Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-06
Tho ConveutIon Assemblies.

1t was after I2 o'clock, the hour for
the assembling of the convention, when
the delegates were called to order. The
states delegations commenced to ar
rive shortly after IL o'clock. From
that on until the assemblagc was called
TO order the members spent the time in
admiring the beautiful decorations and
doing some sharp political work for the
next president OF the organization.
When the Hon. A. j. Watson, chair
man of the local executive committee,
called the assembly to order and made
the address of welcome. there were
nearly GOO delegates in the seats. At
least / 90 more are expected before the
convention adiourns.
PRESIDENT Thurston's Address.
The Hon. G. n. Tlllman. Capt Will
lam Rule, editor of The Knoxville
Journal, and w. G. Winstead, all OF
Tennessee, followed with brief addresses,
after which the convention was turned
over to President Thurston, of Ne
braska.
Mr.. Thurston began by saying that the
clubs were organized for an emergency and
in the heat and enthusiasm Of n national
campaign 1t seemed doubtful whether such
organization could long survive the immc'
date necessities OF their creation. In spite
Of this, however. he believed the Republican
League to be stronger now than it was year
ago.
The league he said. is tho landwehr Of the
Republican party. 1t is its organized active.
aggressive force, always ready. 1t can enter
upon political campaign ut n moments no.
tice. 1t is not intended that 1t shall take the
place of or antagoniZe the regular party or
ganizatiop, but rather that 1t shall cooperate
li,ra.
1t is n matter for profound congratu ation
that the president of the United States is Il
Republican. His administration should be
upheld and strengthened by the Republican
League and ask this convention to indorse
1t By proper resolutions. We rejoice today
that we have Republican congress and that
Tom Reed is speaker of Ii. Big, brawny and
brave, he cannot be bullied or bamboozled.
When he refused to permit n minority either
to rule or ruin he put an end forever to n per
nicious practice.
The claim of the Democratic congressman
is more than absurd 1t Is ridiculous. He is
always present for buncombe, but not for
business; for salary, hut not for service: for
talk, but not for tariff; for wrangling, but not
for work; for cussedness, but not for count;
for party service, but not for public good. He
refuses to be seen when it 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 filibustcring for craftsmanship.
and the suppression OF the prize puzzle Is
hailed with Joy by every thoughtful man.
The speaker believed that much of tho
south was truly Republican today, and said
that Tennessee was Republican on 4 fair
count
Candidates for President.
A number Of new candidates for the
presidency of the organization have
been sprung on the delegates, among
them being Gen. n. B. Golf, of West
Virginia, and Edwin S. Stuart, of
Philadelphia. A movement is also on
foot to re-elect President Thurson, and
altogether the situation is so badly
mixed that it is any ones fight.
The throng in the city has taxed the
capacity of the hotels and delegates arc
crowded together, often as many as six
in room. The hospitality of the citi
| zens is marked by cordiality and hearth
ness. The Central Republican club
rooms have been thrown open and gen.
erous entertainment is extended to
strangers and delegates.
Cincinnati will in all probability be
selected as the next place of meeting.
A mass meeting was held at Amuse-
ment hall last night, at which speeches
were delivered by Gen. Golf, of West
Virginia. and others. Many Democrats
were present.