Evening journal., 1891-04-23

of the last congress have however very
clearly defined and very courgeously pre-.
sented the issues upon which the next con
test must be waged To those conventions
declarations | gave the assent Of deep con.
viction, and TO the important legislation
of the last congress my earnest support
II the people Of the United States win now
give the world to understand that the pro
lection and enlargement Of our domestic
industries, the extension Of our foreign
trade by reciprocal arrangements not in-
consistent with a protective policy. and
the revival of our merchant marine bv the
methods that all other nations use, Is onr
settled policy, we win speedily, ann sure.
realize 9 marvellous development and ne
newed prosperity"
4 Hot Debate on Immigration.
The committee on rules and order Of
business then reported Ohio was given
fifty-one votes, Michigan seventeen ana
New Jersey two. A minority report was
submitted, differing from the majority re-
port, recommending that only delegate
present represent the vote OF each state
This point Of order was made and sus
tanned by the chair, that the majority re
port conficted with the league constitu-
ton. The minority report was then adopt
ed. When the resolutions were up for
discussion very lively debate occurred on
the one relating Go immigration.
The chairman of the committee on reso.
lutions suggested that the Objectionable
words, Persons so alien from ns In ideas
and habits Of thought that they cannot be
assimilated in the body polite, . be stricken
out. Mr.. Campbell, of New York, objected
on the ground that the Republican party
should suffer defeat, II necessary, for what
II believes to be right
Mr. Barrett, OF Minnesota, assured the
convention that his state was not afraid of
the language OF the resolution, and hoped
that something would be done TO make
such scenes as that in New Orleans impos-
sible.
Mr. Andrews Of New York. said the
language excepted TO should be printed in
large letters, and that expediency should
be made to give way to right He spoke
of the necessity for restricting immigra-
tion, as shown in. the city of New York
The previous question was ordered. The
question being on striking out the words
objected 20, it was carried on a division.
The rest of the resolution was agreed to.
aud the resolutions as reported were
adopted
The appointment Of committee Of five
70 provide for the incorporation Of the
league was ordered. The chair was author
lied 70 appoint the committee.
a motion directing the president and
secretary TO incorporate the league in case
the committee should report favorably
was carried
The Election OF omcers
Next came the election Of officers. presi
dent being first Judge Powers OF Yer
mont, nominated Hon. John S. Clarkson.
Of Iowa. Mr.. Houk, Of Tennessee eulo-
gized Mr.. Clarkson and spoke Of his valua-
bic services to the Republican party. Sena.
tor Mathews, Of Illinois, said his state had
slipped cog last year, but it would be re-
paired, and the electoral vote Of Illinois
would be cast for the Republican nominee
for president He closed by putting w.
w. Tracy, of Illinois, in nomination for
the league presidency. Mr. Thurston left
the chair and said that the welfare Of the
league demanded that a man should be at
the head Of il who has the confidence OF the
Republican party and is known TO be a
thorough organizer. Clarkson, he said.
was one Of the original members Of the
league and at all times stood by il. Mr..
Thurston's speech was an earnest plea for
the election Of Clarkson Mr.. Mathews.
Of Illinois, withdrew the name of Mr.
Tracy and moved that Mr. Clarkson be
nominated by acclamation. The motion
was carried amid cheering
The other officers chosen were A. b
Humphrey, Of New York, secretary, and
Ex-Governor Lounsbury, Of Connecticut,
treasurer.
A vote was then taken on the PROPOSE
tion to leave the matter of time and place
OF holding the next convention IN the
hands OF the executive committee, and it
was agreed to. The report Of the commit
tee ON location so amended as to provide
that the executive committee shall fix the
time and place for holding the next league
convention and that it shall be held three
weeks after the Republican National con
vention was then adopted.