serving with equal fidelity his coun-
try in prominent places, in the political field
with like ambition for the nations good. be
has proved himself always worthy Of the
respect and admiration of his countrymen.
In his whole public career. in his unselfsh
service, and with his nnselish nature. he
has given freely his time and labor, never
thinking OF private profit or personal emolu-
ment His whole life is generous proof of
his msnliness Of purpose and his patriotism
as citizen Speaking from what we know
Of his rare abilities and unusual devotion 20
party and country. we would express this
grateful evidence of what we know the Re
publican party owes to him for his services
in 80 many of IFS contests, and especially in
the memsrabs struggle of lsSs. We
part from him officially with sincere
regret aad in doing 50 We wish to
put in the records Of the committee this er-
preston of that party's gratitude and person.
a friendship. in which we know be j. 50
worthy to be held
The designations of Chairman Quay and
Treasurer Dudley were then formally accep-
ted and laid on the table, subject to the ap-
p-oyal Of the fun Republican National Com
mittee at its next meeting.
Mr.. Garrison was elected Chairman of the
Executive Committee. and Mr.. Hobart was
elected vice chairman in the place Of Mr..
Clarkson, the chairman being authorized to
select treasurer TO sncceed Mr.. Dndley.
The cOmmistss then adjourned.