The Iola register., 1891-05-01
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Con
vention at Cincinnati.

convention, the largest league conven
tion ever held, convened at Cincinnati
on the 22nd inst Each state was en-
titled to representation according t.
the number of its congressman anG
senators.
Major Mosby made the opening ad
dress of welcome in behalf of the city
followed by Ex-Governor Foraker in be
half of the state OF Ohio.
Ex-Gov. Foraker said the republicans
OF Ohio were simply republicans. They
sometimes had contest which they re-
garded as purely their own, but on
national issues they never falter. Nc
republican candidate for the presidency
had ever failed to get Ohio's electoral
vote. Applause. Continuing, he
said: "The republicans OF Ohio cherish
with grateful recollection and apprecia
ton the name and memory OF Abraham
Lincoln [applausel; they have a just
pride in the stalwartl loyalty and patriot.
ism of Ulysses S. Grant Lapplausel and
an enthusiastic admiration and de-
votion for the greatest living American,
James G. Blaine. Prolonged cheers
You seem to be affected the same way
cheering, and well you may be. for
Mr.. Blaine has given US magnificent
administration" Applause.
Continuing, he said the republicans
OF Ohio not only believed in great men.
but in great principles established by
the party from the thirteenth constitu-
tiOnal amendment down to the rulings
of glorious Tom Reed. Applause.
They believe in free ballot and fair
count Applause. and they despise with
Indignation the Iufidelity and COW ardice
whereby the most sacred of all the
pledges of 1888 stands yet unfulfilled.
Applause. While they welcome all
who come to these shores in good faith
TO become American citizens and obey
and become a part of the laws and
institutions of this country, they want
the doors shut against the Malta Of
every other land. Tremendous ap-
plause.
We are soon to have our state conven-
tion. | am not anticipating anything.
for it is practically done already, when
| say that on that occasion we shall
take for our platform the much-talked-
about Mckinley bill applause, und for
our leader the gallant. brilliant author
OF the great measure. Cheers and
calls for Mckinney
Such are the republicans Of Ohio, and
being such they know how to appreciate
you.
Mr., w. ]. Squire of Toledo, presi-
dent of the Ohio Republican League,
also spoke.
Hon. II. H. Powers of Vermont
replied to the address of welcome.
President Thurston then made his
address, reviewing at length the growth
Of the League. low numbering over TO-
tbO clubs. with 2 membership of 3.000.-
600. he scored the mugwumps and re-
viewed the result Of the late congress
SiOnal elections. The Alliance was
shown to be an ally of the Democracy.
having its birth in the Southern states.
from there spreading to the West The
address was lengthy and eloquent, and
closed as follows:
Nov il the time to begin the cam
paign Of lS.E2. II i in the power of the
Republican League of the United States
to offer to The next Republican National
Committee, on the very day of the selec-
tlOn OF q candidate, an organized army
of 30, 000 clubs, ready to fall into line at
the word of command and march 3,O00.-
600 strong under the Republican banner
to a glorious victory in the following
November
When President Thurston,s address |
ended, the convention adjourned until /
the next morning. At night a public /
mass meeting Of the league was held at .
Music Hall, where speakers addressed |
an immense audience. Hon. VIM. Nc /
Kinley. Jr., who was one of the speakers .
was introduced as the next governor of /
Ohio and one of the future presidents OF ,
the United States, amid great applause.
On Wednesday morning great excite
ment followed the receipt OF big box
of American tin plate, forwarded by
Congressman Neidringhaus of St. Louis
a ID there was lively scramble for the
bright souvenirs.
To the question OF a delegate why
these were sent, Secretary Humphrey
said that Congressman NeidringhauS
had made a statement that within two
years American tin and American iron
would sell Tor 20 per cent less than the
present rate. a Maryland delegate
added that one of the largest canning
in the United States at
Belair was buying tin cheaper than a
year ago.
Letters were read from Senator Sher-
man, President Harrison, William NJ.
Evarts and others.
The reading was punctUated with
applause, but when the letter
from President Harrison was announced
the delegates cheered again and again,
and finally arose en- masse. waving hand !
kerchiefs and papers until the hall re-
with enthusiastic outburst. {
When the letter was read the applause I
was renewed.
The election of officers was then made. |
Hon. J. 5. Clarkson of Iowa, was chosen =
president and Andrew 3. Humphrey 7
and Phineas Lousberry of l
Connecticut treasurer were reelected.
The committee on resolutions. I
through John L. Webster OF Nebraska. 9
presented a report. The resolutions t
IGNORED the memory of General Sher-
nan, Admiral Porter and Secretary I
Window: indorsed the action Of Speak b
r Reed in compelling the members of Y
he house Of representatives TO transact
,ublic business; favoring protection and "
remembering the claims of O
Oldiers. and declaring the aim OF the 4
eague TO be the dissemination of the
principles and doctrines of the republi-
an party as fashioned by the teachings II
{ IFS greatest leaders. The following =
lauses are in full: II
We indorSe the wise, statesmanlike. u
enerous and patriotic course of the ad-
of President Harrison.
Is conduct Of both domestic and for Q.
ign affairs has been such as to COM q;
land the thorough respect and hearty az
dmiration of every true citizen. lis
ttitude in dealing with alien residents 81
nd giving 90 them the protection ac- N
)rded to American citizens, and no so