The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-19
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Aug. lS.-Ine he
publican national campaign was opened
in the state of Illinois at high noon today
by the calling to order of the Republican
League of the state of Illinois 1t is as
serted here today that Illinois is the first
state in the Union in which the gri Zzied
party managers have delegated to the
Young Mems Republican league the for
mality of officially opening the campaign.
Ii was indeed royal welcome that the
young Republicans of Illinois gave to
Whitelaw Reid today The welcome eX-
tended to the distinguished visitor was
not confined to the Republicans alone.
Thousands of Democratic admirers of the
heroic character which was simplest and
grandest to them under the name of Abe
Lincoln assembled to greet the editor of
that great journal which had always been
first in the defense of the war president,
and in latter days most reverent to the
memory of the martyred hero. Thous-
ands of visitors were present from all
parts of the state. The city was beauti-
fully decorated with flags, banners and
bunting. A large stand erected in front
of the state house gave an opportunity
to the immense crowd to get within hear
ing distance of the speaker.
The first session Of the league was held
in the house of representatives. The of
ficials OF the league state that the reception
into the League last night of 800 new clubs,
organized since the last campaign, swells
the total number from S6S to 1l66 clubs.
The clubs represent an average member
ship of 100 young men each. To Offset
this league, the Democrats of Illinois have
recently organized the Young Mems
Hickory club, an order which is also said
10 show phenomenally rapid growth and
TO demonstrate the interest that is being
taken by young men of both parties in the
coming campaign.
There was round of applause when w.
w. Tracy of Springfield called the conveu-
ton to order. President Tracy spoke
briefly. AT the conclusion of his address
Secretary Lester read letter of regret
from President Harrison.
f. z. Smith OF Springfield moved the
appointment of a committee on permanent
organization. This was ruled out of order,
Chairman Tracy declaring the organiza-
tion already permanent.
A recess was then taken until 5 o'clock
When the Convention re-assembled Sec
reIary Lester made a report, assuring the
convention that if new clubs continu ued to
be organized as rapidly as they have dur
ing the past two weeks there would be
1000 clubs in this state by the 18th of
September, making Illinois the banner
state in the national league.
Delegates to the national league conven-
tiou to be held at Buffalo Were then
chosen.
The election of ofscers.. was next in order,
and the following were elected y acclama-
ton: President, ". w. Tracy of Spring
field: treasurer, William a. Faulsen of
Chicago.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tions was unanimously adopted. The re-
port congratulates the country on its
magnificent prosperity. due to the wise
Legislation of the Republican party and its
faithful administration; indorses the Re-
publican national platform and the Re-
publican platform of the state of Illinois.
and congratulates all the people on the
splendid outlook for Republican success,
and the consequent probable election of
men who nave proved themselves equal
to great occasions and worthy of the great
party which they represent.
Richard Yates and George Willis, can
didaies for congressman-at-large, made
brief speeches.
At sos o'clock Whitelaw Reid entered
the hall, srm-in-arm with Senator Cuilom
Upon bis appearance the delegates cheered
for several minutes. After three cheers
were given for Alr. Reid, Senator Cullom
raped for order and introduced Governor
tller, who, in turn, introduced Hon
W hitelaw Reid, who spoke at length upon
the various issues of the campaign. The
speech was frequently aDplauded.
At its conclusion Governor Oglesby
spoke. followed by President Burke of the
Republican National League of College
clubs.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
There was an overflow meeting outside
the capitol. which was addressed by Seua-
tor Cullom, Governor Fifer, Hon. White
law Reid and Congressman Burrows of
Michigan.
Mr. Reid and party dined with Governor
Filter. after which they reviewed torch
hight procession from the porch of the
governors mansion. They then attended
a mass meeting at the capitol, where ad-
dresses were made by Governor Fifer,
Mr.. Reid, Congressman Burrows, Senator
Culiom and several speakers of state repu-
tation.
The meeting concluded at midnight,
when Mr.. Reid took a train for the return
trip TO New York.
Mr.. Reds journey from Chica 20 was
series Of hearty greetings at the various
stations where the train was scheduled 10
stop At such places Mr.. Reid spoke,
sometimes with eloqueace, sometimes
with resGy wit. and always interestingly.
Stops w-fe msde al. Joiief, Braidwood, Poa-
t!ac, CErqta. ana Bloomington, the home
OF Hon Hon. Adlai (. Stevenson. slS. Reid
said iAat Bloomington had "a candidate FOR
governor OF the state and vice President Of
the nation. IAey could not hope 10 elect
boih,s he trusted that tney would be snc-
cesstul With their sabernatoriai cAndi
date.
TEXAS DEMOCRATS