New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-29

to give magnificent tcke. not lcss than
six seven thousand majority nest November.
lCheers.) Cnswcrving devotion to ones country ana
ones kind Is not less imperative in civil than in
military lfe and what a legion Of glorious chiefains
can point to-and all Protcctonists-from Washing
ton to Jefferson and 70 Jackson. to CLAY. to Web
ster TO Lincoln. to Grant to that brilliant, bIanv
and matchlcss leader who now through the grace Of
God aud the wisdom Of the Republican party. occu-
pies the White House! | refer. Of course. TO the
patriot the soldier. the statesman. benjamin liar
rison. Great chcerlng) All the power Of the free
trading and soldicr-hating Democracy including It's
allies In England and Canada. with their tasn1nic
humbug OF tariff reform never defeat him: and
why Because the Republican paisy-the rebel
crushing party the rcconsruc,ing party. the party
whose diplomatic genius has settled all international
cntanglements to the credit aud honor Of the Nation
Is going to stand by him; and this means something
when mean 1t, and we do mean IT,
Again. gentlemen, l bid you welcome to this our
city OF -four and flowers, and that you may enjoy
yourselves is the ardent wish of all our citizens.
(Loud applause.)
The Monroe County delegation arose In body
and cheered their Mayor when lie had concluded
bis address Of welcome.
President McAlpin had only a few words TO
say in thanking the Mayor and through him his
city for the kindly welcome which had been given
to the visiting delegates. lie made one point III
his remarks which created intense enthusiasm
among the Monroe County members when he
thanked the Democratic party for making what
they expected to be a Democratic centre RepuD-
Ecan stronghold. Monroe County, he said, with
its party League clubs, was the banner county OF
he State. Mr.. McAlpin was cheered heartily when
he finished his address, and the Goth Regiment
band started up stirring air.
Following the presidents speech in reply to the
spcech of the Mayor welcoming the delegates to
Rochester, came the roll call of the clubs. The
]. Sloat Fassett Club, of Binghamton, received
the first cheering. Soon after that Mckinley
club was called and there more cheering. The
Poughkeepsie Col9red Republican Club also was
applauded Then came the Warner Miller
Republican Club, of lIerkimer, the Depew Club, of
New-York City, and the James q. Blaine Club.
The old feeling for the ex-Secretary of state
showed itself when the name of this club was
read; the cheering lasted full minute.
When Westchester County was called
uut the entire delegation from that county arose
and as one man shouted: I'VE are here" The
effect was startling, and the applause which fol-
lowed was vigorous and hearty. Following the
calling of the rolH which showed that only
few Republican clubs in the State were without
representation at the convention, came the annual
address of the president.
SPEECH OF PRESIDENT M'ALP1N.
Here is what Colonel McAlpin said
Gentlemen of the League-It again becomes my
pleasant duty TO welcome YOU TO the cou'lclis vi
Convention Of the Republican Clubs ot the STATE OF
New York. congratulate you and the Repuoiica.n l
party upon the splendid representation az ms the
an augury OF victory that there should be assembled
ut this early period In the campaign so enhusiasuc
The appTacbinr contest with ardor aud vicor
ing experiment, the League has ALREADY demon
SrSHnisa,ion and from few Clubs with but limited
membership. shows upon its official roll the record
OF more than 600 clubs, embracing over 100000 mem
bers. The influence Of such body OF workers cannot
be overestmaed; The League presents therefore
preaching contest by the chosen officers OF the party
and pledged to stand their ground until victory /; las as
Of our constitution which states that the objects OF
the league ITO and assist In the form'
clubs Tor effective and organized work. and generally
to advance the principles of the Republican parry.
sometimes near IS ,ns si er fe
Of success-but always undaunted in the struggle ma
loyal to Republican principles. Never before nave
We met when the political issue TO be tried was so
momentous, or the prospect OF success SO hattenhg
he situation that confronts demands that ct the
beginning Of deliberations we burden our me"r,'
and Of the Importance that counss]s be guided by
wisdom. The responsiby Is personal i IN ,as ~
be Republican worker and a teacher Of Republlcan
truth is collective in that the clubs forming ins
and opportunity always imposes responsibility: het
the service and with IN, ans oro
Republicans.
THE ISSUE JOINED.
Olr league was organized four years ago. IL that
memorable campaign which resulted In tho triumph OF
Republican principles and The election OF benjamin
Harrison We had hoped that In that struggle and by
lis Issue was settled the question that America with
its present wealth OF farm and factory. with us un-
measured possibilities, with It's unrivalled ana IN
crcasIng markets, the heritage and the possession
Of the American people now and forever But we are
,dr,io nd nrinrl rnf
Chicago last week that this principle Of America for
Americans is fraud, and that laws based thereon
publican schoolboy knows that the Constitution gives
TO Congress power to lay ana ceieet deS Ir th
question which we thought was settled Is reopened
tpon these narrow lines. The hosts gathering for
voters In the south and steal Senates In the North
Upon the other side those who give to every man MANA
the country with debased currency; and for the
other side those who know but one dollar an honest
dollar for the foreign ana no. .Se nns
side, those who would open the best market OF the
world to the unIesG G% OF the
the effort TO care for and protect those OF our own
xou ve o ns pH in e s amer and
mine. the shop and the store, Just recompense Tor ms
lie market for tine products Of that labor such arc
the opposing forces-our foes and our comrades. .o
banner is inscribed the date "lsss,' and the words
Defeated by Benjamin Harrison We follow one
the soldier-who has never known defeat, and whom
we believe to be invincibe. They boast leader VINO
they say is better than his followers We do not DENY
the fact but fail TO the lccmplimsnt. We know
benjamin Harrison. moi only as representative he-
publican but a type Of the hest American citizenship
Isreat cheering) For second place they present one
who has twice been defeated In his own Congressional
District, and who is tainted with one OF the worst
forms OF financial heresy, and an antitvli service
advocate We present the name Of that brilliant jour
nalist and successful diplomat whitelaw Reid loud
applanseD
OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY.
Gentlemen Of the Republican Clubs 1t is in support
OF such principles and such leaders that
enlisted. The and the leaders worthy OF
our enthusiastic efforts and loyal devotion. said to
Won year ago that the credit Of success and the
sponsiblty for defeat rested In largo upon u.s.
because the opportunity ours j repeat this with