The National tribune., 1891-04-30
THE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
Fourth Annual Contention. Held In OnelnnatI.

The fourth annual Convention Of the Repub-
liean National League opened Mt Cincinnati
April 81, and was the most successful ia point
Of attendance since 1857. On the first day
speeches were made by Mayor Mosby w. 5.
Squires, President OF the Ohio Republican
League; eN-Gov. Foraker aud Hon. john H..
Ihurston, President OF the National League.
The names Of Blaine and Harrison provoked
the widest enthusiasm. But Gen. Foraker
made some sighting illusions 10 the President,
and President ThurstOn almost ignored him
in his address. This created some IN feeling
on the part Of the Indiana delegates, aud the
FIRST days session closed. The second days
meeting was characterized by good business
methods, keen but good -natured debate, aud a
practical unanimity of action.
The Committee on Resolutions through
Judge John l.. Webster. of Nebraska, presented
report. The resolutions hOnored the mem
DRY OF Gen. Sherman, Admiral Porter aud
Secretary Window; Endorsed the action of
Speaker Reed in compelling the Members Of
the House Of Representatives 10 transact public
business; favoring protection and reciprocity (;
remembered the claims Of soldiers, and declared
the aim of the league 10 be the dissemination of
the principles and doctrines Of the Republican
party as fashioned by the teachings Of its
greatest leaders. The following clauses are
given in full:
We iudur>e The wise statesmauiizc courageous,
ittflolic course the administration Oi IFtsi-
dent Harrison. Its conduct 81 both domestic and
foreign affairs has been such a. To- command the
thorough respect and hearty admiration Of every
true citizen. Its attitude ia dealing with alien resi-
deats and giving Ia them the protection accorded
To American citizens. aud no more. y just, ana
should commend itself 10 the civilized world.
We oppose any attempt 10 debase the currency
Rnd coin o tie country. but insist upon such csil-
mate Increase of our circulating medium aud such
maintenance 81 the double standard as vii! fairly
sat sy the increasing necessities of Trade and com
merce.
Loyal and intelligent Republicans will not seek
TO destroy vested interests nor cripple any egft
mate enterprise. hut they demand that tiie best
thought 81 the Republican party shall be couceu-
tTated on the formulation Of such legislation a.
VIII protect the people from any exGctious 81 the
Insurer. from expressions 81 mOuOpnlles, or from
exlo.iluuate demands Of public carriers.
Recent events have made more apparent than
ever tEe necessity for exercising the sovereign right
Inherent IN our Nation. Ia ali others, TO use dis
elimination IN thc admission IS foreigners as re-i-
denis ia this country. We therefore recommend
such changes ia our laws will efTectuslly pro-
hiblt the Immigration 81 pIupcrs and criminals.
We TcailiTm our belief in, and devotion To, the
supreme and sovereign right 81 every lawful Gill
zen, rich or poor native oT foreign born white or
bHck, To- cast one free ballot in public elections
and Ia have that ballot duly counted and certified
81 counted. Denial 81 such right should result in
decrease o: representation Ia Congress and ia the
electoral colfcgs
We recognize the Republican press Of the
country 81, great aud iudIspeus 1hlg force Ia the
advocacy aud promotion 10 Republican principles,
and commend 10 every believer ia EeYuhiiCtui-Iu
t' dug of lending hi- Influence ard efforts to the
extension OF the benefits 81 this potent agency.
The election Of officers closed the conven-
ton. Hon. John ;. ClarksOn. Of Iowa, was
chosen President aud Andrew b. Humphreys,
of New York Secretary.