The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-03-12

on behalf OF Middle Tennessee, William Rule
for East Tennessee, and George w. Minsted for
West Tennessee.
Each Of them gnve assurance in strong and
unmistakable language that the stories told in
the North OF ballot fraud and intimidation in
Southern States were true and more than true.
They brought IL home To their own State and 10
the city of Nashville itself, aud unhesitatingly
accused the Democracy-not of Louisiana or
some other State, but OF Hnnessee aud OF Nash
Vile itself-wlth systematically defrauding the
Republican voters of their surfaces.
Mr.. Rules speech provoked frequent applause
and was "A most happy effert.
reference 10 Blaine in one Of the speeches
brought the delegates to their feet in second,
aud with waving or ate banners aud casting
up Of hats that magnetic name given WAS
cheered for two or three minutes
Judge Thurston's hearty commendation of
Speaker Reeds policy, little later, caused au-
other demonstration, almost rs great Thur
St ms speech was delivered with the grace and
worthy of the occasion He kept the enthusiasm
of young Republicans at such high pitch that
at it's conclusion all were tagged oue with exer-
ton and ready 20 adjourn.
Mr.. Tfhlrston began by saying that the clubs
were organized for AN emergency, and in the
heat and enthusiasm of n national campaign.
IL seemed doubtful whether such organizai ions
could long survive the immediate necessities OF
their creation. In spite of this, however he
believed the Republican Beague 20 he stronger
now than IL was a year ago. This condition he
attributed chiefly To the work of Secretary Hum
phrey. whose reelection he urged. 1.-The
league" he said, sis the Landwehr of the Re
cressive force always ready, IL can enter upon
pClit cal campaign at moments notice. II
is not intended that il shall take the place Of
or antagonize the regular party organization
but rather that II shall cooperate with and in
some respects be auxiliary 10 it.
The sTeaker recommended the appointment
OF Chairman for the subcommittee To have
charge OF the campaign work, 10 relieve the
President. He said that each club in he League
should be put on permanent basis, club
room secsred. and regular meetings held.
Political questions should be studied and dis
cussed, and every effort made 10 disseminate
valuable information and increased political
knowledge.
The speaker then proceeded 20 deliver n fur
ther eulogy on the Republican party, and TO
outline the work which he said lay before IL.
Referring 10 the fact that the convention Was
being held I'm the South, he spoke OF the inn
petus which would be given to the indus
tries of that section il it We're dominated by
the Republican party. Said he Mash
Vile might have been Chicago a Buffalo
IL Democracy had not iflod the natural enter
prise OF the Southern people by its refusal TO
participate I'm national educational and indus
trial advancement The speaker believed that
much OF the South was truly Republican today
and said that Tennessee was Republican on n
fair count. 1t was li belief that the fearless
men OF the South VIM not much longer permit
few selfish political leaders TO perpetuate
their power against the honest wish and will OF
the ma iority. The chi VARY which has suffered
and done so much for Dixie will not long per-
init the denial of political rights 10 any man en-
titled 70 them under the Constitution of this
country He closed with n few words expressing
confidence in the future of the party AID OF the
league.
kilograms and letters were read from Presi-
dent Harrison, Republican Congressman, tho
Hon. Il. G.. Plat, OF New York. and others
President Harrison Is letter is follows:
"WAsnISGToN ID. c., heb. II, 1890
Hon John NJ. Thurston. Prosid mt OF the Re-
publican League OF the United states
'DEAR SIR--It gives me pleasure To ackuowl-
edge receipt of your letter of the 9th. extend
ing. on behalf OF the Executive Committee Of
the Republican Lea ne OF the United ates, an
inyit alton to attend the third annual cllrven-
ton of the league, ~ lie held Mt Nashville
Tenn. While j cannot accept the invitation
neither can l refrain from expressing my in
terest in tho success OF your proposed meeting
and in the perinanenco and useful activity Of
the clubs which will be represented.
~Such organiZat ons ar5 wholesome and desir-
able not only from party but from public
andpoint. Thos interest young men in public
affa rs and compact and organize the interest
excited i'm the controlling politic al forces.
The party TO which you b ng has never suf-
fered by an intellige u discussion Of its history
and its principles, and am sure your crganiza-
ton will continue To furnish courageous and
well appointed champions wherever the lists Of
debate are opened BENJAMIN HARRISON"
The platform was adopted after hea cd dis
cussion over the following amendment, which
And We d, nand that our Representatives In
Congress redeem every pledge IA ade to the poo-
PIE at Chicago I'm 1888 by repeating the intern al
revenue laws by revising he tariff by passing
the Blair educational bill, and completely re-
storing silver 10 the currency Of the country
anu ny lie ptiiSlOult "a every
soldier.
Following is the text Of the platform IA
adopted
"1hc Republican League Of the United States
in convention assembled. heartily c,nCra. ulttes
the country upon the success and marvellous
prosperity that has Mt oucel the first year az
Republican resumption OF power In the Federal
Government IL congratulates President Har-
rison upon his eininently wise. loyal and cour-
ageous adlninistra ion, declares its absolute
confidence In his integrity, ability and patriot
ism. aud pledges him it, COZ nj support I'm the
discharge Of the duties devolving upon HIM
the Chief Ma istra5 o. the nation. We re oice
in the restoration of dignity, ugor and states
manship in the conduct Of our foreign affairs IA
illustrated by the Samoan treaty NJ q the Pan
American Congl ese In the prudent manage
ment OF the Treasury Departments by
which the nation nj debt Is being ex-
tin yuished with significant ability and the
money market projected against speculative
combinations ina the great improvements that
have bee n made in the postal service I'm the
opening up OF now territory 10 people: in
the progressive policy of the secretary of the
Navy and In the faithfuness and practical
wisdom that have characterized the present
management OF the other departments OF the
Government
we demand the maintenance OF the Ameri-
can system OF protection 10 American industry
and labor, the policy that has been identified
with every period OF our national prosperity.