New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15

to impose mild censure, and many reluctantly
The notable treachery in Hoboken was mentioned
as matter that could not be overlooked II tne
County Committee decided to consider the Mouncey
WOOLLEY's RETIREMENT MOOTED.
Before the meeting last Friday night the leaders.
realizing the extent Of the dissenson. had con-
ference and decided that act that would tend
TO bring about early reconciliation would be the
retirement of Woolley chairman. and urged him
TO resign. He was obdurate and refused, but he
agreed TO make concessions. He named an Elk
ecutve Committee that was more satisfactory TO
declined the nomination as chairman Of the com
mittee.
OF the subcommittee. 1t has charge Of the cleo
ana The Fry %s ed
charIm n The other members OF the c0mmittee
rotary Michael Schultz jr, Seventh Ward. Jersey
CITY trg iss fdE William H. Eaton First Ward
City; Samuel D. Dickinson, Third Ward Jersey
Ghy; p F. wanser, Fourth Ward Jersey City.
Kaiser. sixth Ward. Jersey City; T. NJ Coughn.
Tenth Ward Jersey City, John Z: Macarthur. Eley
Jersey city; John J. BcchtoId I' Bay ~Ten arg
GHs,o and Wee Leonard Schroeder Hoboken: Charles
Members ,ex.Of,tco: E; "; wceley Eighth Ward
y y Mcft M1h W seS Jera f
Seventh Ward. Jersey City: John J. Erwin Fourth
! Higgins, Ninth Ward: Jersey city Martin FFinck,
TIhird Ward Jersey City; John Brennan, Fourth
Joseph A. Dear. ~ Eighth Ward jersey City and
A number Of members OF the Executive Commit
tee have frankly declared in favor of reorganiza-
possible aid the Organization Committee in its
inquiry and effort to effect harmony and has
agreed to defray all expenses incurred in the in
vestigatlon " ~ "
THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
The Organization Committee Of the Hudson
County Republican Committee will be called to-
gether some day this week to take definite hold Of
the work Of reorganizing the party in Hudson
County The committee consists OF Aaron S Bald
win. chairman: r. d. Urquhart secretary: W H.
Hooker. G. w. Harding. A. J. Daab, w. Mann. c.
kenderly w. F. Reed, c. W. Decker, F. T. Mitch
ell. Joseph Locke W. Belheld, A. Shaw. NJ. Thorn
AZ. j. j. Kennedy r. Orrok, w. Wikee. Eugene
Roem. Claus Basse and p. ". Demarest The work
and wholly for the benefit Of the party and not
for tie emoluinent or advantage Of any individual
reform will not be frultless
It is interesting to how IT happens that
man Of such sterling integrity Mr. Baldwin
STANDS at the mead Of the committee. 1t was The
him there When TRe Sad shown
SO clearly the necessity for reorganization the lead
putting Mr BALDWIN at 0t the head OF such an im ny
portant committee With this in view. Edward T.
man and the leaders put Mr. Baldwin in his place
The appointment was hailed with delight by those
Baldwin is well known by all Republicans in Hud-
never been Identified with any scheme me- which has
brought the party into disrepute in Hudson County
His loyalty to the party has never been questioned.
and he possesses the confidence OF all Republicans
fact which cannot be ignored by the present lead
Organization Committee many Republicans who
have been fighting for reorganization OF the party
regarded 1t as only step toward reorganization.
but not as completely satisfying the demand
THE LEADERS FORCED TO ACT
The Tribune kept up It's demard for reorgsnza-
ton voclng the sentiments of the bone and sinew
Of the party. and showing the necessity for a thor
ough overhauling OF the party machinery. Forced
TO act, Colonel Dickinson took the only
open to him. and forestaled the demand which
would have come out In the committee meeting
Friday evening by Offering the resolutions instruct
due diligence TO the organization. publication and
solidhcation OF the party throughout the county
10 ascertain where local general differences Of
opinion questions Of party policy may be have
been instrumental In reducing the volume of votes
in any locality for facti6nai difrerences. and to
recommend to this committee what remedies can or
the party for solid front in the coming election"
THE WORK IN SAFE HANDS
Thus It came to pass that the work OF reorganiza-
ton fall into the hands OF a committee which while
its membership is under the control Of the present
leaders. is headed by man in whose integrity and
courage the party has the fullest confidence
It can be safely that II the party not thor
oughly recognized and united It will not be the
fault OF Mr. Baldwin He is willing TO lend his aid
% the movement ana VIII nave me courage TO oner
NAV deem necessary TO the party's future welfare
now confront the party. Every issue which has
caused split among Republicans will be closely in
vestgated. and suggestions Will be offered
edy the dissatisfaction wherever It may exist.
PARTY MEN HOPEFUL
Since Colonel Dickinson and the leaders OF the Re-
publican machine in Hudson County have decreed
that the Organization Committee OF the county or
ganizaton shall undertake the task Of recognizing
the party in that SoHnty many many EePSoCans who
look forward to the time when the party will be
thoroughy united and all fact ion differences VIII
biity for any failure. TO unite and strengthen the
party will be placed where 1t belongs. The com
inittee will perform It's duty and report will be
submitted TO the county organization
WILL HAVE TO ACT AT ONCE
The ORGANIZATION Committee will find considera-
HE work on hand The County Committee will
probably hold one more meeting before II will adj
journ for the summer months Therefore. the
mittee will be compelled to make an investigation
County Committee before the summer adjournment.
MR. BALDwIN's VIEWS.
Chairman Baldwin OF the Organization Com
mittee when seen by a Tribune reporter at his
home i'm Hohoken. yesterday. said that the COM
mittee would proceed TO under the resolution
adopted by the County Committee.
II cannot say when the committee will meet"
said Mr. Baldwin but will probably issue a call
for a meeting some day this week. cannot say
what matters will be undertaken. but will do my
duty TO my party ana oIfer sucn suggestions az /
think Will restore harmony IN the ranks and
strengthen the party. do not know all Of the
members OF the committee and cannot surmise how
they feel about this matter feel confident how
ever that they will not place obstacles i'm the
way Of a thorough reorganization OF the party |
cannot tell at present whether II will be by a call
for a convention or by making suggestions TO the
County Committee / would like 10 consult with
my colleagues on the committee in regard 10 that
matter
II have formed no definite plans for action.
propose TO be guided by the evidence. and IL any
loyal party should present grievance viii
give him opportunity &c be heard. | don't be-
ieve in star-chamoer methods or in gagging tao
tics II party men have grievances they should he
allowed TO ventate them
when the committee has thoroughly lnves,i-
gated the causes which haze led TO a falling off in
the Republican vote In this county, a renori win