The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-30
Quay and Dudley Resign Positions
in tho Republican Executive
Committee.
The Two Arch Corruptionists and
Doodle Politicians Of the
Generation.
Lauded as Patriots and Honest Men by
Their Follows ON the Committee
-ClArkson Promoted.

this afternoon. Or the thirteen members
there were present but tseven-Chairmnn M.
s. Quay, of Pennsylvania; Vice-Chairman
j. 8. Clarkson, of Iowa; Secretary j. 8.
Fassett of New York; Treasurer w. w.
Dudley. of Indiana; Samuel Fessenden, OF
Cincinnati; Garrett A. Hibart, Of New
Jersey. and j. M. Haynes, of Maine. Tho
first business was the consideration of
accounts growing out Of the last campaign,
submitted by Treasurer Dudley, Col.Scott, of
Omaha, made speech in favor of holding
the next republican national convention in
that city. largo mass of correspondence
was also laid before the committee. Many
active politicians in different parts of the
country had suggestions to make and con-
illusions to draw from the outcome Of the
last congressional election. Some pointed
out the dangers of the alliance movement
in their state, and submitted ingenious
plans to meet its threatened inroads
on the party's strength. Others referred
to various grievances and causes of
dissatisfaction among republicans, which
might be overcome by proper treatment
Some discussion followed as to the time
and place of meeting of the full national
republican committee and it was finally de-
cided to entrust 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 No
vember, if the time-honored custom of al
lowing six months notice of tho
meeting of the nominating convention
is to be observed. This action is an indica-
tion that the next National republican con-
vention will be held not later than May
next. After the election Of w. j. Camp
bell, of Illinois. member of the committee
in place of George Il. Davis, of the same
state, the committee took recess for
two hours.
To-nieht's session was held with closed
doors. The first business was the consid-
Grafton of the following letter:
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Hon. j. Sloat Fas-
sett, secretary national republican COM
mittee-Dear Sir: This Ia to apprise you
liam Andrews, chairman of the republican
state committee, OF Pennsylvania, MY res
iRnation RS member of the republican
national committee from that state. Yours
truly. M. s. Quay.
Upon motion of Mr.. Clarkson tie follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That wa accept, against our
Judgment, and with much doubt as to the
wisdom and expediency of it for the party 8
interest, the action of Senator Quay in his
resignation as chairman and member of the
national committee. IL submitting to it,
with 30 much reluctance and regret. we de-
sire to express from our own knowledge of
the facts of his Ire-eminent service to the
party, our sense of the deep obligation under
which he has placed the Republican party
and the cause of good govern
ment and patriotism in the United
ership of doubtful cause in a time when
the republican party was disheartened and
the democratic party confident in the
power OF supreme control i'll the govern
ment and nation, and when the odds of the
contest were against our party, and by his
matohless power, unequalled skill in re-
sources, 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 contest
which he waged was one of as much honor
and fair methods "a of invincble
power and triumphant victory. and that it
was won largely by the power of his su
perior generalship and unfailng strength
rs politloal leader In the great contest
of 1888, in the months severe effort, and
during the years close, personal associa-
tlon with him. we have learned to know the
nobility of the man. and we desire in this
conspicuous manner to place on public rec
ord for the present and future, as an endur-
ing answer to the partisan assaults of a
defeated enemy, our testimony in appreoi-
alton of his public services and personal
worth.
The auditing committee reported that af-
ter q thorough inspection all money was
found fully accounted for, and recon-
mended that the treasurer d accounts he ap-
proved and the committee express to him
its sense of great obligation for faithful
and efficient services.
The chairman then read tho following let
ter:
WASHINGTON, July 29.-To the Executive
Committee of the Republican National
Committe; Dear Friends ane Associates:
Inasmuch as you are about to re-organize
the executive committee for immediate
preparatory work pending the approaching
presidential election in in 1892, and as my
business engagements will demand all my
time and attention during the coming year,
! am compelled to sever the pleasant rela-
tions which have existed and still exist be-
tween us. therefore tender my resigna-
tion of the Office of treasurer of your COM
mittee and of the republican national COM
mite. Respectfully yours
(Signed,D w. w. DUDLEY.
The committee Immediately adopted the
following:
Resolved, That while we are left, by Mr..
Dudley's own wish, no other urse than
to consent to his retirement from the COM
mittee, we feel that his action deptives the
committee and party of the invaluable and
loyal services of one who has proved him
public men of his time. In every field of
honorable contest and patriotic purpose, az
soldier winning i'll his boyhood the stars
of a general in the union
army, as public official serv-
ing, with equal fidelity, his
country in prominent places, in the politi-
cal field with like ambition for the nations 8
good, he has proved himself nlways worthy
OF the respect and admiration of his coun-
trymen. In his whole public career of un-
selfish service, and with generous nature
he has given freely time and labor, never
thinking of private profit or personal
emolument. His whole life ID generous
proof of his manliness of purpose and
patriotism as citizen. Speak
ing from what we know of his
capabilities and unusal devotion to
his party and country, VIC would express
this grateful evidence of what we know tho
republican party owes him for his services
IN 40 many of its contests, and especially in
the memorable struggle of 1883. We part
from him officially with sincere regret, and
IN doing no wish to put on the records of
tho committee this expression of the party s
gratitude and personal friendship in which
We know Is he 30 worthy to be held.
The designations of Chairman Quay nnd
Treasurer Dudley were then formally ac-
cepted and laid on the table, subject to tho