The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-28
W. j. CAMPBELL, CHAIRMAN.
HhHRIsoy TOLD CLARKsoN rHAT HE
WOULDN'T DO THIS TIME

UhA Republican Sh"PhsGh WIN - "Hnt
Therefore. ny n Chicago Lawyer Whom
Harrison Tire. Years Ago Refused TO
Appeint Collector OF the Fort In That
t,ty-CIarhson Listens to tho President
and Then Declines tho Place to the Com
m,ttee. Who Were Pledged to Him, He Says
WASHINGTON. June 27.-wiliam J. Campbell
AZ Chicago Is tho new Chairman OF the M
tonsl Republican Committee and Con. James
g. Clarkson has been thrown down again by
President Harrison. Clarkson wanted to BIO
Chairman and also Chairman OF the Executive
Committee OF nine. which will practically have
the management and control OF the coming
campaign.
Mr. Harrison did not want Clarkson. and
6rst he hesitated 20 toll him 80. But after
sleeping over the proposition last night
his mind was fully made up to toll
Gen. Clarkson frankly what he desired.
In accordance with previous arrange
ment, Gen. GARRISON called at the
White House about 10 o'clock this morning.
before any other visitor arrived. Tho Irosi-
dent went over the matter slowly and delib-
srately. and. 1t is understood. he told
him frankly he preferred the Chairman
ship should be given to ono OF i've
mon he would name. He then proceeded to
show that ex-senator Scwell OF New Jersey.
ex-senator Cneney OF NOW SeoiSo
v. Massey Of Delaware. Thomas G. Carter OF
Montana. or W. J. Campbell OF Illinois would
be entirely acceptable to him
It was suggested that three OF tho men
named were not members OF the committee
That. however, cut no figure. as either one OF
them could easily secure proxy from tho
representatives Of his State. 1t was recalled
that in 1884 B. T. Jones of Pennsylvania was
Chairman Of the National Committee. while
ex-senator Chatree. though not member Of
the National Committee. was placed Mt the
head OF the Executive Committee During
that campaign and in the last national contest
Senator Quay combined the two offices so sue
eessfully that tho President suggested that tho
same plan be carried out again.
This OF course knocked out Ciarkson's hopes
and aspirations. The President Was fully
aware Of the open and pronounced
hostility to him exhibited by Gen.
GARRISON at Minneapolis. He was aware
Of Con. Clarkson's performances In his
private room when no harnngued the anti
Harrison delegates and told them how impos-
sible it would be to elect Harrison II nomi-
mated. Hence tho President was unwilling
to place tho management Of the cam.
paign in his hands To make matters
worse. the President very Graciousy suggested
that Gen. Clarkson be placed on the Executive
Committee and have charge of tho press and
literary bureau OF the campaign. a position
which was filled by a $500 man four years
ago. or course this proposition was indig-
nantly refused by GARRISON. and his friends
delare it was q direct attempt to insult him.
Many Of tho other members Of the commit
tee called upon the President before the ses-
sions OF the committee began. and he informed
them that no had no desire to dictate to
them rs to whom they should select as their
v Chairman. Int ha rapaatpI TO than in Slb-
I stance what he had said to Gen. Clarkson:
vron leaving the White House Cen a, Clark TX;
to be- used beio the
nittce as Chairman. for it was evident that
n. Fl sd hn pssssG o efme the other somms
suIacenty long for Glaritsons name to We" be
fs friends say they, could have elected him
Tie members Of the COMMITTEES met il the
ser BY dFaman aa Ka ea bS
Secretary De Young developed the attendance
s A. but three members an unusual proper:
Chairman clarkson said the object OF the
Sesng to organize f0 tho ef fer
a.. sStssd ,Sas n i; t ,S a{}ssssts
& som. other person than. himself for
Chairman. and urged the committee in the in
tereSt OF harmony and the best interests OF the
party in the coming contest not to vote for him
Tor CHAIRMAN. but to unite on some man that
Ssna6 be to all SG
had intimated to Mr.. Carkson the names OF
.ny por S, or n persons who would i be nccspt-
nos. Massey Of Delaware. and Carter Of Mon
more no. 2cGieptabls than the others T" asked Sem
Sic did not" was tho ropIy.
Mr. Kcrens OF Missouri moved that com
nit'ee Of three be appointed 70 confer with
Me President and learn his wishes in regard
tothe organizntion OF tho committee. but this
Sas voted down byan overwhelming majority;
O'clock to enable tho parties interested to
someto some satisfactory conclusion. ~,
Campbell was to he elected. the President
hHvIg sig9Ihsa his especial approval Of him
Sou. and made this speech:
GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMITTEE: I shall en-
asG ,b0 to Hstan yo put few minutes;
{ooO,pF telorc this ,"ommitteee in behalf Of New
Much as WAS Interested In my su bject at that
STs e., am much W nor, deeply interested in
Ehe MINNEAPOLIS Convention. am glad to be:
Esye That 1t closed On 4 united party. 1t would
byn, say %yrs that not EfSat f ht 81
. @s,r ieafcr, tn"S wee loynl. true Republi-
fais. ara immediately upon tho nomination
VI tiht convention they became ardent sup
p9rtGrs OF the Administration.
A., "Ws all feet that we are entering on no holl-
icontrst which IL put on his best me,tle every
hepnbIcan IN the United States. We are con-
MohicH at tue outrtat with the appalling
spyrtaeir OF " sconsIn and Illinois In the li.t
oidou4tiu states, and Iowa by no means car
{aln; With the religious dirortnc"s rife in the
Eorthwests and II threatened coalition Of the
pemorracy with the Alliance. The Democrnts
nav nominated, to NY mind. tho stronrest
tlnp,I kn ~
peeiaMy so lar AS III" thnty.six electoral votes
~ SoW io , a. are c2ncerned; 1t is now imror-
tant that we should pr coed to select n ,hsi,r
man aee2 Gd t. our best Judgment. Va
turn our shoulders to one sinele Inn 70 70
strength. We must win the support of al! Ro..
We are selected Republicans here. renro.
seniiug SIX or seven millions. Is dcsper
Ae night: but We are in 1t to win. Wo want "a
sanexperienced men,, We went a man in sym M
patty with the lines laid down by the Mime.
III Apoils Convention and in touch with ali tho
S Ssh"n"; va Wa want trained leader man to
tnd he whom shall mention since lS7,; Ia 4.