New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-19
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MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE CoMs
MTTEE.
WILLIAM BRooKrELD UNANIMOUSLY cnosEa
AS cHAIRMAN-A BURST OF ENTHU:
sIAsM FROM EVERYONE


at was the best State Committee meeting tha1
I have ever attended, said John A. Quackenbush
as he came out Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel yes
terday after the work Of organizing the new
committee had been effected. He reflected tho
prevailing opinion; he told the exact truth. No
such gathering Of party leaders and no such dis
play of enthusiasm, of absolute confidence In
the party's success, has been seen in years hers
at the opening of State campaign. IL surprised
and Inspired everybody. Gray-haired veteranl
whose services date back from the early days Of
the party frankly confessed with the Troy Con-
gressman that nothing in their experience sur
passed the demonstration Of Republicanism that
was witnessed here yesterday.
II was not q mere meeting of the members et
the State organization; it was rather confer
ence of the party leaders from all parts OF the
State. Every district and almost every county
was represented SO Thoroughly, in fact that IL
was possible to ascertain positively that the condi-
ton of the party and thaoutlook as to the cam
paign in all sections, from Lake Erie TO the
Sound, were most satisfactory and gratifying
note or two of discord was heard, as might be ex-
pected. The Erie County people, for example,
had not entirely recovered from their faildre TO
secure the nomination of their favOrite, Mr.
Becker But they are recovering rapidly, and
Mr.. Schatchard, the new member from bunalo,
declared from exact knowledge OF the situation
that everything was going to come out all right
Mr.. Fassetts recent visit, he said, had done lots
of good, and it only question OF
time before the canvass there would be
under full and irresistible headway Aside
from this and one other point, hardly worth
mentioning. there was naught but report after
report of harmony and united aggressive action on
the part of all elements
As Superintendent Draper remarked. II our
peope are not now together and in fighting array,
then they never were.' Not trace of factional
feeling was perceptible throughout the day, and
any man attempting to indulge in such a thing
would have been ostraciZed in minute. We are
united at last" said one well.known leader. "and
we are going to stay united If we have to fight to
d2 so'
The meeting of the committee opened at noon,
but two hours before that time the corridors of
the hotel was crowded with prominent Rebubli-
cans The stalwart imposing form of Senator
Hiscock was central figure in the thrOng. His
lifelong friend ard fellow tOwnsman. Francis Hen
dricks the new Collector. attracted no less atten-
ton as might be supposed All attempts however.
to file any liens upon his favor were smilingly
avoided by his declaration that he was not yet in
office and would aot be until next week
The next Governor of the State appeared, look.
good nights sleep He was greeted most cordially
in the corridors, while his reception by the COM
mittee, before whom he and the other State cam
ddates appeared, amounted to an ovation. Ex.
Senator Platt, carrying his load of business and
political responsibilities lightly as some men
carry O Government clcrkship, tried 10 hurry on
downtown. but it was nearly noon before he was
able TO get away, great was the pressure to
see and talk with him. Among others who min
ged with the crowds in the corridors besides the
State Committeeman were General Nathan S. Gof.
Of West Virginia; Rufus 7. Peck, Charles Z. Coon,
eX-Assisant Secretary Of the Treasury; ex-senator
SpOoner, of Wisconsin; Lispenard Stewart, G. L.
Bartels, of Rochester, John Woodward, Of Chau-
tauqua Bernard Biglln, James A. Blanchard Will.
lam IL. Beamy Surveyor George w. Lyon, WILL
lam L. BoStwick, Deputy Collector Charles A.
Burr, f. S. Gibbs Milo NJ Acker, of Hornellsville:
Dwight Lawrence, General Michael Kerwin, Chair
man Patterson, of the County Committee; William
Leary f. w. Bloomingdale, John II. Gunner,
George Hilliard, Colonel f. A. McAlpin, State
Senator OCOnpor, of Binghamton; Colonel Noyes.
of Chemung r. G. Mccormick and State Senator
Richardson.
General Knapp the retiring chairman of the
committee, called the meeting to order and made
brief farewell speech that full Of fire and
enthusiasm. He is slowly recovering his health.
but still looks pale and weak. The roll was called
and ell the newly elected members except three
were found to be present as follows;
1T District-S:ephen r. WllllamA
IId-Israe +. Fisher.
IIId-Charles T. DunweL
IVth-D. NJ. Hurley.
Vth-Fnncis L. Williams.
VIth-Wilam II. Corsa.
VIIth-Coneius Van Cott
VIIIth-John Collins.
1Xth-John II. Nugent
Xtll-Wlliam ". HOag
XIth-Cl9rence NJ. Meade.
XIIth-Wlam BrookIeld.
X1IIh-Frank Raymond
XIV-James w. HUsted
XNth-B. y. OGell, ir.
XVIth-LOuis l.. Payn.
XVIIth-N. Lynn Bruce proxy for James Balentfna
XNIIIth-John A. Quackelbush
XIXth-George Canpbell.
xXth-Edward c. Ellis.
XXI,t-W. <. stevens. proxy for +. d. Kilburns
XXGId-Isaac L. Hunt jE
XAIIId-ChaH \. Chickerin9.
XXtV-h-HObart Krum.
XXVu-Fiancis Hendricks.
XXVIth-GeOrge w. Dunn.
XXVlIth--John II. Camp.
XAVIlIth-JChn w. Dwight
XXIXth-J. +. Parkhurst
XXXth-Georgs w. Adridge.
NXXIst-Jamcs W. Wadsworth-
XXEIId-John y. Scot"hefd
XXXIIId-A. J. Pcr.er
XXXIVth-C. a. Ball, proxy for W. J. Glenn
After the roll call came the election Of chair
man. William Brookfield, chairman of the Re-
publican County Committee, chOsen unani-
mously. He accepted the honor with few we'll
chosen remarks, declaring his intention to labor
for the success of the ticket 10 the best of his
ability until the polls closed. His speech was
loudly cheered lie had nearly finished when
the door was olened and in walked all the candi
dates except Mr.. Q'Connor, Mr. Fassett leading
4 rousin, recentioY was given them
Meanwhile General Knapp surrendered the gavel
to Mr. BrooLield, who Immediately called upon
Mr. Fassett for a speech Mr.. Fassett responded
promptly, and for about five minutes he talked
TO the committee in way that, as one of them
put it, meant business" lie pointed out the
fact that, while a brilliant victory was almest
assured. there was only one way TO win, and
that was by the hardest kind Of work. lie was
followed by the other candidates. all Of whom
made an excellent impression upon the CON-