Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-09
Convention Of the Republican Ma
tional League.
OVER CARLYLE HARRIS REMAINS.
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Increase the Army.
PANIC IN ADRY GOODS STORE.
REPUBLICANS IN COUNCIL,


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Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, May $50 far as concerns the
number Of delegates already upon the ground,
the opening session of the annual con-
vention Of the National League OF Repub-
Ecan Clubs, although set for tomorrow night.
will take place today. At least two-thirds
Of the one thousand or more accredited repre-
sentatives OF the various state organizations
have put in an appearance ahead of the time they
were expected, and with the arrival Of after
noon trains pretty well the entire convention
will be an evidence around the different hotels.
This promptitude ID accepted by the leaders
a an Indication OF the general interest felt in
the gathering of tho week, as well rs OF the
determination OF the rank and file to make 1t
manifest that, instead Of being discouraged by
defeat, they propose to be up and doing with all
the energy and enthusiasm thoy can make
manifest. As q rule the delegates already here
are strongly opposed to tho discordant elemeu.
in tomorrow's convention. They believe that
the platform OF tho party at Minneapolis Is as
pregnant with issues today rs II was year ago
and that, its defeat to the contrary notwith-
| standing. it needs neither reconstruction nor
strengthening.
cALIrosSIA AFTER BREE SILVER PLANK.
Perhaps tho only exceptions to this view
came from the California delegation. and
which, sixteen strong, with Col. Isaac
Trumbo ut its head, insists that the
gathering must declare itself upon the
silver question, and that western delegates
VIII be recreaut to tho interests OF tina. section
IL they fail to demand that the convention
| place itself fairly and squarely ON record in
| favor of the FREQ and unlimited coinage OF
| American silver.
That the convention will do anything Of the
kind, however. is more than unlikely, and the
men from the Golden Cato have been given
pointedly to understand that 1t is
not the business Of the gathering
to make platforms but simply to
organize and strengthen forces for the support
and advocacy Of the principles enunciated by
| the higher councils OF the party.
GUESTS OF THE coLoSrLs.
Many Of ths national delegates were present
as guests this morning at the opening session Of
the state convention Of the republican league
clubs OF Kentucky. Mr.. J. L. Crawford Of
Newport was the presiding officer.
He emphasized the fac: that although the re
puplicans of the nation had encountered a tenn
porary setback vet it would take less than foul
wears OF democratic rule 10 bring about
change of sentiment and place the republican
party once more on the high road to victory.
| Mayor Tyler welcomed the delegates i'll be
half Of the city. The convention then took {
recess.
The canvass for the principal officers OF the
national league is growing decidedly warm ant
as fast as each delegation arrives 1t Is taker
into camp by the supporters OF ont
or other OF the candidates. The sole
Ohio delegation is making a determined
fight for the selection president Of W. j
Squire OF Toledo, while the Illinois boys ar,
working just as hard for the success Of W. w
Tracy of Springfield.
These are the principal candidates. although
]. Sloat Fassstt and c. A. McAlpin OF New
York and W. L. Taylor Of Indiana have al
supporters. II the contest becomes too warn
for comfort President GARRISON may consent t.
q renomina lion. although he is not seeking 1t
or candidates for the secre:aryship, J. F
Burke, president of the League OF College Clubs
seems to havo u decided lead.