New-York tribune., 1888-04-11
REPUBLICANS AT NEW-HAVEN
AGATHERNG OF EARNEST PARTY MEN.
FIVE HUNDRED pKLHoArKs SWELL THE ANNUAL
MEETING or THE STATE LEAGUE oV ooSs
NrcTIcUT STIRRING srEKCHEs


New-Ha April io.-One of the most auspicfous
political gatherings ever Witnessed In Connections
was held to-day In LOOMS Hall In this city under the
direction Of tho Young Republican League Of this State
Il was brilliant success In evory way and one par
nculariy well appreciated for tho reason that up to
thi morning some doubt entertained In regard to
the attendance There cause for this feeling OF
uncertainty. Connecticut Republicans when aroused
are ss full of vigor and enthusiasm % those OF any
other State In the Union. But Like all people who
have enjoyed years Of continued prosperity have be-
come somewhat conservative They are Inclined to
look askance ct any proposition involving change,
as for example the calling of State Convention 1t
this season Of tho year when the country roads are
almost impsssablo and no candidates have been non-
mated
FIVE HUNDRED EARNEST DELEGATES
Yet despite these facts the call made BY the League
for the election Of five delegates from each township
In the State como TO NewHaven to-day and discuss
tho question of how best to organize tho party eom-
petey and effectively for tho fight against free trade
wss responded to BY every section of the State of
tho TOO delegates invited to be sent over GOO wore
present, representing nearly fvcsxths OF tho town.
ships well % every interest and every Important
industry Of Connecticut thoroughly Rcpuoiiosn
assembly was particularly remsrksoo for the number
of what might bo formed mon, that is delegates
not usually seen such gathernss-privste oitizens
who usually conne their efforts to voting, or neglect
Ing to vote election day. raher than active political
leaders, though there were enough OF these senemon
on hand to prove tho utter aseness OF tho charge re-
iterated by the Democratic papers that the League
was at war with the regular party organization
Tbere has boom It Is true friction between the
two elements In certain quarters where the idea pre-
vailed that the young men wero bent on running
things entirely. Whom. however, IL became uhaer-
stood that mission Of the League embraced no uon
object but that 1t aimed to DO an efficient au1hary
to tho regular organization. all those differences van
rtv I'm hiatt
boon in years.
THE ENTHUSIASM FOR Mr. BLAINE
Another striking feature Of the meeting was the
overwhelming sentiment for Mr. Blaine whioh was
expressed at tho slightest slluslon to him. no"
powerful was this feeling may be judged from the fact
that tho outbursts Of applause which greeted the
mention of tho great leaders name far surpassed IN
intensity and duration those that follo0d references
to Connecacut's fsvorite sou, Senator Hawley'
The speakers included the veteran n. d. sperry'
whose brief, but telling address on the tarih rouseu
tho audience pitch OF enthusiasm PresldenI James
p Foster, of the National League, who met Win
hearty reception; Judge Qullman. of Dcrby the rev
A. P Nnller Of the Colored Congregational church,
Haven; Charles H. sawyer, of Merden, ana fresao
dent James A hs"Gnn % wsps 1S Of an Unusually
BTes'asad BBIss order. AL 'n0 'p00'"'' "'''
be Convention was opened at O'Clock in the after
noon but previous TO that the League held iIs an
nua meeting for the election OF oicers az INC To1S
Of the New Haven Republican Ciuo, IN th,s msetins
Twenty threo clubs represented az TINS Hooeins
Nearly dozen more were admitted TINS evening anu ~
about twenty additional associations weT 51T sSnt
Sion to the state organization The oallotihg 10, lor
officers resulted IN the one OF the most
energetic young orgatizers In New -EngIanG; gIa '
Heath, Rockville Rollin D. Lane, Hartford John p
Kellogg, Waterbury secretary >: SaoA, @
The Executive and Advisory committees were made up
of one member from each club before lhs nveciIs vs
adjourned delegation Of visitors from New-tork'
coposed Of President Foster and Secretary Humphrey
Of the National League Henry a5 anu rsr called
upon for speeches, request to which they acceuou
In u felicitious manner - ,.s - co,
when the mombers Of the League reached tne sUh non
vontion hall they found the place comfortably hIed
The majority of the delegates were farmers %
men and manufacturers thoy were such men as fres-
dent Bartholomew, of the Derby Brass Company;
aTSs L. eTSa Ee9ch u Robins osG of the NoTWob %ooe
Works John l. Wilson, and A. f. Revels OF shIiiton,
Of oosss Besides s1a these party
Leaders including Dsy s1n1,1naH eorcs or s liar
rngton Elisha Steele, and several Others equally
well known
In his opening address Mr.. Hawoth gave sketch Of
tbe state League and its development, taking occasion
TO explan that the adjective Young did not, as ap
piled to the State organization. signify that its mem
bers must be youthful though, as matter Of fact the
majority Of the members are men under forty. Ihe
;sTS he ssi5 was i1iendcd to have more general
meaning namely inxperienoe In regard TO practloaI
politics The speaker said in part
and old who have not active interest
In politics We all know how largo class this includes
We all know how many reputable citizens there are In
every city. and village who never take any part IN
caucus conventions attend the polls and we all
know row much the party suffers from this indifference OF
often is the most honest and intelligent element OF
the community OF the most important objects OF our
mission get these interested and to afford them
whereby they extend influence upon their
party securing nomination and election of esbest
oce. We do not seek TO antaognize the regular
party workers ia rather to act a. a. auxiliary
to them In carrying out the platforms OF the party ana
electng candidates (Appausel.
Mr.. sperry was loudly oheered as he came forward
in response TO the chairmans invitation Ho praised
the League for tho splendid manner In which II hsa
opened the fight In Connecticut He said:
I'm Of those who not afraid Of the young men
Of their work say God speed you In It, When
you you to-day full OF nght and determination
win begin feel safe about the outcome Of tho COM
Ing struggle.
He took up the tariff question: giving leaf from his
experience under both free trade and protection ana
rddling the arguments advanced about the tarH rob
ling the farmers al viii tell you, my friends" he
addod were It not for protection the farmers OF this
State who now find a market in our manufacturing
towns would long ago have been compelled TO sell OUT
and have taken Horace Greeeys advce ana gone gone
West. Great applause Yes, you know this as wei
as l. Our manufacturing towns sustain the farmers
and the tariff sustans our manufactures (CheerSj
MR. FOSTER Ex xHORTS THE YOUNG VOTERS.
President Foster followed Mr. Sperry, and concluded
an able half address with this e1hortaon to the
young voters
In this let the young men be gathered in-those
who their first vote those who are under forty
Ave- reasoned with for when past that age
they are Republican party, and II Democrats
they may be ashamed change over therefore let the
young men be called 'front.' and from them the power
and force OF organization will forth which shall hold the
State sure Thus have progressed since
December to-day National League almost
1000 clubs and 5Oo0 600 members in its ranks
and 1t much to predict that in short time
from Maine TO the ballot and fair count will
be insured freedom Just sure and abiding IN the
Southern Stairs north OF Mason ami Dxns
Line this convention the movement can go for
ward and honeycomb and make certain for our
side make It certain the clubs in Rhode Island made
that State certain few days ago. (Cheers)
nade and lelters read