New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-06
LIVE REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
A REVIVAL OF LEAGUE WORK IN CoNsE-
QUENCE OF MR.CLARKSON'S ELECTION.


SIDES IN THE FIELD-PARTY
ORGANIZATION THE Or
DER OF THE DAY.
The impetus gvento the Republican Clro moVeineu.
by the election OF 1r. CarhSon to the presuen'E Va
the National League is perceptible n almost esc1'
state and Territory whe7e the 'rgsmzauon eAs'''
New clubs are being started, and, what Is equany I'M
portant many of t HUNDREDS OF those formed oetore
the last Presidential election being recreanized on
n uer-nanont basis Ths next National contest lie
nearly A year and haK away and the torrfd term,
when most people are disposed to-schew politics, Is
at hand vet nofN thsarding this the officers OF the
League declare that the activity displayed by the clubs
throughout the country most astonishing So marked
is this revival of neest in the work Of organization
that President Clarkson, who went to Europe for a
two months vacsha, found II necessary to cut short
his outing and retu1 here
p+ while this RIVAL is generally distributed IT is
naturally most oonpicuous in those states having cleo
lions this fall Nev6Yort NewJersey, Maryland, Massa
chusetts. Kentu1y, Ohio, Iowa ard Illinois. Pre-
unirarv steps hve already been taken toward
,-.,,zi,o the Empire state League, with a view to
bringing the scores Of strong clubs within the com
n,onwealth into intimate reotions and making the
state association active, compact and potent.
state organizer viii probably be appointed and sent
out through the state within 4 few weeks. An early
convention will undoubtedly be held Permanent head
quarters will be opened shortly In New-York City.
President McAlpin is firm m the belief that Repub
ucan Governor be elected in the state this fail and
that the clubs do much to bring about this most
desirable result. John 5 Smith, of the NewYork Re
publican Club. who chairman of the Committee
League Work at the last two National Conventions, Is
being talked Of suitable for the place Of State
organizer Mr. Smith Il an active. enthusiastic League
and ought 70 naRe brilliant success as an or,
ganizer. His work as chairman Of the state League
Executive Committee In the campaign Of 165S was
most creditabe.
For some unknown reason the New-Jersey League
has been strangely inactive for long time past. Its
convention last year well attended The proceed
ings were interesting. full delegation was chosen
10 represent the State at the Cincinnati Convention.
Good work done by many of the clubs during the
campaign But after the election the Organization
seemed to lapse into cOmatose condition from which
the National Convention failed to it, as
only three representatives of the State appeared
al Cincinnati. But the Jersey Republicans have a
warm fight on hand this fall and some of the clubs of
the State beginning to get in line again for solid
work No call has yet been issued for a state conven
tion but it viii probably be held early in the
The enemy is already at work. New Democratic climbs
are being started and the opening of enc of these, at
Bloomfield Monday night, was attended by the
Democratic Governor Of the State, Leon Alb
bett. AS Mr.. Albeit is one of the ceareSt-
headed politicians in the country, what he said
about the value of local party clubs is well worth
repeating " Republicans especially those of New
jersey IT,, said he, in every village and hamlet in
this country there is permanent Democratic organ
lZation such this, when the hour of battle comes
We shall win because shall be in the majority. 1
an happy when I see a Democratic organization that
is not merely campaign organization which comes
into life during the excitement of an election. If you
change a'man's views, you must approach him
when he Is free from the excitement and passion
gendered by a great conflict"
The next contest in Baltimore between the rival
wings Of the party there has given the public an
Idea of the activity Of Republicans in that famous
old Democratic stronghold. This activity is found
particularly IN League circles for the clubs IN Mary
land are in reality, the party organization or, at
least the strongest expression OF It, The president of the
state League, W. W. johnson, made Postmaster OF
Baltimore indeed the League OF the State have been
pretty well recognized generally in the matter of APP
poinments IL is not surprising therefore, that they
are now putting on their for this coming state
campaign which Will be waed relentiessly against the
cohorts of senator German. 1t is pretty well
understood that it the aggressiveness displayed
by the Maryland elu9, IN 1s99 that led that willy
National League and the holding OF convention for the
purpose In baltimore.
This National Association of Democratic Clubs by
the way which has been in state Of suspended ami
NATION since Clevelands overthrow, IS also proposing
10 Itself Its president, Chaunccy
F. Black who failed TO be elected Lieutenant Governor
Of Pennsylvania last fall, in long letter
recently, urging his followers TO get In line and
pointing out the absolute necessity of keeping up
organization IN Inc party 70 rival That OF the re
iubhcan which he declares elected President Harrison
declaration that no one familiar with the campaign
Black the only danger confronting the Democratic
party in 1892 While Democratic leaders cautiously
against Republican aggression in both houses during
the late session, and In instances. notably that
defeated the plans Of the enemy they have been
sHce last autumn considering the most feasible and
nltey detmnea L that the party Of The people shall
II.
il can be prevented. The National Committee and tho
Congressional Campaign Committee ana active leaders
In the Senate and the House have hud is important
subject under consideration almost continuously. II
has received the attention it deserved. aud when
tbs battle is the Democratic people will feel
effects Of these wise counsel and timely precautions
Then after referring to the effectiveness Of the Re
leaders OF MS association are dons for Democratic
success In le62 permanent headquarters has been
opened In Washington in charge Of Lawrence Gardner
whence continuous campaign under the direction
OF the National Democratic Committee will be
clubs VIII be encouraged and the formation
Of state organizations. where Zone exist, Will
distributed; all inquiries VIII be promptly answered
ard Information given and a. constant cor
tsined. The campaign of 1899 is low practically
opened and the fact justihss this movement OF the
Committee. II is believed mat by the time TIE nSfu
nations made the Democracy win for once DO
ian L wilson The distinguished representative from
West Virginia, chairman OF the Executive Committee
In the West and Northwest He Will visit snd address
the Democratic societies and meetings held under
ter auspices all along the northern route, RON ST.
Paul 70 Tacoma. The Democratic society OF The ne"
State Of Washington, formed last year by eelcgae
convention VI the primary societies, Will receive ard
entertain him there. lie viii visit and speak IN Min
nesota, the DakOtas Montana, Idaho, washington,
California, Colorado, Utah and probably at Other
points upon his return. Mr.. wilson's eminence IN
Tie House his great learning his splendid eloquenoe
DIS spJtless character, his pure Democracy Usether
with his responsible post Ia the National Association
Of Democratic clubs, make him, Of all men. the chosen
apostle 10 be sent abroad TO confirm the Democratic
ocees IN tho faith Of Jefferson and TO prepare theh
Tor the approaching struggle" 81.
All tbs cannot fail 20 be interesting % kepuDIcan
,lub men. who may also be gratihed - Know thdt
ei- National League COMMITTEES is not idle one OF
PRESIDENT tlsrisJn's first Official act was 10 appOht
LauOn4l organizer in the person OF NJ T. b byIHes'
Rte president Of the Minnesota state League ana re
oAty chief OF Ne Appointing DIVISION IN The IIe'ts-
uy Department. Mr.. ByTnes has already started on
tour o. the country combining his abors Tor ne meSt
t nlLrallL 10 lie sltos having elecLLos Inl. IaL.