New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 10.
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION
CITY CHOSEN.
A DECISION QUICKLY REACHED BY THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE AT AN
ENTHUSIASTIC AND HAIR
MONIOUS MEETING.
MONIOUS MEETING.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l

noldng the next republican Nallondl Noh'e"-
tion were quickly and readily determined by
the Republican National Committee at its meet
ing at the Arlington Hotel to-day. Philadei-
phia. which made the only really serious effort
to capture the convention. is to have the privi-
lege Of entertaining next years gathering. and
Tuesday. June 49, has been set for the day on
which the delegates will assemble in one Of the
halls built this spring for the uses of the Export
Exposition.
1t was apparent from the beginning that tho
contest lay between Philadelphia and Chicago.
and though the comfort and convenience OF the
States west OF the Mississippi River were some-
what prejudiced by the choice of convention
city practically on the Atlantic Coast senti-
mental and various other considerations united
to give Philadelphia the final advantage over
it's only dangerous rival from the Central West.
WORK FOR NETWORK IN VAIN.
The attractions Of New York a meeting place
were forcibly presented by Senator Depew. Lieu-
tenant Governor Woodruff and Simeon Ford.
But obviously their labors were doomed to be In
vain, for political convention could hardly be
expected to take chances on holding the focus
for whole week in preoccupied and congested
centre OF population like NewYork. Philadel-
phia's claim was based on willingness to fur
Dish ample guarantees of comfort and attention.
1t also strengthened by the natural dis
position of Republican National Committee to
crafty, if possible. the wishes Of the most con-
spicuous Of Republican cities In one OF the
stanchest and most unwavering Of Republican
States.
The representatives OF Chicago made no spe-
cial struggle for an honor which has come so
often to that city no longer to stir any un-
usual local interest The pressure Of distance
forx- irfa Of he
sary number and on the final rollcall she lost
by % to a. But no heartbreaks Of any sort
were caused by the outcome of the afternoons
balloting.
No Republican National Convention has been
held in the East since 1879, when Grant was
nominated for second term in Philadelphia
He had been first nominated, four years earlier
in Chicago Lincoln was nominated in 1860 In
Chicago, and was ranominated in 1864 in Balti-
more. In 1876 the Republican National Conven-
tion went to Cincinnati, where Hayes was made
a. candidate In 1880, 1884 and 1888 Chicago
was chosen as the convention city. In 1892 the
meeting place was Minneapolis and in 1896 in
ST Louis
ALL FOR MKINLEY'S RENoMINATIoN.
Senator Hanna, the chairman OF the COM
mittee. presided at the meeting. Forty-three
Of the forty-1vc States and all of the six Terri
tories were represented. Senator Foraker.
proxy for Charles L. Kurtz. the National Com
mitteeman for Ohio, and Senator Wolcott, proxy
for J. F. Saunders. of Colorado were the only
absentees. In addition to the committeeman
many of the leaders Of the Republican party
were In attendance. The proceedings through
out were enthusiastic and harmonious, every
speech that was made emphasizing the fact
that President Mckinley will be renominated
air
a ratification meeting.
The claims Of the rival cities were presented
by well known citizens OF each in open session.
The balloting occurred in the afternoon behind
closed doors On the first ballot Philadelphia
received 13 votes; Chicago. 90; New-York. 7. and
ST. Louis, o. On the second ballot the contest
narrowed down to Philadelphia and Chicago
The New-York votes went to Philadelphia, and
the st. Louis vote split between Philas
delphia and Chicago. An amusing incident ocs
CURED in connection with this ballot After IL
was announced as Philadelphia % and Chicago
%, T. ~ Jameson. the National Committeeman
from Illinois. suddenly discovered that in the
excitement he had forgotten to vote. He de-
manded that the vote should be recast. and this
was accordingly done but il did not change the
result Chicago gaining only the vote Of the
committeeman from Illinois. Philadelphia won
by the narrow margin OF one vote.
Immediately after the announcement the
Quaker City boomers. who had been waiting IN
the lobby broke out in ringing cheers. and tho
hotel was soon given up to their Jubations.
Later many Of them went to the White House
and called on the President AS the ballot was
secret, there is no record Of the city for which
each committeeman voted 1t the desire OF
the leaders at the meeting to-day that the
no Iuua nd
date would have been selected had it not been
found that it confiicted with the date OF the
Rhode Island elections. June , then
lected but the date reconsidered and
changed to the 10Th in the hope and belief that
before that date Congress will have adjourned.
NO ACTION ON DELAWARE FIGHT.
After the time and place Of the Convention
had been selected, the committee considered
briefly a request from Delaware that some ac-
ton be taken to straighten out the factionsl
fight In that State to prevent two contesting "
delegations from appearing. The committee de-
cided that II had no jurisdiction.
After the Delaware case had been disposed OF
the chairman was authorized to appoint a sub
committee of five to make arrangements for the
convention; also a committee of three to pre-
pare and distribute literature. Chairman Hanna
and Secretary Dick were made ex-oflicio mem
bers Of all subcommittee. Messrs. Manley, Of
Maine Long. of Florida. and Simon, OF Oregon.
were appointed subcommittee TO consider the
election of delegates in the District OF Columbia.
Adjournment taken until II o'clock to-
morrow morning AT o'clock tomorrow morn
ing the committee will call on the President TO
pay their respects to him In body
PAYNE NOT TO PRESS HIS PLAN
The Pavne resolution Cor the reapportionmenf "
Of delegates TO the Republican National Conven-
ton on the basis OF the Republican vote cast In
the States and Territories will not be pressed
at this meeting OF the National Committee Up
TO tonight Mr.. Payne had fully intended 10 Of
fer the resolution tomorrow and to urge It's
adoption hut after a conference with the Presi-