Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-12
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.

convention of the New York State League
 at Saratoga-Mr. Hefford Elected Presi-
 dent-The Resolutions Adopted.
 SARATOGA, July 12.-The convention of New York state Republican clubs filled the big Casino to overfowing here yesterday. The building was finely decorated with bunt- ing and slken banners.
 President Hetford, of Buffalo, called the meeting to order, and was followed by the Rev. Dr. Carey, of Saratoga, who opened the convention with a prayer. Messrs. E. F. Walker, Jr., w. A. Pierson and Henry Van Huesen were appointed assistant and vice secretaries, respectively. The secretary then called the roll of clubs.
 After the roll call President James F. Foster, of the National league committee, was called to the platform and delivered 8 speech in which he asserted the unity of the Republican party and indorsed the nomina- tion of Harrison and Morton. President Hefford followed Mir. Foster, and shortly after he had concluded the convention took recess until 4:S0 in the afternoon.
 It was 5:10 when the convention was called to order, and a communication from the Re- publican club of New York was read, re- questing that the annual dues of $25 in the league be reduced to $10. After debate several motions were made, but the fee was finally made S10 the state over.
 The committee on resolutions then re- ported. When the resolution indorsing the nominees was read the entire convention rose to its feet and cheered, and for some time it was impossible to continue the report The delegates threw hats, canes and handker- chiefs in the air and cheered until they were hoarse. The report was read and adopted as follows:
 Resolved, That we enthusiastically ratify the nomination of Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana, for president. and Levi P. Morton, of New York, for vice president, and heartily approve the platform of the Republican national convention.
 With candidates of spotless character and proved abilities we appeal confidently to the people upon the paramount and clearly de- fined issue of protection to American indus tries, American labor and American homes
 Resolved, That we appeal to all citizens who desire the prosperity of the people and the blessings of good government to cooper ate in organizing victory for the national and state tickets of the Republican party, and we pledge this league, through each of its clubs and their l00, ,0O0 members, to stead fastly systematize loyal work for the triumph of the party which saved the nation.
 Resolved, That as league we distinctly and cheerfully disclaim all right to represen- uation ill the regular conventions of the party. The object of this organization is to act as an auxiliary force and push the cause of the Republican party through co-opera- tion with it's regular and time-honored or ganiZations.
 Delegate Miller, from the Young Mems Republican club of the Twenty-first assembly district, New York. offered a resolution re- questing the convention and each club to assume the responsibility of victory or de- feat in its section and urging the necessity of work. The resolution was adopted.
 MT. O'Brien of Clinton county, threw a bomb into the convention by moving the ap- pointment of three delegates and alternates at large to the National league, but after a stormy scene this was tabled and the con- vention proceeded to consider amendments to Article of the constitution, introduced by the Union Republican club, New York, to allow counties with more than one con gressional district representation in the executive committee from each district, with the exception of the Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth wards of New York, they to be allowed one delegate only.
 An amendment to allow the executive con- mittee to appoint subcommittee was also made.
 The original amendment was adopted after some confusion.
 MT. Husted moved that the officers of the league be reelected; St. Lawerence county seconded the motion. The motion was put and declared carried, but a move to recon sider was finally agreed to- The convention became very noisy, and several motions to adjourn were made. A motion to proceed with the election of officers was carried.
 w. 4. Coggeshall, of Queens county; R. A. Hetford, the present incumbent; J. S. Lehmaier and w. R. Weed, of Warren, were nominated. Messrs Coggeshall and Weed declined amidst a general uproar. The con- fusion increased as the seconding speeches were made. There were several for Mir. Leh- maier and as many for MT. Hefford. Finally, tho ot ifoh hasrl Mir. Lehmaier took the stage, and in short speech, which hberally applauded, thanked his friends who had nominated him for president of the league and withdrew his name, saying also that he would under no circum stances accept reelection as secre- tary.
 President Hefford then withdrew his name and indorsed Lehmaiers work as secretary, which had been severely criticised in some of the seconding speeches. Several more motions to adjourn were made, but finally Mir. Lehmaier moved the election by accla- nation of MT. Hefford This was carried and the vice presidents and treasurer were quickly reelected There were half dozen candidates for secretary in case MT. Leh- maier did not accept. Finally Senator Coggeshall made a strong appeal to Mir. Lehmaier to accept the secretaryship.
 MT. Lehmaier finally consented to accept, as he said he was convinced that in doing so he was lowing to the will of the majo rity
 The following delegates and alternates at large to the National League were then chosen: Delegates-J. S. Lehmaier, of New York; c. H. Moore, Clifton; F. T. Brackett, Saratoga, .and William H. Lyon, Kings. Alternates-W. Stuart Walcott, Oneida; Dr. Charles R. vanVleek. Columbia; w. B. Rudd, Albany. and D. B. Kief, Warren. At 9:55 the convention adjourned till to- day, when the executive committee will be announced, and the work of the body will then have been completed.
 The rain in the evening destroyed all hope of a parade, as intended.
 To-day the question of attendance on the state Republican convention which will be held in Syracuse on Aug. 2S, will be settled.