Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
At THE WHITE HOUSE.
Republican National Committee
Received BY Mckinley
Mr., PAYNE EXPLAINS,
Hanna and the President Both Against
Ills Anli-SambO Plan.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONVENTION.
subcommittee on the Subject Made
I'd OF Manley, Payne, scott, Kerenss
heane, Hanna, nnd Dick--rerrs-
FOR CONVENTION.
subcommittee on the Subject Made
ID of ManIey, Payne, scott, Kere
torini approximation.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December Is
The members Of the Republican National
Committee were received by President
Mckinley to-day at the White House.
There Was no experimenting. tho party
simply passing through the room and
shaking hands with the President.
Later, the committee held a session at
the Arlington. Nix. Payna. OF Wisconsin.
who had prepared resolution changing
tho basis of representation in subsequent
conventions. said he would not offer Il.
but would make a statement 20 tho CONS
mlttce.
referring 10 this resolution, he saids
Briefly stated, it proposed to make the
national convention. which dominates Re-
publican tickets and formulates Republi-
can platforms, fairly representative OF
those who vote Tor Republican platforms
and principles. The proposition has re-
ceived the support OF almost the entire
republican press u the country, and
have reason 10 believe that, upon it,
merits, Us Wel As upon grounds % expo
dlcncy. 10 has the support OF a largo mum.
Der ~ tn.3 committee.
1T have n0t m the slightest degree
changed NY conviction as 10 lts justice.
nor nave 1 the slightest doubt as 20 it,
eApeiieucy, uut Wlhln "a day or two IL
has encountered opposition which 1 had
no reason o. anticipate, Including that
OF the chairman ol the committee. Ii 10
suiileienl Tor me- 10 say that out OF my
/ regard ior his opinion. and the opinions
ana wishes of others high In The coun-
Gus OBJ iNe party, tJ which, as 4 loyal
/ Republican, 1 feel bound 10 delor / am
constrained not go OLer the resolution.
j thank the committee Tor is indul-
/ sence. ana ] have made this statement
/ only ln obvious justice 10 myself"
HANNA TO THE COMMIITEE.
Senator Hanna cook the floor and
/ briefly discussed tho Payne proposition.
! although 10 WIS n0t formally before tho
! committee. I3 sa4I thlr he did not be-
| ileVe IL was The province OF the National
/ Committee 90 lnausurate any such radi-
cal change. Tho committee was appointed
/ i1r che purpose o. assisting la every
! honorable way the election of the tlckoe
| nominated and 20 arrange tho prsllmi-
/ na.c5 for ths ncXl convention. Changes
| in the basis oi representation. be thought.
/ should Dee ieft Tor the convention 10 deal
/ with. Tie Ola not believe that tho COM
/ mltteo should make recommendations 70
/ Congress as 90 legislation.
The committee ha thought. should
maintain It's position az am organization
/ o. conduct the affairs Of tho party under
/ The convention. AZ it assumed more. it
would Doe charged with dictatlon.
Dir. Hannas remarks were cheered by
/ the committee.
! None OF The other propositions on tho
/ subject We're brought forward.
/ The subcommittee on Arrangements
+ for the Convention was announced as fol-
! lows.
Messrs. Marley OF Maine (chairmam;
/ Payne OF Wisconsin. Scott. or West Vlr-
/ silia; kcrens. OF Missouri, and Keane,
/ of New Jersey. with Alossrs. Hanna and
+ D.cE chairman and secretary, respec-
/ lively ot the National Committee. ex-
. 0iico members.
Tho selection or DELEGATES from the
/ District Of Columbia was referred to an
+ election board
There was some talk about the large
, representation from Territories, but 10
| action was taken.
Tie committee adjourned. subject 20
the call OF The chairman. IL being expects
ed that IL VIII assemble a few days before
! Tho convention meets, % make Up tha
/ preliminary roll " delegates.