The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-01-11
Republican Clubs TO Organize.



To the Republicans of Vermont:-At the
convention of the republican clubs held in
New York the 10Th, 10th and 18th of
December last national league of repub-
lican clubs was formed, a constitution
adopted and permanent officers chosen. A
constitution for a state league was formu-
lated and recommended for adoption in
states where such leagues have not been
formed. State leagues of recent formation
exist in some of the states, notably Ohio
and New Jersey. The clubs of these states
were largely represented at the convention,
and the reports given of their efficiency in
securing the greatly increased republican
vote at the last elections We're very inspir-
ing. At the convention seven clubs from
Vermont were represented. In the organ
ization of the national league one vice.
president and one member of the executive
committee was selected from each state.
The national league is specially DESTROYS of
promoting the organization of local clubs,
with a view of forming state league in
every state where state leagues do not eX-
| list, and in furtherance of that work the
delegates from Vermont then present in
New York specially requested the under
signed to bring the matter to the attention
OF the republicans of the state. Therefore
we make this appeal to you. Upon con-
sultation with some of the clubs already ex-
listing in the state it is thought advisable to
call convention, to be held at Montpelier
at which all the clubs then existing in the
state shall be represented, each club by not
exceeding three delegates for the purpose
! of forming state league. Such convention,
therefore, will be held at Montpelier on
! Wednesday, February 10, 1888, at ten A. NJ.
The short form of constitution herewith
submitted will be found sufficient for or
ganiZation. 1t can be amended or enlarged
afterwards. A word further. The cardinal
purpose of the club is to secure the advance
ct FL s.,ln tha t.lt .aaVa
party, not the interests of any candidate for
nomination. The constitution of the ma
! tional league expressly forbids the ex-
preston of preference for any candidate by
"A club until after the nominations have
been made.
In conclusion, the voters of the several
towns are requested to adopt such measures
as will secure the organization of club, so
as to participate in the convention to form a
state league. Upon the organization of a
club the secretary thereof is requested to
give notice of the fact at once to l.. Bart
Cross at Montpelier, VT, giving name of
the club the number of members the names
of the officers and the names of the delegates
chosen to attend the convention TO form a
state league, in order that a proper roll may
! be made. Twenty resident voters are
necessary to form local club. The agree
ment to form the club should be signed in
| advance of the meeting by twenty and as
many more as possible of the republican
voters, and notice through the town should
be given as generally as possible. Let every
good citizen be invited to participate.
Among the living issues are reform, educa-
ton and protection to American industries.
President Clevelands recent message has
made the last issue plain and simple. The
record of the assaults made by the demo
cratic party on the two frst-named is ire
versible Shall the grand old party that
saved the Union, made the slave a free man
educated the people, protected their indus.
tries redeemed and established the national
credit and acknowledges the debt the
nation owes its defenders take in hand
again the government of the republic? The
verdict Vermont renders next September
may forecast the final result. BY order of
the matte league,
w. G. DUNToN,
Vice-PreSident for Vermont.
GUY G. NOBLE,
Erecutiue Committee for Termont