New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-22
CHEERS FOR MR.. MILLER.
HE SPEAKS TO THE REPUBLICAN CLUB
WHY THE PARTY IS ONE OF PROGRESS AND
REFORM - STATE CANDIDATES MAKE
ADDRTSSES-

ADDRESSES.
Like the Republican party, the Republican cfx1
or this city grows more vigorous and prosperouS
with time. The club passed its tenth miles;ons
last week, and last night it heard plans submitted
for new home, As President Addoms held up TO
the members Of the organization fine picture Of
noble structure. every one present seemed 10 sec
in it speedy realization of Mr. Addomss words,
that in th@ near future the club would be settled
in a fine home which would make it one OF the
most important political bodies OF the sort In tho
country.
There was carge attendance which was
called out both 70 hear the Building Committees
report and to hear ex-senator Warner Miller,
Martin w. Cook, Ira NJ Hedges, and Colonel
James NJ. Varnum, the Republican candidates for
Controller Treasurer and Attorney General,
speak on the issues Of the campaign. Among those
present were: Ex-ProSdents Frederick G. Gedney,
james ". Hawes. Thomas +. Wentworth. James
p Foster and Edward r. Bartlett and William
Broollfcld, G. ii. Dennison John 5. Smith John Z.
Baker, Dwight Lawrence, James w. Blanchard.
John Proctor Clark, Joseph Dowd, y. L. Littauer,
Henry Melville, Howard L. Pool and William
Mitchell
Reports Of several committees were submitted.
the most important of which on the new club
house. summary Of the plans is the recon-
mendation that the membership of the organiza-
tion be gradually increased to 1000, and the In
itiation Tee being raised the membership in
creases. When there POO members the club
shall begin building Its permanent home. Ihs
dues are not TO be raised but the club would
realize an income from membership when the
limit was reached Of $4,000 year. Another
source OF income would be the letting of some
thirty or forty rooms, which would net an addi-
tional amount Of $4,000 year
President AddOms with few graceful words
introduced Warner Miller, who was received with
three hearty cheers Mr.. Miller acknowledged
the honor of being invited to address such club
by saying that he did not expect TO teach the
members anything more about the issues of tho
campaign. He came rather TO urge them TO even
greater efforts in the canvass, il that were pos
sible The name of the club indicated that its
members advocated the principles of the party as
formulated by Hamilton in Washngton's time,
preserved by the Wing party, and cherished by
the Republicans of to-day. Mr. Miller added:
our doctrine also holds to the right stimulate tho
American marine and believe that the Administration
will do what IL In this respect. To-day representa-
tVcs South American Republlcs.are here and the
people looking toward the Republican party bring
abou. closer intercourse between Americas with
profit t. all. Our party cannot hold power unless 10
proves itself fit TO Go We must prove ourselves as
capable govern the four years did in the
quarter century. II the party, forgetting the
pas It's energies a miserable squabble for tho
spOis it Will go OF power deseryedy The party IL
committed protection, and Congress will
dOubtedy undertake at It's neAt session
proper reduction and alteration Of the tariff. But
all changes Will be made with 10 the protection
" Industries. homes. and worhingmen.
Under Republican Administration fast American
mail steamships VIII be found every harbor in the
word. The opposition may call this subsdiring. I
DON'T what they call It. subsidy or
fast mail steamers. But wherever the steamers 50.
there American trade Will grow. We have put several
railroads Republic Of Mexico recently. and
have established steamship lines. Trade Is increas-
Ing gentleman told the other day that In 1850
imported 100000 worth Of agricultural imp ements
Mexico and in 1883 81 600 O00 increase OF 900
per cent in ten years by Of improved communi.
cation. The better the communication Is. the better
Is trade.
We pledged carry Civil Seyce Reform
1 believe that the Administration honestly intends -
stand BY pledges. Our party will DO pledged by It's
record this Question. If It IS u be scramble
Tor places between the two parties people Will caro-
lite for either SIt the certainly shows that In
scramble for spos the Democratic party
pass in the We stand committed IN this contes:
10 lnlot-reform and high license The Republican
party is pledged to take steps backward in these
Issues. (Cheers.)
Messrs. Cooke Hedges and Varnum were re-
ceived with cheers, and made pointed addresses,
after which supper was served.