The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-04
OUIGG PRESIDENT AGAIN.
FEEBLE OPPOSITION DEYELoPS IN
THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.

-.,.s D,dp,t want to Organize at Aii-Camp-
bcii Nominated Boveo and Pitchea Hate
o,,ur-They Alone Voted N~o-Couuilttes APP
polntcd to Join In the Harmony Cenrerenee.
Congressman Lcmuel e. Quigg was reelected
President OF tho Republican County Committee
last evening at a lively, but harmonious meet
ING. and the unanimously voted to
accent the invitation extended to II by a num-
her of prominent Republicans and published
Yesterday morning, and appoint q committee to
labor for party harmony. The meeting was
called to order by Commissioner Charles II.
Murray. the temporary Chairman elected on
Ian. 90. Alfred II. Page, Chairman OF the COM
mittee appointed to investigate the contest In the
sixth Assembly district between james Il.
March and George w. Wagner, reported that
the committee, after sitting four times, and
taking over 200 typewritten pages Of oral testi-
mony, besides examining o large number OF
sfadavits, had concluded that. ON account Of
Irregularities at the district primaries and con-
~yention, neither faction was entitled to seats in
the county committee. The committee recon.
mended that new primaries and q convention be
held in the district at an early date. The report
and recommendations were adopted, Wagner
and his delegates, who were seated, voting
against IT,.
Abraham Gruber moved that the committee
proceed to the election Of q President. Before
the motion was seconded J. G. Campbell of the
Twenty.third district npse and said that he
wished to present a resolution. Mr.. Gruber and
Charles A. Hess objected. A sharp discussion
began. but 1t was ended by Frederick s. Gibbs,
who suggested that Mr.. Campbell be allowed to
read his resolution.
1--WE can tell whether 1t is in order when we
know what 1t is." said Mr.. Tibbs. land IL It isn't
We can dispose of 1t in o second"
Mr.. Campbell's resolution was that the COM
mittee postpone entering into permanent organ
ixation until 1t could be determined whether q
new primary law would be enacted. Mr.. Camp.
BELLS resolution was declared out of order. as
the committee was proceeding under the con-
%stitution. When this point had been settled.
Mr.. Gruber rose again and said:
Because he has been and IL faithful to the
Republican party. I nominate this committees
present capable and trustworthy President for
This nomination was received with cheers and
Jr., began to speak. He said that It was
nomination. but that he felt that the organi-
cation of the committee should be post
was. not some way in. which the differing
factions of the party might be brought together
Refesrrine to the present condition of the party.
no said that It was disorganized and disunited.
and that it vas in q plight more pisia5le than il
said. was such that 1t must appeal to all
Republicans. and in view OF the fact
seemed to him that every man should do all in
his power for harmony. MI. Bovee felt that IL
as sa' notice that Il would not ct. make concessions
70 secure harmony. and he asked th1t organic.
s siSR be h ssf' sesa until snha Ssssa e c1 sss rfv stfo orss s9:
nation had been forced to unite with the County
When Mr.. Boyee had finished bis remarks.
can was willing tom1ke any honorable effort
Il r. s Sss 4 so TsS asfsss y M. Slaser 70 who r. o ssid shat
i Se 1ss ls' Or 9s ss4 3 fe9 no union aSn than aaS E NJ. aair more
"Did.I think that ais election would So IN any
SE ,Sm Ss,Ti 7 sRoals to s the I 1nss1i e." Or 3. prospects :siJ' sS q
It is, know that he win work hard for a
G"IRN sss Rsrsyd; but j. Is sI nS. I . SiSns Th Rs waRs @r;
in Manhattan and the Bronx asks-yes. demands
then Mr.. Campbell rose again. He announced
that he wanted to mako a nomination. He re.
sMfett Sale ssa1 no as e Gid he not Ss sfpssr that In sh E. p Tas sS %
I've hsys had What ha: been called an in.slli;
firmly intrepched in power =. n he he nation. the
CITY ,HalI!II Everywhere in the country last
fall the Republican party was triumphant. save
the Wounded nded G and Sec NIUn SI @sn are re- ' missing afnS.
Look at the remnant of the Republican, party.
This Is the work of an Intelligent despotl"",,
May | ask the gentleman q question y said
Certainly" said Mr.. Campbell.
t%enlgent desPot = asked Mr. GrSber.
No. II ! did 1 should nominate my friend
nominating ' Mr.. B sv; eA@ ePpiainin ne e tRst R Rs
hadn't consulted that gentleman, but that
been coached by Alderman Westward, 'ap.
plagded when he withdrew. Mr.. Campbell
been ms instracie d0' not to y so4p for ol' S NJ. oai haa
J jul ~ N. Mayer the leader q the district. az.
district captains twenty-five had requested him
TO vote for Mr.. Quigg..
Nv IhS eor nomlRation Of MI, Q1ige was seconded
sgainst Mr.. Quigg. Ii. b. Wilson and l., F:
Lauterbach and NJ. II. Healey were absent,
and the other 2ll members OF the committee
voted Tor MIR. ouigg. Mr.. Campbell, in voting.
& q d,S ESte for the bostlOOkinE desDot. Frederick
Pcycs and Ohio said Mr., Gibbs. Il must ask
MIN 10 withdraw his vote"
make 1t unanimous. Cardoni voted against the
notion and 1t was lost, Mr.. Gruber and Smith
there S was a fu In m HSiss Of y c sSs Rlstf %hen aR Ro
took his seat.
Mr.: Quigg laid before the committee the com.
muntcation asking that a committee to attend
the harmony conference be appointed. which
mad been received from Levi p. Morton, Chaun-
foy NJ: Depsw. Elihu Root. Cornelius n. Bliss.
LLe Grand Il. Cannon. edmund Wetmore. John
Claim; John J. McCook. Henry w. Cannon, Ed.
WARD MITCHELL, s. V. X. Cruger, Henry 1. Bur.
n. galloway.
George r., Bidwell moved that the invitation
DC accented. and that the President appoint q
ttfE con OF twelve to represent the orGaniza-
ZION, The members OF the committee were en-
thusiastic in their support OF the resolution.
Mhlch was seconded by Mr.. Boyee and was
ADOPTED unanimously.
me Committee on Primary Legislation re-
Eorted' through, Its, Chairman. John Sabine
smlln, mat the Ford bill met the requirements
OF cities, but that 1t was not as well suited to the
somhlry: The committee recommended that en-.
comment be made compulsory in cities of the
mrs ana second class and optional In the coun-
try. Inc report was adopted and the
'hslrncted to proceed with its work.
Inc lollowing officers were elected by accla-
maIl9h; Vice. Presidents. George II. Bidwell
f neap rsaHR J.. nrnmmond; Treasurer. George \.
lowing Chairmen of standing committees: