The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-22
RALLY OF THE RADICALS.
TIE CONVENTION OF THE REPUB-
LICAN LEAGUE OPENED.

Mayor Mosoy Delivers the Address of
Welcoms for Cincinnati a2d Ex-Gov.
Fostsr tae One for Ohio-Extracts
from the Address of President Thurs
ton.
CINCINNATI, o.. April 2l.-No better
weather could be desired than favored the
first days meeting Of the republican league
of the United States Music Hall, where
the meeting took place. was beautifully
decorated with national flags and festoon-
ing Of the national colors. The delegates
were slow in arriving, and the proceedings
were begun an hour and a
quarter late. The meeting was called
to order by President Thurston. Then fol-
lowed prayer by Rev. Howard Henderson,
pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church. 1t is an illustration of the progress
of peace and unifcation that this minister
called to pray at the republican league
meeting was brigadier general in the con-
federate service, and is a relative of Jeffer-
son Davis.
THE ADDRESSES OF WELCOME.
Mayor Mosby, on behalf Of the city Of
Cincinnati, made the opening address of
welcome. He was followed by ex>Gov.
Foraker, who gave the welcome for the
state of Ohio. Hon. H. II. Powers Of Yer
mont replied to the addresses of welcome,
and then President Thurston made his ad-
dress, from which some extracts are here
given:
This is a volunteer political org anzation of
the Republican party. 1t has no pay roll; it
controls no patronage; it asks no administra-
tive favor; it is devoted alone to the advocacy
and perpetuation of those great princi-
pies which guarantee the liberty and
it follows the personal fortunes of no leader,
and will not commit itself to the candidacy OF
any man; it is for the nominees and platform Of
the republican national conyention. 1t is true
that the enactment of the Mckinley bill,
so near election day that its pro-
visions could not be explained, its
practical effects determined. or falsehoods
concerning it refuted. cost the Republican party
thousands of votes. But before the next presi-
dental election its beneficial effects will have
become apparent and If any of its schedules
prove to be excessive or unjust, the Republican
party stands ready to correct its own Mistakes
without destroying the foundation principles OF
the American protection lCheers.
THE FARMERS ALLIANCE.
The farmers alliance was undoubtedly an
important factor in the election. 1t was first
organized Ia the southern states, where 10 has
declared and proven itself a 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
largely drawn from homesteaders and veterans
whose votes have heretofore made the
prairie states certainly and reliably
republican. The Importance of the movement
must not be underestimated by the Republican
party. The hope of the Democratic party to-
day is based upon its ability to combine with
the alliance on electoral tickets in the western
states and thereby throw the election of a Pres
ident into the House of Representatives. In my
judgment. this result will never come, but il the
republican party expects TO hold the allegiance
OF western people, it must see to it that western
interests are recognized, and western demands
given fair consideration in all legislative and
administrative affairs.
FEDERAL ELECTION LAW.
Mr.. Thurston then urged the necessity of
federal election law in the south. The
negro, he said is the democratic nemesis If
he is not counted for congressional and elsc-
toral representation, the Democratic party
cannot exist. If he is counted at the polls
the Democratic party dies. [Cheers. The
speaker reviewed the administration Of the
Republican party, declared the party to
be the champion Of civil service reform, aud
then took up the summary vengeance visited
upon the Malta at New Orleans, saying:
OF one thing let ali christendom take notice,
if other nations rid themselves of anarchists
cut-throats, assassins and laZzaroni at our ex
pense, the American people will protect them
selves. Our government stands ready to make
ample reparation for every wrong done
as long as we have republican administration
with James G. Blaine Secretary of state
tremendous cheerlngl no apology will be
offered and not dollar will ever be paid for the
killing Of any red-handed outlaw, though the
uavies Of all Europe should thunder at our har-
bors and the flag of the republic should once
more need million muskets for its defense.
Ex-Gov. FoRAKER's SPEECH.
The following is an extract from ex-Gov.
Forakers speech:
The republicans of Ohio cherish with CRATE
full recollection and appreciation the name and
memory of Abraham Lincoln. Applause !
They have just pride Ia the stalwart loyalty
and patriotism of UlyssessS Grant Applause, ,
and an enthusiastic admiration and devotion
for the greatest living American, James G.
seem to be affected the same
way tcheeringl, and we'll you may be-
for Secretary Blaine has given us a magnificent
administration. Applause. The republicans
OF Ohio not only believe ia the great men, but
in the great principles established by the party.
from the thirteenth constitutional amendment
down to the rulings Of glorious Tom Reed. LAp-
pause. They believe in free ballot and fair
count lapplausel and they despse with indig-
nation ths infdelity and cowar lice whereby
the most sacred OF all pledges Of 1888 stands
yet unfulfled. Applause While they
welcome all who come to these shores in
good faith to become American citizens and
obey and become part of the laws and institu-
tiOns of this country, they want the doors shut
against the Mafia of every other land. Ire
mendous applause We are soon to have our
state convention. | am not anticipating any
thing, for it is practically done already when /
say that on that occasion we shall take for our
platform the much talked about Mckinley bill
applausel, and for our leader the gallant, brill
liant author OF that great measure. Cheers aud
calls for McKinley.l Such are the republicans
of Ohio, and, being such, they know how to ap-
precate you. Your convention is their conven-
ton; your coming is but the coming of your
own. Applause
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
When President Thurston's address ended
provision was made for the appointment of
committees and motion was adopted to
meet tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock
During the confusion t at preceded the ad-
jouTnment, an Indiana delegate, Mr.. Cole of
Shelbyville, created a limited sensation by
declaring that he would call meet
ing to denouuce the treatment of
President Harrison. He was quickly
surrounded by other delegates and quieted.
His compliant arose from the allusion of ex-
Gov. Foraker to Secretary Blaine as having
given US a magnificent administration. "
The manner in which the applause folio we'd
that declaration showed that there was a
feeling as il there was an intentional iguor-
ing of President Harrison. The Indiana del
egate was quieted for the time and the con-
vention adjourned. Mr. Cole subsequently
called meeting Of the Indiana delegation
and proposed that some formal notice Of the
matter be taken. After consideration it
was decided to refer the matter TO the COM