The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-02
The REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
A Well Attended and Enthusiastic
Meeting at Newport
THE OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.
M. Philip Authier as Second vioe-Presi>
dentth Only Chsnse-Mr. Henderson's
Resolutions - The Address and the
Evening Banquet.

hooh III NcWports luc spltuuiu WoTh
done by these clubs at the last election
has aroused an enthus iasm In the organi-
zation and caused an attendance that
promises well for the future, both OF the
Republican party and the organization
itself. Success is always the foundation
of greater growth. Nearly one hundred
delegates answered the call ana forty
clubs were represented.
The meeting was called to order by
President Henry +. Tiepke at 2:30 p. NJ.
While the committee on credentials con-
sisting OF Messrs. Thayer of Pawtucket.
Reed OF Newport and Fiske Of Johnston.
were In conference, the Hon. Edward l..
Lindsey. ex-president Of the Connecticut
League, made a speech filled with witty
references. Mr.. Lindsey spoke encour-
agingly Of the Republican success in
April, and predicted that the result would
be the same In November. He commend
ed the club for its good work and advo-
Gated the persistent continuance OF
that work In its especial line of man TO
man canvass in trying TO convert voters.
He concluded with an urgent appeal for
the support OF the ticket whether the
Secretary Of State or President should be
the standard bearer.
Mr.. 3. w. Brigham, president of the
Brown University Republican Club,
spoke OF the aim OF the college clubs and
called attention TO the free trade doct trines
taught by professors In institutions OF
learning.
The Hon. Henry j. Spoouer made few
remarks on the past and present Con-
crosses. He was enthusiastically received.
After the report Of the committee on
credentials and an invitation from Gov
Brown To meet him at the Aquidneck at
Il. NJ, had been accepted, President
1iepke delivered his annual address.
He CONGRATULATED the daleoafaa rpnn
the work Of the club. The convention ex-
ceeded in point of numbers and enthu-
siasm any ever held in the State. The
verdict of the Minneapolis convention
was awaited with interest. The nomina-
tion made will embody the beft judg-
patriotism, nigh character and a true ex-
ponent Of the high purposes and princi-
piles OF the political party, whose greatest
chieftain was Abraham Lincoln. We are
all proud of the administration Of the
typical American, the brave soldier and
brilliant statesman, Benjamin Harrison.
[Applause. We all love and admire the
mighty man whose brilliant intellect and
marvellous accomplishments In diplomacy
have won for him the undisputed title of
greatest living statesman, James q.
Blaine. lApplause.l In speaking OF
not the work Of the league to make can
didates but purely TO conserve and fur
ther the party's interests. A party's
principles must be presented directly to
the voters and the leagues work was
chiefly to educate the voter, as politics
now meant principles no. sentiment. A
year ago the first convention was held In
Newport with nine clubs. Now there
are forty-one clubs, with several thou
sand members. The work has been
prosecuted with special vigor among the
foreign born, consequently there are now
eight clubs OF Canadian born, one Swed-
ish aud one Italian. These ten clubs
of the late election showed the greatest
gains where there were Republican clubs.
During the last campaign the league had
corps Of thirty-two speakers and held
seventy-six meeting. In closing Mr..
Tiepke urged extra efforts IN the way of
naturalization.
The old officers, with the exception of
the second vice president, for which posi-
tion Philip Authier of L'Esperdnce was
chosen in place Of Frank Harris, who re-
signed, were reelected. The officers are
as follows President, Henry 4. Tiepke.
pawtucket; vice presidents, Mr.. Van
Horne, Newport, and Phillip Authier,
Woonsocket secretary, H. A. L. Potter,
Jr., Providence treasurer, &. Fred Craw-
ford, Pawtucket.
Resolutions of thanks to the Home
Market Club, American Protective Tariff
League, New York, for literature to the
Central Club of Newport, for use of
rooms; to the president and secretary for
efficient services, were voted.
The following resolution was offered by
Joseph w. Henderson of Providence:
Resolved, That the Republican League of
the State of Rhode Island endorse the admin
and business like and worthy the commenda-
ton OF all true Americans.
Resolped, That we endorse the Lodge cleo
enactment of some similar law as will guaran-
tee protection to all voters and citizens in
every section OF this grand country.
,n tne
South as barbarous and inhuman, and that
we pledge our united support and influence 20
do whatever we can 10 hasten better and
more legal condition OF affairs.
Delegates to the National Convention
of League were chosen as follows AT
large--J. w. Authier, Central Falls; Hon.
Melville Bull, Middletown. Alternates,
t. +. Prentiss, Providence; Joseph Bour-
chard, Artic; the Rev. George A. Dardis,
Providence, Samuel w. Bridgham, Brown
uniyersity; George w. Reed, Newport;
w. III. Gordon, Warren.
First District-Delegates. Dauid $. Ray,
East Providence; Nathan Van Horne,
Newport. Alternates, j. j. Peckham,
Newport; Francis M. Dimond, Provi-
dence.
second DlSJrlCJ - DeleRhteS, v. n.
Thayer, Pawtucket; William III. Arnold,
Johnston. Alternates, Fred G.. Perry,
Pawtucket; Joseph n. Smith, Burrill-
Vile.
The convention adjourned after the
choice of an executive committee of one
from each club
The Banquet.
About $50 gathered in Masonic Hail at
$50 T. VI. for the banquet.
The menu cards were very elaborate,
and presented picture Of Mr.. Tiepke of
the league.
When all had been seated, the band
played Hail to the Chief" ard, as all
rose TO their feet, Governor Brown, lean
ing upon the arm of President 1iepke,
entered. followed by other distinguished
guests.
President Tjepke opened the post pran-
dial exercises. lie made q ringing speech.
He referred TO the Rev. Mr.. Van Horne,
who had been chosen delegate TO the
natiodal league, as one Of Newport's best
citizens Much relief from Democratic
misrule had come through the efforts of
Mr.. John j. Peckham and others. Mr..
1iepke spoke of Newport as the city of
Sheffield aud Wetmore amid wild APP
IL.