New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-02
JOHN M. THURsTON CI-, oSEN
THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.

DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES BY THE CONVEX
TIoN IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGREE
MENT ON A WESTERN NAN AS CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BuNE.l
Baltimore, March 1.-The Republcass Nauonsa
League Convention here was brought to successful
close to-day by tho election Of John M. Thursfon OF
Nebraska, temporary chairman a. the kepupicau
National Convention, az president n plaoe OF James
p. Foster Mr.. Thurston was the unanimous cnoico
Of the convention, and hs acceptance OF tho omoo WIS
received with great satisfaction by all tho dclegafss
Every aspirant for the honor withdrew In bis favor
Mr.. Foster, finding his own reelection Impossible,
gracefully retired by proposing Mr. Thurstons name
Mr.. Byrncs, Mr.. Reynolds and III the others joined
heartily In ndorsfng the nomination, ana the choice
was made by reclamation. Mr.. Humphrey, the pop
uIar secretary, was reelected in the Same way 1t
was agreeable termination Of what at ono fimc
seemed likely to prove q stubborn hght
As soon "a It was learned that Mr. Thurston would
stand, every other name was dropped 1t was decided
10 hold tho next convention In Nashville, Tenn. In
February, 1890.
Ten O'Clock was the hour fixed for beginning, but
Il II o'clock before President Foster called tho
meeting to order. There were visitors than on
tho previous day. The Buahsr OF delegates vas also
increased by the arrival OF tho Texas representatives,
tho Rhode Island men and the Michigan contingent.
fTtycr WAS oHctOl W INC NtNs OF 1VVus 4ho "
port OF the Committee on Credentials wss read by
Colonel J. q. Crawford, Ut Massachusetts, II showed
that thirytwo states, one Territory and the District
Of Columbia were represented, and that tho only con-
test, the In Virginia. had been anicaby adjusted.
Another Massachusetts, man. D. T. Gray, presented
the report Of the Committee on Resolutions. 1t
~ follows.
Tho delegates TO the second National Republican
League Convention assembled st Baltimore, reslrm the
nv he last Ram
Convention Of Chicago. and congratulate the country
tho success Of those principles At the recent National
election
II Is now an admitted fact that the excellent orssns
ton which effected In nearly all the States through
The enof;s OF tho National end stats Leagues very
Influential factor In securing tina victory for Republican
principles In November last re depiorc the fsct In
portions Of the country ecessu work could not be
preston Of opinion could not be given through the ballot
and where tho guarantees Of the National Constitution Of
republican form Of government seem to lys becn In
effective But congratulate the law abiding people
OF the Nation tho success Of party pledged to In
sist upon ee ballot and fair count In oil The states
Of Union and hopefully look forward 10 the action
Of . Republican Congress and Exneutiye which SHAH
male and compel obedience 10 such just laws ~ viii
effectively 70 every citizen OF every Stats his fun
civil rights
widely entertained that united action. inspired and I'M
peeA By esrnestness and real, required In every
parf Of Union sof that s voters Of every Gser1es
might many ss brought together FOR discussion ana
uork n vss tho custom carly days Of tho Repubi
can Marty by many conservative members OF our parry
ous work OF erranrstica ycss ago was regarded 81
doubtful experiment. The results obtained prove the sue
ee.s Of the experiment and have not only dssncd our
crics bot have challenged their admiration Of our
methods and secured their communication Recognizing
Tho importance Of agency which, though but year Old
has accomplished much and emphasized the advantages
resulting fro extended local organizations we earnestly
nat nrt
continue their organizations permanent eaueatonai
t,e.os hut 10 strengthen and enlarge their opportunities
for active work, that what has been accomplished IN
th mas. rear shall be but tho earnest OF what may Do
Anticipated for the future IL Is as necessary 70 per
tho benefits aecruIng from Republican supremacy
a. "a wsa 20 ala In restoring that party to power
hils We arc grateful every club for what II mas
done and congratulate ell upon the spendd results 10
far obtained this movement must not lose any OF us
but must be pushed forward with unabaed scaA
ara attended mo othsr States which have heretofore had
no representation In the League and moro perfect ossn
,,,on erected In horizons Of States now only nomnay
organized ,-.
~ ,sa ,mmdass ad ssiou 10 the Union OF the four new
.isssr States Of South Dakota North Dakota Aontsna
and washington tho nrst glorious fruits OF shs recens
National Republican victory 10 which We modstu osm
that this League sgnaly contributed. ana va welcome
ms. row sster States not alone the National Union-
but 10 the s.erhood OF Republican States whose mission
IA 20 secure ana maintain American liberty ana american
prosperity according TO the declared principles OF the
National Republican party and as 1t has always been the
policy Of the Republican party 10 recognize the Just CLAIM
Of sny Territory admission ss state. we connoensy
anticipate continuance Of that policy In tbs futare
we tender our sympashies TO Mr. Parneli ana his a.
iu their efforts secure local far
Ireland ana we cohsstuae them on tho failure OF thu
attempt 70 provo them sympathifsrs with feons ana
nursrers through tho agency Of forgery, perjury and
fraud
Believing that the Administration Of the gentleman.
.o,aies ana Statesman who win on Monday next become
the Chief Executive Of the Nation will b wise and in
full harmony with avowed Republican principles, wa
pledge 10 him and Administration our hearty support
and announcement We tender to President Foster
secretary Humphrey sincere thanks for their ntrine
efforts IN promoting interests for which the League
organized and assure them OF our appreciation Of their
work.
Tho report of tho Committee on Resolutions was
adopted By rising vote.
Reports OF the League work IN the varioss States
were then submitted by the CHAIRMAN Of each dele
cation.
A committee consisting Of ". w. Tracy, Guy c.
Noble. NJ. q. Reynods, 7. E. Byrncs. II. IL. Tutsio.
II. t. Baker, J. D. Butt and N. u. Amin was sp-
pointed to bring the invited guests to the banquet
rom washington The election of yics-presdsun and
members Of the Executive Committee resulted In the
choice Of the following gentlemen; ~