Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-28

AND RAssErT.
AZ foreshadowed in The STAR, Mr.. W. J.
Campbell Of Chicago was yessariAy evening
elected chairman Of the republican national
committee. The other officers chosen were
N. II. De Young Of California. vice president;
Ihos. II. Carter Of Montana. secretary; Cor
neiius n. Bliss Of New York, treasurer; II. l.
Swords, sergeant-at-arms.
When the committee reassemhlcd shortly
after s O'Clock yesterday Chairman Garrison
introduced to the committee, with a preface OF
the work that had been done by the league. Mr.
James F. Burke Of Pittsbarg. president Of tho
American Republican College League, which
was organized at Ann Arbor Nav II last. Mr..
Burke briefly addressed the committee, dwelling
upon the Importance Of the work OF the league.
and stated that headquarters Of the college men
would be opened in New York on the LIST Of
July. They would not only conduct a campaign
of their own, but expected to be able TO con-
tribute $4,000 in cash TO the treasury Of the
national republican committee.
Mr.. Clnrkson stated that the new national
committee would enter upon its work with
better equipment than any national committee
ever before possessed and without a debt. At
this point the members Of the committee who
had been in conference with President Harri-
son entered the room and the committee set
day.
MR. CAMPBELL NOMINATED.
Mr.. Payne of Wisconsin said: II desire TO
place in nomination for the position of chair
man Of this committee gentleman well known
| TO all OF us. who has served on this committee
long and faithfully and who has the confidence.
believe, OF every member on il. This is not
the time nor place to make long speech. and
viii therefore name at once Mr.. W. J. Campbell
Of illinois,"
/ Senator sewall: "The nomination of Mr..
Campbell has my entire appreciation, and can
say that it is entirely satisfactory to President
! Harrison"
Mr.. Fessenden Of Connecticut and Mr.. Hahn
of Ohio seconded the nomination.
Mr.. Bradley of Kentucky moved that the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Campbell as chairman be made by
acclamation.
In putting the question Mr.. Clarkson said
thet for himself he desired to say that splen-
did choice in every way had beeh made. The
motion WAS declared carried and Mr.. Campbell's
election WAS made unanimously.
OTHER OFFICERS ELECTED.
Nominations for vice chairman were then
called for. Senator Hansbrough Of North Da-
kota placed in nomination NJ II. De Young of
California.
The nomination was seconded by Mr.. Rose
water OF Nebraska and motion Mr.. De
} lou1lE = tieCHOB was mace RndfffnOus. tie WIS
introduced by Chairman Cla-kson, who yielded
| the gsyel to him.
Gen. Sewan nominated Thomas II. Carter of
Montana for secretary. He stated that his
nominee was well qualified for the position and
( that II would be a great loss 10 the committee
and the party to be deprived of the benefit of
1 his services.
| Senator Sanders said that the nomination
met with his entire approval. but he called at
tenfior TO the fact that Mr.. Carter was at pres
/ ent holding Office under the administration and
he questioned the ACCESSIBILITY of electing Mr..
\ Carter unless il we're known that he would re-
| sign.
]. H. Marley of Maine, in seconding the
nomination, stated that, pursuant TO long
expressed intention. Mr.. Carter would resign
] the position of commissioner of the general
| land Office on the LIST of July.
On motion of Senator Sanders the election OF
Mr.. Carter made by reclamation. The new
secretary shortly afterwasd appeared in the
room and took his place at the desk beside Vice
President De Young.
| Mr.. Manley then nominated for the position
of treasurer for the committee Cornelius "
Bliss of New York Mr.. Bliss name was re-
ceived with applause, and, after a warm in
dorsement by Mr.. Fassett, who said that the
honor could fall on no worthier man, he wa,
unanimously elected.
The organization of the committee was com
| pleted by tire unanimous reelection, upon tn,
as sergeant-at-arms.
AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
1 Mr.. Fessenden, who had been trying at inter
walls and amid much amusement to get in
resolution providing for the appointment of al
executive committee. finally succeeded in in
Producing the following and having it adopted
Resolved, That, In accordance with the ruiz
adopted by the republican national convention
an executive committee of nine, composed o.
members of this committee of others moi
members thereof. shall have the conduct AM
management OF the campaign of 1892. and thai
| the chairman of this committee. after confer
ence with the candidates. shall select the mem
beers of such executive committee and il
officers.
Resolved. further. That the chairman, vic,
| chairman. secretary and treasurer of this com
mittee shall be ex-ofiicio members of sucl
! executive committee.
Mr.. PAYNE. from the committee to report
resolutions in regard to the retirement o.
| Chairman GARRISON, then presented the follow
ing:
A TRIBUTE TO Mr.. GARRISON.
Resolved, That the thanks of this committe,
and the gratitude of the republican party ar,
due to our retiring chairman. the Hon. james
S. Clarkson. for the unselfish. untiring anc
splendidly efficient services rendered during
many years a member of this and othei
| republican executive committees, and Tor the
superb generaiship which he has displayed
during his term of Office as chairman of THU
committee, in meeting every emergency il
arose and in laying firm and deep the founda-
tons of wise and broad educational organiza.
ton, which will prove of Invaluable service in
all future campaigns. In these long years OF
association we have learned not only TO admire
and approve his admirable qualities as political
thinker and leader, but we have learned to
know and love him as q man and as a friend.
| His career in life is one which may well be
regarded by his family and friends with pride
and affords an inspiring object lesson to every
American boy in the possibilities open to honor
able ambition under our institutions. We
esteem il a great privilege 10 have been asso-
ciated with him in the intimate relations of this
committee, and we desire to express in this
public manner the friendship, affection and
sense Of good fellowship which the knowledge
of the amiable qualities Of his character has
developed in our hearts, and to assure him that
| these feelings viii follow him into the future
which trust will be as bright and successful al
1 his life has been worthy and honorable.
Resolved. That these resolutions be spread on
the record and q copy thereof be engrossed, and
that an opportunity be given to each member
of this committee 10 sign the same.
ME- CLARKsoN's RESPONSE.
| On motion Of Mr.. Bradley the resolutions
were adopted by Q rising vote. In response to
| calls Mr. Clarkson addressed the committee NJ