New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-11
THE STATE TICKET INDORSED.
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB GIVES 1T
HEARTY APPROVAL
THE FATE of THE BLAIR BILIr-A RECEPTION
TO BE GIVEN TO THE PAN.AMERI.
AN CONGRESS-.

TO DE GIVEN TO THE PAN.AMEHl-
CAN CONGRESS-
The monthly meeting Of the Union League Club
last night OF especial importance, It was tho
first that has been held since the State Republican
Convention at Saratoga. Tho members regarded tho
meeting the opening OF the clubs active partlot
patton in the campaign, and the attendance was I'M
usually large 300 being present to express their
interest IN tho success OF the ticket Chauncey NJ
Depew who is president OF the club in the chair,
and Sgourney W. Fay, the secretary was also present
The first business the approval OF the nominations
made at Saratoga and this was given In unmstakable
terms IN the following resolutions which were offered
by Cornelius N Bliss and seconded by exJudge Noah
Davis
Resolved That the Union League Club approves the
action OF the Republican STATE Convention at Saratoga
The ticket presented distinguished for the ability and
fitness Of who named for the several Offices
Every one Of the demonstrated eminent quail
for the public service and the character ana
capacity which merit the approval OF tho people.
1t is OF the utmost importance to the best interests OF
tho state that should be passed which Will
prevent the intimidation corruption of voters and for the
restriction regulation OF the liquor traffic. This club
has repeatedly and emphaticay declared It's position In
favor which will render bribery at the polls
impossible and by license and taxation limit the sale OF
intoxicating drinks and relieve the burdens OF taxation
The Governors persistent OF these most benehcen
render 1t imperative that Republican Legislat
shall be elected with majority large enough to pass
them Reform, honest ballot pure homes ana refer
public and private burdens by the millions Of dollars
which Treasury from proper liquor
ali Identified this fall with Republican success
Not only were the resolutions carried unanimously,
but the cast with heartiness and enthusiasm
that indicated how hopeful the members Of the club
arc of victory and how determined they are TO do
all in their power to aid in achieving IT, AS with a
Republican President Senate and House Of Representa-
tIves the chances of the success Of the Blair Educa
tional bill much greater than when one or more
branches of the National Government in the
hands OF the Democrats, the club motion Of John
Jay, realrmed its resolution passed February 0, 1882,
that it heartily approved the scope and object Of the
bill and directed that the report the subject re-
ceived by it be signed by the president and secretary
Of the club and sent to Senators and Representatives
Of the State at Washington. Not single vote was
cast against these resolutions.
The club also decided TO give a reception 70 all
the delegates Of the Pan American Congress carly IN
December. William VI. Massey. Albert II. Wheeler.
Robert " V. Sewcll and Josiah Beidcn were elected
to membership A few Of those present were Jesse
sellgman, Thomas C. Acton, Commodore Van SAINT
voord, Daniel f. Appleton, Watson +. Case, Harvey
Kennedy Cyrus CLARK, Marshall b. Blake, George
Mon tague Charles Watrous, Edward H. Perkins, Jr.,
Henry Clews, James ". Requa. f. @. Satonstall.
General Charles Hamln, of Bangor Me. Joseph r.
Gay, II. p Herrick and General Thomas II. Hubbard.
After the meeting adjourned, supper was served