New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-28

COMMITTEE E-coNsTDERING SUGGESTIONS FOR
ENLARGING THE STATE COMMITTEE
A movement has been for some time in prog
ress which has for its object Improvement In
the methods and political management OF the
Republican party OF the state. and better rep
rcsentation Of the real bone and sinew OF the
organization in its councils The purpose Is 10
take the control Of the party out OF the hands
OF venal leaders and mercenary camp followers
Enlisted in this movement many Republi-
cans who have excellent records active and
unselfsh workers for the cause In every AS
sembly district OF the city
Gradually the Republican Club. No. $50 Fifth
ave. has become the headquarters for tnls
movement. and it's ranks have been recently
recruited in increasing numbers from among
the foremost members Of the party in New
York City. The Campaign Committee OF the
club. which is composed of fifty true and de-
voted Republicans held important meeting
at the clubhouse last evening. and discussed
the question of enlarging the Republican state
Committee a means for advancing the partys
interest. This committee IS now made up
OF one member from each Congress district
with one member-at-arge who is the repre-
sentative Of the colored Republicans OF the
State. one great step toward reform WITHIN
the party. II was believed. would be found In
increasing the State Committee. making IT rep
resentative OF the elements which would COM
mend 1t to the earnest and thoughtful classes
OF voters. a representation which would d.
vest the party OF the stigma Of bossism was
regarded the kind 70 be sought.
The meeting was presided over by Adelb"rt H.
steele the chairman. and speeches were made by
James 4 Blanchard. Assemblyman rrank d.
Pavey and other well-knOwn members. 1nree
ulaus IF representation for the State Committee
were brought forward, with the view or changing
its character Of close cOrporaton. sugg, g,sted
bv It's present membership Of less tnan three
dozen one of these was TO constitute commit
toe of on. from each Assembly District under the
coniinac appOriorment. = This would make a Dody
AZ 10 one which some thought would be Inuch
loss easily dominated and controlled than the
rresont one Another plan proposed was 10 nave
a member for each Of the Senate districts unueI
tho recently adopted Constitution. Tnis wouid
bring the membership Of the committee up ~
0rty ar fifteen more than the present represen-
,afinn \ third scheme was to give each county
, rnonher but where a county forms more tnan
.,o. CONGRESS- district IL should have an au-
Iitinnal member f0~ each Congress district Win
I'm its limits This would increase the commit
t.. T. upward Of 100. ~ - .
committee Of five. which is to examine the ques-
tian thoroughly and report to the full campaign
Committee The latter will make an exhaustive
fDuorf :, the club at its regular meeting OF June
Il when decisive action Is expected. In the mean
,in,. 4 carefully prepared appeal VIII De sent 10
tn. Ranuhleans of the state urging immediate
preparation i'r the coming campaign py asita'.iis
,hesn questions ani by electng delegates TO the
nav, Jt.r.,hii.an State Convention who are IN
s,,,nofhv with the aims of this progressive move
ment