New-York tribune., 1900-06-19
REPUBLICAN, CLUB MEETS.
HEARS COMMITTEE REPORTS, ELECTS
FOUR MEMBERS AND REJECTS
E. p. SHOLL.

The presence of many Republicans of this city
at the Philadelphia Convention did not prevent
good working attendance of members last night at
the monthly meeting of the Republican Club
Charles II. Treat, the vice-president took the chair
in the absence of Senator Depew. In opening the
meeting Mr. Treat made a graceful little address,
in the course of which he said:
I'VE rejoice that while this club is not incu-
bator it is a nursery of great men. We have on
rolls who have served the Nation in the
highest Offices and who have received substantial
honors in the Mckinley Administration. We re-
joice that have given two secretaries to the
Nation. and we undoubtedly on the eve of stlil
greater honors for membership. Whether as
a sailor as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, wheth-
er as a soldier charging up San Juan Hill, whether
a political soldier climbing the Capitol Hill. or
whether he is destined to be broader National
captain in the ship of State under President Nc
Knley it is matter of pride with us that Gov
ernor Roosevelt is of our number.
Ex-Judge W. NJ n Olcott reported that the Ex-
ecutive Committee had reached the conclusion that
the proposal to increase the membership dues was
not necessary. The committee which was appoint
ed to increase the membership. Mr. Olcott said
had made such progress that the Executive Com
mttee desired to withdraw its amendment to the
bylaws increasing the annual dues.
Robert c. Morris. chairman of the Campaign
Committee, stated that his committee had organ
tied. had appointed subcommittee and was reauy
to begin its campaign work
Joseph NJ Deuel. speaking in behalf of the Com
mittee on Increased Membership, said that the
committee in considering the best means to extend
the membership Of the club had decided to recon-
mend two amendments to the bylaws. The nrst
of these was remove the distinction that non
resident members must live outside radius Oh
twenty miles from the City Hall The purpose IN
abolishing this limit permit Republicans
who live outside the borders of the greater city,
Irrespective of distance. to join the club as non
resident members The second amendment, Judge
Deuel. explained to suspend the initiation teeS
for nonresident members until December 81 These
suggested amendments will be considered at the
meeting of the club.
Among the submitted 70 membership last
night was that of General Francis Ntnton Greene.
He was proposed by eX-MayOr William l. Strong.
The following We're elected members: George 3.
Ashley Giovanni p. MOrosini, Sampson Fried resi-
dent, and James Madison Gardner, nonresident.
The name Of Edward Pearson ShOll, an importer,
Of No. II Broadway also appeared upon the ticket
ship When the result of the ballot was read,
however. Mr. SholIs name was not announced
He did not receive enough votes to elect him. one
negative vote in every five serves to reject can
dldate and Mr. Sholl fell within this ltmitat ton.
This adverse action a surprise to many OF the
members, for although they were aware Of the
movement against the candidate they thought it
for Mr.. Sholl's rejection that time ago he
had a controversy with a lawyer who is a member
of the club. Both concerned in q litigation,
and bad feeling ensued.
The meeting adjourned until Friday night.
On that evening the proceedings of the National
Convention will be ratified. and arrangements are
being made TO celebrate the occasion fttingy.