The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-31
The Political Ball of 1896 to Be Set Roll.
ing Soon by Republican Managers.
Special Session of the National COMMITTEES to
Be Held at New York in January for the
Purpose OF Laying Ont Plans.
Cleveland Refuses to Withdraw His Or
position to Murphy's Candidacy.
Ex-Mayor Grace Says the President-Elec
Wants a New York City Nan in the Senate.
and then Proceeds to Boom Mr.. Coudert
THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM.

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM
Republicans viii Begin at Once the Cam
paign of 1S96-Plsns Proposed.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Chairman Carter
will cali together the epublican commit
tee for special session. in New York. early
in January. Mr.. Carter has been somewhat
opposed to taking this action on account of
the great expense and time involved in
bringing together the members of the COM
mittee from all over the United States. but
he has been persuaded that an early meet
ing of the committee will be for the best
interest of the party. 1t is understood that
the advice of Senator Quay had not little
to do with Mr.. Carter's decision. It 10 the
intention OF the Republican managers TO
begin at once the campaign of 1895 1t is
to begin that movement in an organ
lied and systematic fashion that tho
national committee will be called together.
The first question that will confront the
committee will be as to It's own organiza-
tion. There has been some discussion
which was precipitated by Vice-chairman
II. II. DeYoung. of California. as to who
really 10 the chairman of the national COM
mittee. Mr.. Campbell. of Illinois. was
regularly elected to that position. but his
resignation was accepted by the executive
committee and Mr.. Carter was unanimous
ly chosen to succeed him. This executive
committee was empowered at the last
meeting of the full national committee TO
take charge of the campaign. That some
what indefinite commission makes it o
matter of uncertainty to whether the
executive committee bad the power to
select O successor to Mr.. Campbell and It
is also question whether the executive
committee, the campaign being over, Is
even now in existence. There will be no
and it's discussion will amicably end in the
election of q chairman. who may or not be
the,present chairman. Mr.. Carter.
The position of chairman OF the Repub-
llcan national committee Is usually moth
ing bnt name during the four years which
elapee between presidential campaigns.
Now. however, 1t is expected that at the
coming meeting of the national committee
the position of chairman Will be made one
of importance and activity. not merely
after the next national convention. but
during every month. and week. and day Of
the period between now and then. In fact,
it is to bring this about that will be the
main purpose for calling the national oom-
mittee together at this tine. The cani-
paign OF 1896 will begin. If the advice of ex-
Chairman Quay and many others is fol-
mitted to the national committee to eetab-
lIsh permanent headquarters either IN New
York or Washington. Perhaps Chicago
may also be an asplrant for these perma-
test will be between Washington and New
York. This probability will make the
most spirited fight in the meeting of the
committee. Many members of the national
committee do not wish 10 see these head
quarters IN New York city. because they
fear that its management would fall under
certain local influences; those which were
recognized detrimental throughout
the recent campaign. There Is almost
an angry opposition among members
of the committee TO the suggestion that
the permanent headquarters be placed in
charge of Mr.. John Milh0lland, who Ia not
known to party leaders outside of New
York. Members of the national committee
who visited Chairman Carter's headquar-
ters during the recent campaign were more
than once offended by local influences
which seemed to control MIR. Carriers sur
roundings. and are likely to protest against
any renewal of them. Ii is therefore prob
able that the proposed permanent head
quarters will not be located by the commit
tee in New York city. The committee at
this time has under lease commodious
house in Washington. formerly occupied
by the United Service Club. 1t 10 possible
that this may be engaged by the commit
tee for the next three years The building
was used during the recent campaign for
the distribution of Republican literature.
The establishment of permanent head
quarters will lead TO unusual interest IN
the election of the officers of the committee.
1t Is understood that Chairman Carter il
not averse 10 continuing IN his position,
but it is equally well understood that he
will not be on aggressive candidate IL any
serious opposition to his reelection 10 man.
ifested. Two other names-those OF j. s.
.f Inru nd Nv nj
Maine. have suggested themselves to many
cessors To Mr.. Carter. Neither Mr.. Clark
son nor Mr.. Manley will be ayowed can.
didates for the chairmanshIp, but &c is
thought probable that one or the
other will be chosen. The Office OF
secretary of the executive committee has
been resigned by Mr.. McComas. of Mary
land. who has been appointed by Presidents
Harrison to the supreme Bench of the Dis
trict of Columbia. The national commit
tee, at its meeting. may create new exec
utive committee which could be readily
called together to decide any question
which might arise as to the conduct of the
permanent headquarters. Ii Will be neces-
sary for either the national committee or
for this new executive committee to select
some person to take the place Of Secretary
McComas in assisting the new chairman IN
the direction of the three years campaign
and the MANAGEMENT of the permanent
headquarters. 1t has been suggested that
the younger element of the party would
receive deserved recognition by the elec-
ton of Mr.. James 4. Burke. the president
of the College League of Republican Clubs,