Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-30
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
State Clubs Assemble at Roches-
ter, N. Y.
PRESIDENT HARRISOyS LETTER.
He Outlines what He Thinks should ID.
the Plan Of mpaign-Blaine's
Name vociferousIy Cheered
by the Delegates.


1000 delegates and alternates were
present when the annual session of the
League of Republican clubs opened
mere Yesterday morning Pictures of
Harrison and Reid were on the walls of
the stage, with shields bearing the
words; Reciprocity, protection, free
ballot, honest dollar"
President MoAlpine, Of New York,
called tho convention TO order.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Will
lam X. Taylor. and Mayor Richard S.
Curran delivered the address Of wei.
come. The calling OF the roll caused
much enthusiasm. When the name of
James q. Blaine, associate from New
York, was called, the demonstration
was long continued, all the delegates
raising the cheer.
President McAlpine acknowledged
Tor the league the mayors welcome.
A letter from President Harrison, in
answer from an invitation, urging the
league TO action was read, after which
President McAlpine delivered his an
nual address.
lie held that tho chances Of a repub-
lican success meyer were SO bright and
that the greatest danger was the assur-
ance of confidence in his own lines.
The convention then took recess until 4
p. m.
AT $50 o'clock the convention was
again called TO order. A Telegram was
received from the republican state com
mittee OF New York announcing the
result of its meeting. o. q. Ciassen, Of
orange county, offered the following
resolutions
Recognizing the powerful influence which
women exert and the successful work they
accomplish whenever enlisted In q good cause,
We han the Women's National Republican as.
ISOLATION MS valued and welcomed co.workers
IN the cause OF good government We invite
this association TO extend Its organization in
ms state and invite the aid OF all republican
women In the state of New York in the
coming contest which will be waRed
Tor the true interest Of American homes we
recommend the organization of womsns
auxiliary clubs, wherever possible to work for
Harrison and Reid and the triumph Of the re.
publican principles.
To this end we offer and pledge our hearty
and active cooperation, and we request that
omcers OF the state league and OF each separate
cluo adopt as early as possible in the canvass
ana diligently pursue such measures az will
carry the purpose here expressed into full and
complete effect
Adjournment was taken until 10
o'clock this morning.
The following communication from
President Harrison was read:
My Dear Sir! have received an Invitation
from MT Hedges the secretary OF the league
OF republican clubs OF New YORK, TO attend The
hIth annual convention TO be held at Rochester
on the Nth inst II would give me great pleas-
ure TO meet with the young republicans OF New
YORK, but other engagements absolutely pre-
vent an acceptance OF the invitation. It will be
On suspicious occasion In the great national
campaign now opening II the league clubs dis.
play their banners at once In the front line
They have the power to bring q diffusion and
NJ the.same time an energy to campaign work
that campaign committees do not possess /
therefore extend my cordial greeting TO the
young republicans of New York and welcome
them 10 participation in the lnbors a nd honors
OF great civil contest.
cannot in this letter discuss the great issues
that are now presented for debate hut ven.
lure 70 call your attention to the significant
action OF the Chicago convention upon the sub. |
iect OF the tariff The majority report seemed
TO recognize that some regard might be had in
tarin Legislation for the interests OF our Amer.
lean workingmen, that In making tariff reduc. |
TONS injury to our domestic industries should |
o9 avoided, and that such changes should be
regardful OF the labor and capital connected |
herewith
All OF these declarations were stricken out |
by an overwhelming vote OF the convention.
and the resolutions adopted must, In the light |
OF this vote, II seems " me, be construed to be |
m amrmatiVe declaration that democratic |
legislation upon the tariff will be without any |
regard to Its effect upon the wages OF American |
workingmen, and without any thought OF It's |
destructive eject upon American industries
What was rejected and what was adopted on
the SUBJECT at chicago seems TO me to constis
tute declaration more extreme and more de.
struotive than has ever before been promul.
gated by the democratic party
The republican party may, In the light OF this
declaration, appeal with confidence to Ameri.
can workingmen and American producers TO
sustain policy always rogardful OF the inter.
ess OF the American workingmen and pro
iueers. Tho great business interests OF our
country VIII not fail TO appreciate the disturb
Ing and disastrous effects OF so radical policy
upon the general prosperity, Very truly yours,
BENJAMIN HARRISON