The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-17
Neither Trader, Manufacturer, Farmer Non
Wage.Earner Wants Reversal of the Pol
icy That Has Brought Only Prosperity.
Chaos Would Follow the Adoption oftht
iff.for-Reyenue-0nly Principle.
Declarations Of the Republican League-ClOss
of the Conyention-Speech by ]. Ellen
Foster Before the Women's Association.
THE REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE.

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Speech by Hon. Whiseiaw Reid.
BUFFALO, Sept. l6-President Clarkson
called the national Republican league con-
ven tion to order at IL o'clock this morning.
Meetings of various committees delayed
the opening of the session for full hour.
The committee on time and place reported
in favor of Louisville as the place and thu
second Wednesday in May as the time foI
holding the next annual convention. The
report was adopted. General Falrchild, Of
Wisconsin, presented the following report
of the committee on resolutions:
The representatives of the Republican clubs OF
the United States, in convention assembled
lican party. history luminous with heroic serv-
ice rendered Our beloved country, make the fol-
lowing 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 party az
Minneapolis, in national convention assembled,
fully express the sentiments of the Republican
League of the United States. we therefore mos1
cordially indoree those PRINCIPLES, 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 advancement
and progress. Its principles are, and always
having the good of their country az heart We
cordially invite all young voters who believe In
the prosperity and perpetuity OF the Union 70
unite their political fortunes with the Repub-
hcan party.
Resolved, That IT be expressed as the sense Of
this convention that the Republican press of the
country is one of the best agencies that may be
employed TO promote the principles OF Repub-
hcan1sn and that 1t is worthy or hearty encour-
agement and support OF all Republicans.
The above was adopted, as was also the
following:
Resolved, That in the future each State and
Territory shall be entitled 10 six delegates at
large and four from each congressional district
Each college Republican club in the United
States shall be entitled TO delegate, and each
college. where there is but enc college in the
congressional district where the college is To-
eat 3D. to two delegates in the national conven-
ton. The colleges entitled TO representation
under this provision shall be subject to the ac-
tion of the executive committee. We recommend
Republicans residing in the District OF Columbia,
having legal residence In the states and Terri
tories, to connect themselves with the National
Republican League.
The old officers were then reelected.
President Clsrkson was notified. and when
he entered the hall and resumed the gavel
he was greetsd with deafenlng cheers. As
o good soldier." said MIR. Ciarkson, II obey
orders and accept the honor offered. l had
hoped you would have selected a better
man."
impossible" cried many voices. The
convention then proceeded TO name vice.
presidents and executive committeeman,
as follows: One each from each State and
Territory represented. George w. Patshell
is the vice-president for Indiana. j. j.
Lafollette represents the State on the ex-
&C cutive committee.
SHORT SPEECH BY wHITELAw REID.
Shortly before o'clock Whiteiaw Reid
was escorted into the hall by large dele
CATION headed by band and with waving
plumes. He was given an enthusiastic re-
ception. The convention fairly went wild
for several minutes. Mr.. Reid spoke brief
ly. He said:
Mr.. Chairman, and Ladies and Gentlemen
Notice was served upon NE the moment 1 left
the railway train that no speech was expected.
Afterwards your chairman told me that the con-
vention was about adjourning for dinner. Yon
viii testify that two such statements these
fully warrant a candidate in making no speech.
Applause and laughter. On this occasion GER
further exercises to which the chairman hope
fully pointed, excepting merely words OF con-
Ing SO brightly in the western part of the State.
(Applause.] Because q vast deal OF interest has
not thus far been shown In the canvass. our oppo-
nents have sometimes fattered themselves that
the Republican cause was in an apathetic state.
l beg you, gentlemen, say nothing what
Those OF you who have known the Republican
party in storm as well as in sunshine know that
its best work has been done at the time when its
At present they only believe that we are apa
thetic. Lot US encourage them II possible. TO be-
leFe more, let us encourage tnem 10 Deleyo
that we think that the conditions in the north
ern part OF New England are absolutely against
us. IL they will only have the kindness 10 con-
tinue in that conviction they will add moro to
the many kindnesses they have already con-
ferred in this campaign, from the formation OF
their platform at Chicago on down, upon the
Republican party.
Not another word, Mr.. Chairman, save 10 re-
neat to @ you , and to this eonvent,on N my best
you my warInest 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 as
sure. Applause.
On the eve of adjournment, Mr. Seamans,
OF California. obtained unanimous consent
to make o motion. He moved that the
pampas plume selected by the Repu bli cans
of California as their emblem receive the
Endorsement of the National League con-
vention. This was carried with cheers for
California. The convention then adjourned
sine die. with cheers for Harrison and Reid,
and the delegates crowded forward towards
Mr.. Reid. who remained on the stage sew
eral minutes shaking hands with those who
thronged about him.