Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-17
IT GOES TO CARTER
The Bright Young Leader Of
Montana
IS MADE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
To Lead ths Host Of Republicans on to
Splendid Victory in Hovem-
ber-His Record


party met At the Fifth Avenue hotel
At IL O'Clock this forenoon 70 elect
chairman 20 succeed William J. Camp
bell. whose resignation was read aud
accepted 1T this meeting. The men,
bers Of the committee who arrived last
night. together with Secretary Rusk,
senator sawyer and other friends OF
the administration. labored with
Henry c. Payne 10 get him to consent
TO take the position, but 70 no effect.
Mr.. Payne said his only reasons for not
accepting the chairmanship were busi-
ness ones. The meeting of the commit
Tee vas called to order by Secretary
Carter. and William A. Sutherland OF
Rochester. n. Y. was temporary chair
man Whitelaw Reid WAS called in
consultation by the committee aud AN
adjournment WAS taken about o'clock
for two hours. After the adjournment
the committee and some OF its ad-
visors went TO the Hotf man house cafe
and ordered lunch. When lunch was
over everybody Was at sea and dis
couraged.
Mr. Carter Elected.
Before DISCUSSION OF coffee and cigars
had been completed the Gordlan knot
had been cut. Thomas III. Carter had
been prevailed on to take the chair
mansnip himself. This decision being
reached the conference returned 10
the Fifth Avenue hotel and went into
the committee room TO place the official
stamp on the solution OF the chair
manship puzzle. The news spread ike
fire, and with il the announcement
thai Mr.. Carter's place would be filled
oy Chris Magee. Inis proved to be
premature. however. Al $50. when
the committee resssembled. Mr.. Carter
Was not present, being 1T the time In
the room occupied IN consults-
ton with Whitelaw Reid. After
Chairman Sutherland had called the
meeting To order. Mr.. Clarkson arose
and made the nomination OF Mr.. Car
ter. The nomination WAS warmly Sec
onded by Mr.. Payne. and unanimously
carried. The treasurer, Cornelius n.
Bliss, wss appointed to notify Mr.. Car
ter of nis nomination. In accepting
the position Mr.. Carter made the fol-
lowing speech:
Mr. Cartsr's speech.
Gentlemen of the NationsI Commit
tse-To plead iasensIb.lity TO the great
trust which you have Just confided to
my care would be to cast reflection
upon your judgment collectively and
separste.y. As your worthy presiding
ofarer. Mr.. Sutherland, has we'll said,
10 ca task OF great magnitude. . battle
amounting to little less than hand to-
hand struggle with forces equally or
gsnizod TO grasp the powers OF govern
ment from the republican party. We
have passed into the history of the
world beyond the tlmo when men have
overthrown governments for the sake
of power. but the distance between the
time OF that past age aud the presen: IS
not vesy great. The fact that the
struggle does not involve death IS only
q mitigation of the severity of the con-
test upon which we are about TO enter.
From these suggestions IL NAV be IN
ferrsd that | appreciate IN some degree
at least the nature of the responsibility
At hand and the character of the effort
necessary to be put forth. ]
would shrink from the task
az hopeless struggle were
10 not for the fact that about the chair
man OF this committee primarily will
be twelve sbrewd. intelligent and cap
able n emllcrs OF the committee itself.
while supporting the organization
known as the executive commItte will
be- found the national organization
representing every state and territory.
a.y Namssr OF Forces.
In addition 10 this the league of clubs
and other aggressive forces. supple
mented TO the state organizations OF
party. and the county aud district or
CARNATIONS with tho people behind
them, will make up mighty (, rec of
earnest, sincere men. actuated by lofty
motives ssnd desirous Of perpetusting IN
their purity the principles of the
republican party. While the task
tn be performed is great,
an aggregation of working leaders
where hearts and souls are with the re-
publican party gives courage and con
iidence to all This committee will
have perfected IT'S organization before
ns iinsI adjournment today. Relying
a. we dc upon the intelligence and
patriotisni ct the American people. we
can. supported by an earnest effort
confidently expect to meet with de-
srved victory in November. | can
bat pom a. each aud AL the members
Of this commit ttee and the great
body Of the republican party whom
you represent an earnest, tireless effort
% prove worthy of this great trust.
l0u have given me your confidence,
ard of your support have no doabt.
I shall endeavor 80 prove worthy of u
ard to lahor wish you early, late and
all the time 20 bring about the victory
% which We are entitled. thank you.
gentlemen, Tor the honor you have be-
slowed and swsit your pleasure.
o,ser Business rrsa-sesea.
Ou u1oslon of Mr. Cisrkson. J. r.
BURKE Of Pittsburg was appointed sec
retsry pro tenn. it IL slso ssreed that
the appointment II permsnent secre-
ssrv be left % the discretion OF the
chairman. tn motion OF Mr.. Fessen-
den. the chairman w9s authorized ~
sppoiut q sub-commfttes Of five rerub-
teams 10 act a. an stvlalry committee
~ the nstionsl executive committee.
On motion OF Mr.. Cisrks0n. com
uittee OF i've vlil be appointed by the
chairman ~ secure headquarters IN
thfs city. r. wa Also ansnsmousiy
ssreet 20 cenanue Mr.. Campbell az
member Of the exeeutve committee.
Mr. Campbell viii take charge Of the
hrsrch headquarters at Ch.csgo. Mr..
Carter but - yesrz 81 age
having teen born At Furisce.
sciets county, Ohss. IN June ieAs.
fn lse5 Re moved - Fsns. Illinois.
where he lived I'll las when no moved