Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-04-30
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE MEETING.
An Enthusiastic Convention Held in cincin
matt Last Week.

An Enthusiastic Convention Held in Cincin-
matt Last Week.
The annual meeting of the Republi-
can league was held in Cincinnati last
week, commencing on Tuesday. There
were large number of delegates pres
ent. Mayor Mosby made the opening
address OF welcome, and was followed
by ex-Gov. Foster and President
Thurston. The latter made strong
speech. After stating the objects OF
the league, he said:
The hope of the Democratic party
to-day was based Oh its ability to COM
bine with the alliance on the electoral
| ticket OF the western states and there
by throw the election OF president into
| the house of representatives. He said
If the Republicans expected to hold
the allegiance of the western people
| they must see to it that western inter
ests are recognized and western de-
mands given fair consideration in lepis-
lative and administrative AFFAIRS
| The result of the late congressional
election, phenomenal growth of the
Farmers alliance, had been heralded
| by the Democracy as a forerunner of
Republican defeat and the abandon
ment of the protective system. True,
the enactment of the Mckinley bill so
near election day that its practical
effects could not be determined, OF
falsehoods concerning it refuted, cost
the Republican party thousands OF
| votes. But before the next-presiden-
tial election it's beneficial effects will
have become apparent and if any of
it's schedules prove to be excessive or
unjust, the Republican party stands
ready to correct its own mistakes
without destroying the foundation OF
principles OF American protection.
The Farmers alliance was undoubt-
edly an important factor in the last
election. 1t was first organized in the
southern states, where it has declared
and proven itself the faithful ally and
supporters OF the Democracy. It's or
ganization in the west has also been
encouraged by the Democratic party,
as its membership must be drawn
largely from homesteaders and veter-
ans whose votes have heretofore made
the prairie states certainly and reli-
ably Republican. The low prices OF
1889 and the short crops OF 1890
/ SIcaI
distress to the agricultural west and
| farmers naturally turned toward the
| movement, which at once enlisted their
sympathies and seemed to promise
almost immediate relief. Time was
also most opportune for political dem
agogues-outcasts from both parties.
Judge Thurston said the secrecy OF
the alliance was in opposition to the
spirit OF American liberty, which re-
Joiced in free speech and honest ex-
| change of sentiment. The speaker
touched up the mugwump in a vigor-
Gus manner and gave some attention
to the affairs OF the esouth, saying shot
gun, hummer, vote-buyer ard demi-
john must be banished from every
polling place. Referring to the New
Orleans lynching, Judge Thurston said:
"Of one thing let all Christendom take
notice: If other nations rid themselves
of anarchists, cutthroats, assassins
! and laZZarones at our expense, the
American people will protect them
selves"
Our government stands ready to
make ample reparation for every
wrong done to the citizens of any for
eign power, but so long as we have a
Republican administration, withJ ames
u. DlalHe us secretary Ol SIalt, nO
apology will ever be offered and not
dollar ever be paid for killing of any
red handed outlaw, though the navies
of all Europe should thunder at our
harbors and the flag of the republic
should once more need million mus
kets for it's defense. A New Orleans
incident has aroused public opinion
on the subject of immigration and
naturalization laws. In conclusion
Judge Thurston declared that now
was the time to begin the campaign OF
1892, and that the old guard OF the
party must now give place to younger
leaders.
Judge Power of Vermont, in respond
ing to the address of welcome, said
| this was not a body to nominate men,
but to provide way to elect them
| after they were properly nominated by
| the party's established methods, but
it was fair to consider the principles,
| and he went on to name some that
should still animate the party. He
believed in the rulings of Tom Reed,
| who had found how to make the dumb
speak. Referring to the New Orleans
incident, he said it was time Castle
Garden should be closed until an ap-
plicant for admission could show an
honest purpose and that he would be-
come a useful and honest citizen.
| Ex-Gov. Foraker said the Republi-
cans OF Ohio were simply Republicans.
| They sometimes had contests which
they regarded as purely their own, but
in national issues they never falter.
No Republican candidate for the pres
idency had ever failed to get Ohio's
electoral vote. Continuing, he said:
"The Republicans OF Ohio cherish with
grateful recollection and appreciation
the name and memory OF Abraham
Lincoln. Applause. They have Just
pride in the stalwart loyalty and pa
triotism OF Grant lapplausel and an
enthusiastic admiration and devotion
for the greatest NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
G. Blaine. prolonged cheering. You
seem to be affected the same way
more cheering and well you may, for
Mr.. Blaine has given us magnificent
administration"
At the heconclusion OF the speeches com
mittees were appointed and adjourn
ment taken until tomorrow. Just be
fore adjournment Delegate Cole, o
Shelbyville, Ind, created a breeze by
declaring that he would call the meet
ing to denounce the treatment ac
corded President Harrison. He was
quickly surrounded by other delegates
and quieted. The complaint aros,
from the allusion of Foraker to BLAINE
as having "given us a magnificent ad
, ministration." Cole, however, subse
quently called a meeting OF the Indians
: delegation and proposed that forma
, action be taken in the matter. 1t wa
. decided to refer the matter to the com
mittee on rules, inasmuch as it wa
thought likely Foraker did not Intend
to convey the meaning that Blaine wa
the ruling spirit OF the administration
E but that he meant to compliment tn
, administration of the state depart
ment.