Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-25

series of resolutions presented previously in
the convention, but referred without debate,
lucky thing for Mr.. j. L. Callaghan, a hust-
ling Philadel phian, who had an incendiary
resolution upon anti-civil service reform In
his inside pocket. He had it out in COM
mittee meeting but got promptly squelched.
The following platform was reported by
the'Committee upon Resolutions, and sub
sequently adopted by the convention with
out dissenting voice.
We cordially indorse the administration of
President Benjamin Harrison because it stead
lily devotes itself to the work of broad and IN.
telligent administration by competent and
Irusty officials and makes its rule of infexible
duty the faithful observance, not the hypo-
critical evasion of the public statutes, because
it proposes honestly to collect and honestly to
disperse the proceeds of public taxation, and
seeks so to adjust the burdens thereof that
those persons and interests able to bear most
shall bear most, and those able to bear least
shall bear least and that in all cases the veNa-
tlous and inQuisitorial forms of taxation shall
be first reduced and abolished; because it is
pledged to give to suffering comm nifty the
needed help in the necessary work of public
education in order that thereby the citizenship
of the whole country may be elevated
We further declare that, in view of recent
events in several of the Southern States it has
been clearly shown that there exists in that
section bitter animosity toward our colored
fellow citizens which manifests itself in oppres-
sions, persecution and outrage.
That it is the duty of all good citizens to use
every endeayor to protect them in the enjoy
ment of their civil and political rights;
that we view with Indignation and alarm the
revival in the South of an unprovoked and
cruel hostility toward the colored race.
That we call upon the President and the Con-
gress of the United States to take such action
as will secure the rights guaranteed to every
citizen without distinction of race, color or
previous condition of SeTvitude.
That we believe with the Republicans of
West Virginia that General Nathan B. Gof
was duly elected Governor of the State of West
Virginia at the election held In November,
1SSS; that at the same election the Republican
candidates in majority of the Congressional
districts we're also duly elected, and that upon
an honest return of the vote they should re-
ceiye certificates of said election.
That the action pursued by the Democratic
authorities in the State of West Virginia is
necessarily subversiVe of free government
That if protection to American industries be
the cornerstone Of our political faith, then pro-
lection to those who fought in defense OF the
Union is its capstone. That we reverence the
memory of those intrepid martyrs whe gave up
their lives on the field of battle IN defense of
our Union.
That the Hon. Henry K. Boyer the Republi-
can nominee for ateTreasurer by reason of his
vigorous Republicanism and prominent fitness
for the Office in question is deserving of the
cordial and active support of all the patriotic
Pennsylvanians.
That he is a conspicuous representative of
the young Republicans of the Commonwealth,
and his candidacy appeals especially to our
That we earnestly pledge ourselves as in
dividuals and as an organization to labor dill
gently to secure his triumphant election, and
we call upon all club organizations throughout
the State to take Immediate steps to this end.
That the administration of Governor Beaver
continues to merit the confidence and approval
of the Republicans of Pennsylvania. From its
inception it has been able, dignified and clean
in every department. and deserves tine con-
tinued respect and approval of the citizens of
the Commonwealth.
WAY OUT OF THE WOODS.
Then came the adjournment after an invi- |
tation to the delegates to make themselves |
at home in the Tariff Club headquarters,
and a notice that the Allegheny county |
would caucus Immediately after |
the adjournment. They did caucus. More |
harmony was in the air and they pulled it |
down. 1t was seen by Mr.. Films friends |
that the Americus Club had all the pipes |
laid for the nomination of A. J. Logan as |
Pittsburg's Vice President, and Harry Paul |
as delegate-at-large from this end of the |
State. So TO temporize, the caucus was
called. Each place was fought for inch by |
inch. The deadlock in the Philadelphia /
caucus over the choice of Charles F. Ettla
and William Lyn for the secretaryship of |
the league disqualified both men, as fight
was to be avoided, and it Showed the Pitts
burgers way out of the snare. Squire r.
H. Lindsay was agreed upon as the nominee
for secretary. Then H. 2. Ford was agreed
upon as compromise national dele
gate from the Pittsburg district,
while John Neeb bagged the same
honor in Colonel Bayne's bailiwick.
Then it was found that each
Congressional district was entitled to two
delegates, and j. Z. Aiken, President of
the Dalzell Republican Club, was put on as
Mr.. Ford's running mate, with Mr.. Hugh |
Kennedy as Mr.. Neeb's. The balance of |
the Allegheny county slate will be found in
the regular routine list. The slate went
through the convention without skip.
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
When the afternoon session was begun
everybody was smiling. All the differ
ences had been patched up and it was plain
sailing. As the story books say, every
thing was lovely and the goose hung high.
President Stuart announced that the cleo
ton of the Executive Committee for next
year, based on the number OF Senatorial
districts in the State, would be in order.
Here is where Bill Leeds came out strong.
He bobbed up with the slate of Philadelphia
county all ready fixed. Next in order was
She election of delegates to the National
JpnveItion, the greatest honor in sight out
;ide tf permanent league officers.
Before the election the following letter
rom the President of the National League,
John NJ. Thurston, was read. 1t is self-ex-
Dlanatory:
Hon. Edwin S. Stuart President Pennsylvania
Leagues
DEAR SIR-This will notify YOU thar at a
meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Republican League of the United States
leld in Saratoga Springs the I4th inst the
constitution of the national organization was
amended, changing the representation in the
axrf-. 1a1oo
lt-large from each State League and two dele
-ates from each Congressional district where
permanent Republican cluDs have been estab-
ished and maintained. The Vice Presidents
and ex-members and officers of the national
and the President and Secretary
1f each State League are ex-oficio delegates of
.he convention.
The next National Convention will be held at
Nashville, Tenn, on March IL, 1890. Where
delegates have already been chosen, the Execu-
i've Committee of each State League is en-
powered to appoint the additional delegates
without reconvening the State League Con-
7entlon. JOHN NJ. THURsToN.
AN AMUSING RECOGNITION.
Nominations tor delegates-at-large are
low in order, rang out the Charm ans
tones.
Then Mr.. Leeds presence was accounted
or.
81 nominate William R. Leeds, of Phila-
Ielphia," sang out Dary Stubs, of Phila-
eIphia
"Mr. Chairman, said voice.
beg pardon; the name, please, said Mr..
stuart.
"John Dalzell." said the voice. II
A ripple of applause was heard.
Couldn't see you, Mr.. Dalzell."
Somebody's been smoking" said Mr..
tuart blandly.
81 take pleasure in nominating Mr.. H. A.
l,rr1 81 1