New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-20


was comfortably filed. The numLer of new faces
remarkable, and altogether it a repre-
sentative body Of men. llr. BrOOkiled, the re-
firing president, called the assemblage to order.
United States Marshal Jacobus chosen as
temporary presiding officer. He asked the dele.
gates TO proceed at 70 the business of elccing
Cficers for the year. The district leaders had
agreed John $. Smith for president, but John
W. Stevens, a veteran Republican, proposed that
a Committee on Nominations be appointed. His
proposition was tabled motion OF Mr.. Gibbs, and
the programme agreed upon was carried out
But it satisfactory 10 the rank and lie
that no further objection was raised. Mr.. Stevens
aftcrward explained that he did not object to the
men who chosen: he was opposed to the
method of doing it, SO was, perhaps, majority
of those present.
job f. Hedges. executive member of the Xlth
District. nominated Mr.. Smith in a graceful
speech, and the rev president chosen by
accamatiDn Ex-Judgc Patterson and Uncle
George Deane escorted him 70 the platform. Hc
was cordially erected. His remarks, III accepting
the honor were applauded generously. lie took
a hopeful view of the situation. and predicted
glorious future fox .tle gLtZ dosing ms address
by an appeal 10 ais 2bf,1E ptfty TO
identify themselves with the Organization in their
respective districts. Emphasis was given TO the
invitation extended by President Smith in the
form of resolution offered 10y Mr.. BOvee, OF tho
XXIIId District. declaring, in substance. that the
doors of the district associations were open TO all
Republicans and urging general enrolment from
the Bronx 10 the Battery This resolution was
passed unanimously, Mr. Murray, Oh the Auu'
advocating it earnestly
When the vote on Mr.. Boree's resolution had
been taken. Mr.. NIihclland, of the XIth offered
Of fha fOlloSinp.
,vher.,s Tho recent amendments to the election laws
., ,h state have proyc. defective in that they fail U
preyent bribery the improper influencing OF 'o'e's'
therefore, ,u
Resolved That wc the representatives. OF the Repuou'
a marty of NewYork which has championcd the cause
- snulne ballot reform from the beginning hereby urge
the enactment Of further legislation TO provide:
First That oil political committees and agents be COM
PEELED make under oath puDic s"''ehe"' VI S'i ."
ccnt, and expenditures.
second That proof bribery the part OF candidates
or their agents political committees be sufficient cause
for forfeiture Of Office
Thlri That tn, 'blankct' ballot be adoped ana tne
..ra,t,r' balo: be abolished
rourth That equal representation be given all political
uarte in the Boards Of Election Inspectors throughout
the State. that the existing law allowing only ono
Republican to Democratic Election inspectors IN New'
York City be- repealed.
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions he forwarded
bv the secretary Of this committee to the Governor ana
both branches Of the State Legislature
He urged the committee 70 support the resolu-
tions in a brief speech on the ground that il was
right and wise 10 take such position on this
reform. Not single objection was heard, and
the president declared the vote unanimous.
Ex-A.sembyman Conkline followed with .
resolution denouncing the proposed demolition OF
thc CITY Hall by the Tammany Government. He
spoke forciby and was appal1ed. The resolu.
ticn net the approval of the committee.
MFR. Packus, cf the XlIIth. offered resolutions
in relation &c the death Of cx-Presidcnt Hayes
He eulocized the dead man, and was followed ~
Colonel shepard. wh) spoke at length. The reso-
lutions were adopted.
4 lively debate the most exciting feature Of
tbe meeting, was prccipitatcd by IIyland Flow
crs. a rising young Republican of the XXIlId Dis
trict. He proposed that a special committee
should be named by the chairman 10 amend
the constitution, 40 To have it comply with
the r,GistrictinS of the county. MI. Raymond
offered substitute, directing this work to 10
done hy the executive committee. Immediately
the oratorcal contest began. Ii was square
ight between the machine and the young plood
of the party. James 5. Lehmaier. one OF the
ablest speakers in the Republican Club, espoused
Mr. Flowcrss side Of the controversy. Ills was
ore of the best speeches of the evening. Mr..
Scabury. who is nothing if not combative, fo'
| lowed with q terrific onslaught against the ma
| chine John S. Stevens closed the de-
| bate The president was unable to de-
| eide by the viva voce voting, ana
| q roll call WAS ordered. The district leaders
! stirred around among their followers. and, OK
course, carried the day. The opposition, however,
| ,p,do n GOOD showing No less than seventy.
three votes being recorded for Mr. Flowers mo-
tion against Is3 for Mr.. Raymonds. Had it been
secret ballot, there is doubt that MIR. Flowers
motion would have prevailed, as unquestionaby
il WAS in harn.-cw with the prevailing sentiments
| Of the committee, but the majority Of the MEM
hers were reluctant 10 vote against their leaders,
Colonel Shepard asked the committee to take
| ;old of the proposition 10 bald new Kepubli.
| can beadnnartcrs Mr.. Humphrey, secretary OF
| the Republican National League, suggested, in .
! facetiolis vein that this was subject that De
| ionopd lespecially to the executive COMMITTEE
Ills remarks caused general laugh, but the COM
| mittec decided inat President smith should name
! n snecial committee To confer with the Colonei.
| Then the meeting adjourned. ~ the mecting
| neyt month the executive committee VIII repoFs
| ;ts amrndments to the constitution.
| The other officers elected We're: First vice-
nrcsident Donald Mclean; second vice c-prcsloen1S
Thomas w. Hamilton: secretaries. william. h