New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-30
majority in Michigan because Of the position OF 'n0
Greenbaekers In this campaign.
COLORED REPUBLICANS JUBILANT
THEIR GREAT MASS MEETING CHARACTERIZED
BY CONFIDENCE AND ZEAL.


BY CONFIDENCE AND ZEAL.
Cooper Union was packed last evening upon the
occasion of the great colored Republican meeting
There was not vacant seat In the hall every inch
OF standing room occupied, and the audien.e
blocked up the doors and filed the corridors Az"
meeting was marked by the warmest enthusiasts"
keen appreciation Of the good speaking, ana INC
earnest and genuine demonstrations at the names VI
the Republican National, state and county nominees
Among those present the platform were: Iheouor'
A. Morse, the Rev. Mr.. Cam, L. ii. Lattimer, 2icA'
ander Powell, George A. Manning, tho Rev. H. D
Hurley. NJ. f. Hamlin, C. Perry, W. C. Green, Emahuo'
Fortune, John ]. Zuilley. Jacob II. Simms, f. " u
Esto, George shpley, Austin Allen, W. II. Coleman"
G. ii. Cimcoe, Of Philadelphia and a number Oh ','e
members of the Ladies' Empire Repubiican .luo
Letters were read from Mr. Morton Mr.. Miller, rat
rick Ford and J. C.. Price, regretting that owihs "
previous engagements they could not be present
General Harrison wrote thanking the colored Eepuo
lcans for their earnest efforts in the campaign anu
wishing them success in their meeting The 1ono"'
ing telegram was received while the meeting "~S
going on
Chairman Of Republican Meeting to be held at Cooper
Unon-Pease express great meeting my thanks o'
the cordial greeting OF the colored Republicans Your
people have had their fidelity tried by many nerce 'os
but they have been steadfast always
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Mr.. Blaine wrote
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meeting this evening remind the coored voters OF the
terrible struggle through which they were finally maze
citizens the United States and gifted with the ght Oh
suffrage would be glad remind them that from first
To last the Democratic party the bitter foe OF the
colored men and hostile giving them single Consu'
tonal right would glad remind them that to the
Justice Of the Republican party and to It's courage anu
energy the coored their great civil privileges
and that they do stand by those to whom they owe
everything them above their former condition
OF oppression and wrong
Resolutions ndorsing the National, State and coun-
ty tickets then passed The Twilight quar-
and excited them to such a pitch OF enthusiasm that
when the Rev W. Il. Derrick who presided, arose 10
open the meeting a mighty shout went up that
would not be stilled until voices were Dreakng WIN
hoarseness. When the cheering had died away and
the audience had become queted, Mr.. Derrick began
his address. He paid an eloquent tribute 10 ht.
Lincoln and called upon his listeners to repay ~ IN
part the obligation they should always owe 10 me
Republican party by standing true to the principles
which had made their people free
After few words of encouragement from James
s Rosentha president Of the ACKNOWLEDGMENT re
publican League, spoke briefly keeping his listeners
In good humor with his sparkling words and tart
illusions to the Democratic party.
He followed by state Senator 5. A. McElwee'
OF Tennessee, who made an able criticism OF Mr.
Clevcland's policy and spoke eloquenty OF the good
record OF the Republican party. His telling words
hold the attention Of his listeners Throughout MS
showed with what appreciation his speech had been
received He said that in tho counties In his state,
where he himself had counted at single poulnS place
cast for the Republican party, the returns
had given fifteen and sixteen. Colonel Erhardt ar
rived at the meeting al late hour. but he spoke
a few words, earnest and to the point. There was
b. smith. Dr. A. j. Brown, of Maryland, and Judge
A. l.. Morrison.