Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
REPUBLICS FOR THE WORLD.
The Purposes of a Meeting to Be Held in
October.

Meeting
October.
The resolution introduced into the PhiIadel-
phia common council at its last meeting allow
ing the committee of the pan-republic congress
permission to surround themselves with lib
erty's historical environs and make use of In
dependence Hall for their meeting has borne
fruit, and the initiatory steps have been taken
to make Philadelphia the center of what NAV
be one of the most powerful organizations Of
the time and calculated to inspire its followers
with the truest regard for the system of gov
erning countries by the methods used in the
United States
The pan-republc congress, while not allied
to the pan-American congress. is identified
with it in principle, but upon a broader SCALE
SO efectually have the members of the congress
been forming their plan that they have almost
completed the same, and o program is al
ready decided upon.
MAMMOTH SCHEME
The objects Of the pan-republic congress
are to interest the people Of all nations in the
principles of republican government. There
will be representatives from all the foreign
countries and the South American nations as
well. Already President Harrison and Secre-
tary Blaine arc deeply interested in its success.
and powerful influences will be brought to
all countries that may become interested in the
movement.
The committees visit to Washington was a
most encouraging one. The President for
mally received them and said earnestly that he
hoped the pan-republic congress would success
fully carry out the views of its organization
The Secretary Of State warmly commended the
good which he said the congress must eff
feet, and suggested to it's organizers the CO.
operation of Mr.. Curtis, the secretary of the
pan-American congress. Mr.. Blaine's sugges-
ton was carried into effect and he has already
rendered valuable service to the promoters Of
the new congress.
This congress appeals to the broadcast and
deepest human interests and it is, by the ma
ture of its origin, exempt from any selfish or
Stuart have signifed their willingness to well
come the delegates to the meeting in October.
HUMAN FREEDOM LEAGUE.
The main purpose Of the meetings on Oc-
tober IL and IS will be the institution of the
Human Freedom League, and the sentiment
which prompted the Philadelphians to secure
Independence Hail for the occasion was to
make il the home of this worldwide move
ment for liberty under law. The program for
the meetings is outlined as follows:
Monday. October H. morning meeting in
Independence Hall, to which the public are
invited. Addresses OF welcome by the governor
and the mayor. The responses will probably
be made by Rev. Edward Everett Hall and
Archbishop Ireland.
In the afternoon there will be q business
meeting OF the committee on organization.
In the evening there will be another pub
Tic meeting and addresses by representative
Americans of the State.
Tuesday morning and afternoon there will be
business and public meetings.
In the evening q final public meeting, at
| which there will be addresses from delegates
| OF the great patriotic societies and those in
sympathy with free institutions; also from
foreign members of the committee.