Evening journal., 1892-07-22
HAaRITY ELgoTgo cAAIRMAN.
The Pennsylvanian VIII Conduct the
Cleveland Campaign.

The PennsyIvanian VIII Conduct the
Cleveland Campaign.
NEW YORK, July pa thousand Demo-
Gratis We're at the Fifth Avenue hotel when
the national Democratic committee met in
parlor d r. The committee was to organize
and to appoint an executive committee to
conduct the campaign.
Calvin S. Brice called the meeting to or
der The first business of the committee
was a series Of farewell addresses to Senator
Brice. He announced that his business en-
gagements were such that under no circum-
stances would he allow his name to be used
as that Of a candidate for reelection to the
Craftsmanship. He could not act as chair
man Of either the national committee or the
campaign committee.
Harrity Elected.
Mr. Tarpey, Of California, thereupon Of
fered this resolution;
Resolved, That the thanks Of the committee
are hereby rendered to the Hon. Calvin S.
Biice for the able, dignihed and courteous
manner in which he, as chairman Of the com
mittee, has presided over its deliberations and
directed its management; and we deeply regret
that the pressure Of personal affairs prevents
him again accepting the Craftsmanship.
Senator German, of Maryland, aud Sena-
tor Ransom, of North Carolina, then fol.
lowed with addresses in which they re-
ferred to the work done by Chairman Brice
in 1883, his untiring zeal aud his steadfilst
devotion Mr.. Whitney then paid a glowing
tribute to Mr.. Brice and his work for the
party.
The resolution offered by Mr. Tarpey was
then adopted by rising vote, Mr.. Sewall
of Maine, temporarily in the chair Chair
man Brice, who was affected to tears,
thanked the members Of the committee cor
daily for the kindly feeling felt for him as
expressed in the resolution and the remarks
of the different speakers, and then an
nounced that the committee would proceed
with the regular order of business, the selec-
ton of chairman. Mr. Whitney nominated
Mr.. Harrity. There being no other nom
nation, Mr.. Tarpey moved that the election
Of Mr.. Harrity be made by acclamation.
This was done, and Mr.. Harrity said;
Harrity's Speech.
GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMITTEE am OK.
tremely grateful for the distinguished honor
which you have, unworthily I fear, bestowed
upon me. The only return / can make at this
timo is TO promise TO use my best efforts 70 aid
in achieving success FOR our party, its priuci
pies and its candidates They deserve success
The people expect them to win, and it viii be
your duty and mine TO see as far as in our
power lltt AuAN INC N'A' tiA1 h't AArt IlNliAANA
in such expectation. I confidently believe
they will not be.
I am deeply sensible Of the great responsible
tv devolving upon me as chairman Of the Dem
ocratic national committee, and am not at AL
unmindful OF my own shortcomings For thii
reason will need and viii not hesitate to asl
your aid and your indulgence. am sure that
! shall feel Obliged TO lem heavily upon the
members OF this committee during the conduct
OF tho present campaign, and am e,l u'-'is con con
me assistance and support.
Whitncy's Resolutions.
Mr.. William c. Whitney then introduced
the following resolutions, which wei
adopted:
Resovel. That the executive com nittee
he Democratic national clmmittce sitll GO
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