The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-11

Kinley in Ohio and the re-establishment
of the Republican party in Kansas and
South Dakota. Less attention was paid
to League work in New York and Massa-
chusetts, and the result was less graft
flying showing for the Republican party
ut is the desire and the purpose of
the National Executive Committee, work
ing in conjunction with the State organi-
cations, to increase the League clubs to
their maximum number in every State
and Territory.
In time of peace prepare for war
The time to prepare for battle, certain
to be waged, is before the contests be-
gins. The National League have in their
president, Gen. James S. Clarkson of
Iowa, most efficient organizer, highly
accomplished and cultured gentleman, AN
honorable and patriotic citizen, one who
believes in the potency of American
ideas.
"The immediate work to be done is in
trusted to him and subcommittee of
of the Executive Committee. In their
hands the aims of the League, which are
embraced in those of the Republican
party, will be carefully guarded and Wig
orously pushed forward.
THE objects of the League are the
spread of Repu' lean gospel and the tri-
umph of Republican principles in the
Nation. These objects can be realized
only by the continued supremacy of the
Republican party. The first concern of
the League, therefore, is the election of
the nominees of that party. Whatever
forces will contribute to this result
should be utilized by the League.
"A sound currency, concerning which
President Harrison says that every dol
lar we issue should be as good as any
dollar we ISSUE protection to American
industries and American labor-which
consists in part, in creating for the work
ing man higher wage level, in enhanc-
ing the value of farm products, in de-
veloping the mines, and multiplying
manufactures in our land, in stimulating
and promoting the building of American
steamships for the carrying of American
commerce and American mail-in short,
in making what we produce as nearly
equivalent as possible to what we con-
sume;' free and fair elections, an honest
count declaration of that count and
lawful obedience to the same, without
which we have no free institutions
these are some of the principles advoca-
ted and upheld by the Republican party,
but which are imperiled by the assaults
of the free trade Democratic party.
"The Republican party is solemnly
committed to the maintenance of Ameri.
can civilization and the building up of
patriotic American homes of thrift, in
dustry, culture and happiness; homes
whose safety and peace lie in the affec-
tionate regard of the people for law, so
that our whole people may truly enjoy
the blessings of life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness
"To the accomplishment of these ex-
alted purposes of the party the untiring
energies of the members of the League
should be devoted. The appeal is made
to you to reorganize the clubs already
formed and, with others which it is
hoped will soon be formed, elect and
send full quota of delegates to the
State League convention soon to be held.
1t is earnestly recommended that each
club hold frequent meetings during the
winter and spring, provide itself with
sound Republican literature, secure able
speakers to discuss the principles con-
tended for by Republicans and thus be-
come thoroughly furnished and equipped
for an aggressive State and Presidential
campaign. These are some of the sug-
gestions the National Executive Commit
tee bring to you. The rallying cry of
each League club should be: Vim, vigor
and victory"