Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-28
NOW FOR THE VOTES
The National Committee Elects
Officers.
CAMPBELL CHOSEN CHAIRMAN
DsYoung For vice-Chairman - Clark
son Pays High Tribute TO Quay and
Dudley-Victosy Assured.

WAsHiSerox, June 27.-It was 1850
this morning when the meeting OF the
national republican committee was
called to order by Temporary Chair
man Clarkson. After the roll WAS
called, which showed the presence
either in person or by proxy. OF all OF
the members of the committee. except
those from Nevada, Wyoming and
Oklahoma. Fassett Of New York took
the floor and placed IN nomination Gen.
eral Clarkson for permanent chairman
OF the committee. lie said that wheu
the doors wese closed on the Minnea-
polls convention, they closed on .
united party. That the frends
of Blaine were disappointed We
all know. Today they are earn
est supporters OF the nomi-
nees of the convention, and would be
found at the front until the close OF the
campaign. "We are entering" he said,
upon a campaign which is no holiday
excursion. The democrats have nOm-
mated their strongest man, and while
the situation Is desperate every repub-
lican who is really republican viii do
everything In his power TO win the
| fight in November" Fassett paid an
eloquent tribute to Clarkson, and said
the days and nights had not been long
enough for him to do what he wanted
to do for the republican party. With
him at the head of the national CON-
/ mittee there could be no doubt Of sue
cess.
General Clarkeon took the floor as
I'D "A \,
| stance that he wished to say to men,
bers OF the committee that he fully ap-
| preciated what had been eaid by Mr..
Fassett, and ne felt more grateful TO
| him and to others OF the committee for
their kind words than he could express.
| He had received the personal, individ-
ual tender of support for the chair
manship of the committe of forty-two
| morning that the candidate for the
presidency preferred another man.
| Therefore he cheerfully declined to be
considered q candidate.
At noon the committee took . recess
until O'Clock in order that the presi-
dent might indicate his preference for
chairman.
| An Echo OF tho Convention.
| The committe resumed its session at
o'clock, and the call of the roll by
Secretary DeYoung showed that every
state and territory in the union. except
Nevada, was represented by the CON-
mitteemsn or his proxy. On motion of
II. G. Payne of Wisconsin, committee
Of three were appointed to draw reso-
lutions expressive of the appreciation
by the committee of the services
Of Its retiring chairman. Mr.. Payne
said that under the suggestions of
Chairman Clarkson. made at the morn
ing session, several members of the
committee were then comforting with
the president and he supposed the CON-
mittee would wait until their return be-
fore proceeding further. Senator
Sanders said that If the committee de-
sired the time for reflection, there was
no objection to q further
wait. BY common consent the
question of organization was
delayed temporarily and MIR. Scott. of
West Virginia, presented . resolution
asking that it lie upon the table for ac-
ton at future meeting. 1t provides
that hereafter the republican national
commissioners be composed of dele
gates from the several states, appor-
toned upon the republican votes cast
at the last preceding presidential elec-
tion-7 900 votes and fraction there
of greater than one-half to be the
basis of representation for each delegate
an echo of the conflict that ragged
within the committee at Minneapolis,
was heard at this point, and was con-
tinued for some time. Mr.. Kerlns Of
Missouri moved that Messrs. Cheney,
Carey Of Wyoming and Bradley of
Kentucky be admitted to the commit
tee selected to draft resolutions on the
retirement OF Chairman Clarkson.
lie stated that his reasons
were obvious; but the motion
members of the committee, and warm
speeches were INDUCED in by Messrs
Wolcott, Carey of Wyoming, and Brad.
finally m owed To lay Mr.. kerin's motion
on the table. II prevailed by vote ol
IL TO is after a tie vote of IA to IA, and
the matter was thus disposed Of.
Dir. Campbell Ii Chosen.
AT this point the members Of the
committee which had been ia con
ference with tho president entered the
room and the committee settled back
in their chairs for the business Of tho
day. Mr.. PAYNE of Wisconsin nom
mated w. J. Campbell OF Illinois. Mr.
Fessenden of Connecticut and Mr.
Hahn of Ohio seconded the nomination
Mr.. Bradley of Kentucky moved thA,
the election Of Mr.. Campbell as chair
man be made by acclanation. In
putting the question No. Clarksor
ssid for himself he desired t(
say that splendid cholcs
IN every way had been made. Tue
motion was declared carried and Mr.
Campbei's election was made uuanI
NOUS Nominations for vice chairman
wss then called for. Senator Hans
brougn OF North Dakota nominated
NJ. IL. DeYonng Of California, tb'
nomination was seconded by Mr.. Sose
water Of Nebfasga and on motion Mr.
Defoung's election was made unsni
Dous. General seweIi nominated
Thos. VI. Carter Montana for secretary
J. II. Msnley Of Maine seeondes
the nomination. On motion of -ens-
tor sanders The election of Mr.. Carte
was made by aeclamstlon. Mr.. Mamie,
nominated Tor the position Of treasure
for the committee Cornelius n. filiss o
New York. Tie vac unsnimeusl,
elected. The ofeanssstlon of the eom
mittss Was completed by the unani
nsaus fs eIessson. upon the melton o
senator Carey ef Colorado, OF ". l.
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