New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-29

struggle TO prepare for which we have met, ana III
sharp contrasts presented by the opposing candidate
issue is the same as four years ago. The leaders
the same. The result Will be the same; W. hay,
That That, one Thing Is Republican apathy This fo'
within our camp defeated MS one year ago Lei
is our mission TO arouse the energy which lies dormant
In the organizations hero represented 70 see that re
publican clubs formed in every town. village and
hamlet in the state direct into proper and effective
channels the willing, but unused enthusiasm which ON
eTe be- aS % the result whch we lire and
expect will be assured. Qong-continued applau'e)
Colonel McAlpin was often interrupted by ap
plause and he was frequently chocled, for thu
sentiments which he uttered seemed to 60 right
home 10 every enc present.
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT HARRISON.
! Following the presidents speech came the read
ing of letters from President llari ison, Whielaw
| Reid, William Mckinley. jr., Thomas G. Platt ano
Secretary Tracy Each one of the letters Was f'll
of good words and good advice Here is what
the President said
Executive Mansion,
Washington June "a.
Colonel E. A. McAlpin President Of the Republican
League Of clubs Of New-lork.
NV Dear Sir: have received an Invitation from
Mr.. Hedges, the secretary OF the Lcagne OF Repubi
can Clubs OF New-York. to attend the fifth annual
convention to be held at Rochester on The Goth inst
1t would give great pleasure to meet with the
young Republicans Of New-York, but other engage
ments absolutely prevent an acceptance Of The invi
tation. IT will be an auspicons event In the great
National campaign opening II the League clubs
display their banners at in the front line They
have the power to bring diffusion and at the same
time energy to campaign work that campaign com
mittees do not possess. l therefore extend my
cordial greeting TO the young Republicans Of New
York and welcome them to a participation in the
labors and honOrs of great civil contest.
cannot in this letter discuss the great issues that
are now presented for debate but venture to caH
your attention to the significant action OF The CHICAGO
Convention upon the subject OF the tariff The ma
jority report seemed 10 recognize that some regard
might be had in tariff legislation for the interests OF
our American workingmen that, I'm making tariff re
dnctions injury TO domestic industries should DO
avoided and that such changes should be regarifil
OF the labor and capital connected Herewith. All Of
these declarations were stricken ont BY over
whclming vote OF the convention and the resoi-
lions adopted must. In tho light Of this vote. IL seems
to mo- be construed to be affirmative declaration
that Democratic legislation upon the tariff will be
without regard to its effect upon the wages Of Ancri
can workingmen and without any thought OF its de-
structivc effect upon American industries. What
was rejected and what adopted upon this subject
at Chicago seem to me to constitute declaration
more extreme and more destructive than has ever
before promulgated By the Democratic party The
Republican party NAV, in the light Of this dcclara
ton appeal with added confidence TO American
workngmen and American producers to sustain a
policy always highly regadful OF the interests Of the
American working,nen end producers. The great
business interests OF country will not fall 10 ap
preciate the disturbing and disastrous effects Of so
radical policy upon the general prosperity. Very
truly yours BENJAMIN HARRISON.
The reading of the letter from The President
created great enthusiasm Flags. hats and hand
kerchiefs were waved and the cheering was deafcn-
ing. Mr.. Reid's dispatch came in for an equal
amount of applause, cheering and hatswineng.
The letter from ex-senator Platt, too. had great
reception. The message from Mr. Reid was pub
lished this morning.
Mr.. PLA1T'S LETTER.
Here is Mr. PLANTS letter:
Ncw-YOrl1, June 90, 1902.
To Colonel f. A. McAlpin president OF the Republican
League OF the state OF New-Yorl.
Nv Dear Sir: II II were possible, ] would most
cheeriuly respond to your cordial invitation to nj
tend the annual convention OF the League the o6th
| inst but business engagements will prevent. The
League will be potential factor I'm tho canvass
this foil than ever before. With It's earnest and
enthusiastic support OF the ticket, this State can be
carried. Coldness Indifference your part means
disaster. Principles greater than candidates The
necessity for sustaining the principles OF the Grand
Old Party will rally all the faithful 10 the front during
the pending struggle and the League viii lead.
| Yours faithfully I. &. PLATT
After the reading Of the letters, motions were
made for the appointment Of committees on
Credentials, Resolutions, Permanent Organization
etc. While the delegates were selecting theiI
committee members A. j. Lester, Of Illinois,
bright young Republican, made an eloquent adj
| dress There was considerable confusion in the
hall when he began TO speak; but he soon had the
| ATTENTION Of every one on the floor There were
| two cornerstones, he said of the League Organi2a
ton. They were organization and education. TC
| the New-York Republican Club he gave the credit
| of starting this League organization, which bcgar
with membership Of 400 clubs and now had q
| membership Of $4,000 clubs in the country. lie
promised that Illinois would 90 Republican il
spite Of the rainbow chasing. roseate promises OF
certain Democrats TO carry it for the Free Trade
ticket President McAlpin announced the name:
of the charmcn of the four committees, and the
convention took a recess until o'clock Thu
| afternoon.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session the committees wcr
| announced The chairman Of the Committee OF
Credentials was H. R. Demilt, Of New-Yorl,; o
the Committee on Resolutions, Charles A. Hess, o
| New-York; of the Committee on Order of Bust
ness, W. R. Compton, OF Elmira Of the Com
mittec on League Work, George D. Forsyth. o
Rochester. The members of the various commit
tees are as follows:
Credcntials-H. H. Demilt. F.. 5. Osborne. George J.
| Weed A. II. Wagner. r. +. Lynch John A. Anger, W
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