Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-06
CAPTURED BY DEMOCRATS.
The National Republican Lesgues-Recep-
ton in Tennessee.
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NASHVILLE. TIM, March 5.-It was after
10 o'clock when President Ihurston
rapped the National Convention OF 'Repub-
lcan Leagues to order. Not more than
half Of the delegates were then IN their
places. The remainder kept struggling IN.
4 cold wind set in after midnight,
making the situation decidedly disagree
able. The atmosphere Of the convention
hall was very chilly, and pending the
opening OF the session the delegates en-
loved themselves and kept warm by sing
ING national airs, brass band accompany
inr them. The proceedings were opened
with prayer 10y the Rev. Mr.. Derrick; OF
New York. after which kilograms and let
ters were read from President Harrison
and Il. c. Flatt. Of New York, and others.
President Harrison's letter IS as follows:
WASHINGTON, d. c., February IL, 1890
To Hon. JoItn w. ThuTst0R. Presldtnt Of tie
Re1fibgcqn LcGTte Of the United States:
Dear Sir.-It gives me pleasure to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your letter OF the
27th extending on behalf of the Executive
Committee Of the Republican League OF
the United States an invitation TO attend
the third annual convention OF the league.
TO he held al Nashville, Tenn. While
cannot accept the invitation, neither can
refrain from expressing my interest I'D the
success of your proposed meeting ana IN
the permanence and useful activity OF the
clubs which viii be represented. Sueh OF
carnations are wholesome and desirable.
not only from party but from a publlc
standpoint They interest young men IN
public affairs and compact and organize
the interest thus excited into controlling
political forces The party TO when you
belong has never suffered by an intelligent
discussion of its history OF its principles
and an sure your organization Will con
tinuo to furnish courageous and well.
appointed champions wherever the lists oil
debate are opened BENJAMIN HARRlsoN. =.
Invitations rendered TO the Governor OF
Tennessee and the members Of the state
Legislature TO seats ON the moor were nc
cepted with thanks. and an invitation eX-
tended TO the league to attend the recep-
ton at the State House at noon. This was
accepted unanimously, and an adjourn
mont taken till o'clock for this purpose;
The members thereon formed IN line, ana
headed by the Evansville brass band,
marched TO the Capitol, where they were
heartily received by the Chief Executive
and the Joint Legislature Upon arrival
at the Capitol the band played " Dixie,
aud as the league marched into the House
the scene was most remarkable. Inspired
10y the strains of the old tune the members
Oh the Legislature AROSE anu VIII $40
and the wavingHf hsndkerehiefs and hags
welcomed the ((sitors. 1t was some time
before order was secured Speaker .Clapp
then arose aud in his address of welcome
said he was glad TO welcome the Repubil-
can League to the home OF Jackson, POLK
and johnson. -,
you are nowin Middle Tennessee" sald
he, but We want TO have you go To the
mountains Of East Tennessee and west 20
the Mississippi in order that your ninds
may DO III condition to appreciate inc
State pride and enthusiasm to be found AT
the hearthstone of every Tennesseean-
1t ~ true the State IS not advanced 20
that full measure Of growth and prosperity
its future is destined 10 reach. Within its
limits are 10 be found an inexhaustlole
supply OF minerals of every character, ce-
reals, vegetables, and tobacco. These,
blessings, with patriotic management ana
the new spirit Of energy now spIinging mp,
will be the stepping stone TO Tennessees
future greatness and prosperity.
|" In the name Of the Legislature, gentle
men OF the Republican League, ] welcome
you. and l promise not to count you pres
emit TO make quorum"
Governor Taylor was then introduced.