The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-07-08
PREPARING FOR VICTORY.


Interesting Meeting of New York RepuD-
lican League Clubs-A Bright Outlook
for Success IN the Presidential Race
President Harrison, in Letter, Reviews
the Political Situation.
ROCHESTER, y. Y, June 29.-Nearly
1000 delegates and alternates were
present when the annual session of the
League of Republican clubs opened
here 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 McAlpine, of New York,
called the convention to order.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Will
lam Il. Taylor. and Mayor Richard s.
Curran delivered the address of well
| come. The calling of the roll caused
much enthusiasm When the name OF
James G.. Blaine, associate from New
York, was called, the demonstration
was long continued, all the delegates
raising the cheer.
President McAlpine acknowledged
for 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.
He held that the chances of repub-
lican success never were 50 bright and
that the greatest danger was the assur-
ance of confidence in his own lines
/ The convention then took recess until
D u
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. G.. Classen, of
Orange county, offered the following
resolution:
Recognizing the powerful influence which
women exert and the successful work they
accomplish whenever enlisted in a gOod cause.
we hail the Womens National Republican as
sociation as valued and welcomed ec-workers
I in the cause Of good government We invite
this association TO extend its organization in
this state and invite the aid OF all republican
women in the state Of New York in the
coming contest which will be waved
for the true interest Of American homes We
recommend the organization OF wOmen'S
auxiliary clubs, wherever possible, TO work for
Harrison and Reid and the triumph Of the re-
publican principles.
To this end we olIer and pledge our hearty
and active cooperation. and we request that
officers of the state league and OF each separate
club adopt as early as possible in the canvass
ard diligently pursue such measures as 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:
Ny Dear Sir: l have received on invitation
from Mr.. Hedges. the secretary OF the league
of republican clubs OF New York, 70 attend ths
fifth annual convention 70 be held at Rochester
on the 18th 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 1t will be-
an suspicious occasion In the great national
campaign row opening il the league clubs dis
play their banners az once in the front line
They have the power TO bring diffusion and
OF the sane time an energy TO campaign work
that campaign committees do not possess.
therefore extend ny cordial greeting TO the
young republicans OF New York and welcome
them 20 participation in the labors and holors
Of q great civil contest.
cannot in this letter discuss the great issues
that are row presented for debate, but ven
ture to 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
tariff legislation for the interests Of our Amer
| ican workingmen, that in making tariff reduc-
tons injury 10 our domestic industries should
be avoided and that such changes should b
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, IL seems TO me, be construed TO Be
an affirmative 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 its
destructive effect upon American industries
What was rejected and what was adopted on
We subject at Chicago. seems 70 me TO consti-
tute declaration more extreme and more de-
st-uctiye than has ever before been pronul-
gated By the democratic party.
The republican party may, in the light OF this
declaration, appeal with confidence TO Ameri-
can workingnsn and American producers to
sustain policy always regardful OF The inter
ests Of the American workingmen and pro-
ducers. The great business interests OF our
country will not fail 20 appreciate the disturb
ing and disastrous effects OF so radical policy
upon the general prosperity Very truly yours
BENJAMIN HARRISON.