Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-28

rspQhlcsn marty and restored the government
60 IN honest basis. The democrats saw In SEN
ator QUAY q noble republican Who dic not fer
them aud began their abuse. and q cowArily
republican press soon became their ally. No
man, who has the good Of the republican party
NJ heart, can do otherwise than 90 put his hon
est. strong hand between the ACQUISITION Of the
democratic party aud the Gentlemen whom I
have just named. so far as am concerned
have another boy 10 name win he Slsd 10
confer upon him the name Of onsy or Dudley.
And this a. al evidence of my love and Nfec-
tion for the men A. 20 the resolutions shall
again thank Won from the bottom Of my heart,
and. jim conclusion. state that no man on the
continent desires more 20 help elect the rcpub-
hcan ticket or will do more, according % his
ability, than l.
ME. FsssErr's SERVICES RECOGNIZED.
On motion Of Mr.. Evans Of Minnesota,
Messrs. Evans. Cheney and Bradley we're ap-
pointed q committee 90 report resolutions en-
pressing the love. respect and confide noe Of the
committee for its retiring secretary. Mr.. fsesett
They subsequently presented the following,
which wns unanimously adopted by rising vote;
Resolved. that the thanks of this committee
be, and are hereby extended 90 the Hon. j.
sloat Fassett. it, retiring secretary for ms abba,
brilliant and faithful services TO the committee
and to the republican party Of the nation We
recognize IN Dir. Fssseu an eNamplar Of the
stalwart aggressive aud effective Young repub-
hcanism OF this country which. In the last ma
tional campaign, accomplished 80 much toward
the success Of republican principles. He Las
our unqualified esteem. admiration and afcc-
, tion wel our best wishes Tor has future.
Resolved. That this testimonial be spread at
large on the records " the committee. ana that
7 the members Of the committee be given an op-
l portunity to afliN their signatures thereto.
Mr. Eassott Acknowledged the honor in .
happy little speech.
! After adopting a motion offered BY Senator
Carey thai the executive committee be author
ned to I'LL all vacancies occurring By death or
Otherwise prior 10 the next meeting. the COM
I mittee adjourned subject 10 the call Of the
chairman. the understanding bcing that 10
should assemble some time during the cam
/ paign. probably in October
! The members 81 the committee Immediately
after adjournment, went in a body to the White
House and paid their rcsIects To President liar
/ rison.
J The President received them in the blue
room. each member Wing introduced in turn
/ by Vice Chairman he Young. The President
shook The hand of each member and made q
little speech. thanking the members for their
visit After the reception some o. the menu
beers fingered with the President for a short
time discussing the coming campaign.
SKETCH oF TINE NEW CHAIRMAN.
Mr.. W. J. Campbell. the newly elected chair
man. was bora in Philadelphia. December y.
1850. His parents removed 20 Illinois in ISL
ard he has resided in Cook county. that state.
! since that time. RE was educated IN the public
schools Of III noi-, the Lake Forest Academy
| and the University OF Pcnnss lvania. lie
4 studied law with ". &. Cloudy q: chicago.
and has been engaged in "ctlye practice there
for many years.
lie wa ehected a state senator in ISIS for
four years, was reelected in 1872 and declined
/ denomination for third term. Ia issl he
was chosen president of the Illinois state
! senate. was Reelected To the same Office in lssa
aud again IN 1855.
IL presided over the senate that elected
Gen. Logan 20 the United States senate after q
prolonged contest. and then made his first
| reputation as a strong and discreet political
leader. lie has since then BEEN closely idanti-
lied with Illinois politics.
He Is Of good presence. hardy constitution.
resolute. silent and industrious He Is a man
of affairs and is IN the habit Of dealing with
matters OF large importance. lie was a dele
gate 10 the national republican convention II
/ 1880 and voted for Blaine On every ballot. lie
Yves again delegate IN lsss and supported
Gresham. lii election will probably do mucn
TO close up the breach between ex-senator Far
well and President Harrison. Tor between Far
| well and the chairman there exists the warmest
kind Of friendship.
/ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEAGUE.
The following named have been appointed by
James L. Burke. president Of the American To
publican College League. rs advisory board. m
accordance with the resolution OF the exec dtive
committee OF the league after a consultation
with President Harrison: They are j. II. Clark
son. Iowa: Russell 4. Alger, Michigan; Henry
Cabot Lodge. Massachusetts; Leland Stamford
California: William Mckinley. Ohio: John VI
Ihurston. Nebraska: George VI. Pullman. Hi
nois John NJ. Lang-ton. Virginia; b. Z. Lang
don, Minnesota, aud J. Sloat tassett, New York