The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
CAMPBELL NOT TO SERVE.
HIS BUSINESS WORTH MORE THAN
THE GUARDIANSHIP.

Rumors That the Republicans Were
Afraid of His Record In Connection
With the Dressed Beef Monopoly.
His Successor Not Yet Decided on
by the Powers That Be.
CHICAGO, June 5.-A local paper hos the
following special from Milwaukee, Wis:
"H. G. Paine returned from Chicago last
night, where he was in consultation with
Mr.. Campbell. Mr.. Campbell said Mr..
manship of the republican national COM
mittee. Recently some OF his clients,
among them P. d. Armour and the Chicago
gas companies, refused 60 allow him to give
up his law practice for the rest OF the year.
as it would be necessary for him to do so as
to conduct the campaign. As a conse-
quenoe Mr.. Campbell has refused the posi-
tion. He left for Washington and will be
In that city in consultation with the Presi-
dent tomorrow. No decision has been
reached regarding the man who shall man
age the campaign. The position of chair
man Of the committee was offered to me,
but was forced to decline, as my private
business interests are too great to allow me
TO give them up"
THE STORY CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, July 5-W. J. Campbell,
chairman Of the republican national COM
mittee, arrived here this afternoon and
went to the white house about $3.50 O'Clock,
where he was in consultation until nearly
6 O'Clock with President Harrison, Secretary
Rusk, Secretary Elkins. Commissioners
Carter and ex-senator Spooner of Wiscou-
sin. At the conclusion OF the conference
Chairman Campbell gave out the following
statement for publication, saying he had
nothing further to say with regard to the
question at issue. "When | was elected
chairman of the national committee it was
with the distinct understanding that my
business engagements then pending might
render it impossible for me to act in
that capacity. This contingency was
fully understood by the committee
and others directly interested. Since
the adjournment OF the committee |
have been unable to adj just my affairs so as
TO render it practicable for me 20 act as
chairman, and / therefore, as l reserved the
right to do, announce that | will not so act.
Under the authority vested In me by the
national committee, will probably an
nounce the executive committee within the
next few days and that COM
date. At that meeting will
formally tender my resignation and my
successor will be then elected. My successor
will be chosen by the executive committee,
as authorized by the resol ution adopted by
the national committee.
MEN MENTIONED FOR THE PLACE.
The resolution alluded to was adopted to
meet just such a contingency as has arisen.
The names most prominently mentioned TO-
night In connection with the Craftsmanship
are Commissioner 7. II. Carter, j. II.
Manley OF Maine, Samuel FesseDden of New
Connections and Mr.. Hobart of New Jersey.
Gossip is very busy in assigning reasons
for Mr.. Campbell's action. Among the
statements current Is one that the alserna-
tive was presented Mr.. Campbell of resign
ing the craftsmanship or relinquishing his
business connection with the Armours, the
Chicago meat packers, for whom Mr.. Camp
bell has long been attorney. Another is
that there is a feeling against Mr.. Camp
bell among a portion of the Republican
party leaders, which had some influence in
bringing about his determination to resign.
Chairman Campbell will probably ap-
point the executive committee tomorrow
ami those whose names follow, with per-
hsps one or two exceptions, will, it is be-
lleved to be found upon the list: Manley of
Maine, Hobart Of New York, Fessenden of
Connecticut, Clarkson, Bunley of Ken
tucky, Wsshburn of Minnesota, Kerins of
Missouri Rosewater of Nebraska and Hus-
ton of Indiana.