Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-23
THE CONVENTION
OF REPUBLICAN LEAGUE CLUBS FINALLY
WINDS UP ITS BUSINESS
Seidnnghaus Tin Plate Display Creates a Little
Divers.on-Harrisol IS Endorsed II tao ResO-
lunOas-ClarkNn is Elected Prssi-
dent-A BOT Debate.


League convention was late in cOnven-
Ing aud many delegates were not in the
hall when President ThurSton called it
20 order. Excitement followed when a
big box of American tin plate, for
warded by Congressman NiedringhauS.
of 81. Louis. was placed on the stage,
and a lively scramble for possession Of
the brilliant souvenirs followed. To
the question of Il delegate why these
were sent, Secretary Humphrey said
that Congress man Neidrilghaus had
made "a prediction that within Two
years American tin upon American iron
would sell for 20 per cent. less than
the present rate.
A Maryland delegate added that one
of the largest canning establishments
in the United States at Bellair. Md,
was buying tin cheaper now than it did
a year ago.
The Secretary then read number of
letters. Among them was one FROM
President Harrison, in which he said:
IL regret that shall be unable either
10 attend the convention or 10 give in my
letter any extended counsel. The con
ventionS Of the Republican party and
the legislation of the last Congress,
have, however, very clearly defined and
very courageOuSly presented the
issues upon which the next
contest must be waged To
these conventions aud declarations,
give .he assent of a deep conviction
and TO the important legislation of the
last Congress my earnest support. II
the people of the United States will now
give the world 10 understand that the
protection and enlargement OF our do
nestle industries. the extension OF our
foreign trade by reciprocal arrange
ments not inconsistent with protective
policy and the revival OF our merchant
marine by the methods just as all other
nations use, is our settled policy we will
speedily, am sure, realize marvellous
development and a renewed prosperity. "
Other letters were read from John
Sherman, Wm. NJ. EvartS, Secretary OF
Treasury ChaS Foster and j. a. Clark
son. The reading was pnnctuated with
frequent applause, but when the PreSi-
dents letter was announced, the dele
gates cheered again and again, aud I'm
.allv rose en- maSSe, waving hankerchiefS
and papers and cheering until the great
hall reverberated with the enthusiastic
outburst, and when the letter was read
the applause was renewed.
The Committee on Resolutions
through Judge John l.. Webster, Of
Nebraska, presented a report. The
resolutions hOnOred the memory of Gen.
sherman. Admiral Porter and Secre-
tary Window, iudorSed Speaker Reed,
favoriug protection and reciprocity.
prohibiting immigration; remembering
the claims OF soldiers, aud declaring
tine aim OF the League TO be the diSSem-
ination of the principles aud doctrines
of the Republican party Is fashioned by
the teachings of its greatest leaders.
\ Wisconsin delegate begged on be-
half OF the Northwest that the immigra-
tion clause be stricken out. He was
opposed by Gen Fairchild, Of the same
State.
The debate grew hot. The Malta
were denounced. One delegate asked
where the line could be drawn to define
who was not ilt TO asSimilate with the
body polite. Another retorted that in
New Orleans the line was drawn on the
| lamp post. Finally the clause was
amended and passed.
The reading of the Harrison endorse
ment created the most enthusiastic
scene of the convention. The delegates
rose. and with waving handkerchief>,
hats and canes kept up demonstration
| for several minutes.
Then came the election of officers.
| Mr.. Powers placed John ). ClarKSon in
nomination. Senator Matthews pre-
seuted w. W. Tracy, President OF the
/ Illinois League, but President ThurSton
left the chair and made 4 brief but
| forcible speech, which, to settle the
matter, Mr.. Tracy'S name was with
drawn, and Mr.. Clarkson received the
unanimous vote in an enthusiastic man
ner. Being now out of office, President
ThurstOn named Mr.. Tracy for PreSi-
dent pro tenn He was elected and
thanked the convention for the tempo
rary compliment.
Mr. Humphrey, OF New York, Secre-
tary, and PhiloS LouSberry, of Connec-
ticut, treasurer, were reelected.
The Executive Committee is 10 name
the place and the time of next meeting
TO be held. not less than three weeks
after the National Republican ConYen-
tiou Then. at nearly 4 O'Clock, the
convention adjourned sine die.