Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
ROOS6VElTS BOOM STARTS
1t Splits the New York Independent Rapub-
hcan General COMMITTEES.
The Question of Whether to Indor.s
Him or Gov. Black Causes
Trouble.

ernor was launched under difficulties last
night Mention of his name caused a split
in the ranks OF the snti-machine republican
general committee and his friends found
It necessary 20 request the calling of a spe-
cial meeting for a formal Endorsement.
Reports reached the city yesterday hat
Col. Roosevelt has strong backing in ad-
ministrat!on circles in Washington. II is
probable that the Citizens Unicn will join
with his republican friends in urging his
domination. and will place him at the head
of the state ticket. which report says, that
organization will place in the field.
At the special meeting of the indepen-
dent republican general committee the fol-
lowing resolutions will be considered:
Whereas through the conditions incident
to the present war issues are presented 10
the executive of this state which more than
ever require the treatment Of the patriot
and the statesman rather than the partisan
and the spokesman, and
Whereas through the commanding posi-
ton of the empire state in the councils and
forces OF the nation II wields mighty In
fiuence upon the destiny of the American
people and IL is therefore Imperative that
the governor OF this state should have the
ability. integrity and courage TO fittnsly
voice the sentiment of the people of New
York state in support OF the splendid adj
ministration of President Mckinley: there
fore be it
Resolved, That in the opinion OF this
meeting the nominee of the republican
party for governor in the approaching
campaign should be none other than a man
who has invariably set the claims of his
country before those Of his party as de-
clared by spoils hunting bosses; therefore
be IT further
Resolved That we earnestly and heartily
recommend. a man emnently fitted to
conduct and ornament the great office OF
governor OF this state, Col. Theodore
Roosevelt.
The Meeting.
William Brookfeld, General Wager
Swayne, chairman OF the independent gem
eral committee: Chase Mellen and others
who feel that they are committed to Gov
erncr Black because he gave them the pri-
mary election law, were opposed TO the in
dorsement of any candidate for governor at
the meeting In Mott Memorial Han last
night. Resolutions indorsing Governor
Black and commencing the action Of the
Citizens Union in deciding to nominate in
dependent candidates for the senate and
the assembly in New York city were Of
fered at tie last previous meeting and
were to have been considered last. night.
Meantime Roosevelt's name had come TO
the front, and a portion OF the committee
for considering him instead of Gov
ernor Black.
They were present in force last night.
Governor Blacks friends tried hard to get
a majority TO attend the meeting but they
were not successful Mr. Brookfield and
General Swayne knew that Major Lowell
II. Jerome had the Roosevelt resolution, as
given above ready to substitute for the
black resolution. and they decided to ad-
journ the meeting without action If pos
sble.
Mr.. Brookfield and Mr.. MelIen therefore
raised the question that no quorum was
present as soon as the meeting was call
ed to order.
Motions were made to adjourn, but were
voted down by the Roosevelt men, Finally
u 6g01a cd he ms ting At
an end for lack of quorum.
All those who are in favor of eX-
preston of opinion on the resolutions re-
main here" shouted Major Jerome.
Three cheers for Theodore Roosevelt.
our next governor" he shouted, and they
were given heartily.
Three groans for Black" said another
voice. and there was also some response
to this.
General Swayne, Mr. Brookfield and the
supporters of Governor Black marched out
of the hall and down the stairs. Mr.. Nor
ton remained to protest that the meeting
was being held under false pretenses.
Put Out the Lights.
Major Jerome took the chair and called
the new meeting to order. J. c. Lewis OF
the Bronx had risen and begun to COM
plain of the unfairness of the Black men
in refusing to allow the resolutions to be
discussed. when the electric lights were
suddenly put out, and the gathering was
left in total darkness
Much confusion followed and there was
a rush for the door Many Of the dele
gates went out and did not come back.
Cries of That's Plat. That's just like
Platti'' were heard.
L. T. Golding retained his presence OF
mind. He went down and found the jan
itor and gave him so to light up again.
There were still twenty-eight delegates IN
their seats when the proceedings were re-
sumed, and A. w. Abbott was chosen sec
rotary.
One Of the delegates from the twenty
sixth district began a speech criticising
President Mckinley for having given all
the federal patronage to Senator Plat, but
he was cut of
Finally John Stewart moved that a call
be signed for a meeting of the general COM
mittee within ten days as suggested by
Major Jerome This meeting will consider
the resolutions indorsing Roosevelt and
those promising cooperation with the Citi-
zens' Union in naming independent legis-
lative candidates.
Those present came forward and signed
the call for the special meeting which