Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-05
THE nAsHvILLs CONVENTION.

BIE Gather1nE Of Delegates from Re- publican Clubs-Over SIX Hundred Present-President Thurston's Re- Aarks-DeleGases Cordially Received. NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 4.-At 12.3O o'clock to-day tho third annual convention of the national league of republican clubs WAS called to order by Hon. A. J. Watson, chair man of the local executive committee, who made brief address of welcome to the 600 delegates present.
 In the course of his address MT. Watson said: "That you have chosen this, our rising and beautiful city of the 'once south, is evi- dence that peace reigns here where but few years since war unhooded her bloodhawks. That nationality now reigns supreme here where formerly provincial seotionalism pent up and bounded the scope of patriotic en- deavor and aspirations. I have said the 'once south,' for with the disposition of the dark and dividing cloud that once lowered over this fair region to still speak of a south as contra distinguished from north is misnomer and . mischief breeder. gone never to return, still use the jargon when no product of the soil except cotton distinguishes our agriculture from the farm. ing results of other portions of the republic. When in manners and mentally scholarly culture, religious belief and industrial en- deavor there is maintained e homogenuity that marks us as one nation, ono people-the American people forever. The party whose principles you champion is the party of pros gress. In it is centered the enterprise and prosperity of this the grandest nation on the face of the earth. To the wise and bensfi- cent laws formulated and passed by 8 repub- hcan congress is due in great measure the prosperity of this section of our country to- day.
 The convention was then turned over to President Thurston of Nebraska. 'The lesgue," said President Thurston, "is the landwehr of the republican party. It is it's organized active aggressive force always ready; 1t can enter upon political campaign at moments notice. It is not intended that it shall take the place of or antagonize the regular party organization, but rather that it shall cooperate with and in some respects be auxiliary to it. It is matter for pro- found congratulation that the president of the United States is republican. His ad- ministration should be upheld and strength ened by the Republican league, and I ask this convention to endorse it by proper resolu. tions. We rejoice today that we have re- publican congress. and that Tom Reed is speak CT of it. Big, brawny and brave, he can not be bullied or bamboozled. When he re- fused to permit minority either to rule or ruin he put an end forever to pernicious practice. The claim of the democratic con- greesman is more than absurd; it is ridicu- lous. He is always present for buncombe, not for business; for salary, but not for ser- vice; for talk, but not for tariff; for wrang- ling, but not for work; for cussedness, but not for count; for party service, but not for public work. He refuses to be seen when 1t is necessary to raise quorum, but demands recognition whenever he wishes to raise hell. The practical good judgment of the American people will no longer accept filibustering for statesmanship, and the suppression of the prize puzzle is hailed with joy by every thoughtful man.
 The usual committees on order of business, resolutions, credentials and league work were then appointed, after which the convention took recess to allow the various committees to meet to complete their work.
 pacity of the hotels, and delegates are crowd- cd together, often as many as six in room. The hospitality of the citizens is marked by cordiality and heartiness.
 The mass meeting this evening was held in the convention hall. The immense building was filled with delegates and citizens of Nashville. In the audience were many ladies. The principal address was made by General Nathan B. Golf of western Virginia. When he appeared upon the platform he was &C., corded an ovation and during the delivery of his address he was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause. In concluding he said the state of West Virginia, which had given seventeen thousand democratic majority @ few years ago. would elect republican gov srnor at tho next election and give it's elec- toral vote to the republican candidate for president.
 Addresses were also made by Hon. Harry Lenhart of Philadelphia, President Thurston and Attorney General Webster of Nebraska. It is thought the convention will complete its work in time to sdjorun finally to-mor- row night. On Wednesday the delegates trip will occupy two or three days and it will probably be Saturday before they turn their backs on the sunny south for their homeward journey.