New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-11
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD.
TALK ABOUT MEN AND AFFAIRS.
vrEr1NGs OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS TO BE HELD
THIS WEEK.

issued to-day 1t is said by Chairman Patterson The
meeting it understood. will be held tomorrow OF
wednesday afternoon. As already announced, the
ontiachiue people Of the district want special
mittee from the County Committee to supervise the
urinary on Friday night, feeling that unless this is
done no satisfactory result will follow the balloting
since the Bliss people have all tho inspectors OF cleo
ton except Mr.. Roberts, who was chosen at the last
meeting, and also have the police as well. The
nrotestants simply say that with show OF fairness
they viii carry the election without doubt.
Colonel Edward l.. James, the weknown lawyer,
who has been before the public Of late with Mr. Choate
in connection with the Grant & Ward failure, had
career brimful of interesting experiences Not the
last enjoyable OF these in connection with
Grover Cleveland and his charming WIFE, This ex-
perence as told by the Colonel's friends,
what like This Some years ago he counsel for
the creditors OF insolvent firm In Buffalo. He
went out there 10 levy the stock. His first search
of course for the sheriff. He was just starting
for that officials headquarters, when friend said
with objectionable familiarity which the Colonel did
not appreciate at the time "Why. here comes Grove
ND the street now" Knowing little about Buffalo and
less about the official in question, the Colonel
supposed that the shcrin's name was not Mr. Grove,
and a. his business relations with him were compare
lively brief, he did not discover his mistake. The
sheriff performed his duty satisfactorily, receiving
good fat fec. so did Colonel James. Two or three
wears aftcrwad the Colonel had q bill against the
state. 1t tackled the regular appropriation bill
and the Republican Senate Committee was disposed
throw il fearing that Grover Cleveland would
make some political capital by vetoing it, Failing TO
convince the senators that this would not be done the
Colonel took the bun by the horns and went TO the
Executive chamber. There his utter establishment.
he in the person of the Governor his old friend
Grove of Buffalo Each recognized the other promptly,
and after little explanation IN reference their first
meeting, Mr.. Cleveland said: "What can ] do for
you Colonel7" This was the Colonels opportunity.
lie promptly explained about the proposed action OF
the senate Committee in reference to his BILL and the
Governor immediately sat down and wrote note In
effect that he would not veto the particular item in
question. This had the desired effect and the Colonel
got his money. About this time the Colonel paid
visit to Wells College where one of his daughters
being educated. lie invited her TO come and take din.
ner With him at the village hotel. she asked If she
could not bring one of her college friends with her.
The Colonel consented. Who should appear but Miss
Frances Folsom The scene of the last act Of this
pleasing little drama was in Washington few months
after Mr.. Cleveands marriage. The Colonel called
10 pay his respects and most Hospitality received
~ the President and Mrs. Cleveland After the usual
saluatons had been INDUCED in. the Colonel turned
to Mrs Cleveland and with smile remarked Why
in the world didn't you tell ne that you we're looking
for one of US old fellows for husband If you had,
think could have the President out" To which
Mrs. Cleveland promptly responded WHY didn't
YOU speak up when you had an opportunity -
The reinstatement last week OF Colonel Timothy
f. Lee lnspectOrin Charge Of the Quarantine Depart
ment Of the Contract Labor Bureau. who removed
several weeks ago is giving great satisfaction his
1osts Of friends here Tile Colonel, 1t Will be
bered, removed on charges. He went to Wash
ington and vndicated himself completely that the
charges entirely withdrawn and he returned in tr
umph. The leading men Of the party interested them
selves In his and untlringy than Mr..
platt The Colonels popularity was attested last
Friday evening when large delegation from the
italian Republican League Of the XIXth Assembly
District and a lot OF other friends went 10 Fort
wadsworth, Staten Island. where the Colonel lives
accompanied BY mandolin orchestra, and serenaded
lin. Speeches of congratulation made by Mr..
Palmer and other friends who referred to the excel
lent services rendered by the Colonel the party
Republicans OF this city, The serenade was com
plete surprise to the Colonel, but he was too old a
he responded with few wellchoscn words that
were heartily applauded.
Secretary Foster IS slowly but surely regainng his
health His voyage did him great deal OF
god, and since his return he has given constant
evidence Of increasing vigor. His speech at the
Ohio Society dinner on Saturday evening was not
the speech Of an invalid by any
frleDOs OF OcNeIdI NelliebON, Assistant secretary
Of The Treasury. deny in the most emphatic terms
that he is going 10 resign or be displaced. They
rag thas he only surrendered charge Of immigration
matters 10 Mr. Spaulding temporarily, in order that
be might have a fcw days in Ncw-iOrk 10 attend TO
Us private affair. He returned 70 Washington on
Friday night with the intention Of resuming his old
place.
One Of the bestntormed Tammany Hall leaders re
marked the other night that Mr.. Grants denomination
lIa fe sl.t ~ mar gQU
put up lie added. All elements Of people feel
well disposed toward him, and don't think any one
will stand in his way II he will consent 10 another
term. There is no mse Of taking about such men as
Controller Myers. TamInany Hall takes no chances.
We could know where Myers would stand twenty
four hours ahead: Grant we know, ana believe that
be win succeed himself
II is understood that Mr.. sutherland of Rochester
who was candidate for Attorney General the Re
publican ticket last year and has made such Il
gallant fight against the Democratic seat stealcrs
since then, will act temporary presiding officer at
The state Convention.
An Unusually interesting programme has been
arranged for those who attend the monthly meeting 81
the james g. Blaine Club, at No. 584 Avenue A, to
Night. Professor Sears and Martin White, banjo
quartet, Bulge, the magician and several other ar
tst will take part In the entertainment which VIII
follow the business session. II Is not surpning that
a club which goes % such length az this TO mako
lis meetings attractive IS growing and prosperous.
The Republican Organization Of the XXlst Assembly
District will hold its regular monthly meeting 10
night The meetings Of this body have been so ex-
eeedingly lively Of late that the one THIS evening
VIII be watched with Interest.
Tie German Republican Organization OF the lila
Assembly District will take possession OF us new
beadquarters No. 1875 Eighthst, on Thursday evening"
The Republican Organizations OF the I'D ana also OF
the 8XIIld Assembly Districts, VIII hold thelr regular
monthly meetings tomorrow night
The district committee OF the XXIld Assembly Dis
set Association will meet tomorrow night To nom
mate delegates to the State and Congress District Con
senloAs.