The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-28

Dudlcy.--oIr Scott's Resolution in
Regard to Future Representation
in National conventlons-..Co Commit.
tee Calls on the President.
WASHINGTON, D. O., June 27,-1t was
1850 o'clock this morning when the
meeting of the Republican national
committee was called to order by the
temporary chairman, Gen. ]. S. Clark
son. After the roll had been called
showing the presence, either in person
or by proxy, OF all the members of the
committee except those from Nevada,
Wyoming and Oklahoma, ]. sloat Fas-
sett, OF New York, took the floor and
placed in nomination for permanent
chairman Of the committee Gen. j. S,
Clarkson, OF Iowa. Mr.. Fassett t'said II
shall endeayor to detain you but few
minutes. hope that what 1 have to
say to-day will bear more fruit than
what | had to say the last time l had
the honor OF appearing in this room
before this committee on behalf OF Now
York city, asking for the national con.
ventiou. Much as | was interested in
my subject at tho time, l am much
more deeply interested in my subject
to-day. Whom the doors closed on the
Minneapolis convention | am glad to
believe that it closed on united party.
1t would DO folly to say that great
many friends Of Mr.. Blaine were not
disappointed, but like their leader they
we're loyal, true Republicans and i'm
mcdiatcly upon the nomination in that
convention they became ardent sup
porters OF the administration.
no HOLIDAY EXCURSION.
We all feel that We are entering on
no holiday excursion; that we are en-
terius upon a contest which will put to
his best mettle every Republican in tho
United States. We are confronted at
the oatstart with the appalling spec
tacle Of Wisconsin and Illinois in the
list OF doubtful states, and Iowa BY no
means certain; with religious differ
ences rife in the northwest and athreat-
ened coalition of Democracy with tho
the Alliance. The Democrats have
nominated, to my mind, the strongest
man they could have placed IN the field,
especially so as far as the thirty-six
electoral votes IN New York are con-
cerned. 1t is now important that VIC
should proceed to eelect a chair
man according to our best judg-
mont. We cannot afford through
personal preference 10 turn our shout
ders 10 one single iota ofstrength. We
must win tho support of all Republi-
cans. No distinctions should be made
on account OF past differences. But you
will all agree with me so far as this
condition OF affairs is con " led we are
selected RepubliCa here representing
six or seven million Republican voters
in the United States, We are in dos
perate fight, but We are in it to win.
And for that purpose we must have the
support of our best leaders We want
them at the front. AT our head VIC
want no inexperic aced man. We want
imam in sympathy with the ,lines laid
down by the Minneapolis convention
and in touch with all the people OF his
party.
A TRIBUTE TO cIARESoS.
We want a trained leader; a man to
whom We eau look with every con-
tidenco OF success, and he whom shall
mention has since 1875 been engaged in
every contest that has been waged by
the Republican party, He has always
been q faithful, sagacious, devoted and
efficient member OF the national corr
mittee. / well recollsct the hot months
Of lSSS, when the nights were not long
enough nor the days long enough for
that gentlemen to do that which he de-
sired for the Republican national COM
mittee. All through that SIMMER with
a devotion that was remarkable, no
toiled while others we're sleeping, 10
him, m,lnconiunction with Senator Quay, is
due, In higher measure than any
other, the success attained IN that glori-
Gus campaign. l refer to tho honored
temporary chairman OF this committee,
James S. Clarkson, of Iowa. Jap
plause.l Tho speaker dwelt eloquontly
at some length on the past services rom
deree the party by Mr.. Clarkson, and in
conclusion said: "He gave his invalu-
able counsel and superb assistance in
the cause Of General Harrison in lSSS,
aud we ought now to continue him
where our affection has already placed
him, in a position to again crown Cen
ernl Harrison with victory" Mr.. Fas-
sest's remarks were several times inter-
ruptCd BY applause.
CLAREsoN DECLINES.
As Mr.. Fassett took his seat, General
Clarkson arose and said: "Gentlcmen
otthc committee: wish to say to you
what You should know before any fur
thCr stops are taken in tho direction OF
my election as chairman Of this COM
mSttee. While l appreciate despiy the
friendship entertained aud expressed
Tor mo by most Of thu gentlemen in
your membership, and while l have al
ready had the personal tender by
u members OF the committee OF
their support, Of mo as chairman,
and while thirty ofthem have expressed
Their intention to vote for mo whether
should be q candidate or not, or
whether my election was desired by tho
Candidates Of tho party or net, and
which appreciate as the proHdest hon.
o's Of my lie for their expression OF
confidence aud good will, it is my duty
tosay to you that have learned from
lhe President this morning that he de-
sl'es someone else for chairman.
As good Republican, l bow choer-
iniy to his decision, and ] earnestly
trnst that no member Of the committee
MllI now inaint In ..nLinn for mn nnl