The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-27
PRIMARIES WIDE OPEN.
All REPUBLICANS VINO COME TO
THEM WILL BE ENROLLED.

Senator Plntt and Congressmnn QuiEE Have q
Long Conference. ana the Result Will ne
an Havltation to Every Republican TO Con,e
INA United Front Demanded FOR 1893.
Senator Plat and Representative QuiRg. Prosi-
dent OF the New York Republican County Com
mittee, had a long and important consultation
yesterday. For the last two or three days emf
nent Republicans from all over the State have
been down to SEQ Senator Plat and talk with him
about the future Of the Republican party next
year. when candidates for State offices from
Governor down, and for Congressman. Senators.
and Assemblymen are to be elected. All the testi'
nony OF tho up-country Republicans. like Sena-
tor Hobart Krum Of Schoharie, and other old.time
friends OF Senator Plat, was to the effect that
the Republicans in the southern tier and along
the Mohawk valley and in the upper counties
had been led to believe that the Republican or
ganization Of Now York county had been a close
corporation. Whether these Republicans from
the country districts had correct information
concerning the situation in New York county
Is n matter which has been open to much dis
cussion. The majority sentiment for the last
ten years has been to the effect that all
Republicans In New York county who
wanted to Join tho organization had
found few or no obstacles In their path.
way. or course, there have been many Repub-
hcans not In sympathy with the Republican
organization OF New York county who have per-
sistently declared that they have not been al
lowed to enroll. and that they have by various
methods been kept out of tho Republican party.
The Republicans from above the Bronx have
heard all sorts OF stories and have been deluged
with all sorts OF and they have come
to believe that all Republicans who desire the
welfare OF the party, not only in municipal, but
In State and national campaigns, should have
an opportunity to demonstrate their sincerity.
Senator Plat and representative Quigg, after
listening to all the arguments OF their friends
yesterday. decided that at the coming primaries
Of the Republican party In New York county
the doors should be thrown wide open to all Re-
publicans. Senator Plat said last night:
y" am in favor of the most liberal policy and
the broadcast course, and Mr.. QuiRg fully coin
cides with my ideas. I would wish that the
strongest emphasis be put on my remarks. All
Republicans of every class and character will
be welcome at the proposed new enrolment.
Mr.. QuigG is positive in his opinion that this is
the course to be pursued, and have no hesita.
ton In saying that l heartily agree with him."
1t was understood from further converse
ton with Senator Plat and others that Presi.
dent Quigg is to prepare an invitation Of the
widest scope to all Republicans to come to the
'front.' and enroll themselves at the coming pri-
maries. No obstacle will be put in the way of
any Republican desiring to become a member of
the New York Republican County Organization.
Gen. Anson g. McCook, William Brookield.
Gen. Wager Swayne. Assemblyman Laimbeer.
John K. Milholland, and all Republicans who
have differed with the Republican County Or.
ganization. and all their friends. are to DO in.
vited to enroll at the coming primaries.
Senator Plat and Representative Quige de.
sire In every way to unity tho Republican party
In Greater New York. They desire this, 1t was