New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10

ful than has been anticipated. The attendance
is going to be large and the proceedings will
he interesting, Notwithstanding the absence Oh
some of the prominent party leaders VINO "eie
expected 10 sneak. Governor Mckinley sends
word that he cannot he present. MIR. Depew' OF
course, will not he able 10 attend owing 10
the sad afliiction that has Overtaken MIN. Ia
Speaker Reed has not made his appearance YET
neither has General Algcr and the report 'ha'
ex-Presdcnt Harrison would be here Is now
known to he false But with all or nearly all
the members Of the National Committee ana ii
hort of other well-known party workers IN
attendance there will be no scarci'y Oh ii""ii"
either for oratorv for counsel
so far rs can be learned tonight nearly all Ule
States and Territories will he represented, many
of them by full delegations The New YORK con
tinrent includes President McAlpm, of the state
Ieacue: James A. Blanchard, chairman of the
National League Executive Committee: Henry
Gleason without whom no CLUB convention is
complete and "a number OF others conspicuous III
League work The Chic clubs have opened head
quarters. They want to make the president Oh
their State League, Mr.. Squire. Colonel Clark
sons successor. In this effort they are opposed
by a number Of candidates, among others Colonel
McAlpin, who says he prefers u be treasurer,
and will probably get what he wants, and W. w.
Tracy head of the Illinois clubs, whose friends
are making determined effort in his behalf
The name of Mr. Fasse,t, of NcwYorls, is "ntioncd
for the place. but it is known that nc docs not
want it. A similar statement is made regarding
Senator Wocott. of Colorado who is also a favor
itc despite his silver views
CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICES.
but perhaps the most promising aspirant OF
all tonight is Colonel I,aac Trumbo, of California
He is young man, bat he has achieved SUI
cess in business and is one Of the most active
Republicans in the United States. San francisco
is his home, but he spends much Of his time
in the East. and is known 20 the party leaders
in almost every State Mr.. Clarksoa, who says
that he will not accept Il denomination under
any circumstances declared this zen ne tiat
Colonel Trumbo would lie an admirable selection.
and that il any yong man were selected lne
Californian would ill che place eAreeuineH wei
There is a lively contest over the secTetaiNsii,P
Mr. Humphrey who has held the Office since tnc
League was organized. insis III on Re rang a. Pr
the protests of his friends. James r Burke, pres,
dem. of the College Republican League, wants -
succeed him, and is putting forth every enort 10
do 90 MIR Riley, 81 the Kentucky League, II
another candidate. Mr.. McGee. of the pist'i Is
a formidable manner. AMI as he Is iav1reu ny
many of the strongest party leaders mere M co.
ton will not cause much surprise ne niu phHcon
charge of the literary department at the @
National head quarters last year, ana mas ia" "
,-a.r.LIc ,xnericncr i'm the document-room oil
Congress. These contests lmi'art lie ali .,i h
zion 10 the preliminary work, AMI arr chJo9tuo ny
all-for what is a convention without a contest
WORK BEFORE TIE DELEGATES
The convention will meet at Macaul'v's Theatre
Tomorrow noon President Cnrkson will call II
TO order. and the address of welcome VIII ne oe-
livercd Then the committees on CREDENTIALS
Order Of Business. Resolutions and League organl-
yation will be appointed. The pluce OF hoidhG
the next meeting will be decided upon. ahu llic
report Of the former Committee on Lea!ne VIII Vii
Wi be read and discussed. HE SPEAKERS WIN
cach lie limited 10 five minutes. and an adjourn
mont will be hal at about O'Clock II the al.eI-
noon session Of the convention does hol a"!o.a,
10 attend the Derby, which now seems hghiy py w
a m the committee viii report then. and the
animal address of President Clarkson VIII ne de-
liyered On "Wednesday evening LEAGUE has,
,ract;nr will be held at Phoenix llit farK an
dresses will be delivered by prominent speakers.
The convention will reasscmDc on lhursuaaS hiohn
ing at 20 o'clock. and actual business VII W u
gun. The election OF officers VIII aiso 'a"' '''''
'" The annual convention Of the American RepuGS-
lican College League Will pc heia d, ;nc Con con-.
cert and promenade will be given for the delegates
NJ phoenix Hill Park. Friday will be devoted TO
ahtecing Only words Of eomnT Histors baTe
49, rnce;ved here Kentucky hospitality is pro
yerhai. but it was never illustrated more iorclpIy
than it has been in the treatment o, sl for the
Tan na 81 donci all in their power TO Ovcrturn
The Gibraltar of the Democracy Not or, IA IS
heard but the most cordial greetings on al Moes
and .he spirit of the city seems 70 have necn az
" "nr reflected by the chvalrOus editor oil
sThe Courier Journal Henry "atters'n' this
morning when he wrote ;.,
The Republican boys in the trenches are WIN
us Bows. we salute you personally. we loVc
Won none the less because you DO not agree WIN
us We bid you welcome to the Sonth size OF
the Ohio, a double welcome TO Louisville ana olo
kentucky As you fight fair, we honor you as
you speak the truth as you sec 1t, we respect you.
Ours is q big Nation with "A big y and
".The star Spancled Tanner, oh long may II wave >.
er the land OF the free. and the home OF the brave