St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-23

Republicans in the Northwestern states,
that the proposed language restricting
immigration be eXpunged. He said
that the meaning of the words might be
all right, but they would be distorted
by the enemy with telling effect on the
foreign born Republican vote of the
Northwest. They had had experience,
and wanted no more. Gen. Fairchild,
of Wisconsin, who was cheered when
he arose, said the delegates were all
agreed on the point in question. 1t was
right to look after immigration, but he
begged the convention to listen to the
warning of these earnest men
of the Northwest. They knew
what they were talking about.
L. &. Campbell, of New York, made the
point that it was better to be right and
lose than to win by being wrong. The
debate grew hot. The Malta was de-
nounced. One delegate asked where
the line could be drawn to define who
was not fit to assimilate with the body
politic. Another retorted that at New
Orleans the line was drawn on the
lamp spost. Finally Judge Webster
moved to strike out all after the word
"criminals." and this was dore, and the
resolutions adopted. The reading of
the Harrison Endorsement created the
most enthusiastic scene of the conVen-
uon. The delegates rose. and,
With Waving Handkerchiefs.
hats and canes kept up a demonstration
for several minutes. Gen. Drake, OF
Iowa. presented the report of the COM
mittee Oh league work, recommending
the appointment of state and deputy
organizers, and that the league methods
to be set TO work in every school dis
trict of the doubtful states. 1t was also
suggested that committee of five be
appointed to report at the next conveu-
ton on the propriety of incorporating
the league. This provoked opposition,
as the Western men thought it meant
the establishment of permanent head
quarters in New York. but finally car
ried. Then came the election of Of
ficers. and with great dignity and de-
corum the nominating speeches were
made. Judge Powers placed James S.
Clarkson, OF Iowa. in nomination. A
half dozen delegates seconded the
nomination. Senator Matthews. of Illi-
noiS cOurageouSly met the apparent
avalanche toward CIarkson by present
ing the name of w. w. Tracy, presi-
dent of the Illinois league, and one or
two delegates favored Mr.. Tracy. But
President Thurston left the chair and
made brief but forcible speech, which
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Tracy's name was withdrawn and Mr..
Clarkson received the unanimous vote
in an enthusiastic manner. Being now
out of office, President Thurston named
Mr.. Tracy for president pro TEN. He
was elected. and thanked the conven-
ton for the temporary compliment.
The election of secretary elected some
feeling. New York wanted the
present incumbent, Mr.. Humphrey,
to remain. Wisconsin joined and
read telegram from Clark
son in Humphreys behalf. Penn
syluania somewhat fiercely resented
what looked like dictation and named
Theodore Staub. Ohio followed by
followed by naming j. j. Chester. The
vote was so close that an election was
doubtful on the first ballot, but changes
began and ended in the choice of Mr..
Humphrey. Pineas Lounsbery, of Con-
necticut, was reelected treasurer. The
committee reported in favor of Indian
apoliS as the next place of meeting, but
the convention made a report to suit
itself by voting that the executive COM
mittee shall name the place and the
time, but shall make the time not less
than three weeks after the national Re-
publican convention. Then at nearly
o'clock the convention adjourned sine