Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-12-07
TO THE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
CLUBS OF VERMONT.

AS the member from Vermont of |
the executive committee of the Ma
tional Republican League, l attended |
the meeting of this committee, held
November 18th, in New York City.
The meeting was called by the pres
ident of the National League for con-
ference and the consideration Of plans
for the campaign work in 1892. Rep
resentatives from twenty eight states
and territories were present. Upon
a call of the states, the members gave
reports of the condition of the League
in their respective states. These re-
ports proved conclusively the efficien-
cy of the League Clubs in state cam
paigns A large measure of credit was
given these clubs for the magnificent
victory Of Mckinley in Ohio, and the
establishment of the republican
party in Kansas and South Dakota.
Less attention was paid to the League
work in New York and Massachusetts,
and the result was a less gratifying
showing for the republican party.
1t is the desire and the purpose of
the National Executive Committee,
working in conjunction with the state
organizations, to increase the League
Clubs to their maximum number in
every state and territory.
Gin time of peace prepare for war"
The time to prepare for battle certain
to be waged, is before the contest be-
ocipc Tho National TaaoI1a have in
their president, Gen. James S. Clark
son of Iowa, a most efficient organizer,
a highly accomplished and cultured
gentleman, an honorable and patriot
ic citizen, and one who believes in the
potency of American ideas.
The immediate work to be done is
intrusted to him and to a sub com
mittee of the executive committee.
In their hands the aims of the League,
which are embraced in those of the re-
publican party, will be carefully guard
ed and vigorously pushed forward.
| The objects of the League are the
spread of republican Gospel and
the triumph of republican principles in
the nation. These objects can be re-
allied only by the continued suprema-
cy of the republican party. Whatever
forces will contribute to this result
should be utilized by the League.
A sound currency concerning which
President Harrison says, "every dollar
we issue should be as good as any dol
lar we issue" protection to American
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consists in part, in creating for the
working man higher wage level, IN
enhancing the value of farm products,
in developing the mines and multiply
ing manufactures in our land, in slim
ulating and promoting the building
of American steamships for the carry
ing Of American commerce and Amer
| lean mail. in short in making "what
we produce as nearly equivalent as
. possible to what we cOnsume;" free
and fair collections, an honest count
> an honest declaration of that count
and lawful obedience to the same
5 without which we have no free lnstl
} buttons. These are some of the pr1n
. ciples advocated and upheld by the re
publican party, but which are imperil
1 ed by the assaults of the "Free Trade
: democratic party.
., The republican party is solemn.
S committed to the maintenance 0
4 American civilization and the bui1din!
4 up of patriotic American homes o
e thrift, culture, industry and happiness
= homes whose safety and peace lie il
= the affectionate regard of the peopl
i for law-so that our whole people ma.
e truly enjoy the blessings of ''life, lib
= erty and the pursuit of happiness"
n To the accomplishment of these eX
S allied purposes of the party the untlr
Il ing energies of the members of tn
n League should be devoted. The ap
n peal is made to you to recognize tn
). clubs already formed, and with other
e which it is hoped will soon be formed
e to elect and send full quota of dele
v gates to the state League conventio
: soon to DE held.
d 1t is earnestly recommended tina
: each club hold frequent meetings dur
e inc the winter and spring, provide it
e self with sound republican literature
e secure able speakers to discuss tn
e principles contended for by republic
/ ans, and thus become thoroughly fur
q nished and equipped for an aggressiv
is state and presidential campaign.
: These are some of the suggestion
n the national executive committed brin
l to you.
IS The rallying cry of each League clu
W should be 'FvIM, vIGoR and VICTORY.
P Very respectfully yours,
y HAMILTON S. PECK.
p Vermont member of the executive commits
= of the National Republican League.
= Burlington, vt, Dec. 5, 1891.