The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1891-08-27
REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE.

REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.
State Meeting Of Republican Clubs at
Topeka Yesterday.
An Enshusiastie csnvestloa as which the
Ola Time spirit PrsvaiIsy-''Xsssg
crswa'' ana '.0sd crowd'' an
Gee fer the oraad ola Par
ty.-Biaise Chesred.
Topeka, Aug. as.-SpeeiSl to the
JoURNAL:-The State Convention Of
Republican League met In the capital
this morning. Prominent Republic
cans from all parts Of the state were
In attendance, aud the greatest en-
thusiasm was manifest. A great
many were disappointed that Clark
son, President Of the National
League could not be present, but
Senator Plumb, Ex-Governor An
thony and other good speakers are
In attendance, and the results Of this
meeting will be far-reaehing and
beneficial. There are familiar faces
from the extreme western limits Of
the state, and greetings are cordial
aud hearty. Republicans are every
where, and all report the party 10
excellent shape In every part Of the
state, delegates from counties where
Republicans have already nominated
their tickets, say they are going to
elect them sure, and they cay the
third party Is losing ground daily.
Representative Hall 10 crowded.
One prominent characteristic 81 this
meeting Is the very large majority
OF young men, and the scarcity Of
the old Ofiice-holding crowd. An
other thing IL quite noticeable, and
that Is the large number OF young
farmers.
President Miller, Of Council Grove,
called the meeting 10 order aud an.
nouneed committees on credentials
and resolutions at lO:45. Loud calls
were made for Hon. J. X. Burton, of
Abilene, for . speech. aud he res
pended In q rousing and eloquent
speech, and was cheered TO the echo.
Calls were then made for Lieut.. Gov.
Felt, who came forward with q
characteristic speech, Of patriotic
fervor, and ready wit, and the
League adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNoON-2P M.
After dinner the report Of the COM
mittee on credentials Mas unani-
moasly adopted. A large number Of
ladies' were in attendance. TIE dele
gates were seated by congressional
districts, aud the large hall was en-
tirely full. Committee on ResOlu-
lions commended the administration
Of President Harrison, acts Of the
late Congress, the doctrine Of Pro-
lection, the administration Of Gov.
Humphrey, aud denounced the last
house Of representatives Of the state
OF Kansas. Denounced the leaders
Of the Peoples party, the repudia-
ton Of debts, the sub-treasury bill,
and the howl Of calamity which has
done 30 much to iDjure the credit
and fair name Of Kansas.
After the adoption Of the report Of
the committee, Bristow, Of Saline,
offered resolution 10 send greetings
to the Republicans Of Ohio, and to
their gallant leader, the champion
Of true Republication, VIM. McKin-
ley Jr. At the mention Of MeKin-
ley's name the convention cheered
10 the echo.
Then followed the reports Of sscre-
tary Slonaker and president Miller.
After some informal business had
been transacted, the convention pro-
ceeded to the election Of officers.
The name Of Hon. w. J. Bailey, Of
Nemaha county, . practical farmer,
was placed In nomination, aud he
was elected unanImous.y. The same
fate met the name Of senator Dick
Blue, OF Linn county. for vice-pres
dent, and J. w. ButterfieId, of Sha W.
nee. Fer secretary, J. L. Bristow,
Of the Salins Republican, was unan-
imously elected.
Following the election Of officers,
came the election OF the Executive
Committee, consisting Of two men,
bers Of each Congressional District, /
resulting as follows: First district,
r. q. Robinson and v. II. Tracey
Seeond, Eli q. Chandler, W. A.
TrIgg; Third, T. +. Thompson, Ed. |
p. Greer; Fourth, G. NJ. Sheldon,
Fred b. Hoyt; Fifth, T. A. SawhiII,
ID. A. Valentine; Sixth, X. Z. Will
eoxson, e. J. Evans; Seventh, +. G..
Raney, Milton Brown. A vote Of |
thanks was rendered the retiring
officers, and Gov. Humphrey res
pended 10 loud calls for q speech.
Adjournment was taken for supper,
Promptly at the appointed hour
the convention was called to order, |
Representative hall was filed from
floor TO ceiling to listen to . speech
by Senator Plumb. The brilliant
audience furnished inspiration for q
splendid effort by the Senator, and
he made magnificent speech. He
was followed by T. +. Byrnes, Of
Minnesota, national lecturer OF the
National Republican League. In
clear, logical ana sensible manner
he outlined the plans aud objects Of
the League. He held the close at
tention Of the vast audience. At the
close Of his address Hon. ]. w. ADV
10 call for . speech, aud
stirred The assembly with q rousinR
and spirited address.
One Of the pleasant incidents Of
The meeting was the presentation to
Slonsker OF Q gold headed
zane By the Yates Center League.
The mention Of the "Man from
Maine" always brought the eonyen-
lion 10 It's feet with cheer on cheer.
The League adjourned at late
hour amidst the greatest enthusi-
.sm, and the work Of this day will
bear fruit In retaining the state
'f Kansas from the blight Of the
malicious ISLANDERS and faIsehoods
circulated by her false representa-
ives who have proven themselves
Unworthy Of the name Of Kansas,
md WIN will ha palaRafaA A. sh.f. Il