New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-06
COL. MoALPlN REELECTED.
WORK OF THE LEAGUE CONVENTION AT
SYRACUSE.
ENTHUSIASM AND HARMoYY-MAyY CLUBS REP
Observation-Disclosures THE PRINCIPLES
OF 1sss-A GREAT MAss-MEETING
IN THE EVENING.
tBr TELEGRAPH TO TnE TRrpuNE.r

OF 1sss-A GREAT MAss-MEETING
IN THE EVENING.
tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrpUSEr
Syracuse, Aug. 1.-The best Republican club
convention ever held In this State Is the unani-
nous verdict tonight regarding the fourth annual
meeting Of the New-York League, which
opened here this morning and closed its
first days proceedings late tonight with one of the
most enthusiastic mass-meetings ever witnessed in
Onondoga County. The expectations which were
entertained as to the gathering great as they were
have all been more than realized Not only was
the attendance large and thoroughly representa-
tive, every part Of the State having delegates
present, but the proceedings from beginning to end
were spirited and interesting and it would be diff
icult IL not impossible to find a Republican that
was present who is not encouraged and delighted
at what he saw and heard. 1t wns n Republican
assemblagc IN the fullest and hest sense of the
term. Not a trace OF factional feeling was mani
tested throughout the day. every attempt Of that
sort being instantly checked by what might fairly
he termed the "common,sense of most AS one
of the leading delegates put it, "We are
through fighting each other: we are going
for the common enemy now.' This
was the spirit of the meeting and one
that was constantly reflected throughout the pro-
ccedings. Those who feared that the convention
might say or do something that would emborrass
the regular party convention next month will
learn with satisfaction that all such fears are
grOundless. The League men fully understand
that their business is not to make platforms
any more than it is to nominate candidates, and
so they contented themselves to-day with simply
reaflirming the principles Of the party set forth
in the National platform and, arrigning the Dem
o.. - al.
ton to this was the resolution adopted in the con-
vention, in reference to the contract work at the
Dannemora prison. Colonel McAlpin was re-
elected in accordance with general expectation.
His excellent work of late made all opposition to
him futile, and his only opponent, John S. Smith,
the efficient chairman Of the sub-Executve Com
mittee, saw this early, and gracefully retired,
leaving the Colonel to be chosen again by ac-
clamatiOn. 1t was matter of regret that, owing
somewhat to a misunderstanding, Mr.. Smith was
beaten as a candidate for member Of the Exec
utivc Committee. 1t was not due to any fault
Of his, and he will get a suitable place of honor
tomorrow if he VII accept it. The final session
Of the convention will be held today TO complete
the election of officers and choose delegates to
the National Convention Of the League next
year.
The proceedings began about noon in the Grand
Opera House, which was beautifully decorated
with flags, bunting, flowers and evergreeno
There was hardly vacant seat on the main iloor
and the galleries were comfortably filed. The
majority of the delegates were young men, OF
course, but no small number of political veterans
and prominent party leaders were also in attend
ance such as State Senator Sloan, ASsemblyman
Deyo. Of Bnghamton; Senator Sweet eX-Congress-
man Horr. Robert p. Porter, Superintendent of the
Census: General Stewart l.. WOodfOrd, ex-senator
Griswold Smith O'Bren, Of Albany; Congress
man Serene n. Payne, Nathaniel Mckay, John
Simpson. Assembyman Acker, William a. Smyth,
chairman of the Tioga County Republican Com
mittee Mahlon Chance, of the American Protec-
tive Tariff League; James 4 Blanchard. eX-Alayor
Parsons, Of Rochester, rejoicing in the fact that
lis city Will have Republican convention next
month John Drake, OF New-Nork: Charles Il.
Fitch, Judge William A. Warner, eX.Assemblyman
Van Allen: John Kenyon, Samuel Morris, who has
been fighting :" Ed" Murphy in Troy for dozen
years or more, and others almost as well known.
Andrew d. White was in town. but had to go away
before the meeting opened.
President McAlpn presided. Most of those on
the natfor were League men, including visitors
from other State Leagues among them j. Henry
uOulQ, Ol MASSACHUSETTS,, tiilu AlIs htilJ, VI VIZ
consin. Prayer was offered by the Rev j. ~ Bach
man. my Country 'Tis Of Thee was sung by
the Syracuse Gee Club, the audience joining in
the refrain. 1Ecn Salem Hyde, chairman of the
local committee. delivered the address of welcome,
saying among other things
The citizens of Syracuse irrespective OF fatilon or
OF party Of creed of race, welcome TO the central
city of the state these representative professional ana
business men who have come together here to de-
HbeEte great questions of policy and Of stale
These men of rcnOwn who surround me here, sanding
WejcSne but we thank them for the deeds they have
done in the past for their present high con'ecraon
in fhe parfy's future We thank them as well for
their presence here today and IN advance i]r t,e
us. For the League and its work need not speak;
What We do not know these grand men eloquent VII
burn into our consciousness with fiery tongues. touched
from of the altar OF living patriotism. one thhS
we do know. and that Is that ii all means education
and Of education the Republican party from It's blrGs
has always been safeit IS to-day s1ie-tO assert hat
The more a man knows the more likely is he to vote
the Republican Ticket II IS also just rs safe to assert
that the better man is the more temperate he Is e
his neghbOr the better citizen he IS. the mere he owes
his country and the he loves h' God; the more
likely is that man to vote the Republican ticket That
these are the facts, gentlemen, IS our PRIDE and our
nnt this condition carries with it grave responsi-
biltles. This confident expectation of everything
Fverv delcr,te here today owes to this convention
and patriotic moods, this is the place for them. II II
Won ever sink factonal and personal interests IN heh
resolve 10 give to your patty and through tna 10 you"
country your best. to-day Is htteSt time for thai Qou
10 dominate. II IN moments of patriotic eNuitauoii
there TO you practical ideas that may be uscih
10 your party, lofty ideals OF what great poluchl
party at it, best NAV lie aad do. hrre today ana t
morrow I, ftcst time for thcir expression That you
have come here with these thoughts in your minds,
these ambitions in y1r souls and these ideals IN your
hearts Is our belief and adds mmc;i5uribN 70 ine
hcarfiness OF our welcome and TO our hopes tlu'nn5
IN, results Il yOur deliberations. Again, gcnhHeh'
r.Ic A.. 70. fieau
Republican OnOnda,u welcome to Republican CehNal
Ncw-IOrk!
Mr. Iiydes remarks were generously applauded'
Secretary Hodges started TO call the roll OF dele
rates. but it was found that this would take too
much time, 40 he was directed to simply Call the
name of each club on his list: The list oi the
many organizations represented Is printed Ill
another column.
SPEECH or PRESIDENT McALPlN.
During the roll call Secretary Blalnes name
WAS loudly cheered contest was reported Ill
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