The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-02
RECRUITS FOR THE LEAGUE
Successful Work of One Organization,
Typical of Many Others in the State.
The Convention Will Be Devoted to Routine
Business. but q Mass Meeting Will Produce
the Enthusiasm-Political Sayings.

There will be little beyond routine business
transacted at the State conventions Of the Lin
coin League and Republican Clubs at Pfsffiin's
Hall this afternoon. but from the enthusiasm
manifested In extending the organization. the
large attendance that is expected and the 70.
suits of the work the past two years. the Leagues
influence in the coming campaign viii be Of the
best. Its achievements have been made so
quietly that they are hardly appreciated outside
of the locality in which each club and league
exists. Typical of the work of such oreanisa-
tons in this State is the success accomplished
by the Lincoln Loyal League Of Knightstown.
1t was the first organization in the State, and
among the msmbsrsars twentyfour young men
with Democratic antecedents, who will cast
their first vote in November for the Republican
ticket The League has also brought into its
fold many whose political affiliations have been
regarded as doubtful. It is stated that these
votes would have been lost to the party had it
not been for the influence of the League
The Kniehtstown League was organized i'm
mediately after the national defeat, and has been
increasing its energy and untrinR In it's labors
In establishing branches throughout the coun-
ty. Since it was formed it has steadily grown
in number and increased in favor till it now
assumes q political power In the politics OF
Henry county Its founders recognized that
during the intervening years of campaign and
not 10 the heat and turmoil of a national can
vass better work could be accomplished in re-
cruiting from the ranks OF the young
men who are about to cast their first
vote and from all other wavering
or doubtful voters. knowing that il they were
once brought into tho organization, their politi-
cal attitude would be assured The Lincoln
Loyal Legion has met every week tor thrse
years. and its enthusiasm never flags, as is at
tested by the rousing attendance ~ each meet
ing. 1t has standing committees for each ward.
whose duty IL 10 to keep a correct poll OF the
same and keep watchful eye on every new res
ident. aud then II necessary the influence OF the
Legion Is brought 10 bear toward securing him
- member il his political faith is at all waver-
ing.
The League at sll times is we'll equipped with
an abundance of the proper class Of literature.
and Is . valuable medium through which the
community at large 10 supplied. IL now occu-
pies new aud elegant club rooms, lighted and
heated by gas. and tho whole cost to each mem
Der 10 ten cents Der month. There is always q
sufficient amount in tho treasury to discharge
all obligations. 1t 10 simply child OF the Re
publican party, with but one object. and that TO
make proselytes for the cause by instlling in
the minds Of its members the true spirit Of pat
riotism and love for the old flag. and by per-
petuating the great principles OF the party ad-
vocated by that immortal man from whom the
League derives its name.
The work of the Knightstown organization is
not exceptional IL is only one OF several hun
dred, delegates from which will meet to-day to
consider what 10 best for the furtherance Of the
party's interests. The League does not encrosch
upon the regular organization OF the party, but
acts IN unison with it in performing a service
that no central or executive committees can
undertake. The convention will be called
to order at o'clock this afternoon and
s directly L.. cutter tho H p.s:ssn' Wit
give review Of the work. A report from the
secretary will be presented. and following it the
election Of officers will take place In addition
to the president, vice president and secretary
there will be selected thirteen League managers,
one for each congressional district Besides
these an Indiana member and . vicepresident
Of the National League are TO be chosen. No
resolutions will be- offered and what speeches
may be made will be of the short, snappy char
lnson Hall viii DO especially addressed by Con-
gresham Mason, OF Chicago, General George
w. Steele. and p. T. Campbell. of Kansas The
latter 10 regarded one of the brilliant young
orators of the country. He is the president Of
the National Oratorical Association. Other
speeches will be made by distinguished Repub-
licaus of this city. The music will be both in
strumental and vocal. the latter being furnished
by the Huntington Quartet
OF the additional delegates selected by the
local organizations are those of the Morton
Club. which will be represented by John L.
Grfiths, Joseph w. Conner, DR.. E. W. Ander-
son, Louis J. Baker, and George d. Burgess.
The delegates OF the Porter Denny Club will be
G. ". Cheatham. j. w. Vim. Richard Wilson,
A. barley, G. Miller.
In Green county . club was organized Satur
day last with q membership OF thirty two.
Thomas p. Chavsrs. of Bloomfeld 10 the presi-
dent and Captain Phillips. of,WorthinRton 10 the
secretary. There are twenty-five others ex-
pected to join the club this week.
EXTENT OF THE ORGANIZATION.
NEW YORK. May 1.-The national sub-execu-
tive committee Of the National League of Re-
publican clubs met to-day and made reports in
dicatine thorough organization in every North
srn State except Colorado and Nevada II was
decided to hold great ratification meeting in
Chicago the evening Of the adjour ument of
the national convention. The secretary reported
total number of clubs as J. 500. and the enrolled
membership as 500. 600. They expect 5000
clubs and LOCO, 900 members by the time the ma
tional convention meets The committee wished
it announced that the League has no preference
- to candidates The State convention of tho
League will be held June %, at Saratoga.