The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-30
QUAY and DUDLEY OUT.
Clarks0n Chairman of National
Executive Committee.
RETIRING OFFICERS PRAISED.
j. SlOat Fassett Gets New York Col
lectorship, Vice Erhardt.
RETIRING OFFICERS PRAISED.
The Latter Official Couldn't Accept Re-
sponsibiiity Unless Allowed Choice
of Subordinates-Iowa Republicans
Contemplate Prohibition Fusion.

members there were present but seven:
Chairman M. S. Quay. of Pennsylvania;
Vice Chairman j. s. Clarkson, of Iowa;
Secretary ]. S. Fassett, of New York;
Treasurer w. w. Dudley, of Indiana;
Samuel Fessenden, of Connecticut; Garrett
A. Hobart, of New Jersey, and j. NJ
Haynes, of Maine. The first business was
consideration of the accounts growing out
OF the last campaign submitted by Treas
urer Dudley. Colonel Scott, of Omaha,
made speech in favor of holding the next
Republican national convention in that
city. A large mass of correspondence was
also laid before the committee. 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. Some
pointed out the dangers of the Alliance
movement in their state, Ind submitted
numerous plans to meet this threatened
inroad on the party's strength. Others
referred to various grievances and causes
OF dissatisfaction among Republicans
which might be overcome by proper treat
ment. Some discussion followed as to the
time and place OF meeting of the full ma
tional Republican committee, and it was
finally decided to intrust the selection of
the place of meeting and the exact
date to Chairman Quay and Secretary
Fassett, with proviso that the meeting
shall take place in November. If the
time-honored custom of allowing six
months notice of the meeting of the
nominating convention is to be observed
this action is an indication that the next
national Republican convention win be
hoiA ,nt Io4
election of w. J. Campbell, of Illinois, as a
member OF the committee in place of
George r. Davis, of the same state, the
committee took recess for two hours.
Tonight's session was held with closed
doors. The first business was the consid-
Grafton of the following letters:
WASHINGTON CITY, July %.
Hon. J. Sloat Fassstt Secretary National Re-
publican Committee-Dedr Sir: This is to ap-
prise you that have today forwarded to Hon.
William Andrews, chairman of the Republican
state committee of Pennsylvania, my resigna-
tion as member Of the Republican national
committee from this state Yours truly,
NJ. S. QUAY.
Upon motion of Mr.. Clarkson the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That We accept, against our judg-
ment and with much doubt as to the wisdom
and cxpediency of it for the party's interest the
action of Senator Quay in presenting his resigna-
ton as chairman and member of the ma
tional committee. In submitting to il with
so much reluctance and regret, we desire to ex-
press from our knowledge of the facts his pre-
eminent service to the party, our sense of the
deep obligation under which he placed the Re-
publican party and the cause of good govern
ment and patriotism in the United States. He
undertook the leadership of doubtful cause in
time when the Republican party was dis
heartened and the Democratic party confident
in the power OF supreme control of the govern
ment OF the nation, and when the odds of the
contest were against our party, aud by his
matchless power, unequalled skill aud
resources and genius to command VIC
tory, won for his party an unprecedented
victory in the face of expected defeat. We
know, as no one else can know, that the contest
which he waged was one as much of honor and
fair methods as OF invincible power and tri-
umphant victory, and that 1t was won largely
by the power of his superior generalship and
unfaIllng strength as q political leader. In the
great contest of 1885, in months of severe effort
and during years of close personal association
with him, we have learned TO know the nobility
OF the man. We desire in this conspicuous
manner TO place on public record for the present
and future, as an enduring answer to the
partisan assaults of a defeated enemy, our
testimony of appreciation of his public services
and personal worth.
The auditing committee reported that
after thorough inspection all the money
was found fully accounted for, and recon-
mended that the treasurer's accounts be
approved. and the committee expressed to
him its sense of great obligation for his
faithful and efficient services The chair
man then read the following letter, dated
at Washington City:
To Executive Committee Republican National
Committee-Dear Friends aud associates: Inas-
much as you are about TO re-organize the execu-
tive committee for immediate preparatory work
pending the approaching presidential
election in 1892, and as my bus-
ness engagements will demand all nv
time and attention during the coming
year am compelled to sever the pleasantest re-
lstions which have existed and still exist be-
tween Us. therefore tender resignation of the
Office of treasurer OF your COMMITTEES and of the
Republican national committee. Respectfully
yours, WV. DUDLEY
The committee Immediately adopted
the following:
Rssolued That while we are left by Mr.. Dud-
leys own wish, 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 services of one
W0o proved nilseIf one OF the aDlest ana most
faithful public men of his time In
every field OF honorable contest aud patriotic
purpose, soldier winning in his boyhood
the stars Of general in the Union army, as a
public oflciA! serving with equal fidelity his
country in prominent places and in the political
field with like ambition for the nations good
he has proved himself always worthy of the
respect and admiration Of his countrymen In
his whole public career of unselish service
with generous nature he has given freely time
and labor, never thinking of private profit or
personal emolument His whole life is generous
proof Of his nanliness of purpose and patriotism
citizen. Speaking from what We know OF
his capabilities and devotion to his party and
country, we would express this grateful evi-
denes OF what we know the Republican party
tests. and especially in the memorable struggle
of lsss. We part from him officially with sin
cere regret aud n doing 50, wish 70 put in the
records Of the committee this expression OF
gratitude and personal friendship in which we
know he is go worthy to be held
The designations of Chairman Quay and
Treasurer Dudley were then formally ac-
eepted and laid on the table, subject to ap-
approval of the full Republican National
committee al the next meeting.
Mr.. Clarkson was elected chairman OF
the executive committee. and Mr. Hobart
yice-chairman, in place of Garrison. The
chairman was authorized 10 select treas
urer TO succeed Dudley. The committee
then adjourned