Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
AT CINCINNATI.
ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
CONVENTION.
Resolutions Adoptad--Cheers for Harri-
son--Anotber Bscezc--Endorsement Of
the BiiIion-DolIar Congress.
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CINCINNATI, April 22.-President Harri-
son sent letter Of regret TO the Conyen-
ton Of Republican Clubs In which he said
81 regret that shall be unable 20 attend the
convention or 70 give by letter any extended
counsel. Conventions Of the Republican party
and tho legislation Of the last Congress- have
however, very clearly defined and very coura-
geously presented the issues upon which the
next contest must be waged. To those oonven-
tion declarations give the assent Of deep con-
yictton and 20 the important legislation Of the
last Congress my earnest support Nthe people
OF this United States will now give the world TO
ment Of our domestic Industries, the extension
Of our foreign trade by reciprocity arrange
ments not Inconsistent with protective policy,
and the revival Of our merchlnt-marino by
methods that all other nations ussi. is settled
policy, We will speedily, ! am sure, realize
marvellous development and renewed pros
perity."
Other letters Of regret we're read from John
sherman, Senator ManieIson, Secretary-of-the-
Treasury Foster, Senator Eysrts, and j. s..
Clarkson.
CHEERS FOR HARRISON.
Their reading was p,inctuated with frequent
applause, but when the letter was announced
from the President Of the United States the dele
gates cheered again and again, and finally rose
81 ndsse, waving handkerchiefs and papers and
tho enthusiastic outburst, and when the letter
was read the applause was renewed.
y; :. Clarkson was elected president and w.
W. Tracy president pro tenn. Andrew ID. Hum
phrey, the present secretary, was reelected.
AMERICAN TIS-PLkTE.
An exciting scene followed the opening Of the
session when a big box Of American tin-plate,
forwarded By Congressman Niedringhaus, OF
81. Louis, was placed on the Stage, and lively
scramble for possession Of the brilliant soUrenf7s
took place. To the question Of delegate why
they were sent Secretary Humphrey said that
Congressman Niedringhaus had made a pre-
American iron would sell for 20 per cent. less
than the present rate. Maryland delegate
added that one Of the largest canning establish
ments in the United Statee-at Belair, Md.-was
buying tin now cheaper than II did one year ago.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The resolutions deplore the death Of General
Sherman and Secretary Window: indorse the
wise and statesmanlike administration OF Presi-
dent Harrison indorse Speaker Reed and the
Republicans Of the last House; declare Tor pro
lection and favor reciprocity oppose any attempt
20 debase the coin Of the country, but demand
such an increase Of tho currency as can be
made with due regard 10 tho best interests OF
the country; declare that soldiers and sailors
who served the country shall not be forgotten by
the Republican party recommend Legislation
prohibiting the immigration OF paupers ana
criminals and persons so alien from US in ideas
and habits OF thought that they cannot De as
simulated I'm politics; afflrm the right OF every
citizen Of this country, no matter who he may
be, 70 cast one ballot End have It fairly counted,
and declare the purpose Of tho Republican
League TO be the dissemination OF Republican
principles.
PROTEST ENTERED.
A delegate rather holly protested against what
he claimed 10 be discrimination against foreign-
born citizens In the clause pertaining 70 immi-
grafton. He was ably seconded by delegate
from Wisconsin, who called attention TO the fact
that on such plea as the one involved In this
case the Democrats had been able 10 carry Wis
consin and reverse the former Republican ma
iority OF 1000 In that State.
General Fairchild, Of Wisconsin, Endorsed the
statement and implored the convention TO listen
to the warning.
The Chairman Of the Committee on Resolutions
suggested that the Objectionable words per-
sons so alien from us in ideas and habits OF
thought that they cannot be assmilated In the
body polite bo stricken out.
MIR. Campbell, OF New York, objected on the
ground that the Republican party should suffer
defeat, II necessary for what IL believes 70 be
right.
Phlneas Lounsberry, Of Connecticut, was re-
elected treasurer.
The committee reported In favor OF Indian
apolis az the next place OF meeting, but the con-
vention made n report 10 suit itself by voting
that the Executive Committee shall name the
place and the time, but shall make the time not
less than three weeks after the National RepuD-
lican Convention.
Then, at nearly o'clock, the convention adj
journed sine die.