New-York tribune., 1905-11-26

were only four district leaders absent Thsy
were Van Cott, Henksl. Eidman and Gilman
These are known to be for Mr.. Olcott- There
were also friends of his in the mesting, how
ever, notably Gruber. OF the 21st- Ex-Gov-
ernor Odel was present as chairman OF the State
committee.
When the meeting was called to order Mr..
Halpin rose and announced his withdrawal as
candidate for reelection. reading the following
statement:
have thought II but fair that 1 should ask
the members of the executive committee to as
semble, that might make to them a statement
respecting the situation as to the next chair
manship Of the county committee. do this, not
only for those friends whose earnest support
Eave had in the administration Of the commit
tee during the last year. but for the benefit OF
I mad not ann9upeed my candidacy Tor tho
presidency Of the eenmttae-Lbut certain forces
developed a situation which requires my con-
aiti6rafi6n and that L submit a conclusion TO
you regarding 1t at this time
1t appears that my action, when the fusion
conference was called, declaring that the fEsuo
of the campaign was whether The great public
utility corpora tions would dominate the admin
fstratiOn of the affairs of this city, has offended
some Of the great corporations 10 the extent that
they are using all their influence against my
possible candidacy as president of the Repuh1-
can County Committee as 70 TINS ISSUE NJ, MI
WINS and Mr. Hearst held the same view, and
ceeded that given to Mcclellan by about 10000
I feel confirmed my Judgment IN respect 10 rhat
issue
T also find myself opposed by those in this
committee who defeated the nomination Of Je-
rome. L am well satisfied as TO my attitude on
both OF these subjects, Notwithstanding that
they were contrary the Judgment OF e large
number of the members OF this COMMITTEES, ana
am willing 20 accept the consequences OF my
actions from those of this committee VINO aFe
Tu0Fad bY either OF these considerations
realize that may not be a 5uooesstuI can
dIdate Beeauge OF tho opposition OF these 1oTCes
and as 1 believe that my action In no way di1-
d{srradftad the Republican party L
am willing TO accept the situation az L hnd IL
NV policy in the campaign was conIIoilea 1y
no one but 1 find myself poWeIless lhroush
the operation OF the forces referred 10, 10 con
tinue as president of the committee ana MAIN
tain the policy that iaid ,11a uowm 5o1 a interest,"
n the neople of this city should be determlnea
rithout rega rd TO political consideratlons-ano
7 shall not endeavor now 10 nght mess 1'I 1oi1oS-
r+Losa Who are responsible for the situation
NAV or may not have TO answer 70 tner tt. CIn
gtItuencies at the primary next ygal ysl 80
.. Not vrttRn my province. but it is me nu9lIT
naqs of the respective constituencies Wnicn VIII
treat the questions they may deter1llno. 7 Al
view of this situation, and, furtner, pecauSo
49,. 49, " ao+ sIIov, nv candidacy TO encourage a
factionaI 1ght having for its real purpose any
thing but the good Of the people OF LII lnL0 c4's
or Of the Republican party, snail not &c
can6idate for reelection as president OF Ine
bS1to17o tba+ the candidacy OF Mr.. Olcot
ronroSents the opposition OF one Of the Ioroes
7 have referred Co. and I would deem II sroat
g,,jafartune If the county committee shouIo Do
Il
StoToTnenT Nth no purpose Of dsPaFaBlHg tna
reDute and the integrity Of Mr. OleotL, 1ut
believe his candidacy, accepted BY MN y Wnony &c
q factional matter. represents the opposl-OH "a
the interests have offended -.
Tho candidacy of Mr. Parsons represents 10
great degree the idea in the MIND OF Ine v5 Ea9
1,iGbiicar1 Constituency OF to-day, that Gew-York
TforId govern itself. and should begin govern
ng itself by the election OF chairman OF II
ronnfy committee uncontrolled by any lnnuencs
7r direction outside of the city or New 1 orhs
have endeavored while president OF tne county
committee 10 bring that organization t9 .
higher plane of efficiency, and tie FespoiSlDHltS
ne, NJ ~ Dregant conditions Fegts upon Jou ga
mem bers Of the executive committee
The responsibility for the destruction OF -
- the executive committee. and the response
,f1itv for the defeat of jerome at the nrst Coll-
yentiOn rests upon you rs IUlii97tf -
i've committee - ,-..sss,4
# the county committee must De cohIlHue4- anu
believe IL viii be if Mr.. Parsons Il elec-eG, e.
contemplate that his actions viii be doIIlnated
~ the single purpose of making the Itepueiieah
oarty Of this county means of efectlye uSeIni-
1ass tn tine interests of the people OF New iOIS;
7 cenrot hu+ feel that the fact that snah
,ot be a candidate will result in the early WITH
travail of the candidacy OF MI Clcot'. d u
ber will have served its whole purpose
T1i T ,'ia1r of what I have stated. intend 10
-o+a FOR MT, Parsons as the president or the
1ext Republican County Comrnittee
A. +bA conclusion Of reading this statement
sor,ueI strasbourger, leader Of the 80 Dis
rict offered a resolution. providing that the
,istrfct leaders place the name of Congressman
parsons before their various delegations 80 the
.ountv committee as candidate for chairman.
George wanmaker. OF the 18th. moved TO lay
he resolution on the table. This was defeated
~ vote Of 25 to Z.
william C. Wilson. leader Of the 27th then
NEW ORLEANS, CALIFORNIA. MEXICO.