New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-28

Mr.. Fassett's remarks were several times inter.
rupted by applause and it specially hearty ana
enthusiastic when reference was made to Mr.. Clark
sons eminent services to the Republican party par
ticulary In the campaign Of 1888.
Mr. CLARKsoN DECLINES.
As Mr.. Fassett took his seat Mr.. Clarkson arose
and said
Gentlemen Of the Committee: I wish to say to you
what you should know before any further seps are
taken In the direction of my election chairman OF
ship entertained and exprsssed for me BY most Of the
gentlemen In your membership, and while have al
ready had the personal tender by fortyone members
of the committee % their support OF me as chairman,
and while thirty Of them have expressed their inten
ton TO vote for me whe her shonld be &C candidate ate
candidates Of the party or not Is still my duty to
say to you that have learned from the President this
As good Republican, bow cheerfuy to his decision,
and and earnestly trust mat no member OF the committee tie,
unite In accephng tor the officers Of the committee
and NiccPresidency may desire and recommend
When Mr. Clarsson had concluded Senator wolcott,
Of Colorado. said that the temporary chairman Ind
minated that he had had Interview this morning
with the Republican nominee he would request him TO
state II he knew who was his choice Cor chairman.
"what did the nominee sayfn quened the Senator.
Mr.. Clarkson, in replying said that lie was not
sure that any particular person had been decided
upon During the conversation the names OF Messrs.
Massey. Of Delaware; Cheney, OF New-Hampshire:
Campbell Of Illinois, and Carter OF Montana had been
mentioned, but he was not advised to whether the
nominee had made definite selection.
An inquiry made to whether all of these
gentlemen members OF the National Committee.
and 1t developed that Ex-Governor Cheney
and ". J. Campbell the only ones
Who were members OF the committee. Nr.
Kerens Of Missouri, moved that a committee OF
three be appointed by the chair to wni upon the
Presidential and Presidential nominees and ascer-
tain their preferences in the matter The motion
lost. Further discussion cut short by q motion
b. take a until O'Clock. which carried.
Following Is the list Of those present:
Alabama William Youngblood, birmingham Arkanfss
proxy, D. Il. whitcomb; California, NJ. II. De Young.
Francisco Colorado proxy Senator Il. y. wolco;
Connecticut Samuel Fesscnden, stamford; Delaware.
D. J. Layton, Georgeewn Florida, J. C. Long; Georgia
proxy. Mr. Bateman Idaho Senator George L. shoup;
Illinois, w. J. Campbell Chicago Indiana J. NJ Huston,
Cohnersvle; Iowa. J. 5. Clarkson, Des Moines;
Kansas proxy, L. J. Perry Kentucky, w. o. Bradley,
Lancaster; Louisiana. Albert II. Leonard Shreveport;
Maine, j. II. Manley, Augusta; Maryland James A.
Gary, Baltimore; Massachusetts, w. NJ. Crane. Dalton;
Michigan, George L. Matt. Detroit; Minnesota. r. q.
Vicksburg; Missouri, II. c. Kerens, st.
Louis; Montana proxy. Senator Sanders Nebraska,
f. Rosewater. Omaha; Nevada absent; New.
Hampshire +. c. Cheney, Concord NewJersey (proxy).
General Sewel: NewYork proxy. J. S. Fassett; North
Carolina, Henry c. Cowles. Statesyie: North Dakota.
Senator II. c. Hansbrough; Ohio, W. NJ. Hahn, Mans
ned Oregon, Joseph C. Simon. Portland Pennsyyania.
David Martin. Philadelphia; Rhode Island, Isaac NJ.
Potter; South Carolina Ellery NJ. Brayton.
Columbia; South Dakota (proxy), Senator Petit.
grew Tennessee George w. Hill. Danbridgs:
Texas, n. W. Quincy. Galveston Vermont, Mason S. Col
burn Manchester; Virginia William Malone Petersburg;
Washington proxy, Senator Allen West Virginia ~ X.
Scott. Wheeling Wisconsin, II. C. Payne. Milwaukee; ;
Wyoming absent; Arizona proxy. NJ W. Stewart;
Alaska proxy Representative Simon Of Oregon Dis
trict of Columbia, Perry II Carson, Washington; Okla
homa, absent: Utah proxy, c. w. Bennett; NcwMexco.
Thomas d. Cation Indian Territory, J. s. Hammer, Ard.
The committee reassembled at 3 O'Clock. and on
motion OF 1Ir. Payne OF Wisconsin. a committee Of
three appointed to draft suitable resolutions
pressve Of the views Of the committee on the re.
rencnt Of Mr.. GARRISON chairman. Messrs. Payne
Of Wisconsin: wolcott. Of Colorado and Fassett Of
New York. were appointed by tho secretary such
committee Mr.. Scott. OF West Virginia. sent to the
chairman the following resolution. which was read
and laid npon the table to 10 taken up for action
at some future meeting OF the committee:
Resolved That hereafter Republican National Ccnvcn.
be composed OF delegates from the sp
pooned the Republican votes actually cast at the
last preceding Presidential election. 1000 and
thereof greater than oneha be the basis OF repre-.
enaion for each delegate The National Committee shall
certify to the chairman OF each State committee the
ter Of delegates which each State entitled under this
rule ard shall regulate apportionment and election Of
such delegates.
At the request Of Chairman Clarkson, James =.
Burke. Of Pittsbmc, the president of the College
League Of Republican Clubs, addressed the meeting.
The League. Mr. Burke said. proposed to organize a
branch In each college and 10 place college boys on
the stump. Most efficient work on behalf Of Repubn-
principles confidently expected through these
college organizations.
MR. CAMPBELL. UNANIMOUSLY CHOSEN.
Mr. Payne, Of Wisconsin. placed in nomination as
chairman of the National Committee William J.
Campbell, OF Illinois Rerrsen at YES o. several OF the
States seconded the nomination one emnenty fit
and proper and predicted under his leadership COM
plete success for f1e Republican party In November.
Mr. Campbell was elected by acclamaton.
Representative IIansbrough OF North Dakota. placed
in nomination vice-chalrman NJ. II. De Young Of
san Francisco Mr. Rosewater. of Omaha on behalf OF
his State, seconded the nomination. Mr. De Young
unanimously elected.
Mr. Sewe Of NcwJersey, placed in nomination
Thomas II. Carter. OF Montana. secretary of the
committee. Mr. Fassett. OF New York. nominated G.
A. Hobart, of New-Jersey. but subsequently withdrew
the nomination. Mr.. Carter unanimously elected.
Cornelius " Bliss. Of New York. unanimously
elected treasurer. ana F. L. swords. OF Iowa. sergeant
arms Of TIE National Committee.
Mr. Fcssenden Of Connecticut, offered the following
resolution which was adopted
That In with the rule adopted by the Rcpub
can National Convent executive committee OF nine.
composed of Of this committee OF others
members utreot shall have the conduct and management
OF The CAMPAIGN OF 1892 and tat the chairman OF this
committee. with the candidates. shall
lect members OF such executive committee and its
officers.
Resolved further, That the chairman, viceehairman,
and OF thi committee shall be ex-octo
members Of said executive committees.
The following resolutions were reported by the COM
mi,tec on the retiring chairman and unanimously
adopted
Tha: the thanks Of this committee and the gratitude
the Republican party due 10 retiring chairman,
the Hon James - Clarkson. for the unsedsh. untirins
splcldily efficient service, rendered dsng
member OF this and other Republican executive
and the superb gencrahp which he has dis
played during his OF Office chairman OF this COM
mttee. meeting emergency as IL arose ana In
laying and deep foundations of wise and broad
educational organization which will prove OF invaluable
service all future campaigns. In these long years Of
have learned only admire and approve
nuans uolltica thinker and loader, but