The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-21
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE CLUBS.
The National Convention Finishes
It's Work at Buffalo, N. Y.
Gen. j. s. Clarkson Reelected President
and M. Is. Humphrey Secretary and
Treasurer-Adoption OF Deoiar-
alton of Principles-The Next
Convention to be Held
at Louisville.

Ilio hOruluR' luV COllhhAVVSS oh '
and place reported in favor OF Louis
vile as the place and the second Wed
nesday in May as the time for holding
the next annual convention. Hon. Mi
Ian Gallagher, of Cleveland, moved that
Cleveland be substituted for Louisville.
After spirited discussion Louisville was
| chosen and the committees recon-
mendation of time was also indorsed.
Gen. Fairchild, of Wisconsin, presented
the report of the committee on resolu-
tions, as follows:
The representatives OF the republican clubs Of
the United States in convention assembled
mindful Of the splendid history OF the repuD-
lican party, history luminous with heroic
services rendered our beloved country, make
the following
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES:
First-We most heartily indorse the wise,
patriotic, and statesmanlike administration OF
President Harrison.
Second-Believing that the principles an
nounced by the representatives OF the repup
lican party at Minneapolis In the national con-
vention assembled, fully express the sentiments
OF the republican league of the United States
we therefore most cordially endorse those
principles TO the end that the continued pros
pertty OF our country may be assured
Third-The republican party has been, from
Its birth, the advocate OF all measures OF ad.
vancement and progress, Its principles are and
always have been such TINT appeal TO young
men having the good OF their country at heart
| We cordially invite oil young voters who be-
lieve In the prosperity and perpetuity OF the
Union, TO unite their political fortunes with the
republican party.
Fourth-Rsolu6d, That II be expressed rs the
| sense OF this convention that the republican
press OF the country Is one OF the most potent
agencies that may be employed TO promote the
principles OF republicanism, and that II Is
worthy OF the hearty encouragement and sup
port OF oil republicans.
This was adopted, as was this:
Rssoirsd, That in the future each state and
territory shall be entitled 10 six delegates az
large and four from each congressional district
Each college republican club In the United
States shall be entitled TO one delegate, and
each college, where there Is but one college In
the congressional district where the college is
located, TO two delegate 70 the national conven-
tion. The title OF colleges 70 representation
undor this provision shall be subject 10 the
action OF the executive committee. We recon-
mend that republicans residing In the District
OF Columbia, having o legal residence In the
states and territories connect themselves with
the National Republican league.
NOMINATIONS FOR NEW OFFICERS
then was the order, with Col. McAlpin
as temporary chairman. w. l. Squire,
of Toledo, o., was the first to get the
floor. He nominated Gen. J. s. Clark
son for president to succeed himself
BY unanimous rising vote Gen. Clark
son was elected and Messrs. Raymond,
of Illinois; Blanchard, of New York,
and Seamans, of California, were named
as committee to notify Gen. Clarkson.
Next came nominations for secretary.
Mr. Curtiss, Of Binghamton, placed NJ.
b. Humphrey, the present secretary, in
nomination for reelection. He spoke
very highly Of Mr.. Humphreys execu-
tive ability. A vote was called for and
when it was taken II was found that
the opposition had dropped out Of sight
Humphrey was elected by acclamation.
Treasurer Lounsberry was unanimous
ly reelected.
When Gen. Clarkson entered the hall
he was greeted with deafening cheers.
Upon the stage Col McAlpin handed
him the gavel with brief, compliment
tary words ASA good soldier" said
Mr.. Clarkson, 81 obey orders and ac-
cept the honor you have conferred upon
me. had hoped you would have Sc
lected better man"
impossible" cried many voices
Shortly before one o'clock Hon. White
law Reid was escorted into the hall by
large delegation headed by n band
and with waving plumes. He was given
splendidly enthusiastic reception.
The convention fairly went wild for
several minutes. Mr.. Reid spoke briefly
as follows:
Mr.. RETp's SPEECH.
Mr.. Chairman and Ladies and Gentlemen:
Notice was served upon me the moment we left
the railroad train that no speech was expected.
Afterward your chairman told me that the con.
vention was about adjourning for dinner. You
will testify that two such statements as these
fully warrant even candidate In making no
speech. On this occasion certainly no words
shall detaln from the further exercises 10 which
the chairman so hopefully polluted, excepting
merely words OF congratulatlon that the ropub.
lican fires are burning so brightly in the west.
ern part OF the state. Because n vast deal OF
interest has not thus far been shown In the
canvass our opponents have sometimes
tattored themselves that the republican
men, say nothing whatever 10 dsabuse them OF
that conviction Those OF you who have known
the republican party In storm as well as In sun.
snine know that It's best work has been done nt
the time when its adversaries believed IL 10 be
beaten. At present they only believe that are
Apathetc. Let us encourage them II possible 70
believe moro; let US encourage them 10 believe
that we think the conditions In the northern
part Of New England are absolutely against US.
II they will only havo the kindness 10 continue
In that conviction they will add more 10 the
many kindnesses that they have already con.
ferred in this campaign from the formation OF
their platform at Chicago on down upon the re-
publican party. Not another word. Mr. Chair
man, save 10 repeat 10 you and this convention,
my best thanks for this cordial greeting, and TO
extend 10 you my wArmest congra tulatons upon
the prospects Of republican triumph which tho
work OF the league and which the spirit and
purpose OF tho republican party throughout the
nation assure in the convention
Upon the eve Of adjournment Mr..
Seamens, Of California, obtained unani-
nous consent 10 make q motion. He
moved that the pampas plume selected
by the republicans Of California as
their emblem receive the Endorsement
Of the National League convention.
Three cheers were given for Harrison
and Reid, and the convention ad-