New-York tribune., 1891-04-23

to the courage and the wisdom OF this splendid gain,
ering OF young and progressive men at CINCINNATI
Today gathered from the North and the South alike,
soldiers and sons of the Blue, and soldiers and sons
the blessing Of God Shall be best for the Republic in
1902. ]. S, CLARKsoN.
Treasury Department, Washington, April 1s
The Hon. John b. fhurston, President Rep. League
My Dear Sir beg TO acknowledge the courtesy
Of the invitation to 10 present at the meeting OF
April 2i and regret that the exactions Of official
duties will prevent from attending the convention,
Of several days. / find an accumulation of matters
requiring my attention, and have only time TO aoo
70 TINS aeenson an ol my my sTstemste
party work which comes from club organhia's8sm. hsi on
League is important medium for the propagatloli
and dissemination Of principles adhered TO ana amvo-
Gated by the party and ] am sure on these Iines
it can in the coming year, do much to advance and
CHARLES FOSTER.
Senate Chamber Washington. April 49,
Andrew B. Humphrey, Secretary, etc. ,
Dear Sir: take this occasion to express my n ngn g
done by the Republican League Of the United states.
The organization OF Republican eiuos shoulu 90 oH i
these clubs should unite in harmonious action for the
success OF the Republican party IhGr nueioI bye rV
always favored this mode of disseminating political
information, though have not been able on account
of other duties, to personally S5are npN IN sRRMAN s
The reading Of these communications inter
rupted by the arrival of Of tin plates from the
new factory OF the ST. Louis Stamping Company, OF
which Congressman Nedrnghaus is president These
plates President ThuCston who presided as usual ex-
planned were samples of what could be done by Amer
lean manufacturers under the bene1cent proecuoh OF
the Mckinley law. In less than year. he added,
they would be sold 20 per cent cheaper than the price
when the bill became law. The plates were dis
tributed a souvenirs among the delegates.
majority of the Committee Credentials reported
in favor OF allowing each state to cast its full vote
hiatt fo tba all N
sttution-regardIess whether all the delegates were
present o. not. This clearly unfair and uncon'
stitutlona and when Mr. Barnes, Of NewYork. offered
as a minority report that each State should only be
entitled to as many votes had delegates present
the convention promptly adopted his view, ana threw
the majority report overheard.
The next contest the report Of the Com
mittee Resolutions The plank in favor OF the re-
stricton OF immigration, which simply an indorse-
ment Of the Ia- passed by the late Republican Con-
gress, caused stir among the Scandinavian members
Of the Wisconsin delegation, who insisted that 1t
would do all sorts Of damage TO the party In the
Northwest They were backed in their declarations by
Ex-Governor Fairchid The sentiment of the con
venton overwhelmingly in favor of the plank as
originally presented, but after long debate, partici-
pated in by nearly of delegates, the resolution
was modified to favor simply the shutting out OF
convlcs aud paupers leaving what Chairman Cooper,
Of the Republican State Committee OF Pennsylvania,
designated tho semi babarOus immigrants to get In
best they AS finally passed the resolution
read follows
The Republican League Of the United states, in |
convention assembled, pauses on the threshold OF It's
proceedings TO honor the memory OF General SHERMAN
Admiral Porter and secrelay WINDOW, who for more
than quarter of a century nave been especially
eminent IN the public service.
We indorse the wise, statesmanlike courageous ana
patriotic OF the Administration OF President |
Harrison. Its conduct OF both domestic and foreign |
respect and hearty admiration Of every true citizen
Its attitude n dealing VITA alien residents and giving
thu
and more is Just and should commend Itself TO the
civilized world.
his Republican colleagues in the House OF Representa-
tives In asserting and maintaining the right OF the
the House TO transact the public buslnessthe purpose
for which they elected by the people
We declare belief in the doctrine OF protecuon 10
American labor, American industries and American
homes, and indorse the wisdom of the Republican
also believe IN such reciprocal trade with the countries
OF America as will enlarge ne markets Ior tle proc
competition which tends 10 lessen wages ana degrade
Ne oppose any attempt to debasc the currency and
CON of the country, but insist upon such legitimate
increase Of our circulating medium and such MAN
tenance of the double standard as Will fairly satsfy
the increasing necessities of trade and commerce.
LOYAL and intelligent Republicans win not seek TO
destroy vested interests, nor TO cripple any legitimate
enterprises, but they demand that the best thought
of the Republican party shall be concentrates on @ te
people from any eXac0ns Of The usurer, from op-
preSSons Of m0n0polies, or from eNof0ha'e dehahus
" he soldiers and sailors who saved the Union de
and shall continue 10 receive grateful cohsdea-
Recent events have made more apparent than eyer EYER
before the necessity for exercising the So'eeg9 so RIM @
elimination the admission Of foreigners as residents
In this country. We therefore recommend such chaEeS
in our laws as will efec,ually prohibit the mmlSra
ton Of paupers and criminals: 49, l., A.. -
and sovereign right OF every lawful citizen rich or
poor, native fOreignb born, white or Dlack, 10 cast
one free ballot in public elections and to have that
counted a
of such right should result IN decrease OF representa-
tion in Congress and in the Electoral College. 4.
we recognize the Republican press of the country
as great and indispensable force in the advocacy ana
every believer In Republcanism the duty OF lending
his influence and efforts to the extension Of the dement's
II Is the hish aim Of the Republican League Of the
United States TO disseminate the principles ana uOc
fashioned by the teachings Of its greatest leaders from
the times Of Abraham Lincoln and which IN their
stateSmanship and State Leagues shall see that the
voice Of the people throughout their respective states
and protection OF the Gag OF freedom ever kept
afoat by the Republican party.
Another debate was had over the report Of the Com
mittee on League Work, which favored the appoint
ment of committee consider the question OF incor
poratlng the League, TO smit the liability OF In
dividual members. If this special committee tlnAs
favOrably Of the plan then the Executive Committee is
empowered TO Incorporate the organization. The ohio
men thought this was simply scheme on the part Ci
the New York League to obtain control OF ule NaoaM
body and they fought the resolution. but were de-
feated. The resolution was opposed by many friends
of the League however. the ground that popular
prejudice would be aroused, particularly IN the west
great organization like the League would a. one
delegate expressed it, attempt 70 make Itself close
corporation" The step will certainly be carefully con
sdered by the Executive Committee before II IS under
taken Certainly the project is no dark plot on the
part Of the New-York League anybody else. II is |
purely matter Of business. .
a meeting OF the new Executive Committee was held |
late his evening, but the question to where the
next convention should be held was not taken
mn and NAV not be considered for several |
months There is, however, strong feeling |
In favor Of indianapolis. Wherever the convention
is held the main purpose Of II Will be to 1ufy |
The nominations made by the Republican National |
Convention The parade OF the local clubs and the |
visiting delegates In the evening spcceSs In every
way and the delegates 60 home greatly pleased with
the way in which they have been treated by the Gin
cnnau people.