New-York tribune., 1909-07-16

d-edee. who has efficiently filled the Office OF sec
retary for years. had declined reelection, and
amendment to the bylaws was offered providing
for the election Of secretary who should give
his whole time to the work should receive
salary OF $4,000. 81 200 for office expenses and
also travelling expenses and William J. Henry
the assistant secretary, recommended by the
committee TO ill the place. This report gave rise
10 a long discussion IN the of which some
members announced their opposition the inno-
vation. on the ground of the added expense and
the excellence of the organization at present, and
others urged The satisfactory results in other
states where 4 paid secretary employed
Finally, motion Of Mr.. Runkle, ii decided
lay the matter until the next convention,
The groups to discuss and act II meantime
Tho committee nominations reported that its
work had not been completed and was allowed to
defer its report until tomorrow morning. II had
been generally known that a sharp contest was in
progress the nomination for president. and
late in the afternoon the committee. which is com
posed OF member from each of the eight
groups, held final meeting, at which a ticket was
named by a majority OF 3 to g. containing the
names Of F. E Lyford. OF Waverly, now
vice president for president: Bradford Rhoades of
, New York. vice president. William J. Henry
secretary and assistant secretary. The minority.
which represent the three most important of the
groups, will present a separate report tomorrow.
nominating for president Ledyard Cogsweil. presi-
dent OF the New York State National Bank. of
Albany.
Immediately following the adjournment OF the
business meeting this afternoon the members who
are members Of the American Bankers Associa-
ton held meeting and elected Mr. Tefft. the re-
tiring president OF the New York association, to
fill vacancy in the executive council of the ma
tonal body. Hiram r. Smith. president for
New York State. and Bradford Rhoades a mem
Der of the committee nominations.
This evening the annual dinner vas held in the
big dining hall the speakers being Senator Brack-
eft, Congressman J. Soat Fassett, F. o. Watts.
-
Banks; William NJ. Kingsley. and the Rev. Dr.
Joseph Carey. Victor Speer. Of Buffalo. who died
suddenly June -. had been among the speakers
selected and IN recognition OF the pleasure which
had been expected from his address the committee
kept his name on the programme for this evening.
Another business session will be held tomorrow
and final adjournment viii in the early after
noon
An extensive programme Of entertainment has
been provided. which embraces an automobile ride
10 Saratoga Lake this morning for the wives Of
delegates and reception and lawn fete in Con-
gress Park in the afternoon, and the feature Of
which tomorrow viii be trip by special train
to Lake George. where a steamer will make the
circuit of the lake. the party returning here to
enjoy a fireworks display in Congress Park in the
late evening Incidental diversions tennis and
golf competitions for handsome. cups.
The conventions usually held in smaller
places than Saratoga Springs. the Frontenac at
the Thousand Islands, and the Hotel Champlain
Bluff Point being farorites. This year the
meeting was TO have been held at the Fort William
Henry Hotel on Lake George, commanding, like
the other two named. beautiful water view. The
hotel burned a few weeks ago. however, and
energetic work done by the committee of ar
rangements TO secure other accommodations for the
date originally announced. The choice of Saratoga
Springs is fully satisfactory TO the delegates, al
though the surroundings of their abiding place
not so sylvan as some might prefer But they have
the avenues Of noble trees TO delight their sight
and they have also within easy walk abun-
dance of water