New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
SENATOR EVARTs ON THE ISSUES.
A SOUTH MADE SOLID FOR FREE TRADE.
THE DELEGATES ENCOURAGED BY LETTERS FROM
GENERAL HARRISON AND Mr.. MoRToN-A
BRIEF SPEECH BY WARNER MILLER.

| THE DELEGATES ENCOURAGED BY LETTERS FROM
GENERAL HARRISON AND Mr.. MoRToN-A
BRIEF SPEECH BY WARNER MILLER
Saratoga, July IL CSpecial.-At the afternoon
session of the Convention James 5. Lehmaler.
Charles H. Moore. f. T. Braclsett and William IL
Lyon were elected deegafesat large to the Natohal
League. There has been movement to change
the officers Of the League and there promised yes
terday to be quite contest over the matter. ueh-
eral Hustled thought that it would be impohtlc 10
have such struggle and with this view, he moved
| that the present officers Of the League be re-
| elected He then made a speech to the Conven-
| ton, arguing that it was dangerous " to swap
horses while crossing a stream" and that the
| League would do the best work if no changes were
| made in its staff of officers He moved that the
officers be reelected by reclamation. Senator
| CogccshalI, who had taken the chair OF the re-
| Quest of r r. IIefford, president Of the League.
who Of course modesty refrained from having con-
nection with such an affair, put General Husteds
| motion There was loud volley OF " Yeas
| and O somewhat feeble Nay" Senator Cogge-
| shall declared the motion carried, and there
was a storm of cheers, but upon inc
| heels Of it, Mr. Hess protested against the ac-
ceptance of Senator Coggeshalrs decision. lie
| thought there should be regular ballot Ii be-
| came evident that James 5. Lehmalers 1rlehds
had intended to press him for the presidency. The
| Convention cood-naturedly reconsiderd General
Husted's motion to elect the old officers by &C
clamaton. and r. r. Hcfford and James S.
| Lehmacr were duly nominated for the presidency.
| After large number of speeches. both MeSsrs.
| Iebmaer and Hetford declined the nomination, but
| Immediately Mr. Lehmaicr moved the nomination
| of Mr. Hefford by reclamation, and it was carried
Senator Coggcshall then moved the reelection OF
| Mr. Lehmaier by reclamation. Mr. Leh-
maier at first declined the nomina-
tion. but Senator Coggeshall insisted upon drafting
him and at last he accepted the reelection prof.
| fered him. All the other officers OF the League
were then reelected by reclamation James w.
| Halves presided during the stormy DEBATE ABOUT
| Mr. Hefford and had previously seconded the lat-
ter's nomination for president. At the conclusion
| Of that debate Mr.. Halves moved that the repre-
scptation of New-York. Kings and Erie counties
upon the Executive Committee should be in
creased The motion was adopted and New-York
was granted eight members, Kings four members
| and Erie two members The Convention then
| adjourned until o'clock this evening. When
| tho Convention delegates and about 1000 other
| Renublcans reassembled at 8cloclS. big rain
| storm had set in and the rink was rather damp,
/ and streams of water penetrated 1t al various
| points.
| CONGRATULATIONS FROM HARRISON AND NOR
TON.
The following letter had been received from
| BENJAMIN Harrison and every one was put IN
| good humor by its being read:
| indianapolis, Ind, July 10.
To James s. Lehmaier:
| NV Dear Sir: Your letter OF July O. inviting mo on
behalf of the Republican League OF NewYork to attend
the Convention the State League Clubs 70 De heiu ~
Saratoga on July Ii, has been received. thank you
heartily FOR the invitation, though 1t will be quite impoS
sibe for me TO accept the same Allow me- however, 10
express my great In your meeting ana personal
appreciation Of the value of your organization In the cam
uaign The club organizations furnish the opportunity
10 use the willing energy interest Of that great body
OF Republicans WIN connected with the ordinary
campaign .anzations. 1t should be, think, the puf'
nose Of your membership not only 10 take part IN inc
demonstrations campaign, but more especially to 90
that individual work after all the most efficient
| in securing accessions The Democratic party has
heretofore loudly professed It's competency to deal with the
tariff question 1t has now fortunately for the country
been compelled to formulate schedule which is necessarily
definite incapable Of that double meaning 50 familiar
in its platform resolutions The issues now made are
very sharp and clear and the American people VIII ad
Judge them OF American interests and OF gov
eminent by maiohtes lawfully ascertaned and honestly
| counted. Respectfully,
| BENJAMIN HARRISON.
The following letter from Levi p. Morton was
also read:
| Rhinebeck. N. Y. july 9th. 1858.
James S. Lehmaisr ESQ. secretary Rcpuoucsh League
| Of the State Of New-York-
Dear SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
your invitation to attend the Convention OF
State League Clubs, be held Saratoga on July IL
II would give me pleasure attend the conference and
meet the distinguished gentlemen you mention Dut a
previous for the same date prevents an accept
ance Of your Kind invitation. 1 have watched with IN
tercst the rapid growth Of the movement for the eao
lshment OF Republican clubs throughout the State and
desire to take opportunity OF compmenng you for
It's success wishes for the continued success
and extended usefulness of the movement believe mo-
very faithfully YOURS LEVI p. MORTON.
Senator Frank Hiscock, under date OF july d
wrote
acknowledge the Of your invitation to be pres
emit at Convention the League be held at Saratoga
Wednesday July H. 1888, and to address the rauhca
ton meeting be held the evening OF that day and
regret to say forced 10 decline the invitation
OF the Finance Committee OF the Senate now
engaged hearing and making the necessary examina-
ton prepare tie proper amendments to the NILS bill
when 1t shall reach the Senate and cannot neglect this
important duty. doubt however the occasion Will
lie a memorable and influential in the approaching
canvass We have splendid ticket and must carry New
York.
AN OVATION FOR SENATOR EVARTS.
Senator William NJ. Evarts entered the rink at
80 o'clock and was greeted with tremendous ap-
pause. The meeting was in the nature OF rati-
fcation meeting and E. o. Walcott of Colorado,
made the first speech. He said that he brought
with him a message from the West where there
were no doubtful Republican States New-York
might from apathy, still cling to her alliance with
the solid South but there would be good report
from Colorado and the West Senator Evarts
got the floor at o'clock The audience cheered
for five minutes when he was introduced. lie
said in part
You did great honor in asking me to address an
organization which will lay down its arms till the
day OF triumph in November next (Applause') NO
suffrage supporting free institutions can long
rest on suffrage instructed by knowledge and
controlled by conscience. All the apparatus OF party Is
but sounding brass and tlnkling cymbals when not
founded upon conscience. The and wounds Of q
million soldiers behind that suffrage and comes
day and people called upon TO use that
suffrage for their welfare. The people must have
clear and distinct proposition before them They can
lot nch said. like who beat the air.