The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-15
APITITE7IC RtPEBLIC.iNS.
Something that Looked Like Know Moth
inGi.m Sprung upon Them.

The Republican General Committee OF Kings
county met last night Mt tho Criterion Theatre
in Brooklyn. 1t had been announced that in
addition to the regular business there would
be a ratification OF the nomination OF Harrison
and Reid at Minneapolis. but this failed to
bring out moro than Il bare quorum OF the
committee. and this was only secured through
tho efforts OF a few enthusiastic delegates.
Nor did tho big grand'ather's hat on the plat
form arouse anv enthusiasm. Even Naval
Officer Theodore p. Willis anI Rev.
cnua Collector Ernst Nathan. who have
been lighting for the control Of the
organization. but who are now expected to
work harmoniously for the ticket. failed to
put in an appearance. Although resolutions
were adopted endorsing the action OF tho Ma
tionul Convention. there wero unDiisia katlo
evidences that the warning Rcpu blican LADDERS
in Kings county have not yet come together in
n spirit indcativ" Of much earnest work for
from Chairman ", W. Go"iiirh. who, was
Lame GmonE ne ant"
David A. Baldwin. another anti Harrison
man. declared his disaprnintment AZ the work
personal fnvorita did not get the nomination.
he was a Republican and would abide by the
long series of resolutions endorsing the no.nl-
nation of Harrison and Reid. rraising tho plat;
form. and plcdgipg tn rarnes, and united
kings county.
James iiWter Of the Fifteenth ward, in sec
Of his own Incorporated 1t set forth that Re-
pubicanism means. Amcri canism and that
for not N M
snch places and competent to III them have
been appointed
several Delegates seconded the resolutions.
including both those offered h. Mr.. baldwin
and those offered By Mr.. Butler. in spite of the
ant-foreiGn kick in the latter
10 ha
Seventh ward however protested against tho
Butler resolution. He said that It was unwisa
Very Very Siement Mr. McAlnin's protest seemed
to ths ha hey
Gus ground. and ni.oT some Whispered CONVEX
satiGn between them. Mr. Butler Withdrew his
One Of the delegates subsequently explained
to the reporter that the resolution WAS airncd
so The Navs OF
general n!tsd Mates Hist?ict AttoInay Josse
the South embodied in the resolutions.
;. Mr.; Michael }. Dady. who went to Minneapo.
seconded the resolutions. but in. doing so struck
most trusted Cabinet advisers. He said:
rc%lectci. While / vas out in MinpeaE9iis /
son might be able to carry Alaska. i now
think that he will 10 able to carry Now York
/ am not against Harrison. but against tho
rcappointment If he momber in his Cabinet
from Kings county"
This slap at Secretary Tracy caused much
excitement. and Nichae! J. lianioy and other
delegates appealed TO Mr.. Dady t" dnsist. He
remained on his feet. however. until no had
made this sugg rstiye statements:
Il know what I'm talking about The
bosses are now turned down. and the business
men are happy and united for Harrison"
with this Mr.. Dndy resumed his seat amid Q
storm of applause and laughter.
Mr. Delmorr Ilwoll OF tho Seventh ward, the
rowing Commissioner OF the Worlds Fair. In
secondng tho resolutions. declared. with the
pendent element and he then wearled the
committed by hurting q torrent OF abuse on
Southern Democrats. Finally the resolutions
were adopted in a periunctory manner. and
the committee adjourned over for the months
Of June, July, and August.