Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-09-22
POLITICAL ISSUES.
Annual Meeting of the National
Republican League.
Resolutions Adopted-Meeting of the COR
lege League and Of the wOmen's
AssociatiOn-PeOpIe's Party
Candidates Accept.
rHE BrFrALo CONTENTION.

to order At ll:S0 a. m. Friday The
committee on time and place re-
ported in favor of Louisville
as the place and the second
Wednesday in May as the time for
holding the next annual convention
Gen Clarkson was reelected presi-
dent by unanimous rising vote.
Gen. Fairchild, Of Wisconsin, present
ed the report of the committee on
resolutions, as follows:
The representatives Of the republican clubs
OF the United States convention assembly,
mindful OF the splendid history of the repub-
lican party, history luminous with heroic
services rendered our beloved country, make
the following declaration Of principles
We most heartily indorse the wise patriotic
and statesmanlike administration OF President
Harrison.
Believing that the principles announced by
the representatives OF the republican national
convention fully express the sentiments OF the
republican league OF the United States. we
therefore most cordially indorse these prin.
ciples to the end that the continued prosperity
of our country may be assured
The republican party has been from its
birth the advocate OF all measures OF advance
ment and progress. Its principles are and al
ways have been such that they appeal TO young
men having the good OF their country at heart
We cordially invite all young voters who believe
in the prosperity and perpetuity OF the union
TO unite their political fortunes with the repub-
hcan party"
A. b. Humphreys, of New York, was
reelected secretary by reclamation, and
w. s. Lousberry was reelected treas
urer. After their speeches of accept
ance, Whitelaw Reids appearance in
the hall was the signal for great cheer
ing
Mr.. Reid spoke briefly, extending
his congratulations upon the pros
poets of republican triumph which the
work of the league and which the spirit
and purpose of the republican party
throughout the nation assure"
THE COLLEGE LEAGUE.
1t was shortly after o'clock p. m,
when the American republican college
league began its session in a small hall
adjoining the main convention hall
The college delegates numbered
about $50 and represented Yale,
Harvard. Cornell, Union. Rutgers
and she University of Michigan. Ne
sides many preparatory and high
schools. The meeting was called to
order by President James r. Burke.
In his address President Burke said
that for the first time in the history of
American politics on the eve of
presidential election the college
and university republicans of the
nation had sent their repre-
sentatives 70 participate in the pro-
ceediugs of "a convention which has for
its object the perpetuation of the
principles of the republican party, the
triumph of republican candidates and
the continuation of the republican adj
ministration. They had entered the field
with the keenest realization of the du-
ties and responsibilities and with
firm resolve to discharge those duties
as becomes the courage and the con
science of American youth, Mr.
Burlte's address was received with APP
plause and The glee club sang several
selections.
THE woMEN's LEAGUE
The National Wonen's Republican
association met at Concert hall Friday
morning, Mrs. J. Ellen Foster presid-
ing. The promineu; Indies and gentle
meu on the platform we're Mrs Mary
Stuart Coffin Of Michi@an; Mrs.
Frances H. Howard, of Massachusetts.
Gen. Thomas W. Chaea and Mrs.
Thomas ". Chace of Rhode Island.
Mrs. Bomyn shaw, i. r Deliver.
Of Iowa ]. H. Still, of Rhode Island.
ana Mrs. Lucy \. Leggctt 81 Washing
ron, = Mrs, Foster made a long
>necch