New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-31
1T VAS A REED DINNER.
THE RECENT GATHERING AT THE HOTEL
BRUNSWICK.
THE DECISION TO WORK FOR THE EX-sFEAKER's
NOMINATION NEXT YEAR REACHED AFTER
MUCH TALKING BUT IT MAY NOT
HOLD AFTER ALL.

HOLD AFTER ALL
That dinner Of Republican politicians at the
Hotel Brunswick last week IS still a matter Of
comment In political circles. Some additional
facts in connection with this dinner were learned
yesterday from a Republican Of National reputa-
tion who is In position to know all that oc-
CURED at the conference which took place over
the dinner table
This dinner" said The Tribune's informant,
was not the first that these same men have
held In private. 1t Of a series.
Last Nav the twelve men who gathered
around the table at the Brunswick happened to
be In Washington at the same time. OF course
II you had asked any one of them how 1t hap
pened that eleven other well-known Republicans
were there at the same time he would have re-
piled that II a coincidence and that he knew
nothing about It. Nevertheless these same men
met there by appointment and a dinner similar
to the at the Brunswick held at the
Arlington Hotel. Several OF those who were
there went with the direct purpose Of forming a
combination In the interest of Mr. Reed. The
Mckinley sentiment. however, was so strong that
no direct pledge from all present could be Sc
cured. The meeting broke up without agree
ment being reached.
when they parted none OF them had any de-
finite idea OF when the next meeting would be
held. but each one felt that another one was
needed to clear up the situation. 1t remained for
Samuel Fessenden Of Connecticut, to settle the
matter. 1t was he who arranged for the recent
dinner at the Brunswick and he was the host
IF you will note the names Of those who were
present you will that they are the same old
combination that endeavored to beat the nomna-
ton Of Harrison In 1892 They failed then They
may fail again. They, however. Think that united
they can nominate any man they choose
THE dinner at the Brunswick was just about as
complicated the one In Washington had oeen'
The Mckinley sentiment still strong. but II
was overcome There was great deal Of protes-
tation. and there is assurance that some OF the
men present will not bolt the agreement; but, at
any rate the meeting at the Brunswick is known
TO have decided in favor Of Thomas B. Reed, OF
Maine, as the best materi ii for the PRESIDENTIAL
nomination, and a concerted effort is TO be made
to secure his nomination IT may fail as similar
combination failed in 1892. but that is the dear
so far il has gone.
Joseph H. Manley, chairman Of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Republican National Com
mittee. and one Of the most adroit Reed boomers
in the country. is in California. He was at the
meeting. however. In spirit He went to Cali
forna 1t is asserted, TO feel the pulse or the
Pacific slope and see how that region would take
the nomination Of Mr.. Reed 1t Is said to be his
advice that the Republican National Conven-
ton be taken to San Francisco with the under
standing that the West stand with the men who
bring 1t there to secure the nomination OF Mr.
Reed. That Is what was talked OF. and what was
done at the dinner at the Brunswick Those who
recognize in the men who were present the anti
Harrison combination of 1892 Will wait to see
whether they will be successful or not"
Those present at the dinner were Senator
Thomas IL Carter, Of Montana; Senator NJ. 5.
Quay Of Pennsylvania; T r. Platt. Of NewYorx;
James s. Clarkson Of Iowa; Charles M. Short
ridge OF California; Samuel Fessenden, Of Con-
necticut Garrett A. Hobart, OF New Jersey:
Russell A. Alger. OF Michigan Colonel Lamb, Of
Virginia; Chauncey l. Filley OF Missouri. and
John r. Tanner Of Illinois.