Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
TWO LEADERS Retired
The Republican COMMITTEES Loses
Msssrs. O. ay and Dudley.
FRAMED BI THEIR C0-LAEORERS
their H<sisaafions - Members Endorsed
aad Accepted -ciarkssa wan Act
- th4irnaAa Of ths
oFgeaixatisa.


thew stanley Quay Is out OF the re-
publican national committee. both as
chairman and q member from Penn
sylyaniA The members Of the execu-
tive committee didn't know when they
met Wednesday night whether
he would insist on his res
ignatioa or not But when he
gave them copy Of lettsr he had
sent 10 Chairman Andrews, OF the
Pennsylvania republican state commit
tee, resigning from the national commit
tee they knew he had finally decided TO
go. The letter TO Chairman Andrews
bore base OF Wednesday. which showed
that Quay had not fully made up his
mind until the last momen. 1t wAs Is
follows:
~WAsHISoros July - don. J. siost Fas-
sslI Secretary OF the Sstioaai Republican
connittee-Dear Sir: This Is TO sppriss you
that have today forwarded TO Hon William
ARdrews chairnsa OF the republican state
committee Of Psaosyiyania. my resignation a.
. member Of the republican national commit
Zee from the stA,a Yours truly,
M s. ouAY.
With this before them there was
nothing for the members Of the ex-
eeutiye committee except to acquieseo
IN his retirement from the chairman
ship. They had not the power to ac-
cept the resignation so they tabled il
till the national committee meets By
virtue of Quay's resignation
Vice Chairmaa Clarkson became
acting chairman OF tho COM
mittee. and to keep tho record
straight he was elected chairman of
the executive committee. This does
not mean that he cares To succeed
Quay. but leaves him several months to
determine whether he cares 20 accept
the responsibilities of tho position until
the next national convention meets,
FOR the national committee wiz un-
doubtedly elect him IL he will accept
Before adjourning the following res
olution was adopted:
Resolved That we acceps against our tudg-
nest Aai much doubt as TO tho wisdom and ex-
peteney Of II for the par,y's interes, the action
OF Senator Quay. his resignation as chairman
and member OF the national committee. In
submitting 70 H. with 80 much reluctance and
regret No desire 20 express from our own
knowledge Of the facts OF his prc-emi-
nsn: service 10 the party cur sense Of the
Grrp OulB1SOo uuItf WAlC1 40 mas pAoCcQ
the republican party and the cause Of good gov
ernmeat and patriotism in the United States
He undertook tie leadership Of . doubtful
cause IN tins when the republican party Nas
disheartsned and the democratic party confi-
dent IN the power OF supreme control In tho
government, and In the ns,ion. and when the
odds Of the contest were against our party.
and ty his matchless power. his IN
equaled skill IN resources. his genius 10 COM
nsnd victory. won for his party unprece-
d.nted victory In the face OF expected defeat
We know as else can know, that the con-
test which he waged was one OF as much honor
and fair methods as tt was Of invincible power
and triumphant victory and that II was won
largely BY The power OF his superior general
sasp and bis unfaling strength IS a political
leader. IN the great contest OF 1888. In the
months Of severe effort, and during years Of
close personal association with him have
learned to know the mobility OF the mGn and
we desire In this conspicuous manner TO place
on public record for tbs present and for the
future. as an easurinz answer TO the partisan
assaults of q defeated enemy eur testimony IN
appreciation Of bis public services and his per-
sonAl worth"
Col DudleJ's resignation as treasurer
was also presented and il was accept
ed. "a the executive committee had
this power. His services were also
eulogizeas by his associates. Chair.
maa Clarkson WAS authorized to name
some one 70 take Col. Dsdley's place as
treasurer Garrett A. Hobart. of New
Jersey, was chosen vice chairman IN
Ciarkson's place. and the choice of VIII
liam j. Campbell TO succeed George K.
Davis as a mem Der of the national CON-
mittee from Illinois was recorded.
OF Mr.. Dudley's resignation little can
be said In his letter he assigns as the
cause the fact tina, his private business
interests made il impossible for him to
attend 10 the duties of the position,
particularly as tho committee was
about to enter on very active prepar-
atory course Of action. From this IL Is
correctly inferred that Mr.. Clarkson will
now devote all his time and energy TO
getting the party in shape for the next
campai gn, and that the national COM
mittce wiz take an early interest in
the important republican fs;ht of next
fall
At the day session the usual resolu-
ton authorizing the acting chairman
and the secretary 10 call together the
national committee was passed. The
meeting viii be held in Washington in
November and viii De early enough to
insure convention the fore part Of
MAY IL desired. This was the sum Of
the DAVIS business There was. how
ever. q great deal of discussion about
the next campaign and the need Of
early organization. The work of the
league clubs and their relation 20 the
national committee was mapped out
satisfactorily
OF the thirteen mem hers Of the COM
mistee there we're present but seven
namely. Chairman M s. Quay. of
Pennsylvania; Wee Chairman J. 5.
Clarkson. of Iowa, Secretary J. s Fas-
sett. OF New York. Treasurer W. w
Dudley. Of Indiana; Samuel Fessenden.
of Connections: Garrett A. Hobart of
New Jersey. and J. NJ Haynes. OF
Maine
Col Scott OF Omaha. Neb.. made a
glowing speech in favor of holding the
next republican national convention in
that city A large mass of cor
respondence was laid before tEse com
mittee for discussion. Many active pol
iticians in different parts of the coun-
try had suggestions 10 make AMI con
elnsions - draw from the outcome
of the last congressional cleo
ton. Some pointed out the dan
gers of the sllisacs movement IN
their state ard submitted IN
genious plans ~ meet It's threatened
inrosds on republican party strength.
and others referred % various griev-
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