Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-30
EXIT GARRISON.
Tho Republican National Commit
tee Makes a Change.
The PRESIDENTS WISH OBEYED.
william J. Campbell, of Illinois, the New
Chairman RESOLUTIONS aud Pro-
eecdings OF the Com
mlttee,

was called, which showed the presence
either in person or by proxy, Of all the
members Of the committee, except those
from Nevada, Wyoming and Oklahoma,
j. Sloat Fassett, OF New York, placed
In nomination Gen. j. 5. GARRISON rs
permanent chairman OF the committee
lie said that when the doors closed on
the Minneapolis convention they closed
on an united party. That the friends
Of Mr. Blaine were disappointed
all know, but to-day they were
earnest supporters OF the nominee of
the convention and would he found at
the front until the close of the cam.
paign. The republicans were entering
| upon campaign which would be no
holiday excursion. The democrats had
nominated their strongest man and
while the situation was most desperate
the republican who was really repub.
lican would do everything in his power
TO win the fight in November. Mr..
Fassctt paid an eloquent tribute TO
Gen. Clarksou.
Gen. Clarkson said In substance that
he would say TO the members OF the
committee that he fully appreciated
what had been said by MIR. Fassctt, and
he felt very grateful to him and others
Of the committee for the kind words cx-
pressed. lie had the personal and legal
tender Cor the craftsmanship OF forty
two members of the committee, yet he
had learned this morning that the can
didatc for the presidency preferred AN
other man lie therefore checrfully de-
clincd TO be considered candidate.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The republican national committee
assembled at 3 o'clock and on motion
of MIR. Payne, Of Wisconsin, a commit
tee Of three was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions expressive of the
views Of the committee on the retire
= mcnt of Mr.. Clarkson as chairman.
. Mcssrs. Payne, Of Wisconsin, Wolcott,
Of Colorado, and Fassctt, Of New York,
were appointed by the secretary as such
committee.
MIR. Scott, of West Virginia, sent to
the chairman the following resolution,
- which was read and laid ON the table
= to be- taken up for action at some future
\ time:
4, Resolved. That hereafter republican national
/, conventions he composed Of delegates from the
" several states apportioned upon tho republican
votes actually cast In the last preceding prcsi
y uGntul rlctiiun, INV votes ana llcfcot greater
ls than one half To bc the basis Of representation
"A for cnrh delegate The national committee
shall certify To the chairman Of each state com
" mittcc the number OF delegates To which cacl
II state is entitled under the rule, and shall regu
A. late the superintendent and election Of sucl
n delegates
10 MIR. PAYNE, OF Wisconsin. placed II
40 nomination as chairman Of the republic
a, an national committee William
A. Nt.s.
4, of several other states seconded III,
ne nomination as one cmincntly fitting an,
h. proper, and predicting under his leader
ship complete success for the republic
,r an party In November. Mr.. Campbell
r. was elected by reclamation.
-. Representative lIansbrough, OF Mort
40 Dakota, placed in nomination rs vice
,o chairman Mr.. II. DcYoung, Of Cal
rv fornn. MIR. Roscwnter, Of Omaha, %
o. behalf of his state, seconded the nom
~ nation. The vote being taken, MI
DcYoung was declared elected unan
mously.
Mr.. Scwcll, Of New Jersey, placed i
nomination SIR Thomas Carter, OF Nor
=, tana, M secretary Of the committee.
Mr.. Fassett, II New York, nominate
Mr. G. A. Hobart, of New Jersey, bu
subsequently Withdrew the nomination
9, Mr. Carter was unanimously elected.
~ Cornelius N. bliss, of New York, wa
n. unanimously elected treasurer, and /
l.. Swords, of Iowa, scrgenut.utarms {
&C. the national committee
Mr.. Fcsscndcn, Of Connecticut, oifcre
the following resolutions, which wcr
rv adopted.
.c. That In accordance with tho rule adopted /
the republican national convention an exec
~ tive committee Of nine, composed Of mcmbo
lie Of this convention, shall have tho conduct ~
id. anagcmcnt Of the campaign OF is0l, and TN
the chairman Of this committee after confc
ence with the candidates shall select the mer
beers OF such executive committee and It's O
hcers.
I'M Resolved further That the chairman, VII
chairman, secretary and treasurer Of this cot
mittce shall be eEonico members Of said o
ne ccutlye committee
M The following resolutions were r,
ported by the committee on the reti
nd ing chairman, and were unanmousl
II adopted
Mt That the thanks Of the committee aud n
,rt | gratitude Of tho republicans are due to the r
.d firing chairman, j :. GARRISON, for tho unset
~. ish, unuring and splondidly emciont seryic
I've rendered during many years as o member
this and other republican executive committee
n aud for tho superb geueralshlp which he b
- displayed during his term Of once aH chairmi
w. of this committee In meeting every omergenl
IN as II arose and In laying firm and deep II
foundations Of broad and wlso educational
., ganizAtiou which will prove OF invaluable y,
vice In all future campaigns
Oh In those long years Of association We ha
mn learned not only 10 admire and approve his a
mirable qualities as u political thinker ~
an leader, bu. we have learned TO know and 10
w him a. a man aud as d friend. His career
al life IA one which may well be regarded by
lut family and bis friends with pride, aud anor
IA an inspiring object lesson 10 every Americ
boy In the possibilities open TO honorable o
bition under our institutions,
US: We esteem II "a great privilege 10 have he
at associated with him In the intimate rclatio
inn Of this comLaittoo and we desire To express
'ns this public manner friendship affection a
Sh- sense Of good fellowship which the kuOwled
Of the amiable qualities OF his character h
,inl developed IN our holrts and TO assure him Il
al these feelings will follow him into the futu
~" which We trust will bo bright and successful
Inc his lifo has been worthy and honorable.
the Resolved, That these resolutions be spr,
Ihe on the records ana copy thereof engros
mi and that an opportunity be- given to each mt
Der Of this committee "a sigu the same,
'ou' The reading Of the resolutions "
greeted with prolonged applause
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