Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-02
TIE RErunLIcAN LEAGUE.
Proceedings OF the Convention Now in
Session at Baltimore.

Proceedings OF the Convention Now IN
Session at Baltimore.
.BALTIMoaE, March - Tns Republican
league did not convene until 11:t5, although
the hour set was 10 The committee on Gre
dentials reported that thirty-two states and
one territory We're represented by 147 dele
gates
The committee on resolutions next made its
report, which was adopted. 1t reaifirms the
principles enneiated by the last national Re-
publican convention at Chicago. They de-
plore the fact that in some portions OF the
country successful work could not be accom-
plished by the Republican clubs, because
free expression OF opinion could not be had
through the ballot, aud where the guarantees
of the national constitution seem to have
been ineffective. But they congratulate the
people on the success Of a party pledged
to insist on q 'sfree ballot and fair
count in all the states of the Union and
hopefully look forward to the action Of Re
hcan congress and executive which shall
make and compel obedience to such just laws
as viii effectively insure to all his full civil
rights BY many conservative members Of
the party the work of organization year
ago was reported as doubtful experiment,
But the results attained prove the success OF
the experiment, and have not only disarmed
the critics but have challenged their admira-
ton of the methods.
Continuing the resolutions say: "Recogniz-
ing the Importance of the agency which but
a year old has accomplished so much, we
earnestly urge all clubs composing the state
leagues not only to continue their orgaDiza-
tions as permanent educational factors, but to
strengthen their opportunities for active
work 50 that what has been accomplished
shall be but the earnest of what may be am
ticipated for the future.
'sWe recognize in the congressional pro
vision for the immediate admission to the
Union of the four new states Of South Da.
kota, North Dakota, Montana and Washing
ton, the first glorious fruits of the recent ma
tional Republican victory, and we welcome
them into the sisterhood of Republican states
whose mission is to secure and maintain
American liberty and prosperity. Aud as il
has been the policy of the Republican party
to recognize the just claim of any territory to
admission, we confidently anticipate a con-
tinuance Of that policy in the future.
We tender our synpathies to Mr.. Parnell
and his associates in their efforts to secure
local self government for Ireland, and we
congratulate them on the failure Of the at
tempt to prove them as sympathizing with
felons and murderers through the agency OF
forgery. perjury and fraud. [Great applause
Believing that the administration of the
gentleman, soldier and statesman who win on
Monday next become the chief executive OF
the nation, will be wise and in fun harmony
with avowed Republican principles, we pledge
to him and his administration a hearty sup
port and encouragement
Reports of progress were then submitted By
the state leagues. New York showed 9
strength Of 1,4o0 clubs; Penn ylvania, $50
Indiana, 1,l00; Illinois, 700
The report Of Indiana was received will
great applause. Cheers were given for Indi
ana, Harrison, Bia ne and Quay, and for 8
few minutes there was a great deal of enthu
sias1n.
Missouri stated. that the clubs distributed
/, 200. 600 campaign documents last fall anc
complained that they could get no assistance
from the rational Republican committee.
When, Pennsy ylvanias called Quay wa,
cheered again.
Tennessee claimed that but for the notori
Gus frauds in six counties Of that state, shs
would have gone for Harrison
Reference to Dir. Mills, Of Texfs, and Nor
rison, of Illinois, was hissed