New-York tribune., 1892-08-19
THE ILLINOIS LEAGUE.
A GREAT AND ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING
OF YOUNG REPUBLICANS.

TION AT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BY GOV.
ERNORs FIFER AND OGLESBY, AND
PRESIDENT BURKE, OF THE
COLLEGE LEAGUE.
| Springfield. ILL.,, Aug ls-The Republican
National campaign was opened in the State Of
Illinois at high noon to-day by the drop of .
gavel. which at IL o'clock called to order the
Republican League of the State Of Illinois. and
gave the signal for the young voters Of the State
that the campaign Of s92 was on.
II was indeed cordial welcome that the young
Republicans of Illinois gave to Whitelaw Reid to-
day. Every arrangement, every detail Of the jour-
ney of the Vice Presidential candidate through the
State Of Illinois, under the supervision Of
President Tracy and his colleagues Of the Repub-
lcan League, and the success of the trip in every
incident gave evidence of the treess enterprise Of
these enthusiastic young leaders
Every railroad centerng in the city Of Spring.
field ran excursion trains to the capital, and
thousands of visitors were present from all parts
Of the State. The city beautifully decorated
with flags, banners and bunting, and large stand
erected in front of the State House gave oppor-
tunity for the immense crowds TO get within hear
ing distance of the speakers.
The first session of the Republican League was
held in the hall of the House of Representatives,
and the large number of delegates assembled taxed
its capacity to the utmost There was a round Of
applause when w. w. Tracy of Springfield,
promptly at IL called the League to order. AZ
ter prayer by the chaplain and then preliminary
proceedings, President Tracy spoke briefly. At
the conclusion of his address, Secretary Lester
read the following letter from President Harrison
W. W. Tracy, President Illinois State League:
As have explained TO you personally, 10 Will not be
possible for attend the meeting Of the League clubs
OF the State OF Illinois Angus. 49, can write %
great length, but beg 10 extend the large body OF
intelligent and young Republicans who will b.
your meeting my most hearty thanks for the invitation
kindly extended beg also express tho hope thas
your meeting be large and successful and that after
your young who Comprise It's clubs will
take up the aggressive OF the campaign, with -
creased zeol and interest. Very truly yours,
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
The following message from the Womens Re
| publican Association of the United States, was
| read
| President Tracy
The women's Republican Assocation of the United
| homes OF the country with them In this contest.
| Mrs. J. ELLEN FOSTER.
| On motion Of Mr.. Obclmeyer OF Cook, it was
resolved to refer all resolutions to the Committee
! on Resolutions without drodte. The convention
took recess till 80 in order to enable the dele.
gates in Congress district caucuses to select dele
gates to the National Convention vice presidents.
| etc.
When the convention reassembed Secretary Les
| sl.o <hot
II new clubs continued to be organized as rapidly
as they have been during the last two weeks
there would be 1000 clubs in the State by Sep
tembcr 49, making Illinois the banner State In the
| National League Vice-presidents Of the State
| League and delegates to the National League Con-
vention. 10 he held at Buffalo on September Is,
we're then chosen Following are the delegates
at-large: Edward A. Carter. James A. Hogan,
g. w. Spofrord, James S. Williams Samuel STAINS
bury, F. W. Raymond; William Barrett Ridgley
and w. w. Bean.
| At :35 o'clock President Tracy excused him
self for the purpose Of going b the train to par
ticipate in the reception TO Whiteaw
Reid. and called Observation-Disclosures Ray to the
chair Leutenant-G Governor Ray declared tho
election of officers in order, and the following
we've elected by acclamaton: President W. w.
Tracy, Of Springfield; secretary, A. j. Lester, of
Springfield: assistant secretaries John Dewey, OF
! Kane County, and John J. Brcwn, Of Fayetts
| County; treasurer, William 4. Paulson, q
| Chicago.
| The report Of the Committee on ResolutionA
| read bv Chairman jewell was unanimously
| adopted by the convention. The report con-
graduates the country on the magnificent pros
| perity due TO the wise legislation OF
| the Republican party and its faithful Admins
tration, indorses the Republican National
| hn
OF Illinois. AMI congratulatcs all the people the
splendid outlook for Republican success, and the
consequent probable election Of men who have
proved themselves equal to great occasions and
worthy OF the great party which they represent.
| The report concluded follows
we most heartily thank candidate for
| Vice President the Hon. Whitelaw Reid, for his
| presence here to-day, and extend TO him the as
suraure Of the Republicans Of the State that
Illinois will give the National ticket its old-tlme
| Republican majority"
Richard Yates, candidate for Coneressman-at-
Large in rcspons, TO calls mounted the speakers
platform and addressed the convention lie was
warmly received, and frequently interrupted
with enthusiastic applause. lie was followed oy
| George s. Willis, also candidate Tor Congress-
manat-Large, who made 4 brief speech, predicting
AN overwhelming victory in Illinois this year.
At y:05 o'clock Nhltrlaw Rcld ehtcreu tno
| hall arm in arm with Senator Cullom. upon
his appearance the delegates Jumped INTO their
| chairs and cheered for several minutes. After
| tbnac tremendous cheers had been given for Mr.
Reid Senator Cullom raped for order and intro
duced Governor Fifer, who spoke in part. as fol-
| lows: , -,
know Of no better place 70 open this campaign than
light here I'm Springfield the Mecca OF American saesnan'
shiphcr In this tha; once the nome OF ADhan
| fLa lp
- ~ s nrst greet victory. CAppausc For the rucce~s
~ this meeting credit the League clubs OF Illinois
| and N W. W. Trucy president. My friends, believe
we shall go forth 20 victory IN uis contest oeo'.