New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-28


the resolutions were offered in opposition to
some one rather than in favor Of Mckinley. He
was followed by James G. Hickman. OF the
Seventh Ward who also said he thought the
object of the meeting was to oppose Platt and not
to favor Mckinley. He questioned the Judgment
of the club If II decided to pass the resolutions.
Mr. Hickman in his speech aroused the anger of
the members by his attacks upon the clubs rec
ord and his apparent attempt 70 champion me
leadership Of Mr.. Platt. He was frequently inter-
rupted by questions and expressions OF disgust.
When member expressed doubt as to Mr.. Heck
mans membership In the club he dramatically
rushed to the secretary's desk and produced an
old certificate of membership and dollar with
which to pay back dues. Mr.. Heckmans record
was looked up. and 1t was found that he had
left the club several years ago TO JOIN the kihgs
County General Committee
OBJECTIONS TO THE RESOLUTIONS.
John F. Pladwell offered an amendment to the
resolutions, substituting Mortons name for the
Endorsement. W. A. Towner and Frank p. Will
iams a former president OF the club. spoke for
the resolutions and s. S. Tuthi replied to Mr..
Woodhouse, giving a speech which was prac-
ticalIy minority report from the Executive and
Advisory committees. He said In part:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: feel 1t incumbent
upon myself to restate briefly the objections ad-
vanced by me when these boom resolutions were
Since it, Inception this club has always stood for
good government. and the Endorsement OF TINS can
ddate would be tantamount to saying that AIiison
Bradley. Morton Reed and other aspirants for the
highest honor within the gft OF the Republican
party are his interiors in this respect. at least. Is
there a gentleman present who can honestly say
that the qualifications of the Ohioan are superior 10
those OF the other candidates whose names nave
mentioned? His present administration cannot be
considered either model or brilliant meo one Of ma
terial this year from which TO select the man who Is
to lead this country again into the paths OF Ma
tional honor and general prosperity
A DIG AT MARK HANNA.
1t is claimed that with the exception of the favor
tie son OF the Buckeye State. the Republican Pres
Dental candidates are favorite sons backed by po-
litica trcksters further their own selfish ends
but. gentlemen. Mark Hanna ia the worst type or
a political boss and not content with running the
Republican party in Ohio. is endeavoring TO control
II throughout the country. The action OF General
Grosvenor, who is the Washington manager IN me
entire delegation had been elected and when II was
generally known that onehaf Of the delegation was
unaerably opposed TO the Ohioan. Is only one OF the
many tricks which have been resorted 10 in BOOM
ing the gentleman whose attitude the money
question Is about well defined as that OF Grover
Cleveland with reference to a third term notwltn-
standing the statements OF his parsans TO the con-
The few delegates to the Republican National
Convention whe are so conspcuously deserving the
choice of their respective State organizations are
possibly susceptible 20 the aluring promises Of
s sdG any oher a of their G knG CT
OTHERS WOULD DO AS WELL
No matter who receives the Republican nomina
ton for President. he will surely be elected upon a
platform containing strong protective tariff
Ohioan the adoption OF tariff policy similar to
that inaugurated during the splendid Adminstra-
ton OF Benjamin Harrison. well as endeavor TO
restore the reciprocal commercial policy conceived
by the lamented James G.. Blaine.
II Is also said that these resolutions arc inspired
BY patriotism. This is also possible: but. gentle
men, patriotism IS not alone synonymous with the
of these resolutions would be part is ono TO
boom the Ohoan simultaneously In all parts OF the
country with a claiming OF strength which he does
10 %
didates TO cover II should and Will fail
II we have men in the Republican party who are
as worthy and well qualified for the Presidency as
the favorite son OF Ohio land We have). II We are
to have protection and reciprocity with without,
him Cand shall.) and II We have the welfare Of
this club at heart. Jet US walt until the wires snail
President OF this United States. and them take of
our coats and work with The spin, and determIna-
perpetuaon OF the party Of great men and great
principles
AMENDMENTS VOTED DOWN.
Ex-senator Grlgwold then offered an amend
ment to Mr.. Plaawels amendment. striking
out OF the resolutions the seventh section or
that indorsing Mckinley.
Iorrin Andrews Of the Twenty-thrd ward.
spoke for the original resolution ard defended
the reputation Of the club against the attacks
made upon IL by Mr.. Hickman. He spoke ear
nestly and enthusiastically. and was vigorously
applaudcd at frequent intervals. especially when
he declared 1t the duty Of the club 10 declare
It's preference TOT the IItSlurH'N. anu '"'u "a
his reasons for favoring Mckinley Mr.. Crane.
"A new member OF the club. said that the state
should stand by Levi +. Morton as long AZ ne Is
a candidate. and should then support Thomas
y. Reed.
Chester b Lawrence. upon announcing that
he was one Of the famous log In the state
Convention. who dared not TO vote for Governor
Morton received the greatest burst OF applause
of the evening. The vote was then called for.
Senator Griswold's amendment calling for the
eliminating Of the paragraph indorsng Mckn-
frat
overwhelming vote. Mr.. Pladwell's amendment
Jared no better. and the main question was then
nut The vote was equally decisive. only about
sixteen voting in the negative. out of "A total
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