The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
1oUyG G. o.P.'s IN SESSION.
Democratic Mayor Tyler Welcomes Them,
and Mr. Clarkson speaks.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May l0.-Represen-
tatives Of the young Republicans Of the
United States assembled in annual con-
vention in Macauley's Theatre this morn
ing Every seat on the main floor. as
well as in the balcony and gallery, was
occupied. Several hundred people con-
tented themselves with standing room,
and fully a thousand were unable TO
gain admission. The convention opened
with prayer by Rev DR.. Haywood. OF
the Unitarian church.
Mayor Tyler who was heartily cheered
delivered an address Of welcome. lie
said he was glad, as Democratic mayor
of a Democratic city. 20 greet so large
and influential a gathering OF Repubii-
can brethren, and the city OF Louisville
would do her utmost 10 give them a
genuine Kentucky welcome.
General J. L. Crawford. OF Newport,
welcomed the convention for the state
League. and Hon. Augustus T.. wilson
for the Republicans Of Louisville. After
addresses Of welcome. Mr.. Clarkson took
the chair. He looked pale and weak.
Tho official call. read by Secretary Hum
phreys showed thirty-eight states and
Territories represented. President Clark
son then addressed the convention.
The Republican national committee put
a temporary Quietus this afternoon upon
the proposition 70 change the basis or
representation IN the next National Con-
VentiOn. but the discussion was marked by
considerable bitterness and strength or
language. The basis Of representation at
the present time is four delegates az large
and two from each congressional district
Under the resolution submitted at the last
meeting Of the body by Committeeman
Scott. Of West Virginia. and which I'M
eXpectedly came up to-day. the represen-
tation would be limited 20 four delegates
az large and one delegate from every
seven thousand voters This would be a
virtual Acknowledgement Of several sec
tons Of the South.
An amendment 10 the same purpose
but couched i'm different phraseology was
presented by Committeeman Payne and
accepted by Scott. Thereupon lengthy
and bitter debate was made. Commit
teeman Potter. OF Rhode Island, and
Hahn. Of Ohio. spoke in favor Of the
proposition. while Powell Clayton, OF
Arkansas. and Bradley, Of Kentucky, took
the opposite side, the latter speaking for
a solid hour. The Southern members In
sisted that the proposal was a gross out
rage upon the rights Of the South, and
upon those Of the party who were fight
ing its battles in that region. and meant
the supremacy Of the Republicans Of the
East North and West az the expense Of
their Southern brethren. A motion was
made 20 table the resolution. but finally
Il was decided to indefinitely postpone
final action in order that the sentiment
OF the Republicans throughout the coun-
try might be ascertained. Campbeii's
resignation as chairman OF the national
committee was accepted. and Carter OF
Montana, was elected 20 succeed him.
Joseph II. Hanley. OF Maine, was
selected as permanent secretary. and Al
len J. Foster, OF Iowa, was permitted 10
occupy some fifty minutes I'm telling OF
the work OF the Women's Republican
club I'm the last campaign. Four years
from now she said il would be a perma-
nent factor I'm the politics Of the nation.
reaching the votes through homes ana
fresides. When she concluded 1t was
within On hour Of derby time, and the
committee adjourned subject TO the call
OF the chairman.