New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-23
MASSACHUSETTS, LEAGUE.
THE REPUBLICAN CLUBS ORGANIZED.

Az ENTHUSIASTIC AND HARMONIOUS CONVENTION
IN BosToN-oNE HUNDRED LOCAL BODIES IN
| THE LEAGUE.
Boston, May Massachusetts Republicans,
although somewhat late in organizing campaign
ciups and forming State League. have started Off
with every indication that solid, effective work
VIII be done in behalf of the Republican ticket.
lhere are already in the State about 90 fully Or
ganized clubs, fifteen of which arc in Boston. The
convention held in Boston to-day for the purpose
Oh forming a State organization was composed OF
oeiegates from nearly every club. The delegates
included good many of the old and tried men of
'he party and a liberal number of young, active
men, some Of whom have yet to win their spurs,
DuS VINO are taking an earnest, intelligent interest
IN the affairs OF the State
throughout the deliberations there was evident
desire that if faithful and conscientious work
ana efficient organization could do aught to win
victory in the coming campaign, these should be
heartily given. The stirring words. of the speak
efs' with their heartfelt earnestness and hopeful
tone, were most cordially received and altogether
tle convention was one of which the workers in
tne Repubhcan party night wcll be proud. John
W. lander, OF Brookline, the Massachusetts, rep
resehtative Of the Executive Committee of the
Natiohai League. called the convention to order
ana was made temporary chairman. He thanked tho
delegates for his election and added:
VIC nave an Important work before US. The other
o'a'es nave led the way u system permanent organl-
soh throughout the country OF Republican clubs State
Leagues and the National League that shall give
organizations everywhere bring out the real
'he Republican patty. (Appause.) Some Of us feel
na however glorious the battle four years ago we
iaae some mistakes; That lacked such an efficient or
gahlzaton as could insure success against any mistakes
which might be made in the few days Of the election
Inc coming election, the great political aght Of next
o'emoer Is one OF tho most important has been pre-
sented to the people of this country since 1860
Mr.. A. H. Pillsbury, of Boston, was chosen per-
manent president, and made an excellent openinq
speech, in the course of which he said that the
Republican party in this State has suffered by
reason of its Inactivity on account of assumed
success. He said:
The time has gone by when afford to sleep on
our arms and wake up to the fact that by work
alone can we hope to win victories. believe that this
movement can be made useful in two ways 1t can be
maze useu hrst In waking up the sluggish and voters
ana IN ensting every voter in the party In the
don't know whether the party suffers most from
the inactivity OF the Back Bay or the active opposition
OF the South Cove daughter and appluasel The
second way IN which this made useful is
III esdlhs back to the ranks OF the party the
young men who have been drawn away.
Mr. Plllsbury severely arraigned the Democratic
party Tor Its failure to carry out its reform pre-
tensions. 1t still had out the old banner, ITO
the victors belong the spoils,n though cloaking
1t under cry Of tariff reform The last meant
nothing but free trade and an utter abrogation
OF the protection principle. Since this was the
issue, however, there was nothing to do but to
take sides upon it. On this issue there was moth
ing in the attitude of the Republican party that
need prevent any one allying himself with it
The party was by no means bound to the present
tariff, but while demanding reduction, also de-
manded that such reduction be made by friendly
and not by hostile hand
constitution for the League was then adopted.
The question Of electing officers of the League
next came up. The names of George A. Marsden,
Of Lowell, and A. Il. Pillsbury, of Boston, were
presented for president and received with ap-
plause. There was some objection to Mr. Mars
den because he was not q young man, and he
moved the election Of Mr. Pllsbury by acclama-
! tion. Mr.. Pillsbury positively Withdrew his
name in the interest of harmony, and said
he should adhere to his determination
Major Gould was nominated but declined
Samuel G. Hart, of New Bedford, was added to
the list Of secretaries of the convention and then
Judge French said that in presenting the name
of Mr.. Marsdcn there had been no intention
of forcing any man upon the convention lie
thought the best thing to do was to elect Mr.
Marsden by acclamation, and so moved. The
motion was put and carried with a rousing Aye"
and cheers and applause, with cries Of PLATFORM
followed the taking the vote Mr. Plllsbury
l.
wisely" and this sentiment was also roundly
appllauded
humOred speech, in which he said that he realized
that there was plenty of work to be done lie
had been accustomed to go to Canada each summer,
trout fishing but trout-iishing must have the go
by this year The vice. presidents chosen are
Judge Asa French, DR.. George b. Lorng and
Jesse NJ. Cove; secretaries, James ii. Flint, OF
Weymouth: treasurer, Aanson, W. Beard, OF
Boston delegates to the National Convention,TI
j. Henry Gould, of Medfeld John ID. Powell,
Of Boston Charles d. Sticlxney, Of Springfield;
and Arthur H. Hall, OF Pittsfield. Each delegate
was authorized by the convention to appoint
his substitute, should he be unable to 60 TO
Chicago
James P. Foster of Nes-York president Of the
National League received with applause.
He said that with the formation of the MasSa-
chusetts League, all the States north OF Mason MASON
and Dixon's line were represented in the National
League while four States south Of tnat me
ready to do the same There were 40OO
clubs with 100000 members, and with such an
organization he predicted success .a-
Henry Gleason of New-Yorll spoke orleny,
wishing the league Godspeed, and urging the
members to go home and go to work earnestly.
Mr.. Marsden, president of the cub, IS ABOUT
fifty years old lie Is native OF
Milford, N. H., was graduated from dartmouth
College won an honorable record in the late war;
and at its close adopted the newspaper prolpssion.
Tie was for time connected with Inc Boston
Advertiser" but about twenty years ago ocGa1ic i
part owner of The Lowell Courier, wh,ch M LII, Ie
branches of the Legislature and has peen S CIerH
of the House for several years ana aiso SetEJo oa
as Sneaker for two or more terms lie 10 ~ aoio
speaker, a genial, companionabe man, anu haS "
big fund Of anecdotes.
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