New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-21
POLITICAL ODDS AND ENDS.

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Co r,,ch commotion has been caused in Republican
circ,os nv the expressed intention of the Treasury De
nartment to have the labor at the Puohc ouores P
formed nv contract that II IS desirable tat te ldo's
In tho case should be clearly understood Az Prcso".
The work is performed by Government laborers Aoou.
no men are regularly employed so much complaint
WAS made by merchants and importers aoou' .'o
service that secretary Window had the nia..cf ."
omred into with a view to correcting the eVlS Vn"'
we're ALLEGED 10 exist. The Collector was asked W
report on the matter. lie advised change 10 INC
contract system. SO also had his Two Deputy O0'-
lectors Messrs Burr and Williams.
This might have been sufficient GROUNDS lor .no
change but Mr. Window was most cohsei' ""so
man. So before taking any decisive s~ps III w
matter he directed Mr. Hepburn. the sohcltor Vi uio
Department to make a thorough ihVesuseNon VI Wv
whole subject. Before that Official finished his III
o,,r, Mr. Window died and the report was made
90 b,s srccessor Mr. Foster. THIS was also in favor
NJ the contract system. 1t was estimated that from
$4,000 TO $4,000 a year would DC saVed 10 "io
Government by the change, and In Mr. hepburn
oninion more satisfactory results would be obtaneu
than under the existing system. The solicitor also
figured out what the Government should pay lor Us
work-about 100000. responsible contractor. VINO
was understood TO be in accord with the Republican
organization agreed to do IL for this nguIe AS ne
was indorsed by the party leaders, includihs SENIOR
Uscock the matter supposed 10 be settled' lhls
contractor was not only to employ Republicans, but
he was to pay the rates to the la5oers as haa
been paid by the Department. In brief the pro
posed change simply means transfer OF the force
from the Collector to Republican contractor ana
one in accord with the organization.
II appears that the opposition to the change that
has recently developed due TO erroneous reports
circulated by the friends Of man who failed to secure
the work for himself These WERE in substance, that
the pay Of the aborers would be cut down to al 20
day by the contractor, and that the men would be
worked like saves-all of which, of course IS simply
nonsensical. secretary Foster has declared himself IN
favor Of the change and 1t remains TO be seen whether
anything that has been said done within the last
few DAYS will alter his determination in the matter.
one result of the tumutuous proceedings at the Re
publican County Committee Thursday night VIII
be- in all probability, the adoption OF change that
has been urged repeatedly. This is the exercise OF
more in the admitting people to the meetings OF
the committee None but members are allowed to
take part them, but there is no bar to admission
any one can come in and vote, and this is done Hght
along Scores of outsiders voted on Thursday night
1t possible fact under the present lax system for
the regular committee to be outvoted by people who
are not the organization, as no one is stationed to
question anybody's right Of entrance.
No such laxity is tolerated in Tammany or any
man can get into n Tammany committee meeting un
less he is known to the doOrkeepers. show his
credentials. This is the way it should be- and the way
il will be- doubtless at future meetings Of the Repub-
lican Committee. OF course this will not prohibit
visitors from coming place will be reserved for
them, but it will be outside the rail that will be
erected to mark the space reserved for the members Of
the organization.
Speaking on this point yesterday a leading member
remarked: "Such scene of disorder as that wit
messed in our meeting on Thursday night ought
never to be repeated and steps will be taken to pre-
vent Its repetition. 1t was more like mob than
committee meeting. II is great misfortune that the
Grand opera House Hall has no gallery for VISITORS
That is the proper place for outsiders but we'll make
some arrangement before September TO separate the
committee from outsiders who may DO Democrats for
all that we know it is nOw."
Another change is suggested by Of the strongest
Republican leaders in the downtown districts. 1t Is
in effect that all prominent Federal oice-holders such
as the Collector Appraiser surveyor superintendent
of immigration, should be members of the County
Committee and attend its meetings. IL don't know
any thing" he said that would have better effect
than this, anything that would be more In the
interest of the organization. AS things are now, when
anything touching the Federal service here comes up
for discussion have often to take hearsay state
ments about it, instead of hearing from the officials
themselves in regard TO it. The result is that the
committee is compelled TO work sometimes in the dark
This ought not 10 be- 1t Is easy enough for these
gentlemen to become members OF the organization.
IT," he added, with smile, they haven't influence
enough 10 be elected in their Districts why We can
make them honorary members. 1t matters not how
they get there, long they in 10 counsel with
u.s. The Republican Comfy Committee should en-
brace all the strongest in the party here. think
Elim Root, of the busiest men in New York, set
a good example on this point, in gladly accepting the
Craftsmanship of the Committee on Resolutions at the
request OF President Drookfeld Just to be in the
mlttec ana assist IL ali in his powcr'
The Republican clubs in Newark and Essex County,
" d. have strengthened their organizations brought
together the best brains and energies OF the rank and
file Of the party. Formerly the clubs would prac-
cay dissolve at the end OF election campaign, and
only the shadow of organization would be maint Aimed
until the next campaign. The clubs now have peIma-
| Dent headquarters cubhouses, and they are open
nightly for social Intercourse. The Republican Club
| has handsomely fitted clubhouse on Park Place
which Is general resort for members and friends.
The Eighth Ward Republican Club Is the largest organ
| lzatiOn in Newark having about 500 members The
clubhouse Is handsome building III the upper part of
the city, and the rooms filled every night The
Union League headquarters are No. III Hasey
in the centre OF the city. The club is composed OF
active party workers The Indian Club has handsome
rooms In CnntOn-s and It's membership includes lead
ing members Of the party. Meetings and limitations
are frequent In the various wards OF the city there
prominent clubs with regular headquarters, and all
| of them Gov activity, the German Republicans being
especially Jealous in club work In the Oranges and
the townships the clubs are In a good condition for
thorough work when the political campaign opens this
| year.
| The tour of this State by the Republican League,
which was decided upon al the recent meeting of the
Executive Committee at the Fifth Avenue Hotel will
| be begun tomorrow. The party will consist Of a
delegation from the National League and the principal
officials Of the State organization Including President
+. ~ McApn. secretary job +. Llcdees, who started
points to be visited by tie commttee, and john 5.
| >mi Of he tx he
League representatives James 4. Blanchard. chair
man Of the sub Executive Committee: T. F.. Byucs
the National organizer and Secretary Andrew b.
Humphrey. IL is possible that several other League
men will go along join the party at some point on
the tour. The first club meeting will be held at
Albany tomorrow night
The only Republican district association that hat
thus far declared its intention TO hold meetings dnrn
| the summer is the XlXth, Mr. RcisenWeber. But tl'
various clubs throughout the city will keep up thei
| work. fact. the Leagne Is making lNelX slmme