The composition of that body is somewhat similar to that of the United States Senate.

In the Senate Nevada and Delaware have the same representation as New York and Pennsylvania.

In the National Committee each State, territory, and the District of Columbia has one vote.

If any change in the interest of reform is necessary, the National Republican Committee is the organization where it should first be made; for it often happens that that committee can not only shape the policy of the party but control the nomination as well,--especially when the result between opposing candidates is close and doubtful.

In such a contest the candidate that has the support of a majority of the National Committee has a decided advantage over his rivals for the nomination.