Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-06
THE nAsavILLE oonvnNr1or,

Letter iron Presidens Harrison-A
 Aeeeptaen-Oheored by Members of
 She Legtslature-Hsarsily Welcomed. NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 6-The na- tional convention of the Republican league was called to order to-day at 11:30 by Presi- dent Thurston. The proceedings were opened with prayer by Rev. MT. Msrrick of New York, after which telsgrams and letters were read from President Harrison, Hon. T. 0. Platt of New York and others.
 President Harrison's letter is as follows:
 WAHHINaToN. D. O., Feb. Il, 1890. Hon John N. Thurston, President of the
 Republican League of the United States:
 Dear Sir:-It gives me pleasure to acknowl- edge receipt of your letter of the 27th, ex. tending on behalf of the executive committee of tho Republican league of the United States vention of the league to be held at Nashville, Tenn.
 While cannot accept the invitation, ,neith- or can refrain from expressing my interest in the success of your proposed meeting, and in the permanency and useful activity of the clubs which will be represented. Such or ganizations are wholesome and desirable, not only from party but from a public stand point. They interest young men in public affairs and compact and organize the interest thus excited in the controlling political forces. The party to which you belong has never suffered by an intelligent discussion of its history or it's principles, and am sure your organization will continue to furnish courageous and well-appointed champions wherever the lists of debate are opened.
 BENJAAIN HARRIsoN.
 An invitation extended to the league to atss tend Q reception at tho state house at noon was accepted. The members formed in line and, headed by the Evansville brass band, marched to the capitol. Upon arrival there the band played ''Dixie," and as the league marched into the house the scene was most remarkable. Inspired by the strains of the old tune the members of the legislature arose and with shouts and waving of handkerchisfs and flags welcomed the visitors. It was sometime before order was secured. Speaker Clapp in his address of welcome said he was glad to welcome the Republican league to the home of Jackson, Polk and Johnson. Gov ernor Taylor also delivered a brief address of welcome. President Thurston responded on behalf of the league.
 Colonel Thurston was loudly applauded and then the band played "Dixie" and "Yan- kee Doodle" and great enthusiasm prevailed. Short addresses were then made by State Senators Sporks, Edwin s. Stuart of Phila- dslphia and Hon. Joel Fort of Tennessee, after which the delegates from Pennsylvania sang "America" and the reception ended.
 The convention reconvensd at 3o'olock and heard the report of the committee on rssolu- tions. The platform was then presented and adopted after heated discussion.
 Cincinnati was chosen as the place for the next convention.
 The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Hon. John N. Thurston of Neb. raska; secretary, A. P. Humphreys of New York; treasurer. Hon. Phineas Lounsbury of Connecticut; vice-presidents and members of the executive committee, including Connsoti- cut, George W. Randall, E. L. Lindsley; Vermont, N. L. Keller, M. s. Colby.
 After passing resolutions thanking the press and citizens of Nashville for their kind treatment tho convention adjourned sine die t ' o'clock this evening.