New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-06
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE REPUB-
IICAN LEAGUE.
LETTERS READ FROM PRESIDENT HARRISON
EX-SENATOR PLATT AND OTHERS-STRoNG

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PARTY DOCTRINES IN THE PLATFORM.
Nashville, March 5.-It was after IL O'Clock when
President Thurston raped the National convention
OF the Republican League to order today. Not more
than half the delegates then in their seats ana
the remainder kept struggling in until noon. colo
rain set I'm after midnight and has continued ever
since making the situation decidedly disagreeable.
The atmosph Of the Convention Hall was emily
and pending the opening OF the session the acesac'
cujoycd Themselves and kept warm by singing Nd
tional airs with brass band accompaniment inc
proceedings were opened with prayer by the he'.
Mr. Derrick Of New York, after which kilograms and
letters were read from President Harrison, man!
Republican Congrcssmen, ex senator L. u ria.' Vi
New York. and others. President Harrisohs lc'Ocr
'' d. '0"o"' Washington, D. c., Feb. H. 1890
The Hon. John NJ. Thuston, President OF ne hepuohcAn
League OF the L. >.
Dear Sir gives pleasure to acknowledge fece'p'
~ vor letter OF the 9th extending behalf OF the Execu'
tive Committee Of the Republican League OF tho uhi'eo
state, an invitation attend the third annual con'eh'
ton Of the League, to be held a. Nashville Tenn
While 1 cannot accept the invitation. neither can
refrain from expressing interest In the success Oh your
proposed meeting and in the permanence ana useiui
activity of the clubs which Will be represented such
anatons are wholesome and desirable, not only from
a party but from public standpoint Ihey interest young
men In public affairs compact and organize the interest,"
thu. excited into controlling political forces The party
In which YOU lelong suffered by an inelgens
discussion history its principles, and am sure
your continue furnish courageous and
wapponed champions wherever the lists OF DEBATE are
opened. BENJAMIN hNnn'Ao"-'
The invitations rendered to the Governor OF Iennes'
see and the members Of the state Legislature TO seats
On the floor accepted with thanks. and an invite
ton c\tcnlcd 70 the League to attend reception at
the state House AT noon. This was accepted unani-
mou-ly and an adjournment taken until O'CLOCK
for tl,, purpose The members thcrcupon formed in
etiIl DrnS
marched 10 the Capitol, where they were heartily re-
ceivcd bv the Chief Executive of the state and the two
house, Of the Legislature.
The letter from Mr. Patt was as follows
Tho Hon John NJ Thur,ton, President OF the National
League Of Rspul lican Clubs
Dear Mr. Thurston: l have rersined from answering
YOUR invitation attend the third annual convention OF the
LEAGUE AZ Nashville hoping that Il might be possible for
me 20 arrange matters ~ 70 accept ana snow Dy my
uf,ence the interest have in the meeting aud my
hearty appreciation OF tho splendid service rendered by
YOUR orsanizaton l aware that some Of our party
,d.r. d not Took with favor upon the club movement.
Thcy think that In some way II Is anagonisuc 70
the regular Organization. 1 have no such feelings oh
the contrary 1 hold the clubs most desirable
nu ent to the ordinary party committees and IN no way
nnca to them believe in the League IL represents tne
Youthful ycor and energy and large extent the progress
element OF the party 1t Is more than potcal training
school than propaSanda OF KcpuDncan prihc
pies for It's work rockribtcd Democratic songhoid
A. Missouri and Wc,, Virginia has demonstrated that IL Is
enable Of the most practical and effective kind OF poltica
service The League has accomplished much already ou'
it, work | believe. has only begun lt occupies vast
nd now but there still vast territory in when to
carry on ue .. part organization and in selecting
M southern state, for of operations think IL has
displayed and sasacity The whole future develop
,nt ~ the dependent upon the great economic
principcs Of the Republican party that convention
VIII ,ndca,or to forth. L congratulate the League on
IT, remarkable and trust that your meeting In Nash
Vile will prove of the greatest events In the orsanila
tons history and will nauguIate new era for Repuo
u,ansui in the south. Sincerely yours. T. c. PLATT
Ipon arrival at the state Capitol the band played
Sc DiAcp 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 handkerchcfs
and nags welcomed the visitors. 1t was somo time
before CIDER was secured speaker Clapp then arose
and J. his address of welcome said he was glad to vel
como the Republican League to the homes
Of Jackson Polk and Johnson. You arc
now in Middle Tennessee he said. "but
We want TO have you go to the mountains OK East
Tennessee and west to the Mississippi IN order tha'
yonr mind, may he in condition to appreciate 'ic
state pric and enthusiasm to bo found at the hearth
stone Of every II Is true the STATE mas
not advanced to that full measure of growth and pros
perity It, future is destined to reach Wnhh It's
uits arc to lie found an incxhaustbe supply OF min
erl Of every character. cereals, vegetables ana 10
bacco These blessings, with patriotic management
and the now sprit of energy sprlnging up, VIII
h b, ,cpping stone 10 Tenncssees future greatness
and nrospcrlty In the name OF tho Legislature, gen
tfcmcn Of the Republican League, welcome you' Anu
promise moi count you present to make quorum
Governor Taylor was then introduced and said he
did not know what to say to add to tho speaker 5
address. In the name OF the whole state saa no'
81 and especially the city Of Nashville welcome you
| love to see Republicans come to NASHVILLE beoa'iso
it is tho centre of education In the south. Inc
nf Tan
must see to appreciate them. Inc IRON ORC Il
hanging i'm our mountain sides and II Is not necessary
to 20 down into the mines to get II. Our SOIL Is the
most fertile In the country What We want 10 40 Is
IN deyclop our resources. We desire you to look
,round and see. and fall into idea and reduce
the tariff in order that they can be developed
President Thuiston, in responding said
Thi. cordial and kindly reception con'inccs us that
che hospitality Of Tennessee onNas tnat ot all inc rest
NJ the world We the representatives OF one Of
m, Two great political parties our relations VIII be as
~ ~ m, novyers Will permit. Nothing better could
M hoard than the music OF the band playing Dixie anu
v.nk,, Doodle" Whenever played at home or abroad
m mo land or sea- before kings and potcntaes, the
American citizen gets right up on his feet and applauds
,V win % home with n better idea OF the possibilities OF
Tennessee than had before and the result VIII
- ,.r,h millions 10 the State, which Is indeed blessed
w. recoenle that there must be two political parties ana
that when they nearly equal In strength he pue
interests are best subscr,ed. Thank God that The Kepuo'
Ic,n, marty is in supremacy and that the Democratic
r,v l. strong enough to hold IL down tAppiauseJ "od
% old Tennessee for her soil Is enriched by the blood
,f thousands on both sides who ousht Tor
and settled principles inherited from ancestors Thank
od there still remains large part OF tho brave army
| that fought against us - ,
The appausc following General Thurstons speech
contirucd for several minutes. and at its conclusion
,he hand aeain played Dixie following II with
| . va,tee Doodlep Intense enthusiasm again became