Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
THE STATE LE1GI,E.
Wednesdays Convention of Republican
Clubs mt Montpelier.


NFnthering---eN-SOV. Proctor Chosen
President of the League.
1t was u large, thoroughly in-earnest,
and thoroughly representative gathering of
Republicans that met in Montpelier ON
Wednesday in answer to the call for CON
vention of Republican clubs to form Il State
League after the plan formulated by the
National League at the meeting of Republi-
can clubs held in New York last December
The convention was held in the new Banch-
ard opera house, and was called to order at
IL o'clock by Guy c. Noble of st. Adams,
the member for Vermont of the National
League. Mr. Noble in his opening re
marks, explained the object of the gather
ing and of the formation of state leagues,
and congratulated the delegates on the
earnestness and enthusiasm existing among
the Republicans Of Vermont as shown by
the formation of SO many clubs in SO short
Il time, and the presence of so many dele
gates A temporary organization was eff
fected by the choice of Col q. w. Hooker
of Brattleboro as chairman, w. W. Stick
ney of Ludlow as secretary, and NJ. j.
Harrington of Orwell as assistant secretary:
and this was subsequently made the per
manent organization of the convention
There is but one Col. Hooker in Vermont,
and he entered on the'proceedings in a way
peculiarly his own. He said that any man
would feel gratified at such all honor, com
ing to him as it did so cordially and SO un-
eXpectedly. And then he smilingly pulled
a manuscript out of his pocket and said
that, knowing he was to be made chairman
he had taken the precaution toprepare him
self for the occasion-and proceeded to
read his speech. The speech was good
one, reviewing the grand record of the Re
publican party, and arguing strongly for
protection as against the free trade fallacy
of the Presidents message. One of its
! best points was made when the speaker
urged that the people should begin and put
religion into their politics instead of mix
ing politics with their religion. Religion,
he said, he understood to mean ''the great
est good of the greatest number If ev-
cry man in the country would begin and
practice the second COMMUNICATIVE
right up to its teaching-'Here ,Couid nee
er be another Democratic UOte cast in the
United StdteSi
The roll of delegates, as read by the sec
rotary, showed that - clubs had been form
ed, and these were represented by 2l0 del
egates. Committees on a state organiza-
ton and ON resolutions were appointed and
the convention then adjourned for dinner
| On the former committee q. H. Babbitt of
Bellows Falls was named as the member
| from Windham county, and ON the latter
E. G. Crosby of Brattleboro.
At the afternoon session the committee
on resolutions first reported, recommending
the adoption of the platform selected by
the National League. The constitution as
reported by the committee was read aud
adopted, with slight amendment removing
the article authorizing the convention to lay
an assessment ON clubs to meet the expenses
of the league. The general sentiment was
in favor of raising funds by voluntary sub
scription The following list of officers for
the league, suggested in the report of the
committee, was chosen, without dissent
ing voice
President, Redfed Proctor of Proctor
Vice Presidents, George wilkins Of Stove, j j
! Estey of Brattehoro, and Josiah Gruul of Derby
| Secretary, c. 5. Forbes of st. Adams.
Treasurer L. II. Lewis of Nergennes
Executive Committee, T, NJ Chapman, Middle
| bury o NJ. Barber, Arlington; II C. Bates ST
| Johnsbury w l., Burnap Burlington: T. NJ
| Mansur, Brighton G. r. Hogan Sheldon IL. J..
Sowles, Alburgh; D. J. Stafford Morrisville J. u
| Denison, Randolph f. +. Alfred, Newport II
l.. Clark Castlet6n W. A. Jones, Waitsiield l.
5. Hayes, Bellows Falls W. w Stickney, Lud
| low.
This work completed, Hon. Henry Bal
lord, of Burlington, made one of his spirit
ed, electrifying speeches which reused the
convention to pitch Of positive enthusiasm.
We have had Cleveland three years, he
said and the country has had enough of
him. Twice was the Republican banner
carried to victory by the martyred Lincoln,
twice by the silent soldier, Grant once by
! h.a oil H. 81
lamented Garfield. Animated by the mem
DRY of the great men that have gone, we
will press on to victory. Let us close up
the old September column touch elbows
and we will win such a victory as was proph-
esied by Mr. Blaine.
A short address was made by Hon. Frank
Plumley, and then, in response to calls
Lieut.. Gov. Fuller made a stirring speech
He referred to the commendable activity of
Vermont Republicans, and to the influence
it would have on the national campaign
He then spoke Of the protection issue, and
said the question was whether the wheels in
the mills shall stop aud whether men and
women shall be idle in the streets. He con
graduated the Vermont Republicans on the
unanimity manifested in the convention
the signs for encouragement in the coming
campaign, and closed by predicting glor
GUS victory for the party in November
The convention adjourned at $3.50, and
was followed Immediately by a meeting Of
the executive committee Of the Stat,
League. w, l.. Burnap was chosen chair
man and C.. S. Forbes secretary. No furth
er business was transacted, and the com.
mittee adjourned TO meet subject to the cal
of the president and secretary to effect 4
permanent organization.
After the adjournment of the convention
a despatch was received from ex Gov Proc
tor, accepting the presidency of the League