Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-31
HELP T0THE PARTY
Enthusiastic Meeting Of The
Lincoln Club.
IT PLEDGED ITS SUPPORT
To the Republican County commitses
and WIN Al in Making the Else-
ton Grand Party Victory.

A large representation OF the men-
bership OF tie Lincoln Republican
elUb attended the meeting held .sst
night IA the new club rooms, the old
superior court rooms, on Pearl street.
Before the meeting Was called 10 order
for the transaction Of business several
names were added 10 ihe membership.
The meeting was called 10 order 10y
President c. ". Watkins aud Secretary
Goss was at ms desk. The first Dusl-
ness brought before the club Was the
report OF the committee appointed
some time ago 10 secure quarters Tor
the club. George III. Clapperton Of
the committee reported That tue COM
mlttee had engaged the rooms then
occupied until January !, next. 1t
had also purchased the old circuit
court furniture and had ordered sew
eral additional chars with which TO
furnish the quarters. The committee
recommended that flags, bunting and
pictures be procured with which TO
decorate the interior of the room.
Accepted the Report
The report was accepted and the rec
concentrations concurred IN. Members
were asked to contribute pictures of
prominent republicans TO be used In
the decorations. Chairman Watkins
stated that some expense would be H.
Cured by the rental of the rooms and
the necessaries. The Hon. NJ. ). Crosby,
Prof. c. Or. Swensberg, c. X. Gibson,
William Alden Smith and others at once
pledged liberal contributions. Presi-
dent Watkins also stated the primary
object of the organization OF the club
was for the observance OF Llncoln's
birthday, the fourteenth of February,
but il will use its influence to further
the interests of the republican party
during the campaign. 1t Will not work
in the interest of any particular can
didate. 1t will work in harmony with
the republican county committee and
assist 1t III whatever way practicable.
viii Have It's support.
Secretary Bonnell Of the county COM
mlttee was present, and stated that the
club will have the support of the COM
mlttee, and its advice and opinions VIII
be often sought. Blank forms of appll-
cation for membership in the club Will
be mailed to republicans throughout
the city and county, aud every effort
will be made TO swell its membership
to 600. The question of keeping the
rooms open daily during the campaign
was discussed, and it was finally de-
cided to keep them open. On motion,
Mayor Stuart, George IL. Clapperton
aud DR.. Griswold were appointed n
committee TO inform the republican
county committee of this purpose, and
10 consult with it with reference to
campaign literature, and as 10 any as
slstance that can be rendered by the
club. John Patton, Jr., referred TO his
proposed organization OF ward clubs in
every ward IN the city.
rendered the Hall.
He said it would probably be impos-
sible TO secure convenient hall IN all
wards IN which TO hold the first meet
ing for organizing. 1t was voted to
tender the use of the Lincoln club
rooms for that purpose. The club
voted to hold weekly meetings on Tues
day evenings up to and including No
vember 10. The quarters VIII be form
ally dedicated to stalwart republican
lsm on Thursday evening, September
8, when able speakers will be in attend
ance. After the business had been
transacted speeches were made on the
present outlook of the political situa-
ton. Capt. George +. Judd, in speak
ing of candidate Morse, said: "When
Judge Morse was nominated for Judge
of the supreme court he played the old
soldier racket and appealed TO their
sympathles.
Morse's Chief Ambition.
He told them that his chief ambition
was to occupy position on the SUI
preme bench and that If his old com
rades would assist HIM by their votes
TO get the election he would step out of
politics az the expiration of his term
and would never ask a political favor
of them again. They tiOcked TO hi,
support by the thousand and he was
elected by an overwhelming majority.
| He is using the same tactics again but
will not be so successful tins time"
Mr.. Judd said he had talked with a
number of old soldiers who voted for
Judge Morse before, who say they viii
not support now. Ringing speeches
Astounding with enthusiasm and con
fident expectation for the success of re-
| publicanlsm IN the coming national
and state elections were made by Will
! lam Alden Smith. Gen. y. Nj. Cutche d
the Hon. c. W. Watkins, DIR. Griswold
| the Hon. NJ. s. Crosby. John Patten
Jr., and others. The club is rsD'8 u
/ getting itself in position TO do erec
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