New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.

Z. e. Rrynes OF Minneapolis Elected
President and Tanns Bixhy of Red
Wing Secretary. The State Head
quarters OF the League TO be Lo-
Gated at Minneapolis.
Agreeable to call some 400 republican
delegates from all parts OF the state met
at Minneapolis, for the purpose of organ
eizing a Minnesota Republican League, ais
suggested at the recent meeting OF republi-
can clubs in New York.
Mr.. 7. E. Brynes, of the
national executive committee, called
the convention to order and
unfolded the plan of organization, which
is being carried out over the country.
This is not in the usual sense of the term
party convention. We have nothing to
do with candidates here, and we have no
desire to dictate in any way to the Repub-
lican party. There is but one object in
our meeting here, and that is organiza tion.
We propose to cover the State OF Mime
sofa with such a system OF organization
that every Republican in this state will be
brought into line for the great contest
that is before us. e. Searles OF ST. Cloud
was made chairman.
The committee on resolutions reported
as follows: The Republican league Of the
State OF Minnesota, in convention assemb-
led hereby afirms its confidence in the Re-
publican party as the exponent OF the
highest type OF craftsmanship and good
government, constant and faithful in it's
efforts to encourage American Industries.
maintain the dignity OF American labor in
field and factory and wherever else en-
ployed, to protect and cherish the rights
OF American citizens OF all classes
at home and abroad. to recog
nize and reward the soldier, his widow and
orphan, and to preserve the purity OF the
ballot througout the length and breadth
OF the union; hereby pledges itself to carry
forward the work OF organization as pro-
posed by the Republican league of the IN
tied States until every county in the State
OF Minnesota is thoroughly organized, and
to a faithful and tireless campaign in fav-
or OF the platforms and candidates Of the
state and national conventions.
Other resolutions wers adopted expressing
sympathy for Ireland, etc.
Mr.. t. e. Byrnes was then unanimously
elected president Of the State League.
Tams Bixby Of Red Wing was elected sec.
rotary, and W. e. Lee OF Todd county of
treasurer. The following were the vice
presidents and executive committee, each
judicial district of the state being repre-
eented in the order named.
Vice Presidents-S. p. Jennison T. D.
Parker, c. A. Whited, j ohm Swift, George
B. Edgerton, T. A. Day. James Com pt on,
T. G. Sto ever. w. R. Edwards, e. S. Hop.
pin, 81. B. Allen Jorgen Simmons Albert
| Burck, George w. Lamphear, G. A. Whit
ney, O. M. Morrison
Executive Committee n Searles, M.
D. Mum, S. R. Van SAINT E. A. Summer, B.
3. Evans, W. A. Sperry, D. W. Bruckart,
George M. HUDSON. S. w. Hayes, G. L. Ed
| wards S. +. Wadhams, w. D. Joubert, S.
G. Herr, George j. McManua. Justus
Smith :. II. Munro and the president and
secretary ex-oftcio.
"Gent"nen,' said the, newly elected
president, Il would be dumb indeed, if 1
did not feel keenly what you have said
and done While accept this office | do
! not forget the burden and responsibilities
that go with it. have perhaps given this
matter lis much thought as any man in
Minnesota. The most OF my time for six
weeks has been devoted to it. The best
| thought OF this country is in the Republi-
can party, and it is because I
believe the principles OF the party to be
correct principles that am Republican
am Republican by conviction and not
by association. am confiahnt that the
party which took control OF this country
when treason walked in its capital and it's
! treasury was empty, the country that rails
| ed an army, put down the most gigantic
rebellion in history, that created finan.
cial policy the most efficient ever enjoyed
by any people, believe that is the party
| that will lead this country through
| season OF prosperity greater than it has vet
known, unparalleled in fact in the history
OF the world. Minnesota is the first to or.
ganize under the plan proposed by the ma
| tional league. The eyes of the Republican
| party IN the United States is fixed upon US.
| | like the vim and vigor OF your proceed
ings here. 1t means victory. cannot do
| this work alone. l need your strong sup
| port. We cannot afford to quarrel. One
thing | would like to impress upou
| you. In this work there must be no rings
In appointing your county executive
| committees get your best men. If it is ne
cessary to spend the rest OF my time from
now to election to make this a success. I
will spend it-and expect you will do the
same. Ii you will go forward ON these
| principles we will roll up a Republican
majority at next election that will aston
| the whole nation.
Z. b. Byrnes, who, by thus receiving the
| presidency OF the league is elevated to a
prominent place in the politics of the state,
is young man less than thirty. He as
born in Vermont, but has ALWAYS lived in
Minnesota. He graduated from the Uni
versity OF Minnesota in 1879, and for
nearly the whole time since has pra cticed
law IN Minneapolis. Besides pos
oeSslhS LbteHb ana independence, he
is brilliant speaker and makes a
fine appearance on the platform
he has taken an active and intelligent par t
in local politics, but has never been par
ticularly conspicuous nor has he ever held
an office. Tams Bixby, the secretary,
halls from Red Wing. He also is a young
man, and this will be his first big work in
state politics. 1t was claimed chat he was
elected to his place as as anti McGill man.
W. E. Lee, the treasurer halls from Todd
county, and has been member OF the leg
islature two terms
At a meeting Of the executive committee
Minneapolis was made the Headquarters
OF the new organization. An adjourn
| ment was taken until March l. For the
present, until proper rooms can be secur-
ed, the headquarters will be at the Union
league rooms. The secretary, Mr.. Bixby,
| will devote his entire time to the work.
The committee will work largely by send
ing out literature, thus giving as we'll as
getting information.''
On account of his large numbering inter
ests, Sheriff Malcolm McLaren OF Grow
Wing Co., rendered his resignation, and the
hoo nd Of {y