The record-union., 1891-04-22
special to the REcoRp-pNror.


Republican League Convention arrived
in great numbers on the morning trains,
and at headquarters everybody is busy
with the preliminary arrangements.
Music Hall, where the convention is to
be held, is beautifully decorated with
flags and bunting.
Soon after l o'clock President Thurston
called the convention to order. After
prayer, w. S. Squires, President of the
Ohio League, spoke.
Mayor Mosby made the opening adj
dress of welcome and was followed by
Ex-Governor Foraker, who welcomed the
delegates in behalf of the State.
Ex-Governor Foraker said the Repub-
licans of Ohio were simply Republicans.
They sometimes had contests which they
regarded as purely their own, but in ma
tional issues they never falter. No Re-
publican candidate for the Presidency
had ever failed to get Ohio's electoral
vote.
Continuing, he said: "The Republi-
cans of Ohio cherish with grateful recol-
lection and appreciation the name and
memory of Abraham Lincoln. [Ap-
plause.l They have just pride in the
stalwart loyalty Of Grant [applausel,
Gilu 6llJlilSldSllc dCIlllTdIlOn anu uSNO-
ton for the greatest living American
James G. Blaine. Prolonged cheering. !
You seem TO be affected the same way
Lmore cheeringl, and well you may, for
Mr.. Blaine has given us a magnificent
administration" Applause.
After reply to the speeches of welcome,
President ThurStOn delivered his address.
He described at considerable length the
objects of the league, and said it had no
desire to assume control of the party
machinery or usurp the functions Of any
committee intruSted with campaign man
agement. 1t addressed itself to the intel
lgencC and patriotism of the American
people, and proposed by honest methods
and fair means to commend Republican
principles TO their Judgment The
membership of the league, he said, was
already 100000, made up of men from
every walk in life. Speaking of the
Farmers Alliance movement, he said its
importance must not be underestimated
by the Republican party. The hope OF
the Democratic party to-day, he declared,
was based on its ability TO combine with
the Alliance on the electoral tickets in the
Western States and thereby throw the
election of President into the House of
=. Representatives. He said ifthe Republi-
6cans expected to hold the allegiance of
the Western people they must see to it
that Western interests are recognized. and
Western demands given fair considera-
ton in legislative and administrative
affairs. The result of the late Congress
sional elections, the phenomenal growth
Of the Farmers Alliance has been herald
ed by the Democracy as the fore-runner
of Republican defeat and the abandon
ment Of the pa elective system. True, the
enactment Of the Mckinley bill 50 near
election day that its practical effects could
not be determined, or the talsehoods con-
Cernng II retuted, cost the Republican
party thousands of votes. But before the
next Presidential election its beneficial
effects viii have become apparent, and if
any of its schedules prove excessive or
unjust, the Republican party stands
ready to correct its own mistakes, with
out destroying the foundation of the
principle of American protection. The
Farmers Alliance was undoubtedly an
important factor in the last election 1t
was first organized in the Southern
States, where it has declared and proven
itself faithful ally and supporter of the
Democracy. Its organization in the
West has also been encouraged by the
Democratic party, as its membership must
be drawn largely from the homesteaders
and veterans whose votes have heretofore
made the prairie States certainly and re-
liably Republican. The low prices OF
1889. and the short crops of 1890 brought
great hardships and financial distress TO
the agricultural West, and the farmers
naturally turned toward a movement
which at once enlisted their sympathies
and seemed to promise almost immediate
relief. The time was also most oppor-
tune for political demagogues, outcasts
from both parties.
Judge Thurston said the secrecy of the
Alliance was in opposition to the spirit of
American liberty, which rejoices in free
speech and an honest exchange of senti-
ment. The speaker touched up the Mug
wumps in q vigorous manner and gave
go Nag.,, - IL
saying, that the shotgun, hummer vote
buyer and demijohn must be banished
from every polling place.
Referring TO the New Orleans lynching,
Judge ThurSton said "Of one thing let
all Christendom take notice. II other
nations rid themselves of Anarchists, cut
thrOatS, asSassinS and laZaroni at Our
expense, the American people will pro-
tect themselves. Our Government stands
ready TO make ample reparation for every
wrong done to real citizens of any foreign
power, but, so long as we have a Repub-
lean administration, with James G..
Blaine as Secretary of State no apolOuy
Will ever be offered, aud not a dollar ever
be paid for the killing of any handed
outlaw, though the navies OF all Europe
should thunder at our harbors and the
nag OF the Republic should once more
need million muskets for its defense.
Inc New Orleans incident has aroused
grafton and the naturalization laws"
IN conclusion, Judge Thurston declared
lhat now was the time to hegin the cam
palgn OF 1872 and that the old guard of
the party must give place TO the younger
leaders.
Judge Powers OF Vermont in respond
ing TO the address of welcome, said this
was not body to nominate men. but TO
provide way to elect them after they
were properly nominated by the party's
established method. But it was fair to
consider principles, and he went on to
name some that should animate the
party. lie believed i'm the rulings of Tom
Reed. who had found a way to make the
dumb speak. Referring to the New or
leans incident, he said il was time Castle
Garden should be closed until the anpli-
cant for admission should show an hon
est purpose and that he would become a
useful and honest citizen.
At the conclusion of the speeches COM
,nittees were appointed and an adjourn
ment taken until tomorrow.
Just before adjournment delegate Cole
of Shelbyville, Ind, created 4 breeze by
declaring that he would call meeting to
denounce the treatment accorded TO Pres
ident Harrison. He was quickly sur
rounded by other delegates and quieted.
The complaint arose from the alluSion of
Foraker to Blaine as having given us a
lnaonificent Administration" Cole how
ever, subsequently called meeting of
tho Indiana delegation, and proposed