The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-07-17
J. r. Burke. of Pittsturg. Made Secretary Pro
Tem.-Seleetion ofa Permanent officer Left
to the New Head OF the Committee.
Two Speeches by Mr. Carter and One by
Secretary of Agriculture Rusk.
Republicans at the CAPITAL Pleased with the
Select on -Nickensr and Payne Forced 10
Decline for Business Reasons.
Mr. Carter, of Montana, Chosen in Place ol
Mr.. Campbell, Resigned.


MT. Carter, OF Montana, Chosen in Place Of
Mr.. Campbell, Resigned.
NEW YORK, July 16.-There were many
well-known Republicans congregated az
the Fifth-avenue this morning. TO attend q
meeting of the executive committee of the
national Republican committee, W hich was
called for IL o'clock. Among those present.
were Henry c. Payne. of Wisconsin,; Hon.
j. s. Clarkson. of Iowa; William Suther-
land. of New York: r. c. Kerens of Nilsson
ri; Thomas III. Carter. of Montana, seorets-
ry of the committee; Senator Hiscock, Cor.
neiius n. Bliss. treasurer of the Republican
national committee. who is also member
Of the executive committee by virtue OF
the Office. Among the politicians, not men,
bers of the committee. who were present
were Surveyor general Lyons, James NJ.
Patterson. Charles w. Hackett, chairman
of the Republican State executive commit
tee: John Knapp of Auburn, former chair
man of the Republican State committee,
William Brookfield, tho present chairman;
Senator Sawyer, of Wisconsin; Thomas &,
cobus and Fred s. Gibbs.
Before the committee met Mr.. Payne
who had been urged to accept the chair.
manship vacated by Mr.. Campbell, said
that his large business interests required
attention constantly, and he had not de-
cided whether he could spare the time nee
essary to attend TO the political duties
which would devolve upon him if he ac-
cepted the chairmanship. Mr.. Payne
frankly stated that he had been urgently
requested by Secretary Rusk and membors
of the executive committee to accept. ana
he thought he would be able TO give de-
clsiye answer at the executive meeting.
The executive committee did not 90 into
session until after noon. The following
land. of New York; r. c. Kerens. of Mis-
souri,; Samuel Fessenden, of Connecticut;
John r. Tanner. of illinois; Joseph Fl.
Manley, of Maine; j. s. Clarkson, OF lowsI
BEETLES, representing Garrett A, Hobart, ol
New Jersey, at present in Europe. and
Joseph Sparks, representing William
OBradley. OF Kentucky. The ex-oficlo
Gr and Thomas s''"H Il. "s Carter e Of Mcntans. 10 .
Neither Mr.. Campbell nor Vice-chairmau
NJ. Ii. DeYoung of California were pres
ent The secretary called the meeting to
order. William A. Sutherland, Of Roches-
ter. was made temporary chairman. White
law Reid was called in consultation by the
committee. Chairman Campbelps resigna-
tion was accepted and recess taken be-
fore l o'clock for two hours.
ARRANGED WHILE AT LUNCH.
After adjournment the committee and
some of it's advisors went to the Hoffman
House cafe and ordered lunch. When lunch
was ordered nothing had been settled. Be-
fore discussion of coffee and cigars had
been completed the gordian knot had been
cut. Thomas III. Carter had been pre-
vailed upon to take the chsirmanship him.
self. This decision being reached. the con-
ference returned to the FIfth-aveIue Hotel
and went into the committee-roo to placs
the official stamp on the recess arrange
ment. The news spread quickly, and with
it the announcement that Mr.. Carriers place
would be filed by Mr.. Chris Magee. This
proved to be premature. however. At 800
O'clock. when the committee reas-
sembled, Mr.. Carter was not pres
ent being at the time In the room
occupied for the time being by Mr.
Whitelsw Reid. After Chairman Suther-
land had called the meeting to order
Mr.. Clarkson arose and made the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Carter The nomination was
warmly seconded by Mr.. Payne, and unan-
imously carried. The treasurer. Cornelius
N. Bliss, was appointed To notify Mr.. Car
ter of his nomination. In accepting the
nomination Mr. Carter made brief sd-
dress rs follows
Gentlemen OF the National Committee-To
plead insensbty 10 the great trust which you
have just conferred TO my care would be the So
yerest reflection upon your judgment; collective
ly and individually. As your worthy presiding
OF great magnitude, q battle amounting IN little
less than a hand-to-hand struggle with forces
ment from the Republican party. We have
passed into the history OF the world beyond the
time when men have overthrown government
ls.sx.
the time or that passage and the present is NOT
very great. The fact that the struggle does not
involve lie and death Is only a mitigation or the
severity OF the contest upon which We are about
TO enter.
From these suggestions it may be inferred that
Iappreciate, in some degree, at least. the nature
of the responsibility at hand and the character
of the effort necessary 10 he put forth. would
shrink from the task as a hopeless struggle were
IL not for the fact that about the chairman OF
this committee, primarily, will be twelve
shrewd, intelligent members OF the committee
itself; while supporting this organization, known
as the executive committee. will be close the
national organization, representing every state
and Territory. In addition 10 this, the league or
clubs and other aggressive forces supplemented
TO different State organizations of the party,
and then the county and district organizations,
with the people behind them, will make up all
in mighty force of earnest sincere men, actu-
ated by lofty motives and desirous or perpetu-
ating In their purity the principles OF the Re-
While the task TO be performed is great, an
aggregation OF working leaders, whose hearts
ana sous are WITH the RepuDllcan party. gives
courage, and strength and confidence 10 all.
This committee viii have perfected its organi-
zation before its final adjournment to-day. Re-
lying, as We do, upon the intelligence and pa
triofism of the American people. we can, sup
ported by an earnest effort. confidently expect
10 meet with deserved victory In November. can
but promise TO each and all the members OF the
committee, and the greater body of the Repub-
ican party whom you represent. earnest.
treess effort TO prove worthy OF this great trust
You have given your confidence. and or your
support have doubt I shall endeayor To
prove worthy or both and TO labor with you
early, late and all the time 10 bring about the
victory 10 which We are entitled. thank you,
gentlemen, for the honor you have bestowed
upon me. lApplause.
On motion of Mr.. Clarkson Mr. J. +.
Burke, of Pittsburg was appointed secre-
ta,y pro tenn. It was also agreed that the
appointment of permanent secretary be
left to the discretion of the Chair.
On motion of Mr. Fessenden the chair
man was authorized To appoint q sub-com-
mittee of five. TO be selected from Repub-
licans not members of the COMMITTEES. To
act as an advisory committee to the ma
tional executive committee.
On motion of Mr.. Clarkson O committee
OF tive was appointed By the chairman to
secure headquarters In this city. lt was
also unanimously agreed TO continue Mr..
Campbell as q member of the executive
committee. Mr. Campbell will take charge
of the branch headquarters at Chicago.
Mr.. Thomas IA. Carter. the newly-elected
chairman, is but thirty eight years old,
having been born at June Furnace, Scioto