Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-17
WITHOUT A BIT OF OPPOSITION,
The Next Meeting to Bs Held at Louisville,
the Middle of May.
wHITELAw REID TO THE DELEGATES

convention. Hon. Milan Gallagher. q
Cleveland, moved that Cleveland be sub
stituted for Louisville. After a spirited
discussion, Louisville was chosen and tn,
committees recommendation of time wa,
also indorsed.
General Fsirchild, of Wisconsin, pre-.
sented the report of the Committee on Res
oIutions. as follows:
The representatives of the Republican
clubs of the United States in convention
assembled, mindful of the splendid history
OF the Republican party, history lumin.
Gus with heroic services rendered our be-
loved country, make the following declara
tion of principles:
The Declaration of Principles.
First-We most heartily indorse the wise
patriotic and statesmanlike administration
of President Harrison
Second-Believing that the principles an
nounced by the representatives OF the Re-
publican party at Minneapolis in National
Convention assembled, fully express the
sentiments of the Republican League of the
United States, we therefore most cordially
indorse those principles to the end that the
continued prosperity of our country may be
assured.
Third-The Republican party has been.
from its birth, the advocate ofall measures
OF aovaneement and progress. Its principles
are and always have been such that anneal
TO young men having the good of their coun-
try at heart. We cordially invite all young
voters who believe in the prosperity and
perpetulty OF the union, to unite their polit-
fcal fortunes with the Republican party
Fourth-Resolved, That il be expressed
as the sense of this convention that the Re-
puollcan press of the country Is one of the
most potent agencies that may promote the
principles of Republicanism, and that it is
worthy of the hearty announcement and
support of all Republicans.
n hn frtnr onl, Cfof
and Territory shall be entitled to six dele
gates at large from each Congressional
district Each college Republican club in
the United States shall be entitled TO one
delegate, and each college where there is
but one college in the Congressional district
where the college is located to two delegates
IN the national convention. The title of
colleges to representation under this pro-
vision shall be subject to the action of the
Executive Committee. We recommend that
Republicans residing in the District of
Columbia, having a legal residence in the
states and Territories, connect themselves
with the National Republican League.
All the Old Officers Reelected.
Nominations for officers then was the
order, with Colonel McAlpin as temporary
chairman. W. L Squire, of Toledo, was
the first to get the floor He nominated
Mr.. Clarkson for President By a unani-
nous rising vote General Clarkson was re-
elected, and Raymond, of Illinois; Blan-
chard, of New York. and Seamans, of Cali
fornia, were named as a committee to notify
General Clarkson.
Then came nominations for Secretary.
Mr.. Curtiss, of Binghamton, placed A. B.
Humphrey, the present Secretary, in nomi-
nation Tor reelection. He spoke very
highly of Mr. Humphreys executive
ability. A vote was called for, and when |
It was taken it was found that the opposition |
had dropped out OF sight. Humphrey was |
elected by acclamstion. Treasurer Louns-
berry was also unanimously reelected.
When General Garrison entered the hall |
he was greeted with deafening cheers. |
Upon the stage Colonel McAlpin handed |
him the gayeL with brief, complimentary |
words. Gas good soldier" said Mr. |
Clsrkson, 81 obey orders and accept the |
honor you have conferred upon me- had |
hoped you would have selected better
man"
''Impossible!" cried many voices.
The convention then proceeded to name
vice presidents and executive committee
men, as follows: One each from each State
and Territory represented. But before the
selection was completed it was decided, in
view of the arrival of Mr.. Reid, to leave it
until o'clock
A Speech From Whitelaw Reid.
Whitelaw Reid was escorted into the hall
shortly before O'Clock by large delega-
ton, headed by band and with waving
plumes. He was given a splendidly en-
reception. The convention fairly
went wild for several minutes. Mr.. Reid's
speech was as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Ladies and Gentlemen:
Notice was served unon me the momant |
we left the railway tram that no speech was
Afterward your Chairman told |
i me 'Kat tne convention was about adjourn
will /
such statements as these fully warrant even |
candloate In making no speech IAN
plause and laughter.l On this occasion GER |
ta1nly no words shall detain Won from, tba |
further exercises TO which the Chairman so |
hopefully pointed, excepting merely words |
OF congratulation that the Republican fires
are burning so brightly in the Western mart
ofNthe State. [Applause.l Because a vast
deal of interest has not thus ar been shown
IN the canvass, our opponents have some
III es hattered themselves that the Re- |
puDllcan cause was in an apa thctic state / |
beg you, gentlemen, say nothing whatever
70 u1sabuse them of thai conviction.
A Peculiarly of the Republican PARTY,
Those of you who have known the Repub-
lean party in storm as well as in sunshine
Know that its best work has been done at
lie time when its adversaries believed it to
'e beaten. GApplause.l At present they
'nly believe we are apathetic. Let us en- s
courage them, If possible, to believe more ,
Sb uo encourage Iu0m 10 D6ll6V6 CDaC we i
hink that the conditions in the Northern
,art OF New England are absolutely against ,
Is II they Will only have the kindness to ,
continue In that conviction they will add
more 20 the many kindnesses that they have
lresoy conferred in this Campaign, from !
he formation OF their plat form at Chicago |
IN down, upon the Republican party Not | q
y .noIner 0 WORD, MI. Chairman, save to repeat q
Q you ana TO this convention my best
hanks for this cordial greeting, and to ex-
il- eItu " " gOu NY "aImest congratulations '
ron ll'3n ene a prospects OF Republican triumph,
Thlch the work of the league and the spfrit | L
nd purpose OF heRepublican party through-
ut the nation assure. [Applausel
On teh eve OF adj ournment Mr. Seaman. o
Callfornh, obtained unanimous consent c
make motion. He moved that the b
ompas plume selected by the Republicans c
California as their emblem, receive the c
ldorsement OF the national league con- s
entlon. This was carried, with cheers for 81
Adjournment of the Convention.
The convention then adjourned sine die. {
hree cheers were given for Harrison and | y
ED, and the delegates crowded forward =
ward Mr.. Reid, who remained on the
age several minutes, shaking hands with
lose who thronged about him.
w hlle the League meeting was In nroo.
,ss Mrs j. Ellen Foster was presiding II
Fer meeting of women in an adjoining h
al, there being good attendance. Mrs =
oster opened the meeting with some pre- L
minary remarks preparatory to the work 81
e women expected to do in the campaign. o. o.
tner speakers were Mrs. Mary Stuart d,
ottin, OF Michigan, who spoke of the work
that State; Mrs. Frances w. Howard, of
'ashington, who detailed the work of the
ational Women's League; Mrs. Legeett,
Boston; Mrs Thomas w. Chase ri
hode Island, and Hon. John M. Thurston