The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-02-16
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.

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agreeable to call some 400 republican
delesates from all parts OF tho state met
ct Minneapolis. for the purpose OF organ
suggested at the recent meeting Of republi.
can clubs in New York.
Mr.. T. E. Brynes, OF tho
national executive COMMITTEES, called
the convention to order and
unfolded the plan of organiza ton, which
u being carried out over the counte>.
This 10 not in tho usual sense of the term
. party convention. We have NOTHING to
do with candidates here. and We have no
ican party. There is but one object in
our meeting here. and that is organization.
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 tho great contest
that In before 10. F. Searles of St. Cloud
was made chairman.
Tho committee on resolutions reported
as follows: The Republican league Of tho
State OF Minnesota. in convention assemb-
led. hereby affirms it's confidence in the Re-
highest type Of craftsmanship and good
government. constant and faithful in ito
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 recos-
nizc and reward the soldier, his widow and
orphan, and to preserve the purity OF the
ballot throueout tho 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 Un-
tied States until every county in the State
OF Minnesota is thoroughly organized, and
to faithful and tireless campaign in iav-
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 ". f. Lee OF Todd county of
treasurer. The following were the vice
presidents and executive committee, each
judicial district of the state being repre-
sented in the order named.
Vice Presidents-S. p. Jennison, +. D.
Parker. c. A. Whited. John Swift. George
B. Edacrton. F. A. Day. James Compton,
T. C. Stoever. w. r. Edwards, E. S. Hop.
PIN H. B. Allen. Jorsen Simmons, Albert
Burck. George W. Lamphear. G. A. Whit.
ney. o. NJ. Morrison.
Executive Committee-J. n. Searles, NJ.
D. Mum, 8. r. Van SAINT f. A. Summer, q.
=. Evans. w. A. Sperry. D. W. Bruckart
George N. HUDSON. 5. w. Hayes. C. L. Ed.
wards, S. F. Wadhams, W. D. Joubert,. S.
G. Herr, George j. McManus. Justus
Smith. G. II. Munro and the president and
"Gentlemen," 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 l do
not forget the burden and responsibilities
that 60 with it. have perhaps given this
matter rs 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 Repubi.
believe the principles OF the party to be
correct principles that l am a Republican.
am Republican by conviction and not
by association. l am confident that the
party which took control of this country
when treason walked in its capital and its
treasury was empty, the country that rails
ed an army, put down the most gigantic
rebellion in history, that created a finan.
cial policy the most efficient ever enjoyed
by any people. l believe that is the party
that will lead this country through q
season OF prosperity erea ter than it has yet
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 e, es 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. 1 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. II it is ne
cessary to spend the rest of my time from
now to election to make this a success
will spend it-aEd l expect you Will do the
same. 1t you will go forward on these
principles we will roll up Republican
majority ut next election that will aston
the whole nation.
7. E. Byrnes. who, by thus receiving tho
of the league, is elevated to a
prominent place in the politics of the state.
born in Vermont, but has always lived in
He graduated from the Uni
versity OF Minnesota in 1879. and for
nearly the whole time since has practiced
law in Minneapolis. Besides pos
sessing talent and independence. he
ls a brilliant speaker and makes a
me appearance on the platform
He has taken an active and intelligent part
in local politics. but has never been par
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 rs as anti-McGill man.
w. E. Lee. the treasurer. halls from Todd
county. and has been member OF the leg
stature two terms.
At a meeting OF the executive committee
was made the headquarters
n q rnSV
nent was taken until March l. For the
present. until proper rooms can be secur-
I'd. the headquarters will be at the Union
eague rooms. The secretary, Mr.. Bixby,
will devote his entire time to the work.
The committee will work largely by send
ng out literature, thus giving as we'll -
'etting information"
On account Of his large numbering inter-
ats, Sheriff Malcolm McLaren Of Grow
Wing Co., rendered his resignation, and the
BOARD OF county commissioners accepted
t and appointed Henry Spalding to sue
ICED him. This ends the quo warranto
:ase that had gone by appeal to the su.
oreme court on McLaren's citizenship.
A. S. Blowers, one OF the leading mer.
'hants OF New York Mills has placed all
lis property in the hands OF Seth X.
dowes. assignee. of st. Paul. The cause OF
he failure WAS bad debts and unsuccess-
ull speculations in wheat options and
abroad ties.
An old-fashioned spelling school, with
he leading citizens chosen on the respect
We sides. constituted a novel entertain
nent at the First Congregational church
It Brainerd. The sides were led respect
vely by Prof. Wilson, superintendent OF
chooIs. and Hon. Leon +. Lum, member
" the legislature.
The marriage of Lieut.. E. p Andrus and
Hiss Josephine Bi.dwelI was solemnized at
Michael Nash is acquitted in St. Paul OF
he charge of having murdered his assail.
mt, Johnson.
John B. sutphin is reelected mayor OF
duluth.
A cut OF five cents is made on lumber
rom Chicago and St. Paul to Council
Bluffs.
Hon. George A. Pillsbury OF Minneapo-
is has made the following proposition to
he citizens Of Owatonna and Steele
ounty: That he will build a college
nil tn 1T II,