New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-17

and university Republicans Of the Nation have sent
hlther their representatives 10 participate In the pro-
ceedings OF convention which has for It's object the
perpetuaton OF the principles OF the Republican party
the triumph Of Republican candidates. and the eontini-
alton Of Republican government For the first time the
representatives Of the colleges OF the Nation have sent
here their representatives TO give notice to the Woru
that hereafter that public opinion which brings ABOUT
the nomination OF candidates and the election OF the
chosen representatives OF principles will be moulded not
alone the field n the factory workshop and count
ing room OF the Nation. but will bear witness to the
living influence OF those whose field Of action has here
tofore been confined the campuses and college halls
Of the land And those influences will exist not alone
In the enthusiasm OF youth but in the firm conviction
which is born OF true knowledge sound judgment and
n love OF truth and justice among living men.
We have reached in our history the Of conservative
political thought and action, and the cap and gown are
fast becoming the uniform OF the regiments OF reason to
whom the American people must look In future years
for guidance and defence Educate the youth keep the
conscience Of the individual pure and the conscience
OF the community will remain pure and unsullled by
the Influences Of depraved humanity.
We believe that Intelligence Is the need Of civil lib
erty; the broader the foundation the safer will be the
structure OF our Government. We believe, with our
fathers that all born free and equal and that
the party which deprves the citizen Of his right to
cast his ballot freely and without molesation or when
once cast, grants not to all men the justice OF an
honest count, Is organized evil, more UBIQUITOUS
institution than which could not exist
We believe that II Is the highest duty OF political
parties to educate the and elevate the standard
OF citizenship. We believe that It is the highest duty
Of political leaders who mount the rostrum to refrain
from slanderng and caumnnting the enemy, ana WIN
characteizes the witness before the tribunal Of justce
TO speak the ruthhc whole truth, and nothing out the
truth and that he shall answer to his country ana
his God.
That such a condition may coon be effected is one OF
the fundamental objects OF the American Kepuonean
tho brightest sunshine. and ignornnee the darkest
shadow OF human HE. - ,,.,-,,,.
At the banquet board Of human progress Columbia
sits tonight the most distinguished and the most hon
orcd guest Youthful and beautiful, robed In the garb
OF Intelligence and Independence. c0untenance radl-
ant with c0ntentmrnt. and eye from which beams
love Of eternal peace and a' nrr rises So sn
theme. Protection to American Industry and American
Labor
With this as m inspiration and guide, young America
could not bc false to the Republican party. our or
ganizaton exists today as the Spontaneous outgrowth
Of the necessities Of the age In which we live.
New occasions teach new duties
iTe must upward still and onward
who would keep abreast OF truth.
The words OF this brilliant young Republican were
cheerod warmly. After he had finished his speech
President Burke introduced ex-senator j. Soat Fassett
The cheers which greeted him deafenng. and
they continued for some time lie IS most popular
with the young men, and especially with the young
college men. He made brilliant speech, one OF the
best that he has delivered in some time. AT the con-
cuson OF this speech President Burke called upon
the representatives Of the various colleges for reports
from them NJ 10 the condition OF affairs In their
respective states among the college men. Harvard.
Yale, Ann Arbor University. the Nebraska colleges
and schools and colleges in all parts OF the country
were represented and the reports from them were
most encouraging During the meeting the Buffalo
College League Clcc Club sang the song written by
f. j. H. Seymour. tho author Of The College League
song Book Protection Is Marching Through College
The audience applaudcd the words and the sentiments
Of the song with great enthusiasm. The following
resolution. which introduced on behalf OF Harvard
College. was unanimously adopted:
We heartily ndorsc the records made by the Ma
tlonal Convention at Minneapolis and the National
League Convention Just closed In this city.
Proud u the dignity Integrity and courage tlht nave
Characterized the career OF President Harrison during
that comes from every section Of the land regarding
the Administration Of President Harrison.
This resolution also WAS introduced and adopted
81 five 10 cooperate with the National Committee rea-
two 10 the work of he Republican College League In
the campaign 81 l-l3 that each Of them be delegated
10 organize clubs I'm colleges In the district to which
they Shall be- assigned
A. this point Wlcllv Reid. the Republican can
dIdate for Vice President. came upon the platform.
lie was recognized Instantly and heartily ohecred by
IN. college men and the general audience The meeting
%, the college men was closed by turning the hall over
To President Carlson OF the National League