Evening journal., 1914-03-31
Gifts SHOWER
ON Retiring
CITY Chairman
Continued From First PAGE

FlIEL EdKt.
and adverse conditions Of party affairs,
in such a comnendable way as to COM
mand our admiration and respect; and
Whereas. He has demonstrated and
shown such rare qualities Of leadership
as entitle him TO the thanks of the
members Of the Republican party for its
almost continuous success at the polls
and
Whereas, No breath OF scandal, in
all these years, has touched him IN
bis administration Of the affairs of
this committee; nor has any charge
of any improper conduct or action
Of any kind ever been murmured
against him; and
Whereas, AS an organizer he has
exhibited such rare traits In the per-
fection Of a political organization,
which almost invariably wrested VIC
tory from our opponents; and
Whereas, Affable, approachable,
courteous and obliging. he has been
ever ready and willing TO advise in
a kindly way, and assist in every
manner each member of this COM
mittee. which has always appealed
very strongly TO us; and
Whereas, He has so managed, con-
Quoted and directed the affairs OF
the Republican party, as TO command
the admiration OF all Republicans,
and TO excite the envy of our oppo-
, nents; and
Whereas, After such activity and
such service, and after achieving such
success for so many years, no one
will deny TO him the privilege which
he so justly deserves, to retire as
chairman of this committee at this
time; and
Whereas, His retirement demands
an expression from the committee, of
It's feeling In the matter; now, there
fore, be il
Resolved, That while we greatly
regret the retirement of Mr.. Billany,
we express our admiration and re-
spect for him individually, and as
the leader OF the Republican party in
this city, for so many years; we ap-
preciate his great knowledge of prac-
tical politics; we acknowledge our
great Indebtedness to him for his ac-
! tivity and those rare traits of leader
ship which has brought US so many
victories; we mention with approba-
ton his most excellent denleanor
throughout his long service as our
leader; we express our qualification
az his usual success as chairman; we
express our thanks for his always
courteous and kindly treatment of
I the members of this committee; we
praise his uniform, fair and impair
tial conduct as chairman; we further
express to him the thanks of the
members OF the Republican party. for
the services he has so well rendered
to that party In this city, and we ex-
tend to him our best wishes for a
bright and happy future life"
The resolutions were directed TO be
spread on the minutes and q ccopy to be
sent TO Mr.. Billany.
About this time Mr.. Billany was es-
corted from the club parlors and his ap-
pearance in the meeting room was re.
ceived with an outburst of applause
(which lasted for some time.
Mr.. Billany took seat by Vice Chair,
man Morris. Judge Philip Q. Church.
man, addressing the chair said in part
"When we look back over the fourteen
years Mr.. Billany has presided over this
meeting, and the many victories TO which
he led the Republicans of this city, ouI
hearts grow warmer towards him. II il
a distinction which no other man has at
tanned. When ne leaves this chairman
ship we all feel his keen interest will
continue in the affairs of the First Dis
trict Republican Committee. He will re
joice with US when victory after victory
crowns our campaigns. But few Of
nce-holders, members of this committee
and hard-working Republicans in gen
'cral, desire that he shall take with hin
: lasting tribute of appreciation and es
teem in which he is held. Therefore, OF
behalf of them. / desire now TO present
our retiring chairman with this golC
/ watch and chain and diamond stickpin.
Until the applause, which followed
had died away, Mr.. Billany was unabl
TO reply. He said that he had beel
made the subject of deception. Colone